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Our Mission
To empower a community of life-long learners that celebrates diversity and commonality and demonstrates optimal growth in a safe a nurturing environment.
Longfellow Pledge
Today at Longfellow, I promise that I will strive to be: Safe Responsible Respectful This will help me, my class, and my school be the best that we can be! |
Upcoming Events
May:
May 10th - Enrichment Fair 6:30 - 8:00 PM
May 11th - 5th Grade SCH
May 17th - Field Day
May 17th - Band and Orchestra Concert
May 18th - Professional Work Day - School Closed for Students
May 23rd - Kindergarten Orientation
May 23rd - Chorus Concert
May 25th - Field Day Rain Date
May 28th - Memorial Day - School Closed for Students
June:
June 5th - 5th Grade Closing Ceremony 9:00 - 11:00 AM
June 6th - Schools close 3 hours early
June 6th - Primary Awards Assembly 9:00 - 10:15 AM
June 7th - Schools close 3 hours early
June 7th - Intermediate Awards Assembly 9:00 - 10:15 AM
June 8th - Schools close 3 hours early - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wii Family Olympics: Don't Miss Out!
Brush up on your video game skills and join us for a night celebrating family and fun! We're holding a Wii Family Olympics and we we'd love for you to join us. Form a team of two students and at least one adult to compete in 4 Wii Sporting events on Monday, June 4th from 6-8:30pm. Compete in Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, and Skiing and your family may even be medal holders! See the attached flyer for more information or email Mr. Winner with questions.
Game on!
Wii Family Olympics.pdf
Congratulations to our Young Author Contest Winners!!
Back to School Night Presentations
Kindergarten BTSN Notes.pdf
1st Grade BTSN.pdf
2nd Grade BTSN.pdf
3rd Grade BTSN.pdf
4th Grade BTSN.pdf
5th Grade BTSN.pdf
Back to School Forms
Welcome letter to families
Community Letter.pdf
New Student Registration
Registration information for Longfellow Elementary School is available on the main Howard County Public School System web site.
School Supply List
Please click on the attachment below to download a copy of the 2011-2012 school supply list.
LFES School Supply List 2011-2012.pdf
Eagle Mart
The Eagle Mart will be opening September 27, 2011. It will be open in the morning, from 8:45 to 9:00 for most students. This year's schedule is:
Tuesday Morning - Kindergartden and First Grade
Wednesday Morning - Second and Third Grade
Wednesday Afternoon (Fifth Grade's Lunch) - Fifth Grade
Thursday Morning - Fourth Grade
Lunch Menu
Please click on the following link to access the current lunch menu for Howard County Elementary Schools: lunch menu
School hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Mascot: Soaring Eagle
For Your Information
PARENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT POLICY – The Board of Education of the Howard County Public School System believes that the education of children is a responsibility shared by parents, families, the school system, and the community. The Board recognizes the parent as the child’s first and lifelong teacher and that it is essential to involve parents in educational decisions as caring advocates for their children. The Board encourages collaboration with parents and the community as participants in school governance and as active partners in forwarding the school system’s goals and philosophy. To learn more, read the entire policy at http://www.hcpss.org/board/policies/10000.pdf
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT – The No Child Left Behind Act contains several provisions that promote parent/school partnership. One such provision gives parents the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher. If you would like to request the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher or paraprofessional, please submit a written request to your child’s principal. Your child’s principal will provide the information to you within 30 business days of the date of your request.
MARYLAND PARENTAL INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER – The Maryland Parental Information Resource Center (PIRC) is designed to assist Maryland parents and educators address issues related to family involvement and closing the achievement gap. Visit the PIRC website at www.mdpirc.org. The website contains links to many resources, including books, reports, presentations, and training guides, to inform parent and community advocates in their efforts to:
- Improve communication between parents and educators;
- Increase parent participation in their children’s learning; and
- Help parents address problems (e.g., legal issues) pertaining to their children’s education.
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