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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
January:
January 19th - Winter Band/Orchestra Concert - 7:00PM at Centennial HS
January 20th - End of 2nd Quarter - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
January 23rd - Professional Work Day - No School for Students
January 30th - 2nd Quarter Report Cards issued to Students
February:
February 2nd - GT Testing
February 6th - 2nd Quarter Awards Assembly: Primary 9:10AM, Intermediate 2:10PM
February 8th - Parenting Workshop - 6:30PM
February 14th - Jump Rope for Heart
February 15th - Student Involved Conferences (Math) - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
February 16th - Student Involved Conferences (Math) - 3 Hour Early Dismissal
February 17th - Teacher Work Day - No School
February 20th - President's Day - No School
February 22nd - STEM Family Night - 6:30PM
Parent/Teacher Conference Information
We will be using the Pick-A-Time system again this year to schedule parent/teacher conferences. Here is a link to the information page on the HCPSS Web site: http://www.hcpss.org/#pat
- The next set of conferences will be held on February 15th and 16th.
- This conference will be with your child's math teacher.
- Pick A Time will open on Monday, January 30th at 8:00AM and will close on Tuesday, February 14th at 11:59PM.
- Conferences can be scheduled with teachers on February 15th from 1:00PM - 8:00PM and on February 16th from 1:00PM - 5:20PM
- A letter with your child's ID number will be sent home prior to the registration date.
Congratulations to our Young Author Contest Winners!!
Upcoming G/T Information
Coming soon...
Parenting Workshop Information
Longfellow Elementary is sponsoring a series of parenting workshops this year! Please join us for any or all of the 6 offerings. Childcare is available and registration is required. Please print out this schedule, complete the bottom portion and send it into Ms. Jenner. The next workshop is Wednesday, 2/8/12, from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Please call if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
Parenting Workshops 2011-2012_January Flyer.pdf
STEM Night is coming! Are you up for the challenge? Don't forget to RSVP. Look for the flier in your student's Friday folder or email michelle_baker@hcpss.org. Hope to see you there!
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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