Important News
Field Day Rescheduled to Friday, May 10
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 10:12am
Based on the weather forecast between Thursday evening and Friday, we have decided to make the call regarding Field Day. There a significant chance of heavy rain on Thursday evening and storms are also possible Friday afternoon. As a result, we will plan to have Field Day next Friday, May 10th.
Title I Survey - Feedback Needed!
Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:24pm
Longfellow (LoES) is a Schoolwide Title I School. Parent Involvement is an important part of Title I. LoES and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement. This will be used to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the online survey by Friday, May 24, 2019. - Click HERE to access the survey - Spanish Survey
Volunteers needed for Field Day on Friday, May 10
Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:23pm
We are seeking volunteers to assist with facilitating games and activities during on annual field day scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019. If you are able to support LoES on this day for any period of time, please complete the following survey.
LoES Yearbooks on sale now
Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:21pm
Yearbooks are on sale now at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Use ID code 13823419 when ordering.
College and Career Day on Friday, April 12 - Volunteers Needed
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 3:02pm
We are seeking volunteer presenters for our college and career day scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2019. If you are someone that is interested or if you know of someone who may be able to inspire our students, please take a moment to complete the following survey - click HERE. Additional details will be provided after April 1st.
MakerFaire - Thursday, March 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue, 03/19/2019 - 4:58pm
Longfellow's Makerfaire is coming on Thursday, March 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Student maker projects will be on display. There will also be lots of projects to make and learn about at the Faire such as slingshot cars, plastic fusing, erupting paint, paper circuits, and zoetropes. This event is free, but we'd love to know who is coming. Please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCr6UEYE2WDkXHJOT2p3RQRaYDYfQ2c38F8vnIu-3758stEQ/viewform to RSVP.
Read-a-thon March 1-22, 2019
Mon, 03/04/2019 - 1:38pm
Longfellow's Read-a-thon is March 1-22, 2019.
LoES Artists Work on Display
Mon, 03/04/2019 - 10:22am
Congratulations to second grade artist Emma G., Edgar M., Abigail P. and Connor W.. Their work is included in the Howard County Second Grade Showcase of artwork in the Department of Education Gallery. The work will be on display through April 11. If you are at the Board of Education, take a look at all of the excellent work completed by second grade artists.
Social Media Resources for Parents
Mon, 03/04/2019 - 10:21am
Resources for parents to review apps: https://protectyoungeyes.com/ https://www.bark.us/ - monitors activity and alerts parents, helps parents set up controls https://smartsocial.com/ - Rates apps in red, yellow or green to help parents select the safest platform for each type of app http://www1.k9webprotection.com/ - Internet filter and parental control software
Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Mon, 03/04/2019 - 10:21am
It is the goal of the Department of Special Education to provide high quality special education services in a consistent and collaborative manner. As a department, we are always looking for ways to improve our services and we value your voice. One way you can support our work is to complete The Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. We will utilize the results of this survey to develop action steps toward continuous improvement. You are valued partners and we look forward to receiving your input. Surveys were mailed to families around February 4th. They must be returned by mail or online by May 17th. To complete the survey online use the following link; https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.