Important News

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.

Yearbooks are on sale now at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Use ID code 13823419 when ordering.

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.

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.

Longfellow's Read-a-thon is March 1-22, 2019.

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.

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

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.

Parents/guardians of children who will be five as of September 1, 2019 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents may begin the enrollment process online, followed by completion of the registration process at your child’s school. Online registration is not required and parents may elect to complete the full registration in person. - you can review all of the details here.

The Longfellow Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) programs are making preparations for classes for the 2019-2020 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be at least 3 years of age by September 1 may contact Cecilia Booth in the school office for an application package beginning February 15. All applications must be returned by the last Friday in March. A limited number of openings are available for children without disabilities. Children are selected based upon screening information given on the application form and the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire,” as well as observations of the child’s participation in a playgroup. If necessary, a lottery process is conducted. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Dailey at (410) 313-6879.