Important News
Kindergarten and New Student Registration for 2018-19
Tue, 02/13/2018 - 9:58am
Kindergarten and New Student Registration (K-5) for 2018 - 2019 Where: Longfellow Elementary School Office When: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Children entering KINDERGARTEN in the fall of 2018 must have been born between September 2, 2012 and September 1, 2013. Children entering GRADE 1 in the fall of 2018 must have been born between September 2, 2011 and September 1, 2012. For detailed enrollment and registration requirements please visit the HCPSS Enrollment site.
Road to Kindergarten
Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:27am
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018? Please join us for an information session about Kindergarten in the Howard County Public School System. Check out the flyer and learn more about the sessions here.
Learning Together Program
Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:26am
The Longfellow Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) preschool program is making preparations for classes for the 2018-19 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 3 by September 1st or 4 years of age may contact Cecilia Booth or Sue Brown 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 Jennifer_dailey@hcpss.org
Assessment Dates - Grades 1 through 5
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 9:38am
Beginning in February, students in grades 1 through 5 will participate in the Winter administration of the MAP assessment. Below are the specific testing dates by grade: Grade 1: February 8th & February 13th Grade 2: February 2nd & February 9th Grade 3: February 1st & February 7th Grade 4: January 30th & February 9th Grade 5: January 29th & February 7th
Big Smiles Dental Clinic
Mon, 01/08/2018 - 11:02am
Big Smiles Dental Clinic - LoES has partnered with Big Smiles to offer in-school dental care. Best of all, there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available. Having your child seen by the in-school dentist saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists right in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants when needed. Restorative care, such as fillings, may also be provided. Our clinic will be held on January 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Seminars at LoES
Mon, 01/08/2018 - 11:01am
Seminars at LoES - the 2nd round of seminars will be offered to students when we return in January. Check out the topics and contact Mrs. Veid or Mrs. Williams if you need more information.
LoES Newsletters
Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:08pm
View the latest Longfellow News as well as past newsletters.
Wall of Wishes
Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:05pm
Please help a family in need this holiday season. Stop by the front office, choose a snowman tag from the bulletin board, wrap your new gifts and secure the snowman tags to the gift. Place the gifts in the designated bin in the front office. Grocery gift cards are also appreciated. All donations are due by Tuesday, December 19th.
4th/5th Grade Spelling Bee
Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:04pm
Our 4th and 5th grade students will be participating in a Classroom Spelling Bee. All students will participate in the first competition, which will take place during the week of December 11th, in your child’s homeroom. Level 1 of the competition will be open to our teachers and students only. Level 2 will consist of the winner and one runner up from each class. Parents are invited to attend the Longfellow Elementary School Annual Spelling BEE to be held on Friday, January 18th, 2018 at 9:05 am in the cafeteria.
Spirit Week Dec. 18-22
Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:03pm
Monday December 18 - Superhero Day; Tuesday December 19 - dress - up day; Wednesday December 20 - Work out day; Thursday December 21 - Read Me t-shirts; Friday December 22 - Beach Day