February Newsletter

Hello Longfellow and Rec Center Families,

• A reminder about safe parking/pickup!  On Grant Street, please DO NOT block the fire hydrant on the North side of Grant St, park in the residential alley, call students across traffic, and/or do U-Turns in the middle of the street.  We try hard for safe entry to and exit from the building, and parents must obey these guidelines for all things to run smoothly.  If you have any specific questions, please contact Jessica Moe. 
• Snowy weather is here!  Children must have snowpants AND boots to play on the snowhill outside.  Children who are not dressed appropriately will not be permitted in these areas during recess. 
• Please remember to send tennis shoes to school with your child, especially on physical education days.  Children need shoes in order to participate in phy ed class safely. 
• February 17 is a Voting Day at Longfellow and the Rec Center.  This means modified entry/exit procedures for the buildings and a bag lunch only option instead of hot lunch.  
• News from the PTA:
  • The PTA is having a Valentine's Flower Sale.  Order forms were sent home with students this week.  A blank order form is attached, too!  Help support our PTA and spread some Valentine's Day cheer. 
  • PTA is also collecting Coke rewards.  Information is attached about saving these to earn money for our school. 
  • PTA is collecting items for raffle baskets.  Raffle baskets will be part of our PTA Snowball Dance on February 27th from 5:30-8:30pm. Each classroom/team has been assigned a theme for items to donate:
    • Rec 4K Center- Sweet Tooth and Baking
      
    • 5K- Superheroes and Princesses
      
    • Wisdom- Fitness/Health/Sports
      
    • Unity- Arts and Crafts
      
    • Aspire- Stay Warm
      
    • 1/2/3- Spa Night
      
    • Character – Pasta/Taco Night

Make it a great day!

Jessica Moe, Principal