Longfellow Library Media Center: Longfellow Book Fair

Longfellow Library Media Center: Longfellow Book Fair: We are having another Scholastic Book Fair at Longfellow!  It will be the same night as our inquiry/conference night. When: Wednesday, J...

Inquiry Night Open House!

Inquiry Night Open House
Look at us! We have been working hard in our collaborative groups questioning, researching, and investigating about the DESERT. 
   Gila Monster Group: Lorena, Olivia, & Mariah                                                                                Roadrunner Group: Frank, Ricardo, & Kaiya

On January 23, 2013 during the Longfellow Inquiry Open House, our class will GO PUBLIC about all of the plants and animals that survive and live in the desert. 
Please look for our special family invitations 
to this GREAT EVENT!

          Rattlesnake Group: James, Steve, & Brent                                                                                   Fox Group: Keith, Naydia, & Jaiden


                                                           Jackrabbit Group:  Hayden and Elana (not pictured)

                Horned Lizard Group: Kennedy, Ruby, and Sierra (not pictured)                   Elf Owl Group: Mrs. Wandsneider and Pedro                   


Newsletter January


                                                                    January 3, 2013

Dates to Remember:
January 8 -  Positive Parent Night at Longfellow 5:30 - 7:00
                      (pizza served before group discussion)
Jan. 14 – No School - Staff development day
Jan. 21 – No School - Teacher Record Day
Jan. 22 – Winter MAPS testing window opens (Math, Reading, Language)
Jan. 23 – Conferences/Inquiry night
Jan. 25 - Report Cards Go Home
 
During our current inquiry unit, we have been working on the desert habitat and how different forms of life (plants & animals) survive in the desert.  In addition, we have intergrated this inquiry unit into our math centers.  Take a look below about how we are practicing measurement and graphing.

 We cannot wait to go PUBLIC about our new learning on the night of
 January 23, 2013.  Be on the lookout for our special invitation for all
 parents to attend!











 
 
 

Newsletter December

 
December 2012
 
* Longfellow's Winter Sing Program will be December 19, 2012 at 2:00.
Our class should try to wear a red or green top and a dark bottom.
 
* Thank you for all your donations for our November Food Drive and our Pennies towards Hurricane Sandy relief funds.  What a generous community!
 
*Thank you to Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Komassa, and other volunteers for a great night at our annual Craft Make and Take Night 12-11-12. 
 
* Seeing is believing!  Take a look at our current inquiry units on desert animal habitats and the government.

 


 


GO PUBLIC: Earth and Sky Inquiry Unit