February Newsletter

Planning  ahead for SPRING testing windows:

o   Badger Exam – March 30-May 22 (we will start testing AFTER Spring Break)

o   Spring MAPS – March 2 – May 15 

o   PALS – April 27-May 22

• The WAWM annual Youth Art Month celebration is this Sunday, March 1^st from 1-4pm. 

Hello WAWM families,

Please join us for the Youth Art Month celebration this Sunday, March 1st from 1:00-4:00 at the Administration Building located at 1205 South 70th street.  This year there will be musical performances, our student art show and many interactive activities for families to participate in such as creating a community wall hanging made from CD’s, a snow fence weaving, necklace making, a drum circle and a beautiful flower pot raffle.  All money raised from the raffle will go to the District’s Education Foundation to support the Arts in our schools.

Come join us for a fun filled family event this Sunday at 1:00!  We look forward to seeing you!

• FRIDAY February 27, 2015.
• DOJO Incentive Day.  We will be having a Mardi Gras celebration in the gym – making masks and having a short parade. Students need 80% or higher positive DOJO points to earn this incentive.
• RED Day to promote Heart Health as a part of Jump Rope for Heart.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear red.
• PTA Snowball Dance – 6-8pm.  Please considering coming out to join the fun.

 

February Newsletter

 

* Thank you for all the donations for the PTA raffle basket as well as our Valentine's Day celebration. We appreciate your support!  

* Correction: The time for the PTA Snowball Dance is 6-8pm
(Not 5:30-8:30 as previously reported). 

    * PTA Flowers will be delivered 2-13-14! Thanks for a great fundraiser.  

 * No school on Monday February 16, 2015.

 

* Take a look at what we have been working on lately
during our LITERACY BLOCK!

 

We enjoy using lots of resources to help us meet our learning goals!

Kangaroo Rat

 

Using background knowledge to make inferences.  We love using technology and the Noteability app as well as this poetry book about animals to help us understand inferring.

    Lexia Core is an iPad reading app we use in our district.

Valentines For Veterans

For our PBIS Cool Tool whole school lesson today, we talked about the support and strength of Veterans.  We wanted to say THANK YOU with Valentine's Day Cards.

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

January Newsletter

 

* Inquiry Unit -  We have started a new inquiry unit on MAGNETS. Our essential questions are:

How do magnets work on Earth? 

How do I use magnets in my life?

 

* One Book One School - Our class has started reading the book , "The Hundred Penny Box" as a whole group.  We have really enjoyed getting to know the characters and recording our questions, connections, and new learning about the book.

 

* PBIS - The January Dojo incentive was a special PJ and stuffed animal day for students who have displayed 80% or higher positive behavior at school respecting themselves, others, or the environment.  Our class (once again) had 100% of students eligible to participate!!!

WOW! Keep up the kindness!

 

January Newsletter

Hello Longfellow and Recreation 4K Center families!  We hope that all of you had a joyous holiday break!

• NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, January 12 and Monday, January 19 due to teacher professional development. 
• Quarter 2 ends on Friday, January 16.  Student report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 23. 
• Parent/teacher conferences are coming up - they will be held on Tuesday, January 20 from 4:30-8:00pm at both Longfellow and the Recreation 4K Center. 
  • Parent time selection forms will come home with students this week - please select your time and return to your child's teacher as soon as possible. Your conference will be scheduled and then a confirmation form sent home. 
  • Scholastic Book Fair will take place outside the Longfellow IMC during conferences. 
• There will be parent information meetings for INCOMING 4K students (students who will be starting 4K in Fall, 2015). 
  • January 27 - Horace Mann (6215 W. Lapham) - 6:00-7:00pm
  • January 28 - Parkway 4K Center (2930 S. Root River Pkwy)  - 6:00-7:00pm
• Our January PTA meeting will be Wednesday, January 14 at 5:30pm.  All parents from both Longfellow and the Rec Center are invited and encouraged to attend. 
• There will be a parent information night for 5th GRADE PARENTS regarding Human Growth and Development curriculum.  The meeting will be held at Irving Elementary on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00pm.  
• There will be NO PASS PROGRAM January 20-21-22.  Teachers will use this time to determine PASS groupings for 2nd semester.  You will be notified if your child is being dismissed or added to the program. 
• Longfellow students will be participating in the Survive Alive (fire safety) program with the West Allis Fire Department and 5th grade students will participate in the THINK! (community choices and alcohol/drug prevention) program with the West Allis Police Department.  We thank them for their partnership. 

Stay Warm!

Jessica Moe, Principal