BUSD’s New Home for Family & School Communication Berkeley Unified School District is excited to announce our transition to ParentSquare, our new district-wide communication platform! Whether you need real-time updates from your school principal, classroom news from your child’s teacher, or quick reminders about upcoming district events, ParentSquare brings all BUSD communications together into one central, easy-to-use hub. Familiar Features: Building on What You Know If your

Dear Longfellow Families, Our school is organizing a project to assemble hygiene kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in the East Bay. We are asking for donations of the following items: Bars of soap Deodorant Feminine hygiene products Toothbrushes & toothpaste Shampoo Toilet paper Baby wipes Lotion Any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful difference. Donations can be sent with your student and delivered to Ms. Alastra or dropped off in the main office

What is the Tiger Trials?  The Tiger Trials is an Amazing Race style challenge course for families at the Berkeley Waterfront on Sunday, April 12, in support of Longfellow Middle School’s PTA Winners take home up to $500 dollars in prizes! Win prizes for best costumes, most team spirit and, of course, who crosses the finish line first! Form a team of 4-8 players (1 or more families) and register to play . On the day of the event, you and your team will dash to various loc