Welcome Incoming 6th Graders and New Families!
We are so glad you and your family are joining the Longfellow Community! You probably have many questions about your new school, and we'll be happy to answer all of them! Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
- How do I sign up for zero period music or 7th period jazz?
Simply come to the class the first day of school to register. Zero period students should come to the breezeway inside the Derby Street gate at 8:00 on Aug. 30.
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- Does Longfellow have lockers?
No. Students must have their backpacks with them all day. Some students choose to get rolling backpacks.
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- Does Longfellow have PE uniforms?
No. Students are required to change their clothes for PE class, but they can wear any clothes that are approriate for doing sports - shorts, sweats, T-shirts, and proper shoes.
You may bring a combination lock to secure your belongings during PE class. PE lockers are not for all-day use, just for your PE period.
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- What school supplies do I need?
The teachers require every student to have a three-ring heavy-duty binder which includes
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six tab dividers and a zippered pencil case to fit in the binder.
In addition, there are other basic supplies which students should bring to school everyday: 2 pens and 2 pencils, a highlighter, an eraser, a two pocket folder for homework, a 12-inch ruler, and lined notebook paper (3-hole).
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- What is the LMS daily schedule?
Click here for the bell schedule.
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- Are there any accommodations for 6th graders?
Yes! Most sixth grade classes are held in a building separate from the upper grade
- How will I know the expectations at Longfellow? Is there a guidebook?
Yes! The Student Handbook is printed in the planner you'll receive. If you'd like to review it now, click here for the full text
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- How can parents keep up with what's going on at Longfellow?
We recommend parents sign up for the LMS eTree to receive email messages about campus life, announcements, and special events. Parents can click here to sign up for the eTree.
Longfellow Middle School
LONGFELLOW LEARNS NEWSLETTER
Hello, Longfellow LEARNS Families!
Our sports and enrichment programs have started, and students are getting involved in exciting activities on and off the field. Check out the schedule for upcoming games, clubs, and events. Let’s have a great week!
NEW CLASS ALERT: Classes Started
Art & Crafts
Black Girls United (BGU) 9/17
Bridging Berkeley Math Tutors
Mayfield Book Club
Cheerleading
Game Room 21
Garden & Cooking
Maker Space
Beads and Bracelets,
Knitting & Embroidery
Poetry & Storytelling 101
All sign-ups are within the LEARNS Program. See Ms. La Tasha or
Ms. Lashonda to your hold spot in the class of your choice. Students are required to participate for the duration of the class. JOIN NOW CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SIGN UP ANYTIME!
LEARNS/Sports Program information:
The pick-up location for the LEARNS program is on Francisco Street. Parents must sign students out or sign a walk-home waiver for students to walk home and sign themselves out. Click on the links below for more information.
We're happy to adjust your program fees here at Longfellow along with your income verification or proof of hardship (email documents to your Coordinator/Specialist). Program fees are due on the first of each month. The LEARNS $15 registration fee must be paid to complete your enrollment. Our program relies heavily on program participation fees which funds our program. Payment options are: pay online, call in payment; at 510-883-5258, or set up autopay. No cash will be accepted.
SPORT INFORMATION
WE ARE IN NEED OF A VOLUNTEER FOR A CHEERLEADING ASSISTANT. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching and helping to develop and coach sports at our school, please contact Ms. Denise at denisedotson@berkeley.net. Please view the program schedule for more information.
Cross Country
Wed 9/18 PRACTICE CEDAR ROSE PARK 2:30-3:45 PM
Thur 9/19 XC MEET JOAQUIN MILLER 4:00 PM
Fri 9/20 PRACTICE CEDAR ROSE PARK 3:30-4:45 PM
JV Flag FB
Mon 9/16 PRACTICE SAN PABLO PARK 3:30-5 PM
Tues 9/17 PRACTICE SAN PABLO PARK 3:30-5 PM
Wed 9/18 KING KING SCHOOL FIELD 3:30 PM
Var Flag FB
Mon 9/16 PRACTICE SAN PABLO PARK 3:30-5 PM
Tues 9/17 WILLARD WILLARD SCHOOL FIELD 4:00 PM
Wed 9/18 PRACTICE SAN PABLO PARK 2:30-5 PM
7th 7A VB
Mon 9/16 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 3:30-4:45 PM
Tues 9/17 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 3:30-4:45 PM
Fri 9/20 KING WEST CAMPUS GYM 4:00 PM
7th 7B VB
Wed 9/18 ALBANY ALBANY 5:00 PM
Thurs 9/19 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 3:30-5 PM
Fri 9/20 KING WEST CAMPUS GYM 5:00 PM
8th VB
Mon 9/16 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 4:30-6 PM
Tues 9/17 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 4:30-6 PM
Fri 9/20 PRACTICE WEST CAMPUS GYM 4:30-6 PM
*BUS LEAVES LONGFELLOW AT 3:30 ON MON AND TUS. AND 2:30 ON WED AND RETURNS AT 5 PM
*FB STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSPORTED BY SCHOOL BUS RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL TO AND FROM PRACTICE! LEARNS L.F STAFF WILL WALK VB STUDENTS OVER FROM THE BAS TO THE WEST CAMPUS. STUDENTS CAN BE PICKED UP FROM WEST CAMPUS AND SAN PABLO PARK AFTER PRACTICE OR WALK HOME WITH PERMISSION FROM PARENTS.
For your convenience, you may email sports forms to denisedotson@berkeley.net or lashondaroquemore@berkeley.net.
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LEARNS Wish List
Tel: 510-644-6360
Fax: 510-644-8707
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