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.
- Does Longfellow have lockers?
No. Students must have their backpacks with them all day. Some students choose to get rolling backpacks.
- 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.
- What school supplies do I need?
The teachers require every student to have a three-ring heavy-duty binder which includes
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).
- What is the LMS daily schedule?
Click here for the bell schedule.
- 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
- 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
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos Space & Altar
The Longfellow PTA normally sets up a Dia de los Muertos altar for the Longfellow community in the display space located next to the office, however, this year we could not do this due to Covid-19. So we decided to create a community altar space outside in the open on the Longfellow fence located on the Sacramento Street side. Longfellow neighbors were very receptive to the idea and thankful for having this space, so we are hoping to continue doing this in the future.
Espacio y Altar para Día de los Muertos
La PTA de Longfellow normalmente instala un altar del Día de los Muertos para la comunidad de Longfellow en el espacio de exhibición ubicado al lado de la oficina, sin embargo, este año no pudimos hacer esto debido al Covid-19. Así que decidimos crear un altar comunitario al aire libre en la cerca de Longfellow ubicada en el lado de la calle Sacramento. Los vecinos de Longfellow fueron muy receptivos a la idea y agradecidos por tener este espacio, por lo que esperamos seguir haciéndolo en el futuro.
