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
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
eSCRIP
eScrip is one of the easiest ways to bring in much needed funding to our school in these tight budget times.
Every time you shop or dine at eScrip merchant partner using the registered card, a percentage will be donated to Longfellow. For instance, Extreme Pizza and La Note Restaurant donate 2.5% of your tab when you use your registered cardit or debit card. Donations are also given on online purchases. You must go through eScrip's Online Mall to make your purchases count toward a donation. Hundreds of merchants will donate to Longfellow - at no extra cost to you. Amazon gives 1.2%, iTunes gives 4.2%, Nike give 3.6%, just to name a few.
Registering online takes just a few minutes:
1. Go to the web site: www.escrip.com
2. Click on the Orange “Sign Up” button in the middle of thehomepage
3. On the Registration Page:
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Enter your ZIP code to get full form, then fill in all fields with address, and create a password.
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Enter Longfellow Arts & Technology Middle School in the form field (Group ID: 137601704)
4. For Cards and Phone Numbers:
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Enter credit card Type (VISA, etc.) and CC #
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Confirm
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Click Sign Up
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Once signed up, you can review or edit your information by going to “My eScrip“
For assistance, contact James Schultz at jamesschultz3@gmail.com