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
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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Middle school parent teacher conferences are scheduled normally happen the first week of November. While students are dismissed early that week, teachers work longer meeting with parents. The PTA provides a dinner for staff to show appreciation for their hard work - and give sustenance while they stay late.
Parent Teacher conferences are the Week of Nov. 2nd:
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November 4th, 2:00 pm-7:00 pm and
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November 5th, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Your child’s advisory teacher has signed you up for a conference. Please confirm on the Longfellow Parent
Conference Schedules sheet that you will be there. If you need a conference with your child’s other teachers you
may sign up if there are open spots available. You are encouraged to email your teachers if you can handle your
conference questions over email. They are always eager and available to work with you. To confirm your attendance to the conference with your Advisory teacher or to sign up for another conference go here.
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Conferencias Entre Padres y Maestros
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Las conferencias de padres y maestros de la secundaria normalmente son la primera semana de noviembre. Mientras que los estudiantes salen temprano esa semana, los maestros trabajan más tarde mientras se reúnen con los padres. La PTA ofrece una cena en agradecimiento al personal por su arduo trabajo y para brindar sustento mientras trabajan tarde.
Las Conferencias Entre Padres y Maestros son la semana del 2 de noviembre:
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4 de noviembre de 2:00 a 7:00 pm y el
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5 de noviembre de 1:30 a 4: 30 pm
El maestro de Asesoría (Advisory) de su hijo lo ha inscrito para una conferencia. Por favor confirme en el documento Horarios de Conferencias de Padres de Longfellow que asistirá a la conferencia. Si necesita una conferencia con los otros maestros de su hijo, puede inscribirse si hay lugares disponibles. Le recomendamos que envíe un correo electrónico a los maestros si puede manejar sus preguntas para la conferencia por correo electrónico. Ellos siempre están mas que disponibles para trabajar con usted. Para confirmar o inscribirse pare una conferencia vaya aquí.
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