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
Welcome to Longfellow PTA!
The invaluable gifts of your time and energy are some of the most important ways you can give to Longfellow!
Longfellow PTA has three goals:
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Build and strengthen community ties among Longfellow families and between families, teachers and staff
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Increase parent connections to Longfellow
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Raise funds to support and provide programs and initiatives for student success, and to support the PTA’s work in building connections and community
Our budget is over $50,000 and we raise most of this through our direct donation campaign, as well as events such as the Read-a-Thon.
Some of the things PTA has and will fund include
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Gardening instructor
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After school team coaches
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After school sports uniforms and equipment
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EDP recreational and academic supplies
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Student planners
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Saturday Academies
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Cultural and heritage events
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Field trips to reinforce curriculum
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Classroom supplies
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8th Grade dinner dance
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Student literary magazine
We are very conscientious in using the funds entrusted to us, adhering to budgeting and accounting practices that ensure PTA monies are secure and accounted for and spent in accordance with the priorities of the school and the parent community.
We welcome your participation as a leader or volunteer and your donations to the Direct Donation Campaign.
Thank you in advance for your participation at Longfellow!
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