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
Principal's Message
Go to the LF PTA Homepage to see the latest updates. Vaya a la página principal de la PTA de Longfellow para ver las últimas actualizaciones.
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2/19/21, Principal's Update
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2/5/21, Principal's Update
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1/22/21, Principal's Update
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12/18/20, Principal's Update,
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10/29/20, Principal's Update Actualización del Director
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8/12/20, Principal's Update
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8/7/20, Principal's Update
September 24th, 2021
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Dear Longfellow Families,
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I hope this letter finds you and your family well. We celebrated our first 200 Tiger ticket incentive today with ice cream on the playing field. After serving nearly 480 cones, our arms were tired! We are very proud of our children and how well they are doing now that we are back here on campus. We use our Tiger tickets to recognize children who are being safe, respectful, responsible and allied. Ask your student this weekend if they know what Tiger tickets are and if they helped us reach our goal.
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This week you should receive your child's progress report in the mail. Make sure you take time to review your child's progress and celebrate her success and set some goals. His students are working hard in 7 classes a day plus an advisory. It is important that you review their progress with them.
As a quick reminder:
Please remember that parents are not currently allowed on campus due to Covid restrictions. If you would like to pick up your child early, please call us from outside of school at 510-644-6360 and we will be happy to bring your child to you. Also, do not bring your child lunch while school is in session. Please pack a lunch and send it to school.
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Best wishes and have a great weekend,
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Paco Furlan
Principal
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24 de septiembre de 2021
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Estimadas familias de Longfellow,
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Espero que esta carta los encuentre bien a usted y a su familia. Celebramos nuestro primer incentivo de boleto de 200 Tiger hoy con helado en el campo de juego. Después de servir casi 480 conos, ¡nuestros brazos estaban cansados! Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros hijos y de lo bien que les está yendo ahora que estamos de regreso aquí en el campus. Usamos nuestros boletos de Tiger para reconocer a los niños que están siendo seguros, respetuosos, responsables y aliados. Pregúntele a su estudiante este fin de semana si saben qué son los boletos de Tiger y si nos ayudaron a llegar a nuestra meta.
Esta semana debería recibir el informe de progreso de su hijo por correo. Asegúrese de tomarse un tiempo para repasar el progreso de su hijo y celebrar su éxito y establecer algunas metas. Sus estudiantes están trabajando duro en 7 clases diarias más una asesoría. Es importante que repases su progreso con ellos.
Como recordatorio:
Por favor recuerde que los padres no están permitidos actualmente en el campus debido a las restricciones de Covid. Si desea recoger a su hijo temprano, llámenos desde fuera de la escuela al 510-644-6360 y estaremos encantados de llevarle a su hijo. Además, no le lleve el almuerzo a su hijo mientras la escuela está en sesión. Por favor prepare un almuerzo y envíelo a la escuela.
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Mis mejores deseos y que tengas un gran fin de semana,
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Paco Furlan
Principal
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September 9th, 2021
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Dear Longfellow Families,
I hope that this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying this beautiful Fall. It is so wonderful to be back in school with your children and I can not believe that a month of school has already gone by.
We have been eating both breakfast and lunch outside and students have been enjoying one another and this great weather. Students are singing together, playing music, building, doing math, reading interesting texts and writing with one another once again. It was great to see so many of you out at our back to school night learning about the school.
Your students should be settled into their classes by now, making new friends and becoming familiar with their routine. Next week will end the marking period for the first progress report. You should expect a progress report in the mail in two weeks where you will see your child’s HOW grades for their classes.
The HOW stands for Habits of Work. We look at how students are doing in each class in the following categories: Self agency, coming ready to learn, scholarship and collaboration. This is a progress report only, but it will give you a good glimpse into how things are going.
Sports will be starting up next week and will only add to our music, academic and enrichment opportunities that we have for our students after school. From the coaching staff, to the after school program to the teachers we are all so happy to be back and working with you.
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Paco Furlan
Principal
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9 de septiembre de 2021
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Estimadas Familias de Longfellow,
Espero que esta carta los encuentre a usted y a su familia bien y disfrutando de este hermoso otoño. Es tan maravilloso estar de vuelta en la escuela con tus hijos y no puedo creer que ya haya pasado un mes de escuela.
Hemos estado desayunando y almorzando afuera y los estudiantes han estado disfrutando unos de otros y de este buen clima. Los estudiantes cantan juntos, tocan música, construyen, hacen matemáticas, leen textos interesantes y escriben entre ellos una vez más. Fue genial ver a tantos de ustedes en nuestra noche de regreso a clases aprendiendo sobre la escuela.
Sus estudiantes ya deberían estar instalados en sus clases, haciendo nuevos amigos y familiarizándose con su rutina. La semana que viene finalizará el período de calificaciones para el primer informe de progreso. Debería recibir un informe de progreso por correo en dos semanas donde verá las calificaciones CÓMO de su hijo en sus clases.
El CÓMO significa Hábitos de Trabajo. Observamos cómo les está yendo a los estudiantes en cada clase en las siguientes categorías: autogestión, preparación para aprender, beca y colaboración. Este es solo un informe de progreso, pero le dará una buena idea de cómo van las cosas.
Los deportes comenzarán la próxima semana y solo se sumarán a nuestras oportunidades musicales, académicas y de enriquecimiento que tenemos para nuestros estudiantes después de la escuela. Desde el cuerpo técnico hasta el programa extracurricular y los maestros, todos estamos muy contentos de estar de regreso y trabajar con ustedes.
Saludos cordiales,
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Paco Furlan
Principal
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