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The role of Longfellow's Social Workers is to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral growth so that they can be successful learners both in and out of the classroom. We work closely with students, families, and staff to help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment for everyone.
As a school social worker, we partner with families to address challenges that may impact a child’s ability to learn or thrive at school. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have questions, concerns, or need support. Did you know that we can also help connect families with:
Grace Wojcik ([email protected]) -K & 4th, Sarah Bielecki ([email protected]) - 2nd & 3rd Canika Gulley ([email protected]) -1st & 5th  Families experiencing a financial crisis - for any reason - can contact the Social Workers and get connected to Bears Care Funds. Families do not have to qualify for Free/Reduced lunch to access funds. The Social Workers maintain confidentiality. Families have accessed this fund has been used for groceries, winter coats, and other basic needs. If you need support, please reach out to the social workers: [email protected] (2nd-4th), [email protected] (k, 1st, 5th), or [email protected]
A portion of the Bears Care Fund was raised during Move-a-Palooza and by a generous donor to an "Angel Fund." If you would like to contribute to the Bears Care Fund, you can do so through this link: https://www.longfellowpto.org/store/p1/Donation_to_Longfellow_PTO.htm  Join us on November 3rd after drop off to pick up candy wrappers from the Longfellow campus! We will be recycling the wrappers through Terracycle; feel free to bring wrappers from your Halloween candy as well!
Email Alison Bower at [email protected] for more info!  Hola familias de Longfellow,
Día de Muertos is a celebration of life, to remember loved ones that have passed away. It is celebrated in Mexico, and in some Central and South American countries. It is celebrated on November 2nd. If you would like to participate in our school's ofrenda:“Alas de Recuerdo” (Wings of Remembrance), share a picture of someone you would like to honor and write a note of who the person is to you and a memory you shared with them or a note to them . You have three options on how to do that:
--- En español--- Hola familias de Longfellow, Día de Muertos es una hermosa celebración de la vida, en la que recordamos a nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido. Esta tradición se celebra en México y en algunos países de Centro y Sudamérica cada 2 de noviembre. Este año, nuestro comité está organizando un evento especial e invita a las familias y a la comunidad a colaborar en la creación de una ofrenda escolar llamada “Alas de Recuerdo” (Wings of Remembrance)). Si desean participar, pueden compartir una foto de la persona que quieren honrar y escribir:
Si participaron en años anteriores, las fotos y mensajes previos se volverán a usar a menos que indiquen lo contrario por correo electrónico. ¡Esperamos que muchas familias se unan para celebrar esta tradición llena de amor y memoria!  Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Fall Fundraiser! We hit our $30,000 goal.
Save the Date: Move-a-Palooza is October 17th! Move for what Matters! Longfellow students are moving for what matters—jumping, dancing, running, and cheering each other on—all to support our school! Our goal: $30,000! Every dollar supports the Longfellow experience, from field trips and enrichment programs to community events and staff appreciation. Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/move-a-palooza--2025-4 (Heads up: Zeffy adds a default “service fee.” To opt out, select “OTHER” and enter $0.) We also need volunteers! Move-a-Palooza can’t happen without our amazing community helping to cheer on students and keep things running smoothly on the big day. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAA2AA1FCC25-58703107-funrun#/ Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors so we can make this our most successful Move-a-Palooza yet!  We love our Longfellow Volunteers!
There are many great ways for volunteers to make our school stronger and better! If you want to volunteer in a classroom, on field trips, or at other school events, heads' up: you must complete a District 97 background check first. Click the link below for more information and to make an appointment. https://www.op97.org/parents/background-checks Spots are limited and results can take 7-10 days (or longer!!), so sign up quickly!  UPCOMING EVENTS
8/18 - New Family Orientation 5:30-6:30 pm 8/19 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet 1-2 pm 8/20 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 8/20 - 7:30 am Band Parade starts at Scoville/Van Buren 8/20 - 7:45 am Coffee with the PTO (Blacktop) 8/25 - Always Learning at Longfellow (ALL) Registration opens - 9 am 9/1 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL 9/3 - ALL Registration closes - 5 pm 9/4 - Curriculum Night 5:30-7:00pm (K-2 @ 5:30-6:15. 3-5 @ 6:15-7:00) 9/5 - Coffee with the Principals - 8:15 am 9/5 - 5:30 - 7:30 Back to School Picnic (Blacktop) *Not a drop-off event 9/10 - School Picture Day 9/8 - Always Learning at Longfellow (ALL) Fall sessions starts 9/17 - PTO Community Meeting (Auditorium) ** Pizza + Childcare Provided! ** |
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