A big thank you to the amazing volunteers (including some Longfellow alums) that helped make the 2024 Winter Carnival happen. From donating a sweet treat for the Sweet walk, to spending a Friday evening decorating the school and assembling games, day of activities like morning set-up, supervising games, concessions & ticket booths, texting raffle awards to being part of the cleanup crew, we couldn’t have done it without you. A special thank you to Deb Taylor for her amazing support throughout the planning process, Lisa Shea for acting as a liaison to the teachers and to the custodial staff that helped set up and clean up after the Carnival.
A Big Thank you to the following businesses for their sponsorship of the Winter Carnival: Oak Park Jewelers Bulley & Andrews Sparkle Aesthetics Jamilla Yipp Photography Spilt Milk Courageous Bakery Sticks & Cones Thanks to the local businesses that donated raffle items for the Longfellow Carnival: Bead in Hand Candycopia Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Bulls Chicago Wolves DuPage Children's Museum Escape Factor Eterna Home/Nossa Family INTUIT Dance! Jamilla Yipp Photography Kidcreate Studio Kribi Coffee Kumbaa Kids Lake Theatre Legacy Sports Longfellow PTO Mascot Hall of Fame Michelle Lin-Luse, PLA Natalie Walsh Designs Park District Oak Park Pumpkin Moon Purple Sun Arts School of Rock Oak Park Shabby Fly Sloomoo Institute - Chicago (slime museum) Spilt Milk Pastry Sticks and Cones Usborne Books/Kate Susmilch Victory Italian We, the Collective Fitness Yoga Loft Studios Thank you to our educators who donated fun experiences for the raffle: Principal Jefferson Ms. Deb Taylor Ms. Tatro Mrs. Perry Ms. Golemes Mrs. Utter Mrs. Keto Mr. Naber Miss Scott Ms. Patterson Ms. Vogt Ms. Shea Mrs. Friesen Ms. Bee Ms. Sciara Ms. Beilecki Ms. Ryan Mrs. Sorg Oak Park River Forest High School Athletic Department (Athletic Director Nicole Ebsen) Thank you to the Longfellow families that donated items for the raffle: The Frenden Family The Robinson Family The Sarnecki Parente Family The Hall Family The Henderlong Family The Howland Family The Mistretta Family The Tribbia - Malloy Family The Wong Family The Van Last Family The Newgard family The Zuhlke-Smith family Thanks to the amazing students who donated a cake to the cake decorating contest and the teachers who blind judged (you know who you are). The winner of the contest was 2nd grader Keegan Saetia with an awesome looking Longfellow Bear cake. Thanks to Humphrey the Bear for showing up and bringing the school spirit. An enormous Thanks to Ms. Friesen, Ms. Utter, Ms. Patterson, Mr. Sorensen, Ms. Taylor & Principal Jefferson for volunteering for pie in the face – what a way to close out the Carnival. Last and certainly not least a BIG and GENEROUS thank you to the Winter Carnival Planning committee - Lindsay Lucas-Kamm, Margaret Nekrosius, Sara Bailey, Carolyn Sarnecki, Clare McDermott, Lori Serradas, Kate Susmilch, Jen Settle, Tracy Templin, Dana Bynum-McMurry, Kate Ernstom, Chris Parente, Preeya Mbekeani, Tree O’Connor & Sara Enloe The Winter Carnival was a great way to bring the Longfellow Community together and it wouldn’t have been possible without your time, dedication and effort. Sincerely, Danielle Zuhlke-Smith & Pamela Simone Co-VPs of Community & Winter Carnival Co-chairs Visit ShabbyFly for a discount on Longfellow Spiritwear: https://shabbyfly.com/product-category/spirit-wear/longfellow/
Let's Thank our SOUP-erb STAFF & TEACHERS with an Appreciation Luncheon on Winter Conferences Day!
We're seeking contributions of Soups/Chilis, Desserts and Drinks to serve alongside Alpine Subs (Sponsored by the PTO) on Thursday, February 8 (winter conference day). You could also submit a monetary donation or help with set-up or clean-up. Get more info + Sign Up here THANK YOU for helping to make this lunch soup-er special for Longfellow Staff and Teachers!! Questions? Email the coordinators Lindsay Ambrose or Madeleine Edwards Get your graduation shirt to celebrate your Longfellow years!
5th Grade shirts are $15 each and available to order only through 2/16. Both Youth & Adult sizes available (use drop down under "select your product" to choose your sizing). (Please note: these shirts are for 5th Graders only. General Longfellow spiritwear can still be purchased year-round through ShabbyFly!) Questions? Email Amy Sjoblom at [email protected] Registration for Oak Park Youth Baseball and Softball's 2024 spring season is officially open! Register at www.opybs.org. · T-Ball Leagues: $200 · All Other Leagues: $250 OPYBS has moved from TeamSnap to Crossbar for registration and team management. Birth certificates are needed for new and existing players. This Safe Streets Workshop is the first public open house for the Village's Vision Zero process. The event is intended to collect feedback on feelings of safety as a pedestrian, cyclist, driver, or transit user and hear ideas for how to make Oak Park's streets safer. There will be light snacks and craft activities for kids, as well as a raffle with gift card prizes. The Vision Zero team is particularly interested in hearing from families with young children, so plan to come and spread the word!
1/22-1/26 - Winter MAP Testing - Fully charged iPads needed!
1/23 - Community PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm 1/28 - Join us at the Chicago Wolves Game - 3 pm 2/3 - Winter Carnival 2/7 - 2/9 - Book Fair 2/8 - Parent - Teacher Conferences - EARLY DISMISSAL 11AM 2/9 - Early Dismissal - 11 am 2/16 - 2nd Grade Field Trip CSO 2/19 - Presidents Day - No School 2/20 - Kindergarten General Music Concert - Evening TBA 2/21 - 1st Grade General Music Concert - Evening TBA 2/24 - Harambee 3/2 - Dunkin for Diversity 3/7 - Art Night 3/12 - Music Concert: 2nd Grade - 5:30pm, 3rd Grade - 6:45pm 3/13 - Music Concert: 4th Grade - 5:30pm & 5th Grade - 6:45pm 3/20 - Red Carpet Recital - Evening TBA 4/25 - D97 Choral Festival @ OPRF 7:00pm 4/30 - D97 Elementary Instrumental Festival @ OPRF - Evening TBA 5/10 - 5th Grade Fine Arts Field Trip - All Day |
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