Longfellow Elementary School
2211 South 60th Street
West Allis, Wisconsin 53219
Telephone (414) 604-4300/Fax (414) 546-5540
Principal: Mr. Peter Gull
Secretary: Mrs. Judy Olson
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey
Arrival & Dismissal
Times
First Bell (K4/K5 & Grades 1-5)
8:25am
Tardy Bell
8:35am
K4 AM Dismissal
11:10am
K4 PM Arrival
12:45pm
Dismissal Bell
3:30pm
Longfellow
Connections
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Longfellow Newsletter (May/June 2012 Newsletter is Posted)
PTA News (Minutes from 10/19/11 Dinner Meeting Posted)
Responsible Longfellow Students
Congratualtions, Longfellow Elementary on
Receiving the 2011-2012
"Wisconsin Schools of Recognition Award"
For the third time, Longfellow has received this prestigous award for having met AYP (annual yearly progress) goals under the federal government’s education law for the past two years. In addition, student achievement on state mathematics and reading assessments is higher than schools with similar enrollment and grade configurations.
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"Student Authors Honored!"
Congratulations to Mrs. Wandsneider and her 2010-2011 second graders on winning the Grand Prize in the 2011Scholastic's "Kids Are Authors" book contest. On September 15 the young authors were presented with plaques, medals, and a copies of their book. In addition, Mrs. Wandsneider and Longfellow Elementary received $5,000 in Scholastic merchandise. Check out their television appearance on CBS 58 or learn more about the book at Longfellow's Library Media Website. Mrs. Wandsneider has also been published in the September issue of Teaching Today. Click to read her article.
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Important Reminders - 2011-2012 School Year
...Band, Orchestra, Chorus and Suzuki Spring Concert - Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:30 Rehearsal - 2:00 Parent Performance
...Pastries with Parents - Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 7:30 - 8:25 a.m. - Longfellow Gym
...Last Day of PASS - Thursday, May 17, 2012
...MAPS Testing Concludes - Friday, May 18, 2012
...District Chess Tournament - Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:40 to 11:45 - Walker Elementary
...Spring Sing (Grades 3-5) - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. - Longfellow Gym
...Field Day (All School) - Thursday, May 24, 2012 (Rain date May 25)
...Memorial Day Observed - Monday, May 28, 2012
...Recall Elections - Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (Bag lunches)
...Fifth Grade Recognition - Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.
...All School Awards Ceremony - Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.
...Last Day of School - Friday, June 8, 2012 (1/2 day - a.m. only) - Report Cards Sent Home
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, David McPhail!
June 30, 1940
Mr. McPhail is the author and illustrator of such books as The Dream Child, The Bear's Toothache, Edward and the Pirates, and many more.
The Longfellow Promise
At Longfellow School we choose to make today a great day! We find ways to play because it helps us be serious about our learning. We choose to be there every day. When someone needs a helping hand, we make their day!
La Promesa de Longfellow
¡En la Escuela Longfellow decidimos hacer hoy un gran día! Encontramos modos de jugar porque esto nos ayuda a ser serios sobre nuestro aprendizaje. Decidimos ser allí cada día.
¡Cuándo alguien necesita una mano de ayuda, hacemos su día!
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