Longfellow Elementary School

2211 South 60 Street

West Allis, Wisconsin 53219

Phone:  414-604-4300

Fax:  414-546-5540

Mr. Peter Gull, Principal

Mrs. Judy Olson, Secretary

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.  ~John Dewey

"Student Authors Honored!"

Congratulations to Mrs. Wandsneider and her 2010-2011 second graders on winning the Grand Prize in the 2011 Scholastic's "Kids Are Authors" book contest.  On September 15 the young authors were presented with plaques, medals, and a copies of their book, "What Does the X-Ray Say?"   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 TodayClick to read her article.

Arrival and Dismissal Times

  • First Bell - 8:25 a.m. (K4/K5 & Grades 1-5)
  • Tardy Bell - 8:35 a.m.
  • K4 A.M. Dismissal - 11:10 a.m.
  • K4 P.M. Arrival - 12:45
  • Dismissal Bell - 3:30 p.m.

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!

Important Reminders - 2011-2012 School Year

...Open House/Forms & Fees Night - Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

...First Day of School - Thursday, September 1, 2011

...No School - Labor Day - Monday, September 5, 2011

...Progress Reports Sent Home - Friday, October 7, 2011

...No School - Teacher In-Service - Monday, October 10, 2011

...Parent - Teacher Conferences - Monday, October 24, 2011

...Parent - Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, October 25, 2011

...No School - Teacher's Convention - Thursday, October 27, 2011

...No School - Teacher's Convention - Friday, October 28, 2011

...Report Cards Sent Home - Friday, November 11, 2011

...No School (Elementary Students Only) Parent - Teacher Conferences (A.M. Only) - Wednesday, November 23, 2011 (Note:  There is no afternoon school for all district students)

 

Longfellow Connections

WAWM School District

Longfellow Newsletter

PTA News

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About Our School Staff Contact Information Library Media Center
Faculty and Staff Websites and Grade Level Parent Guides
Student Resources
Web Search Engines
Pay Schools (On-line Payment Option) Lunch Menu

Supply Lists - 2011-2012

Free and Reduced Lunch Information Longfellow Handbook Seven Habits of Highly Responsbile Longfellow Students
FISH Philosophy Web Quests  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, John Steptoe!

Author of such picture books as Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Thank you, Jackie Robertson, The Story of Jumping Mouse, and Stevie.  To learn more about this author, visit ContributorDetail

September 14, 1950

 

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