Scholastic Book Order

A Scholastic Book order form went home today.  If you would like to order, you can fill it out and send it back to me by Friday, 9/20, with a check made out to Scholastic, OR order online by Friday, 9/20 at https://orders.scholastic.com/G8Q66 Click on "register now."  Our class Activation Code is G8Q66.

Box Top Raffle

A Box Top raffle contest form went home today.  Fill it up with 25 Box Tops for Education and enter it for a chance to win a $5 credit at the school Book Fair in October.  However, even after the raffle, keep the Box Tops coming any time!  The PTO collects them all year and uses the money for great things at Longfellow.

Picture Day is Tuesday!

Order forms went home last week.  You can send them in any time by Tuesday.  (Our time to go is 10:10 - pre-recess!)  If you've misplaced the form or would prefer to order online, go to:  www.inter-state.com and use order code 322479.

Walk to School Day!

On Wednesday, October 2nd, Longfellow School will once again participate in International Walk to School Day.  We promote walking especially on this day, but also everyday.  Students who walk will earn stamps and shoes to decorate.  If walking to school is absolutely not possible, your child may still earn the rewards by walking around the block during the lunch hour.

Why walk?

• It's fun!  Walking brings a sense of joy and independence.  
• It's healthy!  The trip to school is a chance for children (and adults!) to get the physical activity they need.
• Cleaner Environment!  Replacing car trips to school with walking can reduce congestion and air-polluting emissions.
• Promoting Safety!  Building sidewalks, providing education programs and adding traffic calming measures are some of the ways to improve safety. Encouraging walking to school can help build support for infrastructure improvements in the broader community.
• Community Benefits!  Reducing traffic congestion, boosting a sense of community, and improving neighborhood connections benefit the community.

Donation

Dear Kindergarten Families,

In consideration of classroom projects, art supplies used in class, classroom celebrations, and gifts we make for families throughout the year, we are asking for a small donation. The suggested donation is $10 per child.  (No checks please.) If you are able to help with this, please put your donation in an envelope or baggie with your child’s name on it and return it to school. We really appreciate any help!

Sincerely,

The Kindergarten Team

Longfellow is on the lookout!

Several teachers are looking for items you may have at home and are about to toss out.

• Nurse Jenn is looking for gently used boys shorts or pants (any size) and girls underwear.  This helps stock her clothing cabinet for students who need a change of clothes.  (Also, if your child has occasional accidents, please feel free to keep a change of clothes in his or her cubby or backpack.)
• Ms. Florczak, one of our art teachers, is looking for tea boxes, or other similarly sized boxes.
• The 4th grade team is looking for clear 2 liter soda pop bottles.