Longfellow Elementary

Our Longfellow lion is all gussied up and ready to see you tommorow (Wednesday, August 9th) at open house from 5-6 pm. Don't forget to get your 'back to school' picture with him during open house or on the first day of school, August 16th! WE ARE READY!!!

As you watch the mail for your letters, we are getting ready for all of our lions to enter our doors again. TEACHERS ready?- check KITCHEN ready?- check OFFICE ready?- still working on it Sign up for the meal time app where you have the option to pay for meals online. https://www.mymealtime.com/ Free and reduced meal application. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2788/MSD/2230078/Free_and_Reduced_Meal_Plan_Form.pdf

Keep in mind our Caring Closet if you need some of those back-to-school items like clothing, shoes, coats (remember it gets cold here), etc. You must reserve a time to 'shop' at the Caring Closet.

You've Got Mail!!! Watch your mail box for letters from teachers this week. So exciting! If you haven't received yours yet, be patient. It's on it's way. Remember that Open House is August 9th from 5-6 pm. We look forward to seeing you then!!!

2023-24 Longfellow School Supply List https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS9oMt-EzJ7WqLtz09-FbLM-tDY7FcYSOm_gtQDXHtIFfJW8duVSkyzEDOmjr_xrrHyMZXrcCXcFyrF/pub

We are looking forward to seeing you all very soon!

The Delta Dental Mobile program will be coming to the Grassland Campus July 31-August 3. The Program provides oral health care to underserved children in SD. Care provided through the Program is at no cost to the child/family. No insurance necessary. Medicaid, private insurance are billed to offset costs when patient has dental coverage. Children eligible: From their 1st tooth (around 1 year) to age 21; and If they have not seen a local dentist in 2 years; Children currently seeing a local dentist (within the last 2 years) should continue care with their local dentist. Adults age 22 and older are not eligible. To schedule exams, please call Access Health Pediatrics at 995-4900

The Mitchell school district is looking for paras. Join us at the district!

Longfellow has a few openings for the 23-24 school year. * Administrative Assistant (newly created position) *Library Aide *Paraeducator (district wide) Click below to see openings within the district, including the positions listed above. There is nothing more rewarding than working with these amazing kids every day! https://mitchellsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Please click to read our newsletter covering all of the fun during the last few weeks of school. So many memories were made! https://www.smore.com/t751v

The Longfellow office will be open through June 9th, 2023. After that, you can still leave us a message and we will check it periodically. However, the school district business office is open all summer so you can drop off any registration paperwork there after June 9th and they will get it to us. Thank you!

Summer Meal Program: May 30th to July 28th, closed July 3-5 Locations: Longfellow, GBR, Middle School, MHS Free kids breakfast 7:30-10:00 am Free kids lunch 11:00-1:00 pm

The Mitchell girls basketball camp is around the corner, June 12 & 13. Register online at www.kernelcamps.com

FDC is hosting a weeklong camp this summer for those who would like a sneak peak into what showchoir is all about. Jun 5-9. Go to www.kernelchoirs.com for registration and more information.

Little Kernel Track Meet is TODAY!!! K-5th grade. No need to pre-register as you will register when you arrive. Register @5:30 and meet begins @6:00 at Joe Quintal Stadium.

Tonight is our 5th recognition! Watch it live! https://www.youtube.com/live/TZdYNABj4NY?feature=share

Please update your info so you don't miss any mailings over the summer! You may call the school, update your info in the portal, stop in or email us.

DON'T FORGET - 1st of 3 Open Houses will be held tonight from 5:30pm-7:30pm

DON'T FORGET - 1st of 3 Open Houses will be held tonight from 5:30pm-7:30pm

Let's thank our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12, 2023