HAPPY NEW YEAR Longfellow Families!!!

We look back over last year and find people who have impacted our children & families in a positive way, our Longfellow parents, teachers, staff & community are those people.

Thank you for your continuous support!

Join Longfellow PTA by clicking HERE!

Did your children receive a birthday or Christmas gift they have no use for? Consider donating any new, unused toys/games to our Jogathon opportunity drawing. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt can be provided upon request. Click HERE to send a message to coordinate drop off or pick up. Thank you!

CONRATULATIONS to the following students who were recognized at the Long Beach Council PTA level of the 2019 Reflections Art Program.

*Elysian Angeles, Award of Excellence 1st Place in Music Composition, Primary

*Mikailah R. Arvizu, Award of Excellence 1st Place in Dance, Intermediate

McKenna Ferry, Award of Recognition 3rd Place in Literature, Intermediate

Nava Tate, Award of Merit 2nd Place in Visual Arts, Intermediate

Rowan Unsell, Award of Merit 2nd Place in Music Composition, Intermediate

Valen Martinez, Award of Merit 2nd Place in Dance, Primary

*Students who received 1st Place will be moving on to the next level and their art pieces will compete against other students' entries at the 33rd District PTA level.

PTA is looking for a volunteer to help head up Spirit Wear! Responsibilities would include fulfilling orders, managing inventory, and assisting with new designs and products. There is flexibility in day/times for volunteer times, but would need to be during school hours. Interested persons should email Crystal Bailey at crystal@LBLongfellowPTA.org. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on Monday, January 20 and is a national holiday in his honor.

Come out for a special Flag Ceremony on Friday, January 24 at 8:00 am to honor our wonderful plant manager, Dave Guria, who is retiring. He will be recognized for 10 years of dedicated work and love to Longfellow. Make sure to join us!

Please note the training will be in Room 2101 (Mrs. Baldoni's classroom - across from the office).

Meet the Masters docent workshops for the second artist of the school year, Pablo Picasso, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at 2:20 pm in Room 2101, Mrs. Baldoni's 5th grade classroom. Volunteer docents are needed to teach the art lesson to each class. Consider signing up for your child's class - no experience needed, but current VIP status required. Attendance at the training is not required to be a docent.

*If you are interested and unable to attend the training, you can request the teaching materials to review yourself or make arrangements to observe another docent teaching.

SIGN UP TO BE A DOCENT: RSVP for the workshop by signing up HERE on the new google sheet. If you are interested in being a docent and would like more info, contact Grace Carney for info.

For more information on Meet the Masters and to access the docent sign up spreadsheet, click HERE.