Jog-a-Thon Update!

THANK YOU to our very amazing community for overwhelmingly supporting our Lions. We have surpassed our goal and have raised  $123,000!     This ensures that we are able to keep our PTA funded programs for the next school year.  Thank you to everyone who came out and cheered on their students and peers! Your presence made a difference!  The Jog-a-Thon committee is currently working on getting dates and prizes together. Those who have fundraised will get information regarding opportunity drawings and guaranteed prize distribution in the coming weeks. We DEFINITELY have amazing LONGFELLOW PRIDE!!  GO LIONS!!   ... read full article

Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

Parent Teacher Conferences are being held Thursday, November 2 through Thursday, November 10. All students will be dismissed at 1pm each day. The playground will remain open until 3pm every day during conferences.   If you haven't scheduled a conference for your child, please contact thier teacher as soon as possible! ... read full article

Red Ribbon Spirit Week Dress Days

Want to know all the theme days for Red Ribbon Spirit Week? Check them all out here: Red Ribbon Spirit Week Flie r ... read full article

Spirit Wear Announcement

As we start to look towards the end of the school year, please place any Spirit Wear orders by Friday, May 26. Orders will then be closed until the start of the 2023-2024 school year.  Thank you!!  https://lblongfellowpta.org/Page/Spirit%20Wear/Spirit%20Wear ... read full article

Join PTA and Earn Your Child a Pizza Party!

Joining doesn't require any sort of time commitment, it is just and easy way to show your support. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, pets, etc are welcome to join as well. If your class reaches 100% in PTA membership, the kids get a pizza party! Depending on when you reach 100%, it can go toward a holiday party or an end of school party! Click here to join the PTA   ... read full article

Get Your VIPS Status!

Interested in volunteering on campus this year? Make sure you get your VIPS (Volunteer in Public Schools) status now! VIPS status is required to volunteer for things like: Book Fair Volunteer Meet the Masters Art Program Jogathon and more! We cannot do these amazing programs without the help of our fabulous VIPS! Consider becoming one today! For more information, visit our VIPS page for full details on how to apply! Not sure if your last VIPS is current? Email VIP@lblongfellowpta.org to ask! ... read full article

Spirit Wear ON SALE

Spirit Wear orders are currently open and will be delivered to your student's class the week of September 5 ! Orders can be placed HERE Questions? Email spiritwear@lblongfellowpta.org ... read full article

Never Too Late to Join PTA!

There is only a little over a month for classes to reach 100% Membership and earn a pizza party. Joining doesn't require any sort of time commitment, it is just an easy way to show your support. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, pets, etc are welcome to join as well. ... read full article

Green Team Updates

Save the Date: Earth Day Community Celebration April 29, 9am-12pm, Sustainable lemonade stand to raise money for more green improvements to campus Trash cleanup Sustainable crafts Uniform Exchange Garden Give and Take - bring extra fruits, veggies, herbs from your garden to share! more fun, games, and prizes too! Volunteer Crossing Guards  - support Walk to School Wednesday by volunteering to be a crossing guard. You do not need to be available every Wednesday, just jump in when you can.  The shifts are before school from 7:30-8:05am or afterschool from 1:45-2:20pm.  Email  greenteam@lblongfellowpta.org   Don't Idle!  Help our students breathe easy by ... read full article

January Uniform Exchange

Join us Tuesday, January 24th for a Uniform Exchange in front of Longfellow, on Olive. As always, all are welcome to participate - uniform donation NOT required! If you have uniforms to donate to our Uniform Exchange program, they can always be dropped off in the yellow bin in front of the Longfellow gates on Olive.    ... read full article

NEW Spirit Wear Available!

Longfellow PTA is proud to present two new spirit wear designs. Please check them out at  https://lblongfellowpta.org/Page/Spirit%20Wear/Spirit%20Wear .  Note- please allow up to two weeks for order fulfillment. Questions? Email  info@lblongfellowpta.org  or  spiritwear@lblongfellowpta.org ... read full article

December Days of Importance

This month, we acknowledge and celebrate:  National Special Education Day, December 2 International Day of People with Disabilities, December 3 International Human Rights Day, December 10 Hanukkah, December 18-26 Christmas, December 25 Kwanzaa, December 26-January 1 For curated reading titles to complement the above, you can check out our  Bookshop . 10% of all purchases go back to Longfellow PTA!  Want more resources on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? Check out the Long Beach Council PTA DEI page  here , and learn more about the diverse identities in our community at the Voice of LBUSD webpage  here .  ... read full article

Meet The Masters

We are excited to announce Rosa Bonheur as the first Artist, our Longfellow Lions will be learning more about this year. Our students were introduced to her art a couple of weeks ago at the Meet the Masters Assembly. During the course of the next 2 weeks, docents will be showing our students how to draw using some of her techniques. If you wish to become a docent for this program, and you are a VIP, please get in touch with the Program Chair - Chamindri Aluwihare at  chumsw@gmail.com . We are always looking for volunteers.  Thank you!  ... read full article

Uniform Exchange

Uniform Exchange is Back-  Tuesday, October 11th, 2 pm in front of the school office on Olive Ave. Everyone is welcome to take uniforms--no need to donate.   Donations: please bring clean, gently used Longfellow uniform items. Donations can be dropped ANYTIME in the yellow donation bin near the gate in front of the school.   Thank you to everyone who has helped or donated so far this year! ... read full article