Long February Updates

Wow!! ELL State Testing is going great! I am so proud of all of our students! They are all working very hard! We should be finished by the end of Tuesday (2/17). Thank you for having them get lots of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast! This is helping. 

February 10th: Hat Day 

A 4th grade class is raising money for the St. Louis Aquarium. For 50 cents students can wear a hat during the school day. 

Early Release: February 11th 

Students will leave school at 1:40 pm. Teachers have meetings. 

Long Valentine's Parties: Friday, February 13th at 2:00-3:00 pm 

Every student brings in Valentines to give to all of the students in their class. Some classes need students to bring in Valentine boxes. Check with your child's teacher to see what your child needs for Friday. Store bought valentines can be bought at Schnucks, Dollar Tree, Shop N Save, Walgreens, Walmart, and Target. 

I have pinned, on Pinterest, some fun Valentines that can be made. Please click on the link below to see more Valentine ideas. 

https://www.pinterest.com/mrswiggerell/ell-valentines-day/

If you do not wish to have your child participate in Valentine's Day, please let me know. Also, if you need help making or getting your child's Valentines, I am here to help.

Book Fair: Friday, February 12th-20th: Book Fair 

Students can buy books from our Book Fair. It will be in the Long Library. 

No School on Monday, February 16th

No school because it is President's Day. We are off school to recognize and honor all the Presidents of the United States. 

Long Prism Night:  Thursday, February 19th

Prism is an optional Science project that can be done, at home. Prism Projects are due this week. Families and students can come to Long School on Thursday, February 19th from 3:45 pm-6:00 pm to see all the Long School Prism Projects. 

I hope you have a great month! Please email me with any questions or concerns! 

Long Holiday Extravaganza is on Saturday, December 6th.

The Long Holiday Extravaganza is on Saturday, December 6th.  

There are LOTS of ways you can help. Read below for ways to help us celebrate the different cultures at Long School. 

1. Could we, please borrow some cultural items (flags, clothing, jewelry, pottery, baskets, blankets, artwork, and photographs), or anything native to your country/countries? (I will return items, after December 6th) You can send in cultural items at anytime.

2. Could you please bake or buy some yummy, authentic cookies for December, 6th? ( I will need a complete recipe because of food allergies.) 

3.  Could you come to Long on Saturday, December 6th to help out with this FUN, FUN day? You could volunteer an hour or two? Or you could come to Long Elementary to celebrate this day and learn about other cultures! 

We appreciate all of your help! Please contact me if you can help with ANY of these things. 

Blue Ribbon School Celebration

We are a Blue Ribbon School. That means our students very work hard. It is time to celebrate!!

Next week we will have some fun activities to help us celebrate. Your child may join us in the celebration!

It's Blue Ribbon Theme Week!

Monday: We are FLYERS! Wear green and gold. 

Tuesday:  We are CRAZY about Long School! Wear crazy socks and/or crazy hair.

Wednesday:Show your BLUE ribbon pride! Wear blue to celebrate! 

Thursday: Begin with the end in mind: Wear your best "Dress for Success" outfit! (Students can dress up in what they want to be when they grow up.) 

Friday: Everyone will get their Blue Ribbon t-shirt to wear today. YAY! 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, October 27th from 4:00 pm-7:30 pm 

Wednesday October 29th from 4:00 pm-7:30 PM 

Parent Teacher Conference Tips:

-Come a few minutes early (Conferences are only 15 minutes, so if you arrive late it could go into another conference.)

-Think about some questions you would like to ask your child's teacher 

  Examples: What is my child's Reading Level? Do you have concerns about my 

  child's Math?  What can I do at home to help? (Your child's teacher can give you   some things your child can practice at home.) 

-If you cannot make it to the conference send your child's teacher an email, so the conference can be rescheduled. 

Long Red Ribbon Week: October 27th-30th

This week Long Elementary celebrates being "Drug Free"! Celebrate with us! Each day the students get to wear something fun to show we are proud to be DRUG FREE!!

Monday, October 27th: Red Day 

-Students wear RED 

Tuesday, October 28th: Put a Cap on Drugs 

-Students wear hats 

Wednesday, October 29th: Turn Your Back on Drugs 

-Students wear their shirts backwards 

Thursday, October 30th: Sock It To Drugs 

-Students wear unmatching socks

Half Day Tomorrow

-Dismissal at 11:50am 

-Students wear comfortable clothes 

-Bring $1 for Ice Cream 

Half Day Dismissal, Friday, October 17th

Students will be getting out of school at 11:50 AM on Friday, October 17th (this Friday). 

Students can wear comfortable clothes. Students can also bring in $1.00 so they can buy an Ice Cream. 

Students WILL NOT be eating lunch at school.