Opportunities
At Longfellow School, students and families have many opportunities to be involved and learn outside of the school day. We offer many evening activities for families as well as after-school programs and clubs for students.
Great Start Conferences
This event is held at the end of August to welcome new families to school and welcome back those who are returning. It is a good way to touch base with teachers and staff and to bring in school supplies to "lighten the backpack" for the first day of school. Busing information is also available.
Student Council
The Student Council is composed of 4th- and 5th-grade students, whose primary role is to organize, plan, and coordinate school fundraising events, school functions, and special school activities. Students in 4th grade are able to serve as class representatives. Students in 5th grade have the opportunity to serve as class representatives or run for positions such as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and media specialist. Meetings are held twice a month during the students' lunchtime.
Line Leaders
The Longfellow Line Leaders program is a leadership group for fifth-grade students. The goal of the program is to develop and strengthen leadership skills of our fifth-grade students through service learning and activities that promote our Longfellow PBIS expectations of:
- Respect Self
- Respect Others
- Respect for the Environment
The group meets twice a month during lunch recess. The fifth-grade Line Leaders work with partners and are assigned to a kindergarten through fourth-grade classroom for the duration of the school year. They help line up classes each morning outside on the playground and lead the students into the building. They also help run the PAWS store, where Longfellow students can use their PAWS slips to “buy” prizes. Line Leaders also help run the Longfellow Holiday Shoppe, where Longfellow students can experience the joy of giving by selecting holiday gifts for their family members.
Longfellow is so proud of these outstanding fifth-grade leaders!
KidStop Childcare
KidStop Childcare is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The KidStop community partnership meets the needs of families by providing a safe and affordable place for students before and after school. At Longfellow Elementary, before- and after-school childcare is provided by the Recreation Department in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County. Registration for KidStop is open throughout the school year and can be done online here or by contacting the Recreation Department at 920-459-3773.
PBIS
What is PBIS?
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. PBIS is about teaching and promoting safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors. Students are recognized for making positive choices that follow our school expectations. When students do not follow expectations, they are re-taught the appropriate behavior and, when necessary, are given an Office Discipline Referral (ODR).
Youth-Tutoring-Youth (YTY)
Youth-Tutoring-Youth is a program that provides high school students with an opportunity to give direct tutoring assistance to elementary classrooms under the guidance of a supervising and coordinating teacher. Tutoring occurs in one-on-one, small-group, or whole-group settings. High School students typically work with students for one semester.
Fifth-Grade Instrumental Music
Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.
Band
Beginning band is open to all 5th-grade students. We offer instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and combined percussion. Students receive one twenty-minute lesson and one thirty-minute full rehearsal per week. Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.
Orchestra
The strings program is open to all 5th-grade students. Students who participate in the strings program attend a weekly, small-group lesson that is scheduled before school or during the school day. Instruments available for study are the violin, viola, cello, and string bass.
Special Events
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