This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop in person during conferences this week or online here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/longfellowelementaryschool23
First graders have been learning about habitats around the world in CKLA Knowledge. So far they have learned about the Arctic Tundra, Sonoran Desert, East African Savanna, and the Temperate Deciduous Forest. For each habitat they learn about the climate, the ground covering, water sources, plants and animals that live there, and adaptations those plants and animals have made over time to be able to live there. They still have the Tropical Rain Forest, Fresh Water, and Salt Water habitats to learn about! #lesinspire
Thank you to all the "dudes" who joined us for donuts this morning! We enjoyed spending our morning with you! #lesinspire
The second graders have been learning about the U.S. Civil War during their CKLA Knowledge time. Today they worked in teams on a “brain dump” activity to review and discuss what they’ve learned. #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork 😊 What do you remember learning about Harriet Tubman or Clara Barton? Do you remember which side General Lee or General Grant fought for? 🤔 You could always ask your favorite #secondgradeexpert for a tutorial! 🤓 #lesinspire
2nd Graders are comparing measurements using arm span, jumps, height and head size in our EDM math curriculum! #lesinspire
During CAPS lessons, our first and second graders are learning all about their social filter—what to say out loud and what to keep in their brain!
Students practice sorting phrases and asking themselves four important questions:
1️⃣ Is it kind?
2️⃣ Is it helpful?
3️⃣ Is it true?
4️⃣ Is it the right time?
We’re so proud of the thoughtful conversations and self-control skills they’re building every day! #lesinspire
Mrs. Beckner’s class wrapped up their CKLA Kings and Queens Unit with a Royal Tea Party. They had fancy cookies and tea (white grape juice)! Pinkies up! #lesinspire
The next Fastworks session is March 3rd. Registration deadline is February 27th. See flyer for details.
Mrs. Beckner’s class has been having fun learning about kings and queens during their CKLA Knowledge time. Each day they have a different king and queen that get to wear a cape and crown, sit on a royal throne during instruction time, and get wheeled to specials in the royal chariot! They love when students and staff bow to them when they pass! #lesinspire
No School today, Friday, February 20th due to the weather. Stay safe.
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! LEARNING OLYMPICS!
Your child will receive a "passport" upon arrival to take to all their "destinations". After visiting each destination and completing the activity, they will receive a stamp in their passport. After they have completed all of the activities and filled their passport, stop by the "gold medal stand" to get a gold medal and for a photo op on the winner's podium! Don't forget to check out our class flags in the "Olympic Village" (specials hallway)! When you're finished, hop on over to Your Pie to grab supper and support the Longfellow Parent Group. It promises to be a fun, family night! We hope to see you there! #lesinspire
Happy 100th Day of School! Throughout the day students and staff could be found celebrating by dressing up, exploring the number 100 with math activities, having a special 100th day snack, making a crown, and other fun activities! #lesinspire
Here's information on Preschool Sign Up, Kindergarten Information Nights, and Open Enrollment dates for the 2026-2027 school year. Be a part of Marion ISD and #MISDOwnYourFuture!
Thank you to our SRO, Officer Davis, for reading to our students and answering their questions! Thanks to the Get Booked program, each student was also able to go home with a book today. #lesinspire
This National School Counselor's Week, we would also like to recognize Ms. Wallace. Ms. Wallace is interning with Mrs. Zaruba this semester as she finishes up her degree in School Counseling. Get to know Ms. Wallace a little better.
Today, we joined more than 2.8 million students across 80+ countries for a global Day of Play! This annual celebration encourages creativity, problem-solving, and joyful connection as students engage in unstructured play with their classmates. There’s so much learning that happens when we make time to play! 🎉🧠#lesinspire
Happy School Counselor's Week to our very own Mrs. Zaruba! Thank you for all you do for our school, staff, and school!
Mrs. Showalter’s class is learning about solids by building towers out of solid materials and testing their durability. Check out these awesome towers! It took some good teamwork to build these. #lesinspire
Preschool Information Night is coming up this week! We hope to see you there if you have an incoming preschooler for the 2026-2027 school year.
Kindergarteners in KB have been learning that shapes are EVERYWHERE! Today in math they went on a shape hunt around the school. Students drew clocks, lockers, stop signs, and a lot of other shaped objects they saw. When they got back to the classroom they shared with their classmates the things that they drew. #lesinspire
