Longfellow Elementary

Kindergartners is Mrs. Beckner’s class have been learning about different types of paper in science. They have been doing experiments like writing with different writing utensils on different types of paper, seeing how the different types of paper react to water, and learning about ways to recycle paper. It’s been a lot of hands on learning in KB! #lesinspire

A special thanks to Hills Bank for providing fresh cookies in celebration of American Education Week! We appreciate your tradition! #MISDOwnYourFuture #MISDinspire #SmartCookie

The MISD Food Pantry is available at no cost to families and is located at the Starry building. Families are welcome to shop in person on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm. 🛒

You can also email kdixon@marion-isd.org to place an order ahead of time.

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Today marks the start of American Education Week! 🎉

This week gives us an opportunity to recognize the collaboration among teachers, staff, students, families, and community members that makes an exceptional educational experience possible. Thank you for your role in creating a strong foundation for student success in MISD!

Thank you to all of our MISD community members who made their voices heard in yesterday’s Board of Education election! Congratulations to our newly elected board members. We look forward to the work ahead together. 🎉 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Today is Election Day in MISD, and polls are open from 7am-8pm. 🗳️

Our registered candidates are:
✅ Bryan Fentress
✅ Shari Funck
✅ Angelica Vannatta

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Our schools are committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces for all. That’s why we’re participating in #StopTheProp, a statewide effort to build stronger safety habits. 🔐

Join us in making our schools safer, one closed door at a time.

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Families, please make note:

➡️ November 3 & 6: Parent-teacher conferences for Parkview and Longfellow Elementary Schools

➡️ November 7: No school districtwide for professional learning

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Kindergarten finally had beautiful weather for our Bloomsbury Farm Field Trip! #lesinspire

The Marion Monster Mash is taking place on Saturday, October 25 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the Central Plaza at City Square Park, Uptown Marion. Families are invited to enjoy Trunk or Treat, a costume parade, face painting, and more! 🎃

This week, Mrs. Beckner’s kindergarten class had a special visit from Mr. Gallea of Samurai Martial Arts! He taught the students important lessons about confidence, self-control, basic self-defense, and how to stay safe around strangers. As a fun bonus, both the students who attend his classes—and even Mrs. Beckner—got the chance to break a board! 🥋👏#lesinspire

Show your Longfellow pride and grab dinner for a great cause! Join us tomorrow night at Chick-fil-A, where 10% of sales will be donated to Longfellow Parent Group. Be sure to mention you're supporting the Spirit Night when you order. 🍗🎉

The event runs from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Chick-fil-A, 217 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids.

October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month!

Did you know that emotional intelligence can be developed and strengthened over time? Through practice and reflection, we can all improve our ability to understand and manage emotions. It's never too late to grow! 🌱

Preschool had a farm-tastic day at Kroul’s Farm! Students learned all about pumpkins, met some new animal friends 🐮🐷🐔🐴, and made their way through corn and hay mazes with big smiles and giggles. It was the perfect fall adventure with friends! 🍂 #lesinspire

The second grade scientists in 2T were investigating soil this week. 👨🏽‍🔬 They discovered soil is comprised of sand, gravel, pebbles, and humus. (Ask your favorite #secondgradeexpert what humus is! 🤓) After the soil was combined, the second graders tried separating the mixture using screens. #lesinspire

📚🇺🇸 Happy America Reads Day! 🇺🇸📚 Today we celebrated the power of books and the joy of reading with our amazing community. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to read, share stories, and inspire young minds. Your time and enthusiasm made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support— you helped show that reading truly matters. 💙 Let’s keep the pages turning all year long! 📖✨ #lesinspire

🚒🔥 Fire Safety Week Fun! 🔥🚒 On Tuesday, the Marion Fire Department stopped by to visit our kindergarten and first-grade students as part of Fire Safety Week. Firefighters shared important tips on what to do in case of a fire, gave students an up-close look at their fire truck and equipment, and even dressed in full gear to help children understand they’re not scary—even when suited up during an emergency. A big thank you to the Marion Fire Department for taking the time to educate and inspire our young learners. Your dedication to keeping our community safe is truly appreciated! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒👏 #lesinspire

We’re proud to share that Marion Independent School District has been named to the 2025 Top Workplaces list by the Des Moines Register for the 2nd year in a row! 🌟

This recognition is a reflection of our incredible staff and their daily commitment to supporting our students and families.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. The full list of 2025 Iowa Top Workplaces is available at https://topworkplaces.com/award/desmoinesregister/.