Longfellow Elementary

Goal setting is a great way to help students track and celebrate their learning! For this last portion of the year, we are focusing hard on goal setting. John Hattie's research says goal setting has an effect size of .50, which is more than a year's growth! The students are setting goals, and anytime they achieve that goal, they get to ring a bell and sign the board outside the library (check it out when you are here for conferences next week)! Maybe you have heard your child talk about this already! We are excited to watch the number of names grow on the board as goals are met all over the building! #lesinspire #misdinspire

Mrs. Beckner’s kindergarteners worked on taking surveys today in math. They picked a question, asked their friends, and will then work on representing the survey data. #lesinspire #misdinspire

A nutritious breakfast is linked to better memory, concentration, and academic outcomes, setting students up for success in the classroom and beyond. Happy National School Breakfast Week! 🍎✨ #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

During Public Schools Week, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our MISD community in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our students. Thank you to everyone who makes a difference in public education! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, February 28. This will be a professional development day for teachers and staff for grades 5-12, and a teacher work day for grades PK-4. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Public Schools Week is an annual recognition of public education and the value it provides students, families, and communities. We want to express our appreciation to our teachers and staff, families, students, community members, and everyone who makes Marion ISD such a wonderful place to live, work, and learn! 😄

Applications close this Friday, February 28, for our School Business Manager position! ✨ Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/marionia/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrator%2fDirector #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Make a difference in the lives of students by becoming a bus driver! 🚌 Bus drivers play a critical role. They increase access to learning opportunities by safely ushering students between home & school. Get started: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities

Preschool Sign Up for the 2025-2026 school year is open at Marion Independent! ✨ We have Preschool at both Longfellow and Parkview Elementary Schools #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture #JoinUs

Today marks the start of Public Schools Week! 🎉 We are incredibly grateful for the passion and dedication of our teachers and staff, as well as the amazing support of our families and community. Join us in celebrating our public schools! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Preschool students enjoyed a trip to Fire Station 1 in Marion! Here they learned what firefighters do in the community and when they are back at the station. Preschoolers got to watch fire engines arriving back at the station and a firefighter putting on all his safety gear. #lesinspire #misdinspire

The deadline for open enrollment for grades 1-12 for the 2025-26 school year is March 1! 🌟 To access the open enrollment form, visit https://5il.co/1d1yj. Learn more about MISD at: https://youtu.be/OYOFoQVJU9Q?si=RKzUbVgf6_C-xB0b! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Marion Independent will be a 2 hour late start on Tuesday, February 18th due to the extreme cold. No AM activities and no AM preschool. Stay warm!

REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, February 17, for staff professional development. We’ll see our students again on Tuesday! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Second graders have been studying Westward Expansion during their CKLA Knowledge block. They heard stories about the pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail 🐴, Native Americans being forced to move from their homes, how inventions like the steamboat and transcontinental railroad 🚂  impacted life, and about the buffalo 🦬 that lived in the area. This week students took the summaries and pictures they’ve created and designed “quilts” to share their stories. Want to learn more about Westward Expansion? Ask your favorite second grade expert! ☺️

Looking for a nurturing and enriching preschool experience for your child? Marion Independent School District offers full-day and half-day programs designed to foster a love of learning and prepare your child for future success. Discover the Marion Independent difference – where students thrive and families stay! https://youtu.be/OYOFoQVJU9Q?si=RKzUbVgf6_C-xB0b Sign Up opens Friday, February 14th at Noon. Secure your child's spot today! https://forms.gle/dYhMLGwLmQLWn4CX8 Have questions? We're happy to help! Call us at 319-377-4691 ext. 1101.

Marion Independent will be a 2 hour delay on Thursday, February 13th due to inclement weather and road conditions. No AM activities and no AM preschool. Stay safe!

No School for Wednesday, February 12th due to the predicted heavy snowfall. Stay safe!

MISD is looking to fill these open positions! 👇 ✨ Business Manager ✨ School Bus Driver ✨ Activity Driver ✨ Substitute Custodian ✨ Food Service Server We are also looking for a Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional to serve across all buildings in the district. Apply now: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities

Preschoolers in Miss Natalie’s class explored their new robots (BlueBots) this week! They had to work together to get the BlueBot to move across the mat. #lesinspire #misdinspire