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Longfellow Elementary School blends the tradition of a turn-of-the-century building with the modern adaptations needed to accommodate successful 21st-century learning. The rich cultural diversity of the neighborhood makes it a unique and diverse elementary school within the Iowa City Community School District.
The educational program here incorporates an emphasis on learning the common core curriculum through experiential learning, basic skills instruction, and enrichment opportunities. Included in the program are activities that integrate multicultural experiences, the arts, technology, and a lot of reading. The staff is committed to building high self-esteem in each child, fostering positive, cooperative attitudes and focusing on the whole child.
Kelli Webb, Principal
(319) 688-1135
webb.kelli@iowacityschools.org
Longhorns at Work Video
Longfellow ABCs Video
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Band Calendar
All the important dates for 5th and 6th grade band this year at Longfellow!
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Longfellow Library Gift Book Program
This program helps grow our library collection while commemorating a birthday/special day and people in the lives of our students. Participation in the program involves a $15 (fifteen dollar) donation per book. Read on for more details.
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Playground Safety Guidelines
Please take a look at our Longfellow playground guidelines!
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Foods for Classroom Snacks and Celebrations
Classroom Snacks, Birthdays & Classroom Celebrations The ICCSD is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our student
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2019 Summer Reading Resources
District teacher librarians have compiled a great list of resources for summer reading! From recommended book lists by grade level and links to online books, to area library reading programs, free bus ride to the library, and the current location of the bookmobile, this newsletter has it all.
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Share Your Ideas on How to Improve Equity in the Iowa City Community School District
The Iowa City Community School District is engaging in a strategic planning process to update the Comprehensive Equity Plan for 2019-2022. Given the importance of ensuring that the District come up with a Comprehensive Equity Plan that is aligned and integrated with current District goals and accountability structures, is data- and research-informed, and is produced through an inclusive process, we are inviting you to provide input and share your suggestions related to achieving equity in the District.
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Elementary Open House/Attendance Area Transition Opportunities
Elementary attendance area changes will take place beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. For families who will be attending a new school next year, our principals are eager to meet your student(s) and welcome you to your new school! Please see the opportunities below that will be provided to ensure a successful transition.
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2019-20 Pay-to-Ride Transportation
The Iowa City Community School District offers a Pay-to-Ride program for individuals that are not eligible for mandatoory busing. The program details, as well as information on the application process, are listed below.
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Making Up Missed School Time
It goes without saying that this winter has delivered its fair share of inclement weather for our area. It has been quite some time since we have experienced a winter of this magnitude. With that being said, we understand that many of you have questions about how the multiple cancellations, late starts, and early dismissals will impact the end of the school year.
