According to Excelsior University, National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later was ratified as the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later.
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Longfellow Elementary kindergarten open house on February 8 at 6 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Join us tonight or on February 5th for our Eagle Bluff fundraiser!
Are you looking for plans for your kids to run off energy this weekend? Check out our Open Gyms for pre-K through secondary students!
We will be hosting our "Welcome to Kindergarten Open House" on Thursday, February 8th from 6-7:00pm at Longfellow! Pinewood staff will share information in the cafeteria at 6:00pm and Longfellow staff will share information at 6:30pm. All families interested in Longfellow 45-15 are encouraged to attend to connect with staff and explore our awesome building!
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed the week of January 21–27, 2024, as Education Support Professionals (formerly known as paraprofessionals at RPS) Recognition Week. Our ESPs support our teachers in the classroom, help with SACC, transportation, in the lunch rooms, and more! We are grateful for their commitment to meeting the needs of our students. Thank you, ESPs! We appreciate you!
Just a reminder that Longfellow DOES have school on Friday, January 19th. We are excited to welcome Mary Beth Magyar that day. She will be presenting to our students in an all-school assembly at 9:25am. Throughout the day, each grade level will have an opportunity to work with her to create our Longfellow Portrait Project!
Hey, students in 3rd-6th grade, the Gateway Science Fair is coming up in April. Not sure how to put a science project together? Need some ideas? Join the Gateway Science Fair team on Saturday, February 3, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Century High School cafeteria to learn more. Pre-registration is required at www.rochestergateway.com.
RPS families - It's the end of the quarter, which means there is no school tomorrow, Friday, January 19 for most schools. Longfellow Elementary is still in session. Staff will be participating in a PD day. Stay warm, and we'll see the rest of you students on Monday!
Just a reminder that Longfellow DOES have school on Friday, January 19th.
We are excited to welcome Mary Beth Magyar that day. She will be presenting to our students in an all-school assembly at 9:25am. Throughout the day, each grade level will have an opportunity to work with her to create our Longfellow Portrait Project!
Today we celebrate, remember, and reflect on the incredible life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - "Life's most persistent question is: What are you doing to serve others?"
Happy Makar Sankranti to those who celebrate!
Happy Orthodox New Year to those who celebrate!
1 p.m. update: All activities and practices for this afternoon and evening are canceled.
Congratulations to Mr. Zach Jones, our Physical Education Teacher and Instructional Coach, along with our Longfellow team, for being awarded the Educator of the Year for School/Organization from the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota! Mr. Jones, with the support of Dustin Morrow and JoAnne Judge-Dietz, have provided our 4th and 5th graders with bike riding skills that include a "Bike Rodeo" and multiple trail rides. We are grateful for our team's amazing dedication to our students' well-being, development and community building!
RPS will be closed today, January 12, 2024, due to inclement weather.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ All high school, after school athletic and activities practices, performances, and games will continue to be evaluated and a final decision will be made by 3 p.m. We will communicate these decisions via our website, social media channels, and an email to high school families.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
Reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Activities, games, programs, and practices on Saturday, January 13, will continue as scheduled. Please allow extra time for travel. Reach out to your coach or activities director with additional questions.
Wishing a happy Orthodox Christmas to those who celebrate!
Welcome back, everyone! We hope you had a wonderful winter break and have a fantastic start to the year!
