Families of Longfellow Elementary-
Our state testing is upon us. I’d like to give a big thanks to all our 3rd and 4th grade families as they’ve worked to make sure their kids are here on time and ready to roll. Throughout our testing, I’ve checked in with teachers and students and across the board, everyone has shrugged and said, “no problem…we got this.”
These tests serve to inform us of an individual student’s success in grasping the curriculum, the performance of the whole class, the performance of the grade level, and the performance of the whole school. While they don’t tell us everything about a student’s growth and development, they give us insight into areas that might need extra focus for your child. As a school, they help us improve our instruction so we can continue to provide the highest level of education for the kids of Salida.
On another note, with the warmer weather, we’re seeing a big increase in students riding their bikes, scooters, and skateboards to school. Please take time to chat with your child about safe cycling, and following traffic rules as they ride to and from school. Have them “walk their wheels” as they enter the sidewalks in and around the Longfellow campus. Most importantly, be a good role model. If you chaperone your child on your bike, obey the laws and rules as well. For those of you who drop your child off in a vehicle, keep your eyes peeled. While we hope that they make safe riding decisions, we know that isn’t always the case.
Thank you,
Cory Scheffel
Upcoming Events:
-LPA Adult Prom, April 12th, 6:30 PM, Steamplant Ballroom
-Art Show
April 16th, 4-6 PM, Longfellow