Dear Longfellow Middle School Parents and Students:
We are excited to welcome you to the start of our 2017-18 school year! By starting in mid-August, which is earlier than other area school districts, our students will be able to complete their end-of-semester exams prior to winter break, so there’s not the two-week delay before test-taking – and there also will be additional preparation time in June for third assessments. As an AVID school-wide site of distinction and an International Baccalaureate Candidate school, the Longfellow staff will continue to foster an educational program that is academically challenging, engages each child in active learning, and provides extensive opportunities for our students to acquire the skills to become thriving citizens in an ever changing global society.
Students will report to their advisory class/9th period on the first day of school, Monday, August 14th. The school day begins at 8:40am and ends at 4:00pm. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:00am. Attached you will find your student’s schedule. Additionally, we will be hosting a new student orientation for families who are new to the Longfellow community on Wednesday, August 9th from 6:00-7:30pm. ALL students and families are invited to open house on Thursday, September 7th from 6:00-7:30pm
I know that together we will make the 2017-2018 school year memorable and successful for all. Nothing is more important to us than your child’s success. We look forward to seeing you August 14.
Dr. Aurora Terry
Principal, Longfellow Middle School
Aterry1@saisd.net
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