This event is held at the end of August to welcome new families to school and welcome back those who are returning. It is a good way to touch base with teachers and staff and to bring in school supplies to "lighten the backpack" for the first day of school. Busing information is also available.
The Student Council is composed of 4th- and 5th-grade students, whose primary role is to organize, plan, and coordinate school fundraising events, school functions, and special school activities. Students in 4th grade are able to serve as class representatives. Students in 5th grade have the opportunity to serve as class representatives or run for positions such as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and media specialist. Meetings are held twice a month during the students' lunchtime.
The Longfellow Line Leaders program is a leadership group for fifth-grade students. The goal of the program is to develop and strengthen leadership skills of our fifth-grade students through service learning and activities that promote our Longfellow PBIS expectations of:
The group meets twice a month during lunch recess. The fifth-grade Line Leaders work with partners and are assigned to a kindergarten through fourth-grade classroom for the duration of the school year. They help line up classes each morning outside on the playground and lead the students into the building. They also help run the PAWS store, where Longfellow students can use their PAWS slips to “buy” prizes. Line Leaders also help run the Longfellow Holiday Shoppe, where Longfellow students can experience the joy of giving by selecting holiday gifts for their family members.
Longfellow is so proud of these outstanding fifth-grade leaders!
KidStop Childcare is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The KidStop community partnership meets the needs of families by providing a safe and affordable place for students before and after school. At Longfellow Elementary, before- and after-school childcare is provided by the Recreation Department in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County. Registration for KidStop is open throughout the school year and can be done online here or by contacting the Recreation Department at 920-459-3773.
What is PBIS?
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. PBIS is about teaching and promoting safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors. Students are recognized for making positive choices that follow our school expectations. When students do not follow expectations, they are re-taught the appropriate behavior and, when necessary, are given an Office Discipline Referral (ODR).
Youth-Tutoring-Youth is a program that provides high school students with an opportunity to give direct tutoring assistance to elementary classrooms under the guidance of a supervising and coordinating teacher. Tutoring occurs in one-on-one, small-group, or whole-group settings. High School students typically work with students for one semester.
Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.
Beginning band is open to all 5th-grade students. We offer instruction on flute, oboe, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and combined percussion. Students receive one twenty-minute lesson and one thirty-minute full rehearsal per week. Students participating in an instrumental music program develop self-discipline through regular practice, teamwork, and leadership skills while playing with peers, and self-confidence when playing for friends and family.
The strings program is open to all 5th-grade students. Students who participate in the strings program attend a weekly, small-group lesson that is scheduled before school or during the school day. Instruments available for study are the violin, viola, cello, and string bass.
Check out all of the special events and activities at Longfellow Elementary School!
The Longfellow Arts Showcase is held annually in the spring. Families are invited to a concert of songs performed by each grade level. The 5th-grade band and the 5th-grade string students also perform. An Art Show follows the concert and features artwork created by every student at Longfellow.
The annual Carnival includes snacks, games, prizes, and giveaways for all Longfellow students. It is a day that everyone looks forward to!
The Tiger Tales Book Store is open every Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. There are many fantastic books to choose from, and each one costs only $1!
Book Fairs are held during parent-teacher conferences in November and February. Be sure to stop in the library before or after your child's conference and take a look!
Our Holiday Lights event features holiday activities from Jewish, German and American heritages. Activities during this event include visits with Santa, holiday crafts and games, and a snack. We are fortunate to have the Noon Optimists helping with this event.
At this event, each student will be entered in one running event and one field event. All the events will take place before lunch. An obstacle course is scheduled to follow lunch. The boys' and girls' events will be held separately, with the boys competing in the running events first and the girls competing in the field events first. Each student will choose his/her running and field event for the day from the list below. Students have been introduced to various running and field events during physical education class, so hopefully, each student will find an event in which they enjoy and can excel. Ribbons will be awarded to the top ten finishers in each event, and every participant will receive a certificate of participation.
This day is meant to be one of fun, excitement, and good sportsmanship! The events are run by current and former Sheboygan Area School District employees, as well as students from North and South High Schools. Remember that a true sportsman will always congratulate their competitor, whether they win or lose. We hope to see a lot of handshaking and high-fives, not only among friends and classmates, but also opponents.
Our Fifth-Grade Recognition ceremony is held each year to honor and recognize our 5th-grade students as they complete their elementary school careers and wish them well on their new adventure—middle school! Refreshments will be served after the program, so plan to stay and share some memories of Longfellow and enjoy time with family and friends.