Family and Community Newsletter

Welcome to the Lion's Den, your Longfellow An IB World School Newsletter. Here you will get weekly updates on what is happening in our school.

At Henry W. Longfellow, an IB World School, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential. Through the International Baccalaureate program, we cultivate inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are motivated to succeed and make a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learners who are prepared to thrive in a global society, embrace diversity, and contribute to creating a better and more peaceful world.

Students will not be permitted to use cell phones between 8:40 a.m. and 4:05 p.m., which includes all instructional time. At the beginning of each school day, from 8:40 to 8:55 a.m., students will be required to place their cell phones in designated lock boxes located with their last period teacher. Phones will be returned to students at 4:05 p.m. before dismissal. If a student arrives late, they must leave their cell phone with the office for the duration of the day.

It's important to note that failure to comply with this policy will result in the confiscation of the cell phone by school administration and implementation of the following progressive discipline:

• 1st Offense: Cell phone will be confiscated, held in front office, and returned to student at dismissal.

• 2nd Offense: Cell phone will be confiscated, held in front office, and can be picked up by a guardian.

• 3rd Offense: Cell phone confiscated, held in office for parent conference and pick-up.

Starting Monday August 5th we started enforcing our dress code policy. Below you will find what our dress code is here at Longfellow. Students that receive a dress code violation will be asked to get a change of clothes if there is anything available at the school, if not students will call home. Students cannot miss instructional time due to dress code violations, though after 6 dress code violations students will start receiving either lunch detention or after school detention.

Indianapolis Public Schools is a district committed to racial equity in both mindset and action. As such, students and their parents/guardians hold the primary responsibility in determining a student’s personal attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items (e.g. backpacks, book bags). Schools are responsible for ensuring that student attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items do not interfere with the health or safety of any student and do not contribute to a hostile or intimidating environment for any student.

Students CAN wear...

• Jeans that are free of rips or holes
• Leggings as long as their shirt covers their bottom
• Shorts or skirts that are finger tip length
• ANYTHING THAT IS SCHOOL APPROPRIATE

Students CAN NOT wear...

• Open toed shoes
• Sleeveless or spaghetti strap shirts or dresses

• Picture Day October 7th

Picture Ordering Link

Sporting Events

9/30

• Cross Country Championship @ Floro Torrence 5:45pm
• Girls Golf Tournament @ Fedrick Douglas 5:45pm

Camptown and Longfellow are pleased to offer an exciting field trip opportunity for our 7th-grade students. On October 4, 2024, our students will be participating in an Orienteering Day at Eagle Creek Park, organized by Camptown. During this field trip, students will engage in a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking in small groups, using compass and map skills, and completing team-building challenges. This hands-on experience is designed to develop leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This will be an all day field trip transportation will be provided there and back and students will be back before dismissal. Permission slips will be provided to students who are selected as good candidates to participate. You will also need to fill out the Camptown wavier here .

After school activities will be held Monday-Thursday and transportation is available for students to get home, after school activities end at 6:30pm. Car riders can be picked up at door 2.

Current After School Activities

• Girls Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Boys Tennis
• Girls Golf
• Baseball
• Robotics (only on Thursdays)
• Chess (only on Tuesdays)
• Inside Out IRL Dance Program (only on Wednesdays)
• Math Hoops will be starting soon

• 6th Grade Tryouts: Mondays
• 7th Grade Tryouts: Tuesdays
• 8th Grade Tryouts: Wednesdays

We are a IndyEast Promise Neighborhood Promise School! The IndyEast Promise Neighborhood is your partner in your scholar’s academic journey, from kindergarten through high school and beyond.

Our Promise: Every child on the Near Eastside and in Martindale-Brightwood will be ready for college and prepared for a career.

As a Promise School parent, you and your student will have access to opportunities, resources, and support designed to ensure all scholars in our community thrive. These resources include:

1. Coordinated family engagement events,

2. Access to family and community councils,

3. Onsite Family Navigators who can connect you to opportunities and resources around housing and food access, financial or employment coaching, and more,

4. Community School Coordinators,

5. Financial aid planning for college and beyond,

6. Expanded Career exploration, and

7. High-dose tutoring

The IndyEast Promise Neighborhood (IEPN) is a 5-year, $30 million place-based initiative that connects scholars and their families to opportunities and resources from early childhood through college and career. Learn more at IndyEastPromise.org.

You must complete an enrollment and consent form for you and your scholar to participate in the initiative. Please plan on spending about 10 minutes to complete the form.

Enroll here: https://enroll.indyeastpromise.org

Longfellow is currently trying to secure a food pantry onsite here at school, when that happens we will let families know. In the mean time we have other pantry resources you can utilize. Thanks to an amazing partnership with ITown Church Longfellow will be resuming weekend food boxes for students soon, be on the lookout for more information!

• Gleaners Home Delivery Line/Weekly Food Delivery for People without Transportation
• Call 317-742-9111
• Good Shepherd United Methodist Free Food Drive
• Every 4th Saturday
• Located on the southside at 2015 S. Arlington Ave from 11am-1pm
• Open to everyone. A short form is asked to be completed
• Southside Food Pantry
• Open to all 4th Thursday of Every Month
• Southside Church of Nazarene 2515 E. Thompson Road Indpls, IN 46227
• Opens at 6:30pm, No ID or proof of residence required
• Eastern Star Church
• Held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month
• E. 30th Street Location
• Open to the community from 2pm-5:45pm

Celebrate Science Indiana is taking place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This event is free and open to everyone in Indiana.

Celebrate Science Indiana will feature approximately 50 STEM booths with engaging activities for families, as well as science shows and presentations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy science together.

For more information, please find the event flyers attached in both English and Spanish.