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.

Picture Ordering Link

11/25

• Boys Futsal match @ Broad Ripple @ 7pm
• Girls Futsal matches @ Home & 6 pm & 7pm
• 12/11

Picture Retake Day

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

• Cheer (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
• Boys Basketball (Tuesdays)
• Girls Basketball (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• Wrestling (Wednesdays)
• Robotics (Thursdays)
• Chess (Tuesdays)
• Inside Out IRL Dance Program (Wednesdays)
• NBA Math Hoops (Wednesdays)
• STEM Club (Wednesdays)

Help us keep our Longfellow families warm this winter! We’re collecting gently used or new coats for those in need.

Donations can be delivered to the front office starting November 25th through December 16th.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 🦁💛

We’re excited to announce that ILEARN Bootcamp will begin after Thanksgiving break! This program is designed to give extra help to students trending toward passing ILEARN, with tutoring offered both during school and after school.

More details will be shared soon! If you’re interested in your student participating, please call the front office at 317-226-4228. Let’s work together to help our Lions succeed! 🦁💪

Please review the attached presentation for important information on the upcoming grade changes, set to be fully implemented by the fall of the 2025-2026 school year. This presentation will outline what to expect and how these changes may impact your student’s experience. Don’t miss this important update!

We’re proud to announce our partnership with the John Boner Center! While the Boner Center is not a crisis center, but they can provide support with housing, rental assistance, financial and career coaching, and utility assistance.

To receive help, you’ll need to fill out their intake form, and our Family Navigator Jasmine Perez will reach out with further information and assistance.

Intake Form Link: John Boner Center Intake Form

We encourage families in need of support to take advantage of this great resource!

THE INTAKE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT TO RECIEVE HELP

If you haven’t filled out our Family Support Survey yet, please take a moment to do so. Your responses will help us understand how we can best assist with any needs your family may have. You only need to fill out the survey if you need assistance with something.

Survey Link

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

Click the photo above to register for Southeast Community's Food Pantry or register here.

ELL Conversation Circles

Sundays at 3pm

Join us for one or many free and easy English practice sessions! These conversation circles, facilitated by an Indy Reads staff member, are the perfect way to practice your conversational English skills. These are open to the public. Enrollment is not required.

Big Chair Story Time

Saturdays at 11am

Big Chair Story Time is hosted by Indy Reads staff, volunteers, and community members every Saturday except for the first Saturday of the month. All ages are welcome to celebrate the joy of reading with us in the BIG CHAIR!