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Dear Longfellow Families,

Welcome to a brand new school year at Longfellow Elementary! We are thrilled to begin another exciting year of learning, growth, and discovery with your children. Our dedicated staff has been busy preparing classrooms and planning meaningful experiences to ensure every student feels supported, challenged, and celebrated.

We truly value our partnership with you and look forward to working together to make this school year a great one. Thank you for being an important part of the Longfellow community, we’re so glad you're here!

With appreciation,

Your Longfellow Elementary Principals

Karen Pasquale and Ashley Girt

#MyChoiceWilloughbyEastlake

Mrs. Karen Pasquale, Principal
Ms. Ashley Girt, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lisa Gabriel, Principal's Secretary
Mrs. Laura Berardinelli, Administrative Secretary
Mrs. Jacque Sparent, Family Liaison
Miss Emma Thompson, Crossroads Provider
Mrs. Jenny Lu, Nurse
Ms. Jamie Owen, LPN

Main Office: 440-975-3720

Fax: 440-269-3022

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440-283-4086

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We are excited to announce that during the 2025-2026 school year all students will be eligible for one free breakfast and lunch at school daily! No need to fill out forms, or meet other eligibility requirements. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to enjoy nutritious meals at school this year!

General Guidelines for School Absences

School attendance is extremely important, and deciding when a child is too sick to attend school can be a difficult decision. When trying to decide, please use the guidelines below and seek the advice of your health care provider.

Go to school: If your child has the following symptoms, they could probably go to school:

Sniffles, clear runny nose, and/or mild cough or throat irritation without fever
Vague complaints of aches, pains, or fatigue
A single episode of diarrhea without complaints

KEEP at home: If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep your child home and contact your health care provider.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox blisters appear in crops and may leave scabs. Your child should remain home until all blisters are crusted over (usually 6-7 days after rash first appears.) A slight fever may or may not be present.

Colds

General symptoms are watery discharge from eyes/nose, sneezing, mild cough or throat irritation. If symptoms persist beyond 7-10 days, or if fever develops, keep child home and see your doctor.

Diarrhea

Keep child home for two or more watery stools in a 24 hour period, or if accompanied by cramping fever, and body aches. If your child will not eat, keep them home.

Ears

Drainage from the ear and/or ear pain should be evaluated by your health care provider.

Fever

A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. May return when fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of Tylenol or Motrin., etc.

Fractures/sprains or Surgery

A doctor’s note is needed to notify the nurse of any modifications to physical activity, length of the school day, mobility or transportation needs. Bus transportation may be affected by the use of crutches. Doctor’s note must include dates of restrictions.

Lice or Scabies

With lice, child must stay home until free of lice. The child must be cleared by the school clinic before returning to class. With scabies, your child may not return until medical treatment has been initiated.

Nasal Discharge

If drainage becomes yellow/gold to greenish, please stay home until evaluated by your doctor.

Rashes

Rashes of unknown cause are considered potentially contagious, especially when accompanied with fever and itching. Child may return when rash disappears or after medically recommended.

Sore Throat

Sore throat with presence of fever, swollen glands, or white spots on the throat should be evaluated by health care provider. May return to school when cleared by doctor, or after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.

Vomiting

If you child is actively vomiting, please make certain they are able to hold down food/fluids before returning to school.

CommunityActivities&Flyers

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools and the Cleveland Food Bank continue to provide monthly produce for any family in the community. See the posting for more dates and information.

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