Longbranch Family Weekly Newsletter
Week of October 25th 2026
October:
26th: Monday Morning Meeting
26th: 5th grade Field Trip to SD1: Drake, Stewart, Winglewish
30th: Friendship Celebrations
November:
- 2nd: 5th Grade Trip to SD1: Lay, Larsen, Booher, Bolanos, Tippitt, Batchelor
6th- Popcorn Friday
6th: All Pro Dad's Meeting, 7:30 in Library
9th: 4th Grade to Great American Ballpark
10th- PTO General Meeting, 6pm
11th- Veterans Day
17th: 4th grade to Symphony
20th: Fist Bump Friday, 8:15 parent drop off area
23rd-27th- NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
30th-12/4-Holiday Shop
30th: Monday Morning Meeting
December:
- 1st-4th: Holiday Shop
- 5th: Breakfast with Santa, 9:30-11:30am
- 8th: PTO Board Meeting, 6pm
- 10th: 1st grade to NKU Planetarium (1/2 of grade level TBD)
- 11th: 1st grade to NKU Planetarium (1/2 of grade level TBD)
- 11th: Popcorn Friday
- 18th: Monday Morning Meeting and Sing Along
- 18th: Winter Celebrations
- 19th- Jan 4th-Winter Break
Before School:
During School:
After School: Golf Squad, 3:45-4:45. Book Club, 3:45-5pm
Staff Only: K/1, 2/3 Math Unit Internalization at Cooper Library.
Before School:
During School: Fall Picture Make Up day
After School:
Staff Only:
Before School: Student Lighthouse Meeting, 7:45-8:30pm
During School:
After School:
Staff Only:
Before School:
During School:
After School:
Staff Only: Math HQIR Instructional Rounds
Before School:
During School: Fall Celebrations
After School:
Staff Only:
Counselor Corner
Christmas Assistance
Although it is early, we are starting to organize for those who may need assistance with Christmas gifts this year. If you are in need of this, please let us know ASAP. We do have to have some of the gift requests in by the end of October, so reaching out early is important to make sure needs are met this year. We try to provide 4-5 gifts per student.
Below is the email to use to request this assistance:
Fundraiser Reward Graeter's Trip
Last week an email was sent out if your child/children qualified for the Graeter's field trip from our recent fall fundraiser!
The date for the field trip is Thursday, November 19.
Permission slips will be sent home soon.
If you did not receive the email and believe you should have, please email us at lbespto7@gmail.com.
Sign up for Kroger Rewards for Longbranch Elementary
Help Longbranch ear money for our school! Parents/family members/community can sign up and select Longbranch for Kroger community awards. Here is how to do it!
Using the Kroger App
1.Download the App: Get the Kroger app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
2. Log In: Sign in to your Kroger account or create a new one.
3. Access Rewards: Click the menu icon (three bars) in the upper left or right corner of the screen and select "Rewards".
4. Choose Community Rewards: Tap on "Kroger Community Rewards".
5. Enroll Your Organization: Use the search bar to find and select the organization you wish to support. Longbranch Elementary PTO
OR
1. Go to the Website
Open your web browser and go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
2. Sign In:
Click "Sign In" and enter your email address and password to log in to your digital Kroger account.
3. Find Community Rewards:
Click on "Enroll Now" or "Edit" in the "Community Rewards" section of your account page.
4. Search for an Organization:
Enter the name or code for the organization you want to support in the search box and click "Search". Longbranch Elementary PTO
5. Select and Enroll:
Click the circle to highlight the correct organization, then click "Enroll" to complete the process.
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW
ALL Things Transportation
Click the Box's Below to Read Information
REMINDER TO PAY SCHOOL FEES
School Fee Payment
There are 3 ways you can pay fees this year!
- You can drop off check or cash. Please have correct change!! Please write your student name in the memo line.
- You can log into parent portal to pay fees online! Directions are linked below.
- You can mail them to 2805 Longbranch Road, Union, KY 41091. Please write your student name in the memo line.
Helpful hints:
- If mailing or dropping off a check, please write your child's name and grade in the memo line.
Fee Amounts:
- Kinder through Fifth grade-fees are $60.00
- Reduced fees for students are 18.00.
- ALL families that will need fee assistance, must fill out the online application for free/reduced assistance. Check here https: www.myschoolapps.com
DAILY Transportation Changes
With over 995 students (so far) we are looking at ways to stream line procedures for our front office staff and teachers. We can no longer accepts phone calls to the office, emails, and app messages. This will streamline the process for families as well.
OCCASIONAL PICK-UPS:
Fill out the occasional pick-up google form. The form can be found on the LBES website under the
Parent tab under transportation and Daily Pick Up.
This is the Daily Transportation Form that MUST be completed each time there is a daily change to your student's transportation OR if your student is being picked up early for the day. The office WILL NOT take messages or phone calls about transportations changes through the day. The teachers WILL NOT accept emails or apptegy messages about transportations either. This is the system is which families will make occasional transportation changes. This form will be pinned here all year!
If you need to make PERMANENT transportation changes for your student, give us a call in the main office and we will be happy to help you with that.
https://forms.gle/VnkYvPyXz1mJotMo6
The form will turn off at 2:15 p.m. and you will no longer be able to do parent pick-up. We will accommodate only for EMERGENCIES
Parent Pick Up and Drop Off Information
Kindergarten – 5th Drop Off:
- Kindergarten – 5th Drop Off: Drop off begins at 8:15 and doors shut at 8:40.
-Turn into the west entrance of Cooper Loop from Longbranch Road. Follow the arrows located on the map below. This will take you behind Cooper
-Please have your student(s) exit your vehicle between the two pairs of yellow triangles “unloading zone”.
-Please exit via Campus Drive. - Kindergarten – 5th Pick Up: We will begin dismissing students approximately at 3:35.
-Please have your assigned pick up number tag affixed to the rear-view mirror, please enter into the west entrance of Cooper Loop from Longbranch Road. Follow the arrows located on the map above. A staff member will write down your number and your child will be notified of your arrival.
-If your child needs assistance buckling, we ask that you please pull slowly to the corner to buckle. This is something that you can practice before school starts as well! Please exit via Campus Drive.
COMMUNICATION-BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS APP
Most families use their phones as a primary means of communication. With this in mind, Boone County Schools uses a mobile app to help students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus from their phones. On the app, students, parents, and the school community can read the latest announcements, locate staff contact information, review upcoming events, and find important documents. Through this app we are bringing all communications into one place.
Bringing dialogue into one place
After selecting a class, students, parents, and guardians will be taken to what is called their Class Stream. A Class Stream allows you to view different announcements within a particular course as well as any required permission slips, forms, or assignments given by teachers. This is also where the teacher’s google classroom would sync assignments and announcements so parents and guardians can truly have one place to stay informed.
Two-Way Messaging
The Boone County Schools, KY app, (as it is called in the app stores) takes conversations from different channels and unifies them all in one place. If a student, parent or guardian has questions about upcoming assignments, class curriculum, or anything day-to-day, they can message their teacher directly through this app. Parents will never have to wonder when their children’s homework is due, and students can ask their teacher school-related questions in a monitored, safe place. This is a safe space for teachers to communicate with students and their parents in a way that protects all involved.
Translation
In today’s world, you need to engage diverse audiences. That’s why our new app offers translation that works directly with your phone’s settings – to provide a more accurate and robust translation so everyone can stay engaged.
Download the app
When you download the Boone County Schools, KY app you will also have access to the district live feed, news, events and more. You also have access to your child’s individual school and can find important information like lunch menus, news and announcements. School alerts will also come to you through this app.
Download for Android:
Download for iPhone:
Resources for Families:
As you begin sharing information with incoming families, you're welcome to use the following BCS app resources:
- Thrillshare Resource for Families – A guide that walks guardians through downloading the BCS app, setting up their account, and using its basic features.
- Tips and Tricks for Problem-solving the BCS app: A living document that I continually update whenever we discover new solutions to common access issues. If you come across a tip that may help others, I'd love for you to share