Longfellow Family News

Dear Longfellow Families,

Happy February!

As we step into a new month, we’re excited to celebrate Black History Month, a time for our students to learn about and honor the rich history, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders, past and present. Throughout February, classrooms will engage in age-appropriate lessons, read-alouds, and activities that promote understanding, kindness, and respect for ALL.

February also brings some fun traditions our students love! Valentine’s Day parties will be held this Friday. Please remember no additional food or candy is allowed, our PTA will be providing pizza for everyone! We’re looking forward to a day filled with smiles, friendship, and joy.

Please remember that there will be no school for students on February 16th and February 23rd. We hope these breaks provide time for rest, family, and fun.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re grateful to be part of such a caring school community and look forward to a wonderful month ahead!

Warmly Your Elementary Principals,

Karen Pasquale and Ashley Girt

#MyChoiceWilloughbyEastlake

Longfellow community night being held on February 18, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM

It is so important that students are at school every minute they are well enough to be! In Ohio, all absences count toward chronic absenteeism which is defined as missing 10% or more of total instructional time or about a half a day a week. Longfellow is working to improve our attendance. Currently, 25% of our students are chronically absent, let's move the needle together.

When Should My Child Stay Home From School?

To help keep everyone healthy, please use this simple guide when deciding if your child should stay home or can return to school.

If Your Child Has… Please Keep Them Home If… They May Return to School When…

Fever- Temperature is 100°F or higher Fever-free for 24 hours without medicine

Vomiting- Vomits 2 or more times in one day 24 hours after the last time they vomit

Diarrhea- Has 2 or more loose stools in one day 24 hours after the last episode

Head Lice- Live lice are found After first treatment

Scabies- Signs or diagnosis of scabies 24 hours after treatment has started

Pink Eye- Eye redness with drainage or crusting After 24 hours of treatment, if prescribed

Hand, Foot & Mouth- Fever or open, painful sores Fever-free for 24 hours, and sores can be covered

Bed Bugs- Bed bugs found on clothing or belongings Student may stay in school — belongings may be bagged

A Few Helpful Reminders for Families

If your child feels too sick to participate in class, it’s best to keep them home.
Please notify the school if your child has a contagious illness.
When in doubt, feel free to contact the clinic.

Thank you for helping us keep our school healthy!

In the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools district students who are 5 years old on or before August 24, 2025 are eligible for kindergarten. Online kindergarten registration will begin February 15, 2026.

Please see the links below for sign ups for Guest reading and Popcorn popping, thank you!

Popcorn Poppers

We are looking for volunteers to come in and help in the morning or afternoon to pop popcorn and bag it up. We will be doing a total of 7 popcorn days this year all on fridays. All help is welcome!!! Please leave a phone number where I can get a hold of you. I like to send out text msg when your date comes up. Also if you need to cancel or change a date you can text or call Brianna 440-227-5391

signupgenius.com