Longfellow Family News

Dear Longfellow Families,

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for another exciting school year! We are so happy to welcome our students and families back and can’t wait to get the new year started.

As we kick off the school year, we want to make things as easy as possible for our families. This newsletter includes all the important information you need to know to get the year started—from important dates and school routines to reminders and procedures.

Please take a few minutes to look through the information so you and your family are ready for a smooth and successful start to the school year. We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, laughter, new friendships, and lots of opportunities for our students to grow and shine! We’re so glad you’re here!

Warmly Your Longfellow Principals,

Karen Pasquale and Ashley Girt

#MyChoiceWilloughbyEastlake

Class assignments will be posted on PowerHub Friday the 14th!

Supply Stop and Drop will be Tuesday August 18th from 4-5 PM for grades 1-5 only. Bring your supplies and meet your new teacher!

7:55 a.m.- Drop off and supervision begins. Safety Patrol and students eating breakfast may enter the building, remaining students are held on buses and in the gym.

8:05 a.m.- Students are released to homeroom classes.

8:15 a.m.- Classes begin.

2:55 p.m- Dismissal begins, the loop starts and students begin boarding buses.

3:00 p.m.- The school ends and walkers are released.

Please see attached for a map of our car loop. When you enter the driveway a staff member will take your name. We use two way radios to communicate inside and will load students 9 cars at a time along the numbered spaces on the sidewalk. Please put your child's seat on the curbside for safety and efficiency. We only want students exiting curbside. We will get quicker as the year moves along but ask for your grace as we enter a new year. Thank you!

Movement around Longfellow: Mrs. Saluan has moved to 4th grade, Mrs. Morganti is in second grade, and Ms. Slattery is now teaching STEAM/Art.

Same Faces, New Names: Ms. Cramer is now Mrs. Ihlenfield and Miss Blubaugh is now Mrs. Gormly, Congratulations!

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

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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 your child home and see your doctor.

Diarrhea

Keep your 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.

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

We are excited to announce that during the 2026-2027 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!

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Special Ed Unit +

Please share with those you know that may not be registered yet!

@LongfellowElem3

@WELONGFELLOW

President: Brianna Keidel

Vice Presidents: Jamie Owen and Erin Lacina

Secretary: Lindsey Avery

Treasurer: Melissa Wilson

For the 2026-2027 school year, our PTA meetings will be on the first Thursday of the month (except December) at 5 pm in Longfellow Oasis. Please contact Longfellowpta01@gmail.com for your PTA questions!

Fall PTA Mumkins Fundraiser Starts 8/25/26! Please look for an information packet to arrive home the first day of school!

• 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 Heather Hajjar, School Psychologist
• Miss Emma Thompson, Crossroads Provider
• Mrs. Jenny Lu, Nurse
• Ms. Justine Pearsall, Nurse

Main Office: 440-975-3720

Fax: 440-269-3022