“Making Stars for Tomorrow” Longfellow PTA Newsletter Longfellow PTA Newsletter Longfellow PTA Newsletter November 3, 2009 Excitement abounds with the implementation of the Progress Book for our elementary students starting this year. All parents have been sent a letter indicating their logon and password so they can start using this tremendous tool. Log on at https://parentaccess.mecdc.org/general/district.aspx Longfellow “Rockets” Math & Science Magnet School 120 Hiawatha Avenue Westerville, Ohio 43081 614-797-7180 www.wcsoh.org PRINCIPAL Mr. Stephen Petercsak [email protected]PTA OFFICERS: Lynn Aventino President [email protected]Susan Blackwood Vice President/Link Editor [email protected]Kathy Wade 2nd Vice President [email protected]Laura Wartel, Secretary [email protected]Cheryl Lovell, Treasurer [email protected]Linda George Parent Council Representative [email protected]Through an award from the National PTA, Longfellow PTA will be hosting a month-long health initiative at our school. Please encourage your child to be a Longfellow “Walking Rockets” and participate in the walking challenge during their recess. Students will track their laps walked around the playground. We will chart their miles walked as a school and see how far across the map we “travel”. Save the Date!! Sunday, November 22 nd we will hold a “Big Night of Healthy Fun” celebration at the Westerville Community Center. We will have a private party for Longfellow families that will include fun fitness games and activities for all. Families will be asked to participate in a healthy food potluck. All potluck recipes will be turned into a Longfellow Rocket Recipe Book! Remember to encourage your child to walk at recess! We will look forward to seeing you at the “Big Night of Healthy Fun” celebration! Thank you for your support as we work together to build healthy habits for our children. Your PTA Twitter.com/LongfellowPTA NOVEMBER “BIG MONTH OF HEALTHY FUN” Important Dates your “Little Rocket” will want you to remember! Nov. 1st Daylight Savings “Fall Back” 1 hour @ 2 AM Nov. 3rd Election Day VOTE-It is your right! Nov. 14th Otterbein Craft Bazaar 10am-4 pm Admission Free 100 W. Home St. Nov. 22nd Family Craft Workshop for the Holidays at Inniswood Metro Park 2-4 pm Meet at Innis House 940 S. Hempstead Rd.
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Yes....it was a success!! There were approximately 200 Longfellow students and family members in attendance, and the
weather was perfect! Highlights included a Scavenger Hunt, a Science Presentation, a Chili Cook-off
and Fall Sweets Bake-off, a Naturalist Program about Owls, a Coloring Contest, and the beloved
Outdoor Sports and Bonfire.
Thank you to all of you who volunteered in the various stations! It allowed things to run smoothly
and made it so everyone could enjoy themselves. A special “thanks” goes out to Jim Blackwood and
Scott Courts for the Science Activities; to the Lovell and Stevens Families for providing firewood; to
Beth Mulick for making beautiful posters; and to the committee members who gave much time and
effort in doing a fabulous job – Lynn Aventino, Kristen Berk, Susan Blackwood, Kelley Hand, and Mollie
Lynch. Thanks again, Kathy Wade-Chair
THE RESULTS.....
DESSERT WINNER CHILI WINNER
PEANUT BUTTER MOUSE COOKIES JULIA’S SECRET SURPRISE CHILI
MARY CURRY KELLEY CARMICHAEL
PARTY ANYONE??
Attention all party planners, project managers and fun parents. PTA is in URGENT NEED of a
Chair (or 2 Co-Chairs) for our Fun Fair Committee. Fun Fair is always a popular event with Longfellow
families. Held each spring at Blendon Middle School, Fun Fair is an afternoon of family fun in a
festival type atmosphere. Games, raffles, contests, entertainment and concessions - Fun Fair has
something to offer for every member of the family. We have a committee in place and currently
need someone to take the lead role and manage the Fun Fair planning and implementation.
If you are interested, please contact Lynn Aventino [email protected]
DID YOU KNOW........ We have a Longfellow Support Network called Longfellow Cares.
We send congratulations as well as support cards as needed to Longfellow families and staff
members . Please inform us of anyone who would benefit from this wonderful service. Longfellow Cares also recognizes Teachers and Staff Birthdays and important dates.