Longfellow Elementary

September 11 remains a day of reflection and reverence in our country. 🇺🇸 We remember those who were tragically lost and honor the bravery of those who answered the call to help. ❤️

Attention Longfellow Elementary School families: Join us on Friday, September 13 at 6:30pm for a family fun Bingo Night! There will be a bake sale, free popcorn, and prizes for winners. We hope to see you there! 😃 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

✨ We welcome Rebecca Knudson as a Behavior Coach at Longfellow! Rebecca has a degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education along with a Master's degree in Collaborative Learning and Teaching. She lives in Cedar Rapids with her husband, Brad. They have three girls and are excited to become grandparents in December. After teaching at Marion for twenty years, she took a one-year absence to teach in a remote outback community in Australia, where she also cared for orphaned joeys. She says, "I'm excited to be back at Marion and in a new role which will allow me to work with many teachers." We are thrilled to have you!

Today is the first day of preschool! We’re incredibly excited to welcome our newest Wolves into the MISD community! 🙌 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Order and support Project Graduation by purchasing the fall Super Fan shirts for MHS. Orders are due September 8th. Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Poms, and Music shirts are available! https://marionsuperfan.itemorder.com/shop/product/42874653/

✨ We welcome Chelsie Badger as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Longfellow Elementary! Chelsie grew up and went to school in Texas. Her family recently decided to move to Iowa to be closer to relatives. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and watching movies. Chelsie says, "When we were exploring where to put down roots, Marion and the amazing community really stood out to us as a wonderful place to live and raise a family." We are thrilled to have you!

New Teacher Orientation was a success and our new teachers were all ready to go for Day 1! Two days of learning and networking wrapped up with a special thanks to Farmers State Bank (FSB) for providing a delicious lunch from LJ's for our new teachers and their mentors.

Earlier this week, our Teacher Leaders had great learning and collaborating in preparation for the new school year that started today! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Make consistent attendance a priority this school year! 🎒 Research shows that students who attend school daily achieve at higher levels than students who are frequently absent. Chronic absenteeism is linked to lower reading and math scores and a higher risk of dropping out of high school. If you’re feeling well, you should be in school. Let’s work together to make the most of this school year! #MISDinspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Elementary & Middle School families, your open houses are happening tonight! 🏫 ✅Longfellow – 4:00 to 6:00pm ✅FMI 4th Grade – 4:00 to 5:00pm ✅Parkview – 5:00 to 7:00pm ✅FMI 3rd Grade – 5:00 to 6:00pm ✅VMS – 5:30 to 7:00pm #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our teachers and staff are busy preparing for the upcoming school year! We will kick off the week with our staff welcome today. After that, all staff will participate in professional development. The first day of school for students is Friday, August 23.

Longfellow Elementary’s library, playground, classrooms, and hallways are all eagerly awaiting our students! 😁#MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We are two weeks away from the first day of school. If you want to join the MISD community, now is the time to apply! ⏰We are seeking Paraprofessionals/Associates. Begin your career with us: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities

The countdown is on! Students begin classes on Friday, August 23. That’s just 15 days from now! 🙌 We cannot wait to see what the new school year will bring for our students, teachers, and families. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Are you looking for a new job? We are hiring! We also have substitute openings in custodian, food service, and associate positions! Apply at https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities!

Parkview Elementary is nearing completion! The Ribbon cutting will be August 14 at 5:00pm at 125 3rd Ave, Marion. All are welcome to attend and tour this beautiful new PK-2 building! #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Our MISD Summer Meals Program is still going strong! 🍏 Families with children 18 and under can visit Starry Elementary Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 9:30am and lunch is from 11:30am to 1:00pm. We welcome ALL families, so feel free to stop by!

We will be updating our parking lot lines on August 1st. Please note that parking lots throughout the district will be temporarily closed on Thursday, August 1st to allow for the painting and drying of parking lot lines.

The MISD Summer Meals Program offers free meals to kids throughout the summer! 🍎 Kids 18 & under can visit Monday-Friday @ Starry Elementary. Breakfast is 8:30-9:30am & lunch is 11:30am-1:00pm. All are welcome! This institution is an equal opportunity provider. #MISDInspire

REMINDER: Registration forms for our Start School Right event are due by Thursday, July 4! ⏰ Families who need clothes, tennis shoes, or hygiene supplies for the upcoming school year are welcome to register. Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/misdstartschoolright24