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“Making Stars for Tomorrow”
Longfellow PTA Newsletter Longfellow PTA Newsletter Longfellow PTA Newsletter October 1, 2010
Important Dates
your “Little Rocket”
will want you to
remember!
Oct.3rd Westerville’s Fire
Station 111 Open House &
“Grillin & Chillin”
1-5 PM
400 W. Main www.celebratewestervillefire150.org
Oct.6th Uptown Westerville
Farmer’s Market
3-6 pm
Oct. 28
HALLOWEEN BEGGARS NIGHT IN
WESTERVILLE
Oct. 28th
Westerville’s
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
7-midnight-Uptown
APPLES and PUMPKINS and CORN, Oh My….
THE LONGFELLOW BARNYARD BASH 2010
October 21, 2010 6-8 PM
Everal Barn at Heritage Park
(See details on Page 5)
Longfellow “Rockets” Math & Science
Magnet School
120 Hiawatha Avenue
Westerville, Ohio 43081
614-797-7180
www.wcsoh.org
PRINCIPAL Dr. Scott Ebbrecht [email protected]
PTA OFFICERS: Lynn Aventino
President
Susan Blackwood Vice President/Link Editor
Mollie Lynch 2nd Vice President
Lynn McConnell, Secretary
Cheryl Lovell, Treasurer
Linda George
Parent Council Representative
LONGFELLOW’S ANNUAL WALK-A-THON
October 6, 2010
9:30 am—10:30 am (grades 1-3) 2-3 pm (grades 4 & 5)
CHECK OUT THE GREAT PRIZES!! (details on Page 3)
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CHESS CLUB
8AM-8:45AM
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Westerville
Firehouse
111 GRILLIN
& CHILLIN
1-5 PM
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PTA MEETING
7-8 PM
6 WALK-A-THON
9:30-10:30am 1st-3rd grades
2-3pm
4th & 5th grades
BRICKS4KIDZ
3:45-4:45
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ART in AM
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CHESS CLUB
8AM-8:45AM
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MARKET DAY
ORDERS DUE
By noon
BRICKS4KIDZ
3:45-4:45
14 ART in AM
School Picture
RETAKE DAY
Walk-A-Thon
Rain Date
EARLY RELEASE
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NO SCHOOL Central OEA/
NEA
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MARKET DAY
PICK UP
5:15-6:15
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Teacher
Appreciation
Luncheon
“Oktoberfest” BRICKS4KIDZ
3:45-4:45
21 LONGFELLOW’S
BARNYARDBARNYARD
BASH 2010BASH 2010
66--8 PM8 PM
Everal BarnEveral Barn
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CHESS CLUB
8AM-8:45AM
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Last day of 1st
grading period
BRICKS4KIDZ
3:45-4:45
28 REFLECTIONS
DUE TODAY
Westerville
Beggars Night
6-8 PM
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CHESS CLUB
8AM-8:45AM
30/31
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
201020102010
BOX TOP COLLECTION DRIVE
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Longfellow LINK Page 2
Longfellow LINK Page 3
GREETINGS FROM YOUR PTA PRESIDENT
http://wcsoh.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=3369
Welcome and welcome back to Longfellow! I hope you are ready for another wonderful year with
your student. Last year my daughter was a fifth grader at Longfellow and she made it her personnel
goal to try and attend all the activities offered throughout the year. I think she achieved her goal,
and at the end of the year she told me she had her best year ever! If you can't get to all of our
activities and events, I hope you will at least try a few of the many we have to choose from.
This year, COSI on Wheels, will be visiting our school!! Their program, “Launch into Space”, will go
well with our first ever “Conversations with NASA” which is a live video conference with our students
and scientists from NASA. On the Literary side, your PTA will be hosting an author visit and
workshop at our school. If reading is your child’s passion, they may enjoy our Junior Great Books.
This is a lunchtime book club for 3rd through 5th graders held in the winter months. Our Bank at
School program is a light introduction on the concept of savings and money matters. If your student
loves the ARTS, they may want to participate in the PTA Reflections contest or show their skills at
Longfellow’s Annual Talent Show in March.
We have plenty of social events planned for your child to enjoy with their classmates. This month
is one of my favorites, our Annual Fall Outing held at the Everal Barn. We have swim and skate
parties this winter and another favorite, Longfellow’s Annual Fun Fair, held in the Spring.
Also, November is PTA Healthy Lifestyles month, so be on the lookout for a health related theme
this month. I hope to see you at some of these events, and at the end of the year,
I hope your student can say they had their best year ever, too!
~~Lynn~~
YOUR LONGFELLOW PTA HAS A NEW WEB
PTA Treasurer’s Report
WEDNESDAYS
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20 and 27th
3:45-4:45 PM after school @ Longfellow
Sponsored by your PTA
Register by contacting
Lisa Benton: [email protected]
614-560-4032
www.Bricks4Kidz.com
Longfellow LINK Page 4
MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER UPDATE
Congratulations!! Longfellow’s 2010-2011 PTA is
139 members strong. This is a 10% increase
from the same time last year when membership
was 126. Also, faculty and staff account for 9
of the 2010-2011 memberships! With such out-
standing participation, Longfellow’s PTA should
have a wonderful and productive year. Thank
you very much for your commitment to
Longfellow’s students and school.
Lynn McConnell, Membership Chair
Tracking Volunteer Hours Please remember to sign in and out when you are vol-
unteering at Longfellow. All hours are tracked
throughout the year and reported at the end of the
year. If you are working on activities outside of the
school, please track your hours and send them to me.
Hours are tracked in the following categories
Programs
Legislative
Fundraising
Lynn McConnell, Secretary
Chair, Membership Committee
288-9360
Your PTA Money at Work
Data from 7/1/10 thru 9/23/10
How we made money
Kroger Community Rewards- 1st quarter $ 763
Lakeshore Cryotronics donation 535
Target Redcard program 293
PTA membership-local 206
Misc. check write-offs- per audit 192
Market Day- June and August 116
Flag Sale Sunshine Rotary 100
Decals profit 45
Kurtz donation 6
$ 2,256
Your money at work
COSI on wheels (coming in November!) $ 1,030
Principal's Fund 500
Teacher Out of Pocket Expense 250
Coat hooks in upstairs hallway 242
Podium for 5th grade classroom 151
Books for Reading Aide 101
Magazines for 1st grade class-room 93
Books for reading groups in 4th grade classroom 84
Summer Reading program 81
Soccer Nets 71
Longfellow Cares (Retirement/welcome) 65
Back to school picnic 65
Office supplies 61
Specials Teachers (art/reading) 41
WPC Council Dues 30
Popsicles at Meet the Teacher 21
$ 2,886
Net Income/(Spending) $ (630)
Longfellow LINK Page 5
APPLES and PUMPKINS and CORN…. OH MY
“Longfellow’s Barnyard Bash 2010”
October 21, 2010
6-8 PM Enjoy an evening of Apples, Pumpkins, Corn and most
with friends and your Longfellow Family
You will experience the enticing yummy Annual Chili Cook-Off,
Apple and Pumpkin Everything Dessert Cook-off,
Our Longfellow BONFIRE. New this year will be the “mummy wrap” contest.
Also, fun spooky face painting, scavenger hunt, “Name that Apple, Candy Corn
guessing contest, crafts and as always…..
OUR RESIDENT SPOOKY SCIENTISTS LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION TO COME HOME..SAVE THE DATE!!
ENTER OUR COOK-OFF CONTESTS KINDLY RETURN YOUR R.S.V.P. TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE
YES, We want to enter one or more of the cook-offs!!
LONGFELLOW STUDENT’S____________________________________ Grade_____
Number Attending:______ Adults _______ Children___
____ YES, I want to enter the 4th Annual CHILI Cook-Off
____ YES, I want to enter the “Apple and Pumpkin Everything” DESSERTS Cook-Off
____ Yes, Contact me to Volunteer
PARENT OR ENTRANT’S NAME: _________________________________________
PHONE/EMAIL_____________________________________________________
NAME OF ENTRY/DISH_____________________________________________
QUESTIONS? Contact Susan [email protected]
Join fellow students in the Longfellow Chess Club!
Students of all grades and abilities are welcome (even those that don't yet know how to play). Play chess with other students, learn about tactics, improve your game, and enjoy a variety of chess activities! The Longfellow Chess Club will begin its fall session on Friday, October 1, 2010 and will meet in the Longfellow Cafeteria before school, from 8:00am to 8:50am, on the following Fridays:
October 1, 8, 22, 29 (no meeting on Oct 15) November 5, 19 (no meeting on Nov 12 or Nov 29) December 3, 10 Contact Lawson Wade at 614-901-8888
Or email: [email protected]
CHESS CLUB
Longfellow Link Page 6
WORD FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Citizenship (the state of being vested with the rights, privileges and duties of a citizen)
We are off to a great start for Market Day! Our September sale raised $96.93 for
Longfellow. Thank you to those who placed orders.
The October sale will feature three new sandwiches, sale prices on chicken, and of-
fers for free Mandarin Citrus Blend with a $40 purchase and 2 lbs. of ground beef
with an $80 order.
Also, if you have never ordered from Longfellow's Market Day program, you are eli-
gible to get $5.00 off an online order of $25 or more by using the promotion code
NEWFIVE. Just key this code in where prompted when entering your order. Please
note that this offer will expire after
this sale.
Contact Kathy Wade at [email protected] or at (614) 901-8888 with any questions.
Longfellow LINK Page 7
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Thursday, October 21, 2010
Apples and Pumpkins and Corn, Oh My
“The Longfellow Barnyard Bash 2010”
Kindly contact Mollie [email protected] for volunteer opportunities
Volunteers are needed in the following area’s:
1. Assisting with roasting & serving hot dogs 2. Monitoring and serving food at the
Cook-Off tables 3. Setting up and manning the bonfire 4. Helping with crafts and
games 5. Assisting our Scientist’s with their presentations
Keep in mind, volunteering will be on limited time basis so you can enjoy your family.
2010 National PTA
REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
Theme: TOGETHER WE CANTheme: TOGETHER WE CANTheme: TOGETHER WE CAN Entries Due: October 28thEntries Due: October 28thEntries Due: October 28th
Students brought home information at the beginning
of the school year explaining in detail this program.
Categories are:
Literature, Musical Composition. Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography or Film/Video Production.
Winners chosen from Longfellow will move on to District judging.
District Winners will be displayed at Gallery 202 in uptown Westerville in January 2011. Winners will then move
on to State then National judging until overall winners are selected. Many of the National finalists have been right here in
Ohio. As always, we will highlight the best of the best, but bear in mind this program is not about winning a contest. It is
about creativity and the ARTS.
If you need more information or another handout,
please feel free to email Melissa Stevens:
TEACH ALL CHILDREN….”TOGETHER WE CAN”TEACH ALL CHILDREN….”TOGETHER WE CAN”TEACH ALL CHILDREN….”TOGETHER WE CAN”
Longfellow LINK Page 8
BOX TOPS COLLECTION DRIVEBOX TOPS COLLECTION DRIVEBOX TOPS COLLECTION DRIVE
October 18October 18October 18---22, 201022, 201022, 2010 (collecting all week)(collecting all week)(collecting all week)
Start saving those Box Tops from products like Avery Labels, Betty Crocker, General Mills, Start saving those Box Tops from products like Avery Labels, Betty Crocker, General Mills, Start saving those Box Tops from products like Avery Labels, Betty Crocker, General Mills,
Green Giant, Hefty, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Kleenex, Nature Valley, Viva, Ziploc and more...Green Giant, Hefty, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Kleenex, Nature Valley, Viva, Ziploc and more...Green Giant, Hefty, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Kleenex, Nature Valley, Viva, Ziploc and more...
Classrooms will compete with each other to see who can bring in the most Box Tops. The winning Classrooms will compete with each other to see who can bring in the most Box Tops. The winning Classrooms will compete with each other to see who can bring in the most Box Tops. The winning classroom will get to choose a new game for their classroom with the help from their teacher.classroom will get to choose a new game for their classroom with the help from their teacher.classroom will get to choose a new game for their classroom with the help from their teacher.
SEE WHICH CLASSROOM WILL BE THE BOX TOP CHAMPIONSSEE WHICH CLASSROOM WILL BE THE BOX TOP CHAMPIONSSEE WHICH CLASSROOM WILL BE THE BOX TOP CHAMPIONS
FOR THE FALL COLLECTION!FOR THE FALL COLLECTION!FOR THE FALL COLLECTION!
QUESTIONS? Contact Audra Hauff, ChairQUESTIONS? Contact Audra Hauff, ChairQUESTIONS? Contact Audra Hauff, Chair
TEACHER
APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON
October 20, 2009 GERMAN
“Oktoberfest”
To honor our teachers and
staff, the 5th grade is
hosting this luncheon (5th grade parent volunteers needed)
Susan Blackwood, Chair
[email protected]/882-2204
ROCKET RAVES Do you know a Longfellow Rocket
Volunteer that has done something
AMAZING? Be sure to thank them by
filling out a rocket located on the PTA
bulletin board as soon as you come in-
to the school. Let everyone know how
much our Longfellow Rockets
are appreciated!
POP TAB COLLECTION
By saving your pop tabs and donating them to Ronald McDonald House Chari-
ties of Central Ohio, you will provide a home-away-from-home at the Colum-
bus Ronald McDonald House for families of seriously ill children. All you need
to do is remove the pop tab before you throw your can into the recycling bin.
Tabs from other cans, such as cat food, tennis ball, and soup can be collect-
ed as well. Just collect your tabs and send them in to Longfellow with your child as often
as you like. There is a collection container located in the hallway where your child can drop
them in. Once we have a large donation of tabs, they will be delivered to the Columbus
Ronald McDonald House located at 711 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
If you have questions you can contact me at 614-794-0862 or [email protected]
Becky Altenbach, Chair, Pop Top Collection Committee
Longfellow LINK Page 9
Grocery Shopping made easy...PLUS, make money for the school.
If you lose the menu your child brings home…..it is right here...VOILA!!
http://www.marketday.com
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER!
Kroger and Giant Eagle require that you renew EVERY YEAR. Kroger’s renewal period was
April and Giant Eagles is NOW. Please be sure to enroll TODAY:
Kroger: Longfellow Magnet PTA’s organization code is: 80380
Simply register your current Kroger Plus card (the card you have to scan at check
out to receive the Kroger discounts) and Longfellow will benefit. Every time you
shop for groceries and swipe your card, Longfellow PTA automatically starts earn-
ing a rebate. www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Giant Eagle: Families and other supporters go to
www.gianteagle.com/about/apples-forstudents to register their Giant Eagle Ad-
vantage Card®. Or they can register over the phone. Either way, enrolling in Apples
for the Students is fast and easy. And remember, everyone must enroll in the new
program, even if they registered for Apples for the Students in the past. Longfel-
low’s organization code for Apples for Students is 3421.
Meijer: Longfellow’s organization code for
the Meijer Community Reward Program is 990614.
Visit http://www.meijer.com/rewards to enroll. To qualify, purchases must be
paid for using a Meijer credit card, cash, or your own bank’s debit card. We
receive a check about twice a year and this helps benefit school programs such as
First in Math.
Target: This involves enrolling Longfellow under your Target
Red Card. Visit http://target.com/tcoe for more details. This program also bene-
fits school programs such as First in Math.
Questions? Contact Cheryl Lovell at 425-6108/
Longfellow LINK Page 10
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Your used printer cartridges and cell phones can…
We are helping to keep the earth clean while earning new equipment and cash!! You can help us earn even MORE by saving used cartridges and cell phones. Drop off all these items in front of the office by the pencil dispenser. Please place old cartridges in a sealed bag with your student to bring to school.
Check it out at www.fundingfactory.com All proceeds will go towards
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!
Be Safe For Kids OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS - 1980 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
http://www.dot.state.oh.us Tips for Drivers in School Zones Beginning this week, nearly two million Ohio kids will go back to school. Half of the kids will ride the bus while the others will walk, ride bikes, drive, and get rides. It’s up to drivers to know the law and drive safely in school zones and around busses:
Stop for flashing red lights on school busses, regardless of which direction you’re going.
Once flashing lights go off and the bus begins moving -- or if the bus driver signals that it’s okay to pass -- continue your trip.
Obey posted speed limits. Drivers should also be aware of pedestrians:
Keep an eye on kids gathered at bus stops.
Watch for kids who might dart across the street to catch a bus or a ride.
Watch out for kids walking alongside of a road, especially if there are no sidewalks.
Make eye contact with pedestrians before turning in front of them. Watch out for kids on bicycles:
Bicyclists ride in the same direction as traffic, so drivers should stay alert and be aware of cyclists on the side of the road.
Pass with care. Drivers should maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicycle.
STUDENTS Have you completed 3 Hours
or more of
COMMUNITY SERVICE
this school year?
*Grades 3-5 can return
the form to their teacher
*Grades 6-12 should return
them to their guidance
counselor
http://www2.westerville.k12.oh.us/
ELECTION DAY Nov. 2 , 2010
Visit our Bake Sale
at Longfellow
DID YOU KNOW........
We have a Longfellow Support Network?
“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.
Jeanine Earley, Chair: [email protected]
Laurie Imertreijs: [email protected]
Mindy Schaeffer : [email protected]
Sherri Smith : [email protected],
Longfellow LINK Page 11
LONGFELLOW’S
ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE Tuesday. November 3, 2010
7:30am-6:30pm Please send in or drop off your baked goods on
Monday, November 1 during school hours or anytime on Tuesday.
Volunteers Needed-Please contact Linda George, [email protected]
Any 3rd-5th grade students who would like to earn service hours are
welcome to volunteer for the bake sale (along with an adult)!
PARENT COUNCIL NEWS
First, let me introduce myself and explain my position on the Longfellow PTA Board.
My name is Linda George, and I have a 4th and 1st grader at the school. As your
Westerville Parent Council, (WPC) Rep I feel it is my responsibility to
keep Longfellow families informed on different events going on around the district.
I also like to share with the District your questions and opinions. Therefore, I have an
envelope hanging on the PTA board (outside of the 1st grade classroom) with Q & A
forms that I will forward to the district at my monthly meeting. At the following months
meeting, the district will give their responses.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email: [email protected]
Longfellow has been approved to participate in the Kurtz Cares program!
We have an opportunity to earn money for our organization for every retail purchase made at any Kurtz Bros location. All
anyone needs to do is mention our organization's name and account number and say they would like Kurtz Cares to support
our group at the time of purchase. That’s it!
Every three months Kurtz Bros will total all the sales and donate 10% of the proceeds to our organization. Participation is
not only limited to our group's members -- anyone can mention our name and account number and we'll receive 10% of
their retail purchase total as a donation to help support our non-profit efforts.
Kurtz has generously donated 16 yards of mulch to the Longfellow PTA each of the last 2 years.
They are located on St Rt 3 just south of 270.
Longfellow LINK Page 12
Elementary Leadership Summit
ESSAY CONTEST FOR GRADES 3-5
2010-2011 School Year Leaders of tomorrow must not only be given opportunities to lead, but also be mentored.
The 5th Annual Elementary Leadership Summit is scheduled for Friday, November 5,
2010,. with a follow up session scheduled in the spring This is a special opportunity given
to identified elementary students in Westerville for the purpose of shaping and influencing
our leaders of tomorrow. As there are only 2 spots from each classroom, you are going to
write an essay that will be read by a panel of judges to help determine who will attend the
Elementary Leadership Summit. Essays will be evaluated based on organization of thought,
clarity of expression, enthusiasm communicated, examples included, and overall quality of
essay (grammar and spelling do count). Typed entries are preferred, but neatly handwrit-
ten entries will be accepted. Community Service • Problem Solving • Conflict Resolution • Healthy Habits
Flyers were sent home with your students
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Westerville Schools Superintendent Dr. Dan Good today announced that he is
hosting several “Coffee and Conversation” meetings throughout the school year
and extends an open invitation to parents and community members to stop by and
meet with him to discuss education in the Westerville Schools. Below are the
scheduled times through the end of the year.
October 13th- Panera, 6 PM, Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
2670 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Cols, Ohio 43231
November 5th - Westerville Firehouse Training Room
400 W. Main St. Westerville, Ohio 43081
December 8th - Jersey Mike’s Subs
5957 Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081