FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET/1:20 p.m. Central today, Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
If your mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test. Wireless providers will transmit the national test for 30 minutes, but your phone should only receive it once.
View more information at https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
Longfellow will be on fall break starting Monday, October 2nd. We will return to school on Monday, October 23rd. Have a wonderful break!
Longfellow's last day of first quarter is Friday, September 29th. We do have school on Friday; It is Pajamas Day and we will be celebrating the culmination of our PTA Read-a-Thon!
We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we come together to honor and celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Parent/Teacher conferences in the evenings of September 12th, 14th, or 18th. Don't forget to sign up for a timeslot. Call 328-3600 if you need help.
As we wrap up this long weekend, we wanted to remind students of the importance of safety, especially as you walk or ride your bike or scooter to school. We made a video with the Rochester Police Department with a few reminders: https://youtu.be/x1kYWW081ng?si=K7MJQdDL3Jz_ybxv
Time to sign up for September Parent/Teacher Conferences through Skyward Family Access.
Longfellow Families,
REMINDER: There WILL be school tomorrow, Friday, September 1st! We will follow a C day schedule and kick off our "Leading Leopards" grade level partnering program. See you tomorrow!
Longfellow DOES have school on Friday, September 1st. We will follow a C day schedule
and will enjoy kicking off our "Leading Leopards" grade level partnering program.
We are excited to welcome the Boys and Girls Club to Longfellow!
Attached you will find programming and contact information.
No school for Longfellow students on Wednesday, August 23rd-Professional Development for staff.
Greetings Longfellow Families,
Join us for our indoor Family Engagement Night tomorrow night from 5-7pm at Longfellow!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket.
Watch this quick introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViaRlk97s8 (Also available in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUSfGuH5ksQ and Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnUUuxtqTBw).
Then download our app! You'll see information about dining, staff, news, events, and more!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3q4YKls
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/456qdlD
Did you know that many of the school supplies you purchase for your child this year could reduce the taxes you pay and possibly lead to a larger refund next year? Save your receipts for these purchases and find out more information about the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction and how to claim them: https:/www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Join us at RPS for our August 1 hiring event!
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW in Rochester. $19/hour minimum pay for hourly positions!
We're seeking:
- Special Education Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- School Psychologists
- School Social Workers
- Secondary Math Teachers
- Secondary Science Teachers
- Transportation ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour
- Special Education ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour
- Heath Office Staff
- Maintenance - Starting at $19/hour
- Student Nutrition Services - Starting at $19/hour
Virtual and in-person interviews are available.
Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/careers.
