Monday, September 28th - HCPSS Schools & Offices closed

Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 9th - LoES Spirit Week (check social media & HERE for more details)

Wednesday, October 7th - Reading MAP assessment for grades 2 through 5.

Wednesday, October 8th - Mathematics MAP assessment for grades 2 through 5.

Check out the upcoming events sponsored by The Council of Elders Community Academy - click HERE to view the full flyer

Back to School Night Presentations - families now have access to the BTSN presentations shared on September 22nd. Click HERE to select and view the presentations.

Food assistance for qualifying families - The Maryland Department of Human Services in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education has secured approval from the USDA on its joint submission to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program. Families will receive up to $370.50 per child in extra food benefits. Learn more and apply HERE.

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps households buy the food they need for good health. Learn more HERE. Spanish language flyer

• Food Distribution Map - check out this interactive map that lists locations throughout Howard County providing food assistance to residents.

Other Assistance for Families - the Department of Human Services is the state's human service provider. Learn more about some of their services HERE. Spanish language flyer

LoES Student Support Team - Your Longfellow Student Support Team is here to help and support you along this virtual learning journey! We are available to meet virtually (we'd love to see you!) or on the phone. Please email us to set up an appointment.

• Debbie Wolf, School Counselor - Debra_Wolf@hcpss.org

• Aubrey Roesener, School Psychologist - Aubrey_Roesener@hcpss.org

• Yon Berezin, Student Support Teacher - Yon_Berezin@hcpss.org

• Kate Graham, Student Support Teacher - Katelyn_Graham@hcpss.org

• Sarah Baumert, Family Liaison - Sarah_Baumert@hcpss.org

• Naomi Johnson, Hispanic Achievement Liaison - Naomi_Johnson@hcpss.org

• Melissa Grady, Pupil Personnel Worker - Melissa_Grady@hcpss.org

Elementary GT Instructional Seminars - Seminars are a great way to expand your knowledge and skills around a topic of interest in a non-graded environment. Participation in seminars is open to all students and is scheduled to not conflict with any synchronous class time. In addition, some seminars will be scheduled for a single semester (fall or spring) or they could be scheduled across both semesters. You can complete an interest form HERE and check out the slideshow embedded in our newsletter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Amy Veid at amy_veid@hcpss.org or April Williams at april_williams@hcpss.org.

Enrichment Opportunity for Kindergarten & 1st Graders - The GT Department will be conducting a series of lessons called Primary Talent Development again this year. You will be able to access the links for these optional lessons on your homeroom teacher's Content pages. Please contact Mrs. Williams at april_williams@hcpss.org if you have any questions.

We are seeking your feedback - This BRIEF SURVEY is designed to provide you with expedited assistance around the use of technology and general help with your child's virtual learning experience.

Seeking Help with Technology? - if your family continues to need support, please complete the Student and Family Technology Support Request form and one of our staff members will reach out to you as soon as possible.

Instrumental Music at LoES - Mrs. Williams presented information about Instrumental Music options for this school year. All 3rd graders may sign-up to be in our 3rd Grade Orchestra. All 4th graders may choose to stay on their string instrument from 3rd grade or join the 4th grade band! Online enrollment forms are due by September 16th. All of the information can be found on the website HERE.

Vaccination Clinics - HCPSS, the Howard County Health Department and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention again this year will offer flu clinics at no cost for both students and staff. Students/staff do not have to go to a clinic at their home school and may attend any clinic. Staff may find additional information online (staff login required).

Pre-registration is required, during which parents/guardians and/or staff will schedule an appointment at the clinic of their choice. Registration will be open September 21-30 at www.vaccineconsent.com.

Flu clinics will take place outdoors and will utilize a drive-through or walk-through system. Anyone attending a clinic will be required to wear a mask or protective face covering.

All clinics will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the following dates/locations:

• Wednesday, October 7

  • Atholton HS

  • Centennial HS

  • Ducketts Lane ES

  • Stevens Forest ES

• Thursday, October 8

  • Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL)

  • Jeffers Hill ES

  • Glenelg HS

  • Hammond HS

  • Wilde Lake HS

• Friday, October 9

  • Hammond MS

  • Howard HS

  • Laurel Woods ES

  • Marriotts Ridge HS

• Monday, October 12

  • Bryant Woods ES

  • Cradlerock ES

  • Mt. Hebron HS

  • Reservoir HS

• Tuesday, October 13

  • Deep Run ES

  • Harper’s Choice MS

  • Lisbon ES

  • Oakland Mills HS

• Wednesday, October 14

  • Gorman Crossing ES

  • Longfellow ES

  • Long Reach HS

  • River Hill HS

Please contact the health room staff at your school with any questions.

Family File - LoES is currently has 70% of families that have updated Family File. Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab on the left and then clicking on Family File.

Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:

• Student Information

• Parent/Guardian Contact

• Emergency Contacts

• Medical Information

• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

• Photo Approval

• Data Confidentiality

• PTA/PTSA Directory

Parent/School Partnership & Communication - The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions which promote parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents of students attending Title I schools the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child's classroom teacher, paraprofessional, and/or long-term substitute teacher. Click HERE to learn more. - Spanish Translation

Information & Application for Free & Reduced Meals - HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. If financial circumstances have changed for your family due to Covid-19, please check to see if you are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Meals program.

Families currently eligible must submit a new application each year.

For more information and to apply on-line click HERE.