 At Longfellow we have over 90 students that qualify for reduced/free lunch. These families
struggle to meet the basic needs to sustain their families, including having enough
food to feed the whole family (especially during the holiday time), purchasing
back to school items, such as school supplies, winter jackets, and other clothing
needs. Longfellow Love is a student assistance program that raises
funds through Longfellow parent/family donations and contributions from local businesses.
All money raised is used to purchase gift cards to help these families meet
some basic needs. The gift cards are then distributed to families anonymously through
the Longfellow counselors. EVERY dollar raised through Longfellow Love goes directly
to these families and is not spent elsewhere in the PTA.
How can you help? There are 2 ways to
donate:
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Click here to donate online.
- Place your donation in the box marked
“Longfellow Love” in the Longfellow front office. You can either purchase gift cards,
or write your check to the Longfellow PTA, and we will purchase gift cards accordingly.
The collection box is emptied regularly, gift cards are stored in the school safe.
NOTE: All donations are tax deductible contributions to the Longfellow PTA. Thank you so much for helping our families in
need!
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 Zinga frozen yogurt will be sold for $3 per serving at dismissal on November 10.
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 Friday, November 17, 9:30 a.m.
Come join us for the second PTA meeting of the year at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17 in the Lecture Hall. Find out more about the events the PTA has planned.
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Monday, December 4, 9:30 to 11:30
Join the International Parents Network for our second Coffee Morning on Monday, December 4 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peet’s Coffee, 7516 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Please email Zeliha Buge Onal by December 1 to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
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 It’s never too early to start working on your holiday
cards or to create personalized gifts! Please visit our exclusive link here to use any of Shutterfly’s family of
sites (Shutterfly, tiny prints, Wedding Paper Divas, BorrowLenses, GrooveBook,
and MyPublisher). By using this link to do your
shopping, you’re helping to raise funds for our PTA without spending
additional money. The Longfellow PTA will automatically receive a portion of
the sale. Thank you for your support!
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The verification process for the Student Directory has been completed. The printed directories will be delivered in approximately two weeks during Lancer Time. All students whose families joined the PTA will receive a free directory. If you haven’t yet joined the PTA it’s not too late - join here.
Are you looking for some ideas on how to better understand
or help your child with a disability? Use this link to the Fairfax County Special Education PTA to
find many upcoming events that are available in our area. They are free except where noted.
This year's Nonprofit Fair was a great
opportunity for students to meet various nonprofit organizations and to think about
their 8th grade service learning projects. Students can visit the PTA website for the full list of organizations that have attended the Nonprofit Fair over the
past few years and for links to current volunteer opportunities at community organizations.
November 10 – Zinga Sales at Dismissal
November 17 – PTA Meeting
November 22 – Students Released Two Hours Early
November 23 & 24 – Thanksgiving Break
December 4 – International Parents Network Coffee
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