Longfellow Elementary School
350 W. 8th St. l Salida, CO 81201
719-530-5260 l FAX: 719-539-5072
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Dan Estell, Principal
719-530-5262
(call office for appointment)
The mission of Longfellow Elementary School is to provide a safe learning environment which fosters academic achievement and social responsibility.

Longfellow at a Glance Feb.1-6

Literacy Night (Pictures)

January Hat Day
(more pictures)
Mrs. R-W, we love you!

Longfellow Logo Caps
Longfellow Elementary is selling Mountain Lion Logo caps as a benefit for third grade teacher, Ms. Mary Redfern-White. Mary is battling cancer and has been on long-term leave of absence since the beginning of this year.
Youth and Adult caps are available.
Price.... $10.00/cap - a few still available in the office
We have decided to designate the last Friday of each month as official HAT DAY. Students will be encouraged to wear their Mountain Lion caps, or other hats, on these days.

Handbook Change - Attendance Policy
PARENT (Guardian) Notice
Change in Student Handbook Information Regarding Attendance:
Arrival and Tardiness (pg. # 1)
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO ARRIVE AT LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEFORE 7:45 AM. There will be no outside supervision before this time and students are not to be in the building before 7:45 AM.
The morning bell rings at 8:20 AM. Students are to proceed to their classrooms at that time. Students, who are not in their classrooms, by 8:25 AM., will be counted as tardy. Tardy students must check in and get a pass from the office before continuing to their classroom.

“We are the Longfellow Mountain Lions, hear us roar.”
This is Longfellow School’s chant and the mountain lion is our mascot, but do students really know about the mountain lion? ...more

Important Wellness News from the Nurse
School Wellness – Health Advisory Wellness Goals (click here)
Notice to Families Regarding Salida School District Wellness Policies (click here)

Classroom Supplies List for 2009-2010

Accountability Committee
Activities and Clubs
Classroom News
Contact Info
Counselor's Office
General Info/News
Key Documents
Links
LPA Info (Longfellow Parent's Association)
Nurse's News
Parent Info
Student Info
Salida Academic Booster Club
School District Activities Calendar

SPECIAL NOTICE: Mary Redfern-White
In April 2009 Longfellow teacher Mary Redfern-White was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. Her family and friends have set up a website to help keep everyone informed throughout Mary's treatment. Click here for the CaringBridge Mary Redfern-White web page. Here is the full URL:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mary_redfern-white