Longfellow

Elementary
Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Spring is here! I hope everyone had an
enjoyable as well as restful spring
break. Hopefully, your child had an easy
transition back into the school

routine. After seeing snow seemingly

forever this winter, it is so nice to see

the sun shine and to see green

grass. Please encourage your little ones

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Upcom ing Events:

April 17- Teacher Request forms due

April 20- BOE Mtg-6, PTO Mtg.-7
April 22,23- KDG Registration
May 6 t h -KDG to BGSU

May 7 t h - PreK to Museum/Bowling

May 19 t h - KDG Program 7pm FJSHS

May 20 t h - Field Day

to get outside and enjoy the sunshine,

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

and physical fitness are long lasting. I hope

5-Noah Hackworth

conclude the school year.

6-Aliyah Grine

Kelli Bauman, Principal

9-Lemarr Rickman

when possible. The benefits of exercise

3-Jazmine Sheridan

we stay revitalized and reenergized as we

5-Dezmin Drakeford
7-Olivia Valero
9-Jason Williams

13-Brooklyn Macias
13-Jax Aspell
13- Alivia Pope

15- Cruz Kammeyer

17- Warren Snowden
17- Rayna McIntyre
18- Alexus Sorrell
20- Bella Taylor

22- Liam Brockschmidt

24-Dane Leiter
25- Maximus Good
28- Alaska Crane
28- Noah Wilson
29- Steele Giesey
30-Kadyn Fuerstenau

TAPE the PRINCIPAL!End of Year BOX TOPS Contest

We will have a contest to see how many box tops
we can collect until the end of the year. For
every 50 box tops, a piece of duct tape will be
used to tape our principal, Mrs. Bauman to the
wall! We will also use this as a FUNdraiser for the
month of May to help with student activity costs
at Longfellow. Strips of duct tape can also be

purchased for a dollar. Lets make Mrs. Bauman look like this!
SCHOOL FEES:

Kindergarten school
fees are $35.00. If
you have not paid,
please do so as soon
as possible. If your
child has free lunch,
school fees are
waived.

Principals Tech Talk

Internet S afety's 5 Tip s for Creating a Cybersafe Home
This generation of parents is the first to face the challenge of helping our children make the most of their
virtual space while keeping them safe in it. If youre still getting your footing in virtual parenting, dont
worry. InternetSafety.com has the following tips to help ensure that your childs online experience remains
positive.
1. Becom e a n et-s av v y pa rent
The best safeguard against online dangers is being informed. Jump in and learn the basics of the Internet
read articles, take a class, and talk to other parents. A good place to start with some basics
is www.LearnTheNet.com. A good place to stay current with the latest in online technology is mashable.com.
You dont have to be an expert to have a handle on your childs online world.
2 . "Cha t" with y ou r ki ds
Develop an open dialogue so that you can talk with your kids about the benefits and dangers of the
Internet. Cultivate an interest in their online activitiestheir favorite Web sites, online games, and interests.
And dont be afraid to ask your children who they are talking to online and what they are talking about.
3. Ag ree on a ga m e pla n
Use the InternetSafety.com Gameplan to formally agree on your familys guidelines for using the
Internet. Post them near the family computer as a reminder. Ensure that your kids know to never share
personal information on the Internet and that they should tell you about any online activity or contact
that makes them uncomfortable.
4. P rotect y ou r co m puter
Take advantage of the software that exists to help parents manage their childrens computer experience. In
only a few minutes, parental control software like Safe Eyes can block inappropriate websites, restrict the
amount of time that your kids use the Internet and monitor their Instant Messenger chats to protect
against predators.
5 . E xplo re the In ternet a s a fa m ily
With a game plan and a protected computer, you can now encourage your family to take advantage of all
that the Internet has to offer. Take a genuine interest in what your kids are doing and stay engaged with
them online.
Source: http://www.internetsafety.com/internet-safety-tips-for-parents.php

SPRING PICTURE REMINDER

Spring pictures were sent home recently. If you are not purchasing pictures, please return
the picture packets. If you plan on purchasing, please return payment as soon as possible.