Parent Guest Speaker

On April 8th a parent came to present to the 1st and 2nd graders.  Her presentation included a story she wrote about her daughter who has Down Syndrome. 

 I-Care Cat, Lucy Lu Longfellow, students and teachers were all very glad to have this parent guest speaker! 

Celebrating Diversity at Longfellow!

Throughout the month of April we will be focusing on celebrating diversity!

April 1^st ~ MIX IT UP AT LUNCH!  Students were placed with random classmates during lunch and played a get to know you game!  To learn more about MIX IT UP AT LUNCH visit http://www.mixitup.org/    

April 4^th ~ The 3^rd and 4^th grade classes attended a presentation by the Arc of Southeast Iowa.  “The Arc of Southeast Iowa assists developmentally disabled individuals in our community to realize their full potential in how they live, learn, work and play.”Students had many thoughtful questions.
The presenters included: Bill Reagan (President & CEO), Sheba Francis (Vice President), Patty Rodriquez (Parent), and Kendee Spige (Arc Employee)

Open Closet Event