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August 17, 2026
Dear Longfellow Elementary School Staff and Families,
August 3, 2026
Dear Longfellow Staff,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We hope your summer has been filled with rest, joy, and time to recharge. As we prepare to open our doors for another exciting year of learning, we are thrilled to welcome you back to our Longfellow community. Go Longfellow Lions!
The start of a new school year always brings fresh opportunities, renewed energy, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. We are grateful for the dedication, expertise, and heart that each of you brings to our school, and we look forward to partnering with you in creating an exceptional year for our students and families.
As many of you know, our staff experienced several changes last year due to district and state requirements. While our team looks different this year, we are excited about the strengths, perspectives, and experiences each person brings. We believe the lessons we learned, the growth we experienced, and the resilience we demonstrated will help us continue building an empowering, collaborative, and student-centered community. Together, we will continue to support one another and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we can continue empowering our students and advancing academic excellence by prioritizing consistent:
- Small-group instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction
- English Language Development (ELD) instruction
We are entering this school year with a strong sense of optimism, purpose, and excitement. The work we do matters, and the collective impact of this team is extraordinary. We cannot wait to see what we accomplish together as we support the success of every child, every day.
Sincerely,
Heidi Dobrott
Principal, Longfellow Elementary School
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