
Longfellow News
September 18, 2023
Thank you to Mr. Justin Short for the awesome nighttime drone shot of Longfellow!! It's beautiful!!
E-LEARNING DAY TOMORROW, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18💻
Students are required to return their Chromebooks and the charger on Tuesday, September 19. This is a major tool for learning in a New Tech school and students are unable to complete work if they do not have their Chromebook. It is also vital that while students have their Chromebooks and charger at home that everyone understands the importance of caring for these items. Parents will be charged for any lost or damaged Chromebooks and lost chargers are $20 each.
CALUMET HS SPIRIT WEEK!!!!
September 18-22
Monday - PETS OR PAJAMAS! Send your teacher a picture showing off your pets or PJs, or your pets in PJs!🤣
Tuesday - BESTIE DAY! Match with your closest friend(s) and show off your bestie!
Wednesday - WILD WEDNESDAY! Wear the wildest patterns you have like animal print, flowers, polka dots, the wilder, the better! HOMECOMING PARADE AT 5pm with the POWDER PUFF game immediately after.
Thursday - BIKERS VS HAWAIIAN SURFERS! Who will win? Are you a biker who loves the thrill of the ride or a Hawaiian surfer who loves the sun, sand, and waves? (No bathing suits.) MOVIE ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT 6pm! Movie: Radio
Friday - CALUMET WARRIORS SPIRIT DAY!! Wear your red, white, and black!! HOMECOMING GAME KICK-OFF AGAINST THE WHITING OILERS 7pm!! Come out and support OUR TEAM!!!
Open House Photos!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House last week and the kindergarten Open House on August 14th! It was a joy to meet our parents and care givers!
Mexican Independence Day Celebration!
COMING UP...
Sept. 18 - ELearning Day for all Lake Ridge Schools. Students should log into ECHO by 8:30am.
Sept. 20 - Calumet Homecoming Parade
Sept. 21 - SURPRISE for all students in the morning!!!
Sept. 21 - Calumet Powder Puff Game & Movie on the Field
Sept. 22 - Super Donuts with Super Heroes - 3rd Grade
Sept. 22 - Calumet Homecoming Game
Sept. 25 -29 - Indiana College Go Week!
Sept. 29 - Super Donuts with Super Heroes - 4th Grade
ADVENTURE CLUB BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL CARE HAS STARTED! Longfellow students MUST be signed up with The Adventure Club (TAC) prior to attending.
The Adventure Club provides before and after school care for students signed up with TAC. They accept vouchers and school district employees get a discount.
Meet Mr. Donald, 3rd Grade Teacher
Hi, I'm Mr. D.
I'm a 3rd grade teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School. This is my 28th year with the Lake Ridge school system. I went to Portage High School and attended 2 different campuses of Purdue University for my degrees. I live in Porter, IN with my sweet wife Mel and our beautiful dog Boone. He is the best boy and such a good dog!
I want my students to be the best they can be and I want to foster this by being the best teacher I can be.
Meet Ms. Paz-Stevens, 3rd Grade Teacher
I am a mother of 3 daughters and a son. I went to Purdue Calumet and Indiana University Northwest. This is my 25th year of teaching. It is truly my passion. I enjoy watching pro sports and supporting my own son, former and current students by going to their games and/or competitions. My goals for this year are to develop positive, successful relationships with students and families and for students to develop a strong love for learning.
Super Donuts with Super Heroes - 2nd Grade
Substitutes Needed!
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools has partnered with Kelly Educational Staffing (KES) for our substitute teacher and paraprofessional needs. KES will handle all the aspects of our substitute employee program including hiring, training, and scheduling. There are several advantages to this partnership, such as the opportunity for substitute employees to have year-round employment and additional incentives exclusive to employment with KES.
To apply for a substitute teacher position in the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, please contact the local Kelly Educational Staffing branch office at 219-879-6131 or 2359@kellyservices.com.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
Principal, Melissa Rettig
Instructional Coach, Aaron Carter
Dean, Jodi Garcia
4500 Calhoun Street
Gary, IN 46408
219-923-7004