Welcome Incoming 6th Graders and New Families!
We are so glad you and your family are joining the Longfellow Community! You probably have many questions about your new school, and we'll be happy to answer all of them! Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
- How do I sign up for zero period music or 7th period jazz?
Simply come to the class the first day of school to register. Zero period students should come to the breezeway inside the Derby Street gate at 8:00 on Aug. 30.
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- Does Longfellow have lockers?
No. Students must have their backpacks with them all day. Some students choose to get rolling backpacks.
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- Does Longfellow have PE uniforms?
No. Students are required to change their clothes for PE class, but they can wear any clothes that are approriate for doing sports - shorts, sweats, T-shirts, and proper shoes.
You may bring a combination lock to secure your belongings during PE class. PE lockers are not for all-day use, just for your PE period.
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- What school supplies do I need?
The teachers require every student to have a three-ring heavy-duty binder which includes
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six tab dividers and a zippered pencil case to fit in the binder.
In addition, there are other basic supplies which students should bring to school everyday: 2 pens and 2 pencils, a highlighter, an eraser, a two pocket folder for homework, a 12-inch ruler, and lined notebook paper (3-hole).
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- What is the LMS daily schedule?
Click here for the bell schedule.
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- Are there any accommodations for 6th graders?
Yes! Most sixth grade classes are held in a building separate from the upper grade
- How will I know the expectations at Longfellow? Is there a guidebook?
Yes! The Student Handbook is printed in the planner you'll receive. If you'd like to review it now, click here for the full text
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- How can parents keep up with what's going on at Longfellow?
We recommend parents sign up for the LMS eTree to receive email messages about campus life, announcements, and special events. Parents can click here to sign up for the eTree.
Longfellow Middle School
Distance Learning
Assistance During Covid - Ayuda durante el Covid
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Free High Speed Internet from Sonic
Distance learning has made reliable high-speed internet connectivity essential for every student household. That’s why Sonic is excited to partner with Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) to deliver free fiber internet to all BUSD student households for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, offering more than enough bandwidth for distance learning without the cost.
How it works
Households with at least one BUSD Pre K-12 student are eligible for the free Sonic Fiber internet service and equipment through July 1, 2021. Sonic Fiber service may not be available in all areas. No contract is required. Offer is available to qualifying new Sonic Fiber Internet customers in eligible service areas that meet criteria as outlined above. Offer is only applicable to new households and not applicable to current Sonic Members or recent Sonic Members (in the past 90 days). For information on how to sign up click here
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Internet de Alta Velocidad de Sonic Gratuito
El aprendizaje a distancia ha hecho que la conectividad a Internet de alta velocidad confiable sea esencial para todos los hogares de estudiantes. Es por eso que Sonic se complace en asociarse con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Berkeley (BUSD) para ofrecer Internet de fibra óptica gratuita a todos los hogares de estudiantes de BUSD durante el resto del año escolar 2020-2021, ofreciendo banda ancha más que suficiente para el aprendizaje a distancia sin el costo.
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Cómo funciona
Los hogares con al menos un estudiante de BUSD Pre K hasta el 12vo grado son elegibles para el servicio y el equipo de Internet Sonic Fiber gratuitos hasta el 1 de julio de 2021. Es posible que el servicio Sonic Fiber no esté disponible en todas las áreas. No se requiere contrato. La oferta está disponible para los nuevos clientes de Internet de Sonic Fiber que califiquen en áreas de servicio elegibles que cumplan con los criterios descritos anteriormente. La oferta sólo se aplica a los nuevos hogares y no a los miembros actuales de Sonic ni a los miembros recientes de Sonic (en los últimos 90 días). Para obtener información sobre cómo registrarse, haga clic aquí
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Free Covid-19 Testing
Berkeley community members, businesses and others can use this site on a regular basis. This is a State of California-operated COVID-19 Test Site. By appointment only. Results take 2-3 days, and you'll be notified by the state's vendor, Optum.
â–º Make an appointment online
If you don't have internet access, call 1-888-634-1123
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Pruebas Gratuitas para Covid-19
Berkeley community members, businesses and others can use this site on a regular basis. This is a State of California-operated COVID-19 Test Site. By appointment only. Results take 2-3 days, and you'll be notified by the state's vendor, Optum.
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Si no tiene acceso al internet, llame al 1-888-634-1123 para hacer su cita.
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Free Meals
BUSD is providing free meals for pickup for children 18 and younger at various school sites, including Longfellow Middle School. Children are not required to attend our schools and we will not be asking for their names and/or ID numbers. Below is the schedule for Longfellow. For a full list of sites please check the district page located here.
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Longfellow Meal Distribution
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Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: Open from 7:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Meal bundles will include breakfast and lunch, fresh fruit, milks, entrees and sides. Tables will be set up in front of the cafeteria between California and Sacramento streets.
Berkeley Food Network
â–º Every 2nd and 4th Friday the Berkeley Food Network will supply bags of groceries, 1 per family between, between 9 and 11am in front of the Longfellow cafeteria. Please also check the Berkeley Food Network page for more information!
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Comida Gratis
BUSD está proporcionando comidas para recoger gratuitamente para los niños de 18 años o menos. Los niños no están obligados a asistir a nuestras escuelas y no les pediremos sus nombres y / o números de identificación. La comida se puede recoger en varios sitios escolares, incluida la Escuela Secundaria Longfellow. A continuación están los horarios de Longfellow. Para obtener una lista completa de las ecuelas donde puede recoger comida, consulte la página del distrito ubicada aquí.
Distribución de Comida en Longfellow
Días: lunes, miércoles, viernes
Hora: Abierto de 7:45 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. Los paquetes de comidas incluirán desayuno y almuerzo, fruta fresca, leche, platos principales y acompañamientos. Se colocarán mesas frente a la cafetería entre las calles California y Sacramento.
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Red de Comida de Berkeley (Berkeley Food Network)
â–º El Berkeley Food Network también proveerá bolsas de comida cada 2ndo y 4to viernes del mes, 1 por familia, 9-11am frente a la cafetería de Longfellow. Favor de consultar la página de Berkeley Food Network para más información!
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Housing Assistance
BUSD & Mayor Arreguín Fund
Berkeley Relief Fund: For families not able to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.cityofberkeley.info/covid19-housing-retention/
Call the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC) at 510-548-4040 and dial ext. 629. Leave a message and a member of the EBCLC intake team will return your call.
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Ayuda con la Vivienda
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Fondo de BUSD y el Alcalde Arreguín
BUSD & el Alcalde de Berkeley, Jesse Arreguín se han unido para proveer mas de $125,000 en ayuda para familias indocumentadas que se han visto impactadas por el Covid-19. Se les proveerán cantidades entre $750 y $1500 dependiendo del numero de personas en la familia. Llame al 510- 452-4541 para más detalles.
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Berkeley Relief Fund: para familias que no pueden pagar el alquiler debido a la pandemia COVID-19 | https://www.cityofberkeley.info/covid19-housing-retention/
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Llame al Centro Legal del Este de la Bahia (EBCLC) al 510-548-4040, extension 629. Deje un mensaje y uno de los miembros del equipo del centro le regresaran la llamada.
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Emergency Assistance
Berkeley Public Schools Fund Emergency Assistance & Office of Family Engagement and Equity
Help with basic needs like food, diapers, and hygiene supplies, in addition to helping with bills and rent. Funds of up to $500 per family are awarded based on need, family size, and access to other available resources via local city and nonprofit organizations, government programs, etc. See here for more information.
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Ayuda de Emergencia
Asistencia de Emergencia del Fondo de Escuelas Públicas de Berkeley y la Oficina de Participación y Equidad Familiar. Ayuda con necesidades básicas como alimentos, pañales y suministros de higiene, además de ayudar con las facturas y el alquiler. Se otorgan fondos de hasta $ 500 por familia según la necesidad, el tamaño de la familia y el acceso a otros recursos disponibles a través de la ciudad local y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, programas gubernamentales, etc. Ver aquí para más información.
Assistance for Immigrants
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California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) is a one-time disaster relief program funded by the state of California to assist adult undocumented immigrants impacted by the covid-19 pandemic. Applications accepted by phone only at 1-866-490-3899. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number and speak clearly. Someone will call you back with more information.
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Ayuda para Inmigrantes
El Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de la COVID-19. El Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de la COVID-19 es un programa de ayuda económica para adultos indocumentados proveído por el estado de California. Usted puede llamar a Caridades Católicas a partir del Lunes, 18 de Mayo 1-866-490-3899. Asegurese de dejar su nombre, numero de teléfono y su situación económica. Alguien le regresara la llamada para iniciar su aplicación.
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On This Page (En esta página)
â–ºFree High Speed Internet
Internet de alta velocidad gratuito
â–ºFree Covid-19 Testing Pruebas gratuitas de Covid
â–ºFree Meals
Comida Gratuita
â–ºHousing Help
Ayuda con la vivienda
â–ºEmergency Assistance
Ayuda para emergencias
â–ºImmigrant Assistance
Ayuda para inmigrantes
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