How we fly
Flying ain’t easy. Birds don’t just fly, they fall down and get up. Nobody learns without getting it wrong.
Here are some things about how we fly at Longfields in the Intermediate wing:
Cafeteria
Grade 7 and 8 students at Longfields are very lucky to be able to eat in a high school cafeteria. (Remember, most other grade 7 and 8 students in elementary schools eat in their classrooms.) With great power, comes great responsibility. Please make sure to take care of our cafeteria space. Can I buy food … Continue reading Cafeteria
Hallways / Stairwells / Transitions / Lockers
It’s a big building and we all have to figure out a way to fly together respectfully. We have 20 minute periods, so some of your classes might be 20 minutes long, and other classes might be 80 minutes long. How do I know when my class is over? We don’t have bells so your … Continue reading Hallways / Stairwells / Transitions / Lockers
Outside / School Yard
Here’s what you need to know about being outside. School Yard Boundaries, and more…
School Technology / Personal Devices
Learning to use technology appropriately, and developing self control can help us later on in work, and in life.
Auditorium / Assemblies
Sometimes, our assemblies are in the auditorium. Sometimes, we have larger assemblies in the gym. Here are some things to know about how we fly in an assembly. 1. Sit with your class – we will post the class seating plan soon Auditorium seating plan (GRADE 8s) Auditorium seating plan (GRADE 7s) Gym seating plan … Continue reading Auditorium / Assemblies
Buses
There are lots of ways to get to school. Some people walk or bike, some people catch the bus, and some people get dropped off by car. Here are some things to know about getting to school safely Bus Info View Bus info slideshow. Slideshow concept by TF, GS, TD Parents / Guardians – please … Continue reading Buses
Library
We have a library on the second floor of the Secondary Wing. You can get to it by climbing up the “Cinderella staircase” close to the main office. Don’t lose your library books Here’s what students had to say about losing their library books. That’s a pain in your butt, man. And, don’t wait to … Continue reading Library
How to talk to teachers and classmates
Some DOs and DON’Ts when you’re chatting with staff and students.
Phys Ed / Open Gym / Intermurals
Stuff to know about Open Gym and Intramurals. How to sign up, thing we do, and where to go.
Arrival / Dismissal
School can be an exciting place! Here are some things to know about being inside the building.
Indoor Recess
Sometimes, it rains. Sometimes we need to stay indoors. Here’s what you need to know about indoor recess. Blog posts about INDOOR RECESS:
Nutrition Breaks
We have two nutrition breaks First nutrition break is from 10:55 – 11:35 AM Second nutrition break is from 1:35 2:15 PM I’m in Grade 7. What do I do at nutrition break? Grade 7’s will go outside for the first 20 minutes – don’t forget to bring your lunch The teachers on duty will … Continue reading Nutrition Breaks