Longview Lynx November Newsletter
Principal’s Message:
What to do about Homework?
There has been a lot of information in the news lately regarding homework, the purpose, the amount of
time kids spend on homework, and whether it’s beneficial or not. While many of those answers can
become somewhat opinionated, there are still some clear benefits to homework and the role it plays in
your child’s education and preparation for life. The main thing I know that works is to show your
children that homework is important to you. Give your child a structured time and place to do their
homework and let them know you are there for them should they need assistance. If homework is a
battle, please talk with your child’s teacher on how to possibly make things more beneficial for all. As
we are all in this together, excellent communication amongst parents, students, and teachers, regarding
homework is essential! Thank you for all your efforts in this huge responsibility to prepare your children
for the future! Please see the link below, from PBS.org, for more tips and details on supporting your
child with homework.
Please take the following survey so we can analyze homework practices at Longview Elementary:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XMCSZTJ
PBS.org link about supporting students with homework:
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/supporting-your-learner/homework-help/
Welcome to Longview Ms. Dewyea:
I grew up in the Sandy area and made many happy memories here. In high school I was involved in
soccer, track-hurdles, swimming (12th), basketball (9th), piano, rock climbing, dance classes, hiking, and
crafts. I have always enjoyed movement and getting out. I went to BYU-I for two years, then taught
English in China for a semester (grades K-6). Next, I went to BYU and served a Chinese-speaking mission
in Taiwan. Finally, in-between traveling Europe, Australia and Alaska, I graduated from SUU in the spring
of 2014, 9 years after my high school graduation. I have always been a very curious and active person
who enjoys the world around me and craves new learning experiences. I spent this last summer teaching
boy scouts how to rock climb, rappel and backpack. It is rewarding to see people do hard things. I am
excited to teach at Longview Elementary this year so that I can share my love of learning with the
students. I hope my many experiences will enhance their learning. I love to teach.
-Ms. Dewyea
School t-shirts:
We are working with a different company this year to offer school t-shirts to our community. There was
a miscommunication and technology problems that have delayed our original selling date of October
30th. The website below is accurate and should list Longview shortly. Once we're up and running, we'll
sell them for about two weeks.
https://myschoolgear.net/
Calendar:
11/9-11/13 – Murray School District Attendance Week
11/17 – Reflections Awards Open House at Longview – 6:30-8:00 PM
11/18 – Community Council @ 3:15 PM
11/18 – 5th Grade DARE graduation @ 2 PM
11/20 – Classic Skate Night @ 5 PM
11/24 – Turkey Trot @ 2 PM
11/25-11/27 – Thanksgiving Break – No School
Boxtops & other rewards.
Parents, there are many ways to help Longview students through the shopping you do every day. In
addition to Boxtops and soup labels, you can designate Longview in rewards programs through
AmazonSmile, Target Take Charge of Education, and Smith's Community Rewards. Return boxtops and
soup labels to the collection area across from the front office or to your child’s teacher. Thanks for all
your support.
Follow Longview:
Text Message. Text the message @longviewe to the number 81010.
On Facebook. Longview is on Facebook! Come "Like" us and hear about school news & events.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Longview-Elementary/417259788463796?ref=hl
On the web.
http://www.murrayschools.org/longview/