LL News: 10.6.24 Olympics Thank You and Upcoming Fall Events
Dear Long Lake Families,
This is Mrs. Burwinkel with your weekly update.
LONG LAKE OLYMPIC FUNDRAISER: The Long Lake Olympics fundraiser was a great success and we even exceeded our goal!! Thank you to all the families and friends that helped make this fundraiser a success this year. We truly appreciate all of you! Additional donations will be accepted until this Friday, October 11th.
Event Webpage:
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/65eb1bda22405
Registration Webpage:
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school%20uuid=5d8b907d3f1fb
Fun Incentive Prizes:
https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/65eb1bda22405/incentives
LL HALLOWEEN PARADE October 31st: Long Lake will be hosting a Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31st at 9:20 at our outdoor track. Students should come to school wearing their costumes and bring a change of clothes. Parents can join the parade by walking around the side of the building and stand on the inside of the track. Our parade will move inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Please see the flyer below for information about how to participate and costumes that day. Flyer Here
SAVE THE DATES:
Our fabulous PTO has several upcoming activities in October to add to your calendars! The Panther Pumpkin Project runs from October 21st-24th. This is where students can decorate pumpkins (no carvings please) to be displayed in our front lobby. Students are able to vote for their favorites and prizes are awarded to the top winners! More information coming soon!
Several dedicated parents have organized another Fall Festival for our families to enjoy after school on October 17th. More information to come!
Save the date for the PTO’s annual Monster Mash Dance on Friday, October 25th 6:30-8:30 PM. Dig out your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a family friendly Monster Mash dance party! This event is free but donations are accepted to cover the cost of the DJ and decorations. This event is for current Long Lake students and their families only. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event.
PTO INFORMATION:
PTO BOARD TREASURER OPENING: The PTO Board will have a board opening for the Treasurer position for the next school year! If you would like to get involved with the PTO and have a desire to be part of a great volunteer group, please email your interest and any questions to longlakepto1@gmail.com. All candidates will be considered and will be voted on at a future PTO meeting.
HAPPY FEET: Thank you to our volunteers who support our Happy Feet program! Please consider checking out the volunteer opportunities during lunch recess times from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. to punch cards and distribute foot tokens. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAEAB2CA4F4C61-51058851-happy
DISTRICT INFORMATION:
TCAPS Board of Education Monthly Office Hours The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” in person on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The meeting will be located on the mezzanine level (second floor) of the bookstore. TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Trustee Newman-Bale is scheduled to attend.
Superintendent Monthly Office Hours Dr. John VanWagoner's monthly open office hours for community members will be held in person on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The meeting will be located on the mezzanine level (second floor) of the bookstore.
Go Panthers!
Warm Regards,
Kate Burwinkel
Upcoming Dates:
October 14- Half Day for Students in TCAPS; Long Lake Dismisses at 12:12 p.m.
October 17- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 PM Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
October 21- PTO Sponsored Panther Pumpkin Project
October 25- PTO Sponsored Monster Mash Dance
November 1- No School for Students/Teacher Work Day
November 5- No School for Students/Staff Professional Development Day
November 7- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 9- Long Lake Craft Show
November 12- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 PM Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
November 27-29- No School Thanksgiving Break
December 3- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 PM Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
December 4- Early Release Day Students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 PM
Stay Connected:
WEBSITE: http://www.tcaps.net/schools/elementary-schools/longlake/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LongLakeElementarySchoolTCAPS
PTO FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Long-Lake-Elementary-PTO-305155839569856/