LL News: 11.10.24 Conferences, Veterans Day & Craft Fair Thank You
Thank YOU: We were honored to celebrate our local veterans this past Friday during our Assembly! We are thankful to all those who have served our country! Thank you, Jackie Stremlow Hansen for organizing this event for our school! Thanks to all those who shopped during our Craft Fair on Saturday and to those who donated their time or skills. We’re also grateful to Beth Vanderhulst for leading this fundraising event for our school!
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SPIRIT WEEK! Nov. 11 - 15
Click here to see how to participate!
THANKSGIVING MEAL IN CAFÉ: The Long Lake cafeteria staff will be hosting our annual Turkey Meal on Thursday, November 21st. This includes Turkey, Cornbread/Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, and Homemade Apple Crisp. Our café Lead Christine is looking for a couple of parent volunteers to help with serving the meal that day. Our lunches run from 11:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m. Please contact Christine Novak novakch@tcaps.net or 933-7818 if you can help!
LONG LAKE CRAFT SHOW: Thanks to all those who joined us for our Craft Fair yesterday! We especially thank our volunteers and Beth VanderHulst for Leading our Craft Fair the last few years! Your dedication and organization do not go unnoticed!
FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES You can find out about Conferences and find teacher Google Meet Links here. If interested in signing up for a music conference, click here and select Nov. 18th on the calendar. Resource Room and Intervention Teachers will join student's homeroom teacher times. If you experience problems signing up, feel free to contact our office at 231-933-7800 or your child's teacher.
TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS: We want to support our teachers and staff during parent-teacher conferences by providing them dinner on conference nights. See the link below to sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-parent
LL Fall BOOKFAIR The Long Lake Brilliant Book Fair will be from November 12-14. Below are bookfair times:
November 12: 8:40am-8:00pm
November 13: 8:40am-4:15pm
November 14: 8:40am-8:00pm
Families can shop in person or online. Here is the Long Lake link to the online fair, it's available all year: https://www.brilliant-books.net/thank-you-supporting-long-lake-elementary
The school gets 25% book credit for every dollar spent and the money will help the library fund our collection of fabulous books!
SKI CLUB 2025 is upon us! Join us on Thursdays beginning in January. The program includes a weekly lesson (at least 4) and weekly lift, with optional rental and Sunday add on. In addition, there is also open skiing in March (rental not included). Click here for more info/links to forms.
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHT- RESTORATIVE PRACTICES: Did you know that Long Lake Staff and Students engage in a strategy called Restorative Practices? This is an approach to discipline that identifies the skill deficits students have that cause challenging behaviors. Often times we find that a behavior may be a result of a student not having appropriate skills to ask another to play, or their frustration tolerance is low and a meltdown or showdown occurs. In the age of technology, those social skills are not where they used to be. Restorative Practices help students to understand the impact of their actions on others and gives dialog to talk through a problem. Instead of only issuing a consequence after a behavior, we’ve been working to help students repair the harm caused on others and find ways to “make things right”. One way to do this is through a Restorative Circle or “talk it out” sessions. There are several questions that are asked in these conversations, that might also be applicable at home:
- What happened and what were you thinking about at the time of the incident?
- What have you thought about since?
- Who has been affected by this and how?
- What about this has been hardest for you?
- What do you think needs to be done to make things right?
Interested in learning more? Here’s an article about using this strategy at home: https://www.parenttoday.org/bringing-the-lessons-of-restorative-justice-home/
PTO INFORMATION:
PTO MEETING: Join us for our November PTO meeting this Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. You can also join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
PTO LARGE PURCHASE IDEAS: We are looking for great ideas from you! There is money reserved in our budget for a larger purchase to benefit the school, students, and staff. These purchases need to provide a positive impact for our students. Please see the link below to submit an idea. Deadline is Friday, November 30, 2024. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsURAUTMjLWapt7BH-nPX_EzZjDq2LUUkQIGxkWQAhE1_3zA/viewform?usp=sf_link
PTO BOARD TREASURER OPENING: The PTO Board is still looking to fill a Treasurer position for this school year! Please consider supporting our school in this important role! Email your interest and any questions to longlakepto1@gmail.com.
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, November 21, 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 Ballenger is scheduled to attend.
Superintendent Monthly Office Hours Dr. John VanWagoner's next monthly open office hours for community members will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Community members may access the virtual meeting here or by calling +1 475-549-0438 PIN: 961 104 679#.
Seussical, presented by the Traverse City Central High School Music Department. Click here for more information and here to purchase tickets.
Go Panthers!
Warm Regards,
Kate Burwinkel
Upcoming Dates:
November 12- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14- Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 p.m. Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
November 18 Panther Parade @ 3:45 p.m.
November 27-29- No School Thanksgiving Break
December 3- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 p.m. Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
December 4- Early Release Day Students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 p.m.
December 20- Long Lake Sing-A-Long at 3:15 p.m
December 21- January 5- Winter Break
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/
SNOW DAY NOTIFICATION: If you don’t receive text notifications for Snow Days and would like to, text the word “Yes” to 79041. The cell phone number must be on file as the primary number with the school.
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TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS: A special thanks goes out to the families who donated meals for our teachers and to the families who supported our Bookfair last week!
SKI CLUB 2025 is upon us! Join us on Thursdays beginning in January. The program includes a weekly lesson (at least 4) and weekly lift, with optional rental and Sunday add on. In addition, there is also open skiing in March (rental not included). Click he re for more info/links to forms.
PRIDEFUL PARADE: We’re helping our students recognize that success takes hard work and determination! Each teacher has nominated a few students who show exemplary demonstration of our Lifelong Guidelines. Those students will be featured in a Parade at 3:45 PM on Tuesday. Families of students who are being highlighted will receive an email invitation. We look forward to celebrating students each month as we continue to work towards our growth goals!
Thank YOU: We were honored to celebrate our local veterans this past Friday during our Assembly! We are thankful to all those who have served our country! Thank you, Jackie Stremlow Hansen for organizing this event for our school! Thanks to all those who shopped during our Craft Fair on Saturday and to those who donated their time or skills. We’re also grateful to Beth Vanderhulst for leading this fundraising event for our school!
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SPIRIT WEEK! Nov. 11 - 15
Click here to see how to participate!
THANKSGIVING MEAL IN CAFÉ: The Long Lake cafeteria staff will be hosting our annual Turkey Meal on Thursday, November 21st. This includes Turkey, Cornbread/Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, and Homemade Apple Crisp. Our café Lead Christine is looking for a couple of parent volunteers to help with serving the meal that day. Our lunches run from 11:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m. Please contact Christine Novak novakch@tcaps.net or 933-7818 if you can help!
November 6, 2024
Dear Community & Staff,
With heartfelt gratitude, I wish to thank our voters for passing the 10-year operating millage renewal for Traverse City Area Public Schools. The passage of this millage allows our district to collect our state per pupil foundation allowance which provides TCAPS with the necessary revenue to support day-to-day expenses such as staffing, utilities, supplies, materials, and all costs associated with educational and co-curricular programs. On behalf of all TCAPS staff, thank you for your continued support of students and public education.
NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY: This Tuesday, November 5th is a non school day for students.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY: Our Picture Retake Day is this Thursday, November 7th. If you would like your child to have retakes, simply send in the photo envelope from the last photo session.
LONG LAKE CRAFT SHOW: The annual craft show is this Saturday, November 9th from 9 am-3 pm. The public is welcome to join for a day of shopping. Our annual vendor item raffle will be taking place again this year. It is sure to be a great event to get your holiday shopping done early!
CRAFT SHOW VOLUNTEERS: We need some helpers for the craft show set-up, clean-up and raffle ticket sales. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-craft
FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: If you haven’t already please sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher. Our Conferences are on November 7th, 12th and 14th. You can sign up for conference times here. We also have Google Meet Links for all the teachers here. Parents can request any format (virtual or in person) on the evenings. We ask that dual households schedule one conference for their child. This helps everyone to be on the same page to support the student’s learning, it also allows the teacher to have enough time slots for all of the students in their class. . Sign up times for specials teachers are also available. Mrs. Wiliford (MUSIC) has an alternative conference date for LL on November 18th. If interested in signing up for a music conference, click here and select Nov. 18th on the calendar. Resource Room and Intervention Teachers will join student's homeroom teacher times. If you experience problems signing up, feel free to contact our office at 231-933-7800 or your child's teacher.
TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS: We want to support our teachers and staff during parent-teacher conferences by providing them dinner on conference nights. See the link below to sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-parent
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY: This Friday, November 1st, school is not in session. Students will return on Monday, November 4th.
LL HALLOWEEN PARADE October 31st: Join us this Thursday, October 31st at 9:20 a.m. 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
FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Our Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences will be on November 7th (Mostly Virtual), November 12th (In Person) and November 14th (Parent Choice of Virtual or In Person). Please use SignUpGenius to schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher. You can sign up for conference times here. Parents can request any format (virtual or in person) on any of the evenings. We ask that dual households schedule one conference for their child. This helps everyone to be on the same page to support the student’s learning, it also allows the teacher to have enough time slots for all of the students in their class. . Sign up times for specials teachers are also available. Mrs. Wiliford (MUSIC) has an alternative conference date for LL on November 18th. If interested in signing up for a music conference, click here and select Nov. 18th on the calendar. Resource Room and Intervention Teachers will join student's homeroom teacher times. If you experience problems signing up, feel free to contact our office at 231-933-7800 or your child's teacher.
TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS: We want to support our teachers and staff during parent-teacher conferences by providing them dinner on conference nights. See the link below to sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-parent