LL News: 11.17.24 Prideful Panther Parade
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!
NEGATIVE THINKING: A few weeks back we shared information about Restorative Practices that we are implementing at Long Lake. I am thankful for the insightful ideas that are shared by students as we try to problem-solve conflict. One mindset that can get in the way of problem-solving is negative thinking. Sometimes we feel down in the dumps and it’s hard to not take things personally. Some kids get into a habit of turning small setbacks into bleak, self-critical thoughts. Oftentimes, children need help getting out of their negative heads. One powerful way we can help struggling children feel better is to help them change the negative thinking pattern. The Child Mind Institute offers practical strategies for helping students with exactly that! Check out this article about changing negative thinking patterns:
PTO INFORMATION:
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.
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 19 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.