LL News: 12.1.24 Early Release,Giving Tree, PTO Meeting and Yearbooks
EARLY RELEASE: We have an early release day this Wednesday, December 4th. Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 p.m.
GIVING TREE: Each year, we are able to sponsor a Giving Tree to support Long Lake families in need. We’re pleased to continue this tradition for another year. If your able to give a gift to a school family this year, please look through the following list and sign up for any item(s) you intend to buy. The sign up is anonymous, so other donors will not see your name or information. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BA9AA2BA64-53008393-long Once a gift is purchased, please wrap it and write the number ona tag or paper attached to the gift so we can make sure each present gets to the right family. Gifts should be dropped off at Long Lake Elementary by Thursday, December 12th. The gifts will be delivered to the families soon after this date, so it is very important to have the gift at the school, wrapped, and tagged by Thursday, December 12th.If it is more convenient, please feel free to have online purchases delivered to Long LakeElementary at the following address: 7600 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685. Make sure to include the correct number in the "gift message" box Questions can be directed to our office at 231-933-7800. The generosity of our community is amazing. On behalf of our Long Lake families, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
HOLIDAY SING ALONG: COME SING WITH US Join us on December 20th
at 3:15 PM for an all-school Holiday Sing-along in the Long Lake gym. Join us and sing your holiday favorites with the Long Lake students!
YEARBOOKS: Yearbooks are now available for purchase through Life Touch. Visit ybpay.com to order your yearbook today. Use yearbook ID code 15170525 when placing your order.
GRATEFUL TIPS: As we wrap up Thanksgiving and look to the month of December where many give gifts of gratitude to each other, here is a resource for helping your children build skills of appreciation. https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-raising-grateful-kids/
APPRECIATION: Thank you to GoGo SqueeZ for the donation of Applesauce to replenish our snack bins on campus!
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: One focus area at Long Lake is to build student leadership. We are currently recruiting 4th and 5th graders as part of our Student Ambassador program. This group of leaders help in many areas of our campus. They support talk it outs at recess, lead our Panther Paw tickets on campus and support several other events throughout the year. We are proud of the students who have put themselves out there to make our school a better place!
SNOW GEAR: Winter weather is here to stay! It’s important that students are dressed appropriately. We go outside for recess almost every day. So please make sure your child has a set of gloves, hat, boots and snow gear available at school to use. If your family is in need of items, please notify the office. We can help match your family with giving opportunities.
PTO INFORMATION:
PTO Meeting: Please join us for our December PTO Meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library. You can also Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
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.
During this time of harvest and Thanksgiving, it is also a time for reflection. I want to take this opportunity to thank our school community! Our families are incredibly generous with their time and support for our school. From volunteering to serve our Turkey lunch, helping with Happy Feet, Popping for Popcorn Fridays, and supporting fundraising goals…this community is second to none! I also want to thank our Long Lake staff who work tirelessly to not only meet academic goals but also to help our students navigate their world around them to become successful human beings. We are lucky to work as a team! From our faculty, we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Go Panthers!
Warm Regards,
Kate Burwinkel
Upcoming Dates:
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
January 9- Early Release Day Students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 PM
January 9- PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 PM Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
January 20- Half Day of School for Students; Long Lake dismisses at 12:12 p.m.
February 3- Early Release Day Students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 PM
February 12- Count Day
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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November 26, 2024
Dear TCAPS Families,
To coincide with the spirit of Thanksgiving and a special holiday season, I wish to acknowledge my sincere gratitude to all our families and the greater community. Your trust in TCAPS to provide a world-class education with caring and dedicated staff is possible because of the support we receive from our community. The progress of our students proves we are living our mission and performing in accordance with our vision and values. I am humbled and proud to serve this community and know I speak for others when I say thank you.
GIVING TREE: Each year, we are able to sponsor a Giving Tree to support Long Lake families in need. We’re pleased to continue this tradition for another year. If your able to give a gift to a school family this year, please look through the following list and sign up for any item(s) you intend to buy. The sign up is anonymous, so other donors will not see your name or information. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BA9AA2BA64-53008393-long Once a gift is purchased, please wrap it and write the number ona tag or paper attached to the gift so we can make sure each present gets to the right family. Gifts should be dropped off at Long Lake Elementary by Thursday, December 12th. The gifts will be delivered to the families soon after this date, so it is very important to have the gift at the school, wrapped, and tagged by Thursday, December 12th.If it is more convenient, please feel free to have online purchases delivered to Long LakeElementary at the following address: 7600 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685. Make sure to include the correct number in the "gift message" box Questions can be directed to our office at 231-933-7800. The generosity of our community is amazing. On behalf of our Long Lake families, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
HOLIDAY SING ALONG: COME SING WITH US Join us on December 20th at 3:15 p.m.
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!