LL News: 1.5.25 Welcome Back & Early Release
EARLY RELEASE: This Thursday, January 9 is an Early Release Day for TCAPS. Long Lake Elementary dismisses at 2:02 p.m.
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.
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES:: It is already time to start thinking about kindergarten options for the 2025-26 school year! If you are considering having your child attend kindergarten or junior kindergarten at Long Lake next school year, please fill out this form: LL Kindergarten/Jr.K Interest List.
Filling out this form does not enroll your child; but it does put you on our mailing list so that you will receive any information we send regarding kindergarten. If you have any questions, please call our office at 231-933-7800 SAVE THE DATE: February 10th will be holding an Incoming Parent Information Night on February 10th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 PM in the school library. We hope you can join us!
SAVE THE DATE FAMILY FREE FUN NIGHT ESCAPE ROOM FEBRUARY 18: Once again, Long Lake staff have created an Escape Room style night of fun for all Long Lake families. Teachers have created a Rain Forest Theme Escape Room for all ages! Please save the date for February 18th from 6:15-7:30 PM. Families will work together to solve puzzles in classrooms to BREAK OUT and reveal a secret code. Once you know the code, families can take it to the cafeteria to unlock the prize!
PTO INFORMATION:
PTO MEETING: Please join us for our January PTO Meeting on Thursday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. You can also Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu PTO will be discussing the ideas that were generated by our community for a big purchase(s).
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:
PARENT GUIDE: Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Families, We are pleased to share a free and confidential website for parents and families, ParentGuidance.org. This site was developed by licensed therapists and provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their child. Parents can find answers to a wide range of mental health questions, including anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, family challenges, and more. Popular courses you might consider exploring include:
- Parenting with a Purpose"
- "Unlocking Your Inner Parent Superhero"
These courses, along with other resources on ParentGuidance.org, are designed to equip you with tools to strengthen the bond between you and your children.
Click the logo (shown below) on our district website at www.tcaps.net/parents to access this resource at anytime.
Go Panthers!
Warm Regards,
Kate Burwinkel
Upcoming Dates:
December 21- January 5- Winter Break
Jauary 8-28 NWEA Winter Testing Window
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 4, 6, 7 CoGAT Testing (Optional for 3rd graders)
February 12- Count Day
February 18- Parent Fun Night- Escape Room Fun!
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.