LL News: 2.16.25 Conference Sign Up and Family Fun Night Rainforest Escape
CONFERENCE SIGN UP: FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Our Winter 2025 Parent Teacher Conferences will be on March 4th (Mostly Virtual), March 11th (In Person) and 13th (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. 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 MEAL SIGN-UP: Our PTO helps 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
SCHOOL/PTO PARTNERSHIP ESCAPE ROOM FEBRUARY 18: Please join us for our Family Fun Night with a Rain Forest Escape Room for all ages on 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. We’ll have prizes, snacks and raffle items! This is free to all Long Lake Families! We’ll have snacks, prizes and large raffle items!
PTO INFORMATION:
ONE MORE POPCORN POPPER NEEDED FOR THIS THURSDAY 2/20/25: Popcorn poppers are still needed for this year. Bring your friends and meet some new people for a fun night out for the kids. Please consider helping out. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-popcorn
SPRING FLING SILENT AUCTION ITEMS: The Spring Fling event is held in May and this is the PTO's annual end of school celebration event. The event includes a thrilling silent auction that includes wonderful items from various local businesses and teachers from our school. We are starting the process of gathering silent auction items. So if you, your business, or someone you know may want to donate a gift certificate or auction item, please fill out the form and we will reach out to you to gather the item. Thank you for considering a donation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrxNMLh4xJ1zIRH8seQ-gSTFU4fPjankQbGt1NTUSrOCS8qA/viewform?usp=header
FUTURE VACANT BOARD POSITIONS: The PTO Board will have board positions for this coming school year available. The positions will include President and Vice-President. If you are interested in any position or would like more information about the PTO Board, please email longlakepto1@gmail.com. All candidates will be considered and will be voted on at a future PTO meeting.
DISTRICT INFORMATION:
DR LORI DESAUTELS FREE WEBINAR: Dr. Lori Desautels is a leading expert in behavior and the brain.
She is a professor at Butler University in Indiana and presents all over the country on ways to support student learning. Dr. Lori Desautels is offering two free webinars for parents on February 20th and March 12th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. You can register using this link or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Find out more about these FREE sessions here:
DIVING BENEATH ALL BEHAVIORS: Explore the impact of your nervous system on parenting. We'll learn how emotions are contagious and discover simple ways for you to connect with your nervous system through daily routines and transitions. This workshop will provide strategies to help both you and your child navigate big feelings and find greater ease and calm.
GUIDING DISCIPLINE: Leading with a Calm Nervous System; Gain practical strategies as we explore the power of co-regulation, helping children access parts of their brain that support emotional regulation, problem-solving and empathy. We'll discuss the importance of nonverbal communication and introduce the "90-second rule" as a valuable tool for both parents and children during moments of stress.
SCREENAGERS MOVIE: If you’ve ever struggled when asking your child to turn off the device, this is the movie to watch! Join us for a FREE viewing of the film, Screenagers Elementary Edition on March 3 at the Central High School Auditorium. SCREENAGERS THE MOVIE will provide students, caregivers, and educators with practical tools to manage our digital environment. This film supports healthy technology use, promotes focus in the classroom, and fosters positive social and emotional development for our youngest learners. Doors open at 5:00! Please a RSVP below:
RSVP- Screenagers Elementary- FREE EVENT
DISNEY & DESSERTS: Central High School Choirs present their annual event "Disney and Desserts" for community members, young families and students. Enjoy songs from your favorite Disney movies and musicals performed live on the stage. Enjoy activities in the lobby following the performance including face painting, story book corner, photo booth, craft making and delicious desserts! Choose from 2 shows on Saturday, March 15th, 11:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for students and children under 18. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door only, cash or check to TCAPS. Audience members (adults and children) are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Disney Character! 
Pets on Campus: Just a reminder, it is district policy that pets are not allowed on school grounds unless they are specifically part of a classroom activity or program and with prior approval of related requirements. We understand that pets can be a beloved part of your family. However, bringing them to school during drop-off or pick-up can create additional stress for the animal and potentially pose a safety concern for both pets and students. Your cooperation in keeping everyone safe is very much appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Kate Burwinkel
UPCOMING DATES
February 18- Parent Fun Night- Escape Room Fun!
February 21- PTO Popcorn Friday
March 3- TCAPS Screenagers Movie Free at Central High School
March 4, 11, 13- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 4 Early Release Day Students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 PM
March 7- PTO Popcorn Friday
March 8- PTO Princess Dance
March 11- 9:30 a.m. 2nd Grade Music Program + Brown’s class
March 11 10:30 a.m. 3rd Grade Music Program
March 12 9:30 a.m. 4th Grade Music Program
March 12 10:30 a.m. 5th Grade Music Program
March 13 PTO Meeting in the Library at 6:30 PM Join virtually: https://meet.google.com/fic-ofrz-jmu
March 21 No School
March 24-28 Spring Break
March 31 Students return
April 4 PTO Movie Night
April 5 PTO Bros & Bowling Event
April 9 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/
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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INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: Join us tomorrow, February 10th for our Incoming Kindergarten/Jr. Kindergarten Parent Information Night on from 5:30-6:30 PM in the school library.
SCHOOL/PTO PARTNERSHIP ESCAPE ROOM FEBRUARY 18: Please join us for our Family Fun Night with a Rain Forest Escape Room for all ages on 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. We’ll have prizes, snacks and raffle items! This is free to all Long Lake Families! We’ll have snacks, prizes and large raffle items!
EARLY RELEASE DAY: Tomorrow, February 3rd is an early release day for students Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 p.m. Dismissal and Bus Drop Off Times
REPORT CARDS: Please make sure to check student backpacks this Friday for Report Cards! Our teachers also look forward to connecting at upcoming conferences on March 4, 11 and 13!
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: It is 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!
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS: The Grand Traverse County Health Department will again be providing free screening services for students. Screenings for all students will take place on campus the week of January 27th through 31st. The MDHHS routine screening schedule is outlined below. All students will be screened unless otherwise indicated. Parents/guardians will be notified of any results which meet MDHHS referral criteria. Families wishing to decline their child's participation are asked to complete a screening waiver, available from the school office.
Preschool, GSRP - vision and hearing
Kindergarten - hearing
1st Grade - vision
2nd Grade - hearing
3rd Grade - vision
4th Grade - hearing
5th Grade - vision
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: It is 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!