Long Lake Newsletter

Dear Families,

We hope you've remembered to spring forward on Saturday for Daylight Savings! We have an Early Release Day this Thursday, March 12th. Long Lake dismisses at 2:02 p.m. We have also sincerely enjoyed connecting with families during Parent Teacher Conferences! If you haven't signed up for a Conference, we have one evening left on March 11th. You can sign up using the Long Lake Conference Sign Up Link. If you experience problems signing up, feel free to contact our office at 231-933-7800 or your child's teacher.

Conference Meal Sign Up: Please consider providing a meal for our amazing LL staff during conferences. Click on the Sign Up Genius Conference Meal Sign Up Link for opportunities.

Warmly,

Kate Burwinkel

Long Lake Elementary Principal

Photos of a student standing in front of the House wheel, students circling around in music class, a photo of the girls volleball team, and a student doing a math sort activity

Bookfair Thank You: From the bottom of our hearts thank you for supporting our school library by purchasing books at our school bookfair!

Music Performances: Several grade levels are participating in Music Performances this week. This performances scheduled this week are:

March 11th: 3rd Grade Music Performance 10:30 a.m. in the gym

March 11th: 4th Grade Music Performance12:30 p.m. in the gym

March 11th: 5th Grade Music Performance1:30 p.m. in the gym

Crooked Tree Art Exhibit: The following students have been selected to participate in the 2026 Crooked Tree Art Center Youth Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be at 322 Sixth Street in Traverse City, and will run from March 10-April 11, 2026. There will be a reception and awards presentation on Sunday March 15th from 1-3pm. Awards will be announced at 1:30 and will start with elementary school students.

Congratulations to the following students for their artistic efforts!

JK–Charlotte Sleder

K Schluentz– Madelyn Warner

K McCall–Ike Zenner

K DeLonge–Nora Harrelson

1 Kroese–Brantley Marsh

1 Luecke–Ruby Becker

2 Guggemos– Evelyn Fetters

2 Guggemos–Jack Jencka-Roche

2 Guggemos–Margot Kipke

2 Mackenzie–Sloan Wood

3rd Jayne— Elaina Laford

3rd Dzierwa–Merrielle Lahti

3 Key– Josey Gedman

3 Key– Vayda Leonard

4 Carlson–Molly Rykse

4 Schopieray– Gia Stremlow

4 Schoperiay–Clara Harrelson

5 Vincent– Lincoln Knysz

5 Peterson- Jaxon Rademaker

5 Peterson- Owen Chichester

Yearbooks for Purchase: Yearbooks are available to purchase online and the deadline to order is April 17, 2026. To order, visit the following website: www.ybpay.lifetouch.com. You will need the Long Lake yearbook ID Code which is 15170526. The cost is $12 per yearbook. We do have funds available to help families in need. If your family would benefit from a scholarship for a yearbook, please complete the request scholarship for yearbooks form or contact the school office to let us know.

House Assembly: Our next House Assembly is Friday, March 20th @ 9:30 a.m. Families are welcome to join us and be a part of this celebration! Just sign in at the office upon arrival. We will highlight one student per class and recognize classes for attendance and for following our lifelong guidelines!

Spring Fling Silent Auction Items: We are looking for donations for our thrilling Silent Auction held at the end-of-year Spring Fling event in May! If you, your business, or someone you know may want to donate a gift certificate or auction item, please fill out the Spring Fling Silent Auction Donation Form and we will reach out to you to gather the item. Thank you for your consideration!

Popcorn Poppers: PTO is happy to provide the entire school popcorn once a month and volunteers are needed. Bring the kids with you for extra helping hands and it is a fun way to meet new friends! Below is the sign up genius to help pop popcorn for students. Please consider helping out. Popcorn Sign Up Link on Sign Up Genius.

Craft Show Committee: The PTO is looking for anyone who may be interested in joining a new committee to help coordinate our annual Craft Show in future years. This committee would be responsible for managing vendors, marketing/announcements, event setup and more. Please email longlakepto1@gmail.com for more information. All candidates will be considered at a future PTO meeting

Conference Meal Sign Up: Please help consider providing a meal for our AMAZING LL staff during conferences. Click on the Sign Up Genius Conference Meal Sign Up Link for opportunities.

Superintendent Office Hours: Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent, Dr. John VanWagoner, will have monthly “office hours”, alternating each month between in person and virtual meetings. This month with be on March 10, 2026 and will be Virtual office hours will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed here or by calling +1 475-549-0438‬ and entering PIN: ‪961 104 679‬#. All meetings begin at 5:00 pm.

A promotional graphic for "Little Shop of Horrors" featuring a large, yellow carnivorous plant with sharp teeth and a human hand reaching out from its mouth. The plant sits in a pot labeled with the show's title in dripping red and yellow text. The scene is set against a green curtain background lit by two spotlights.

Traverse City West Senior High School Music Department Presents Little Shop of Horrors:

The Traverse City West Senior High Music Department presents Little Shop of Horrors. Join us for this classic musical featuring a book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken. This production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (

MTI).Performance Dates and Times: