Long Lake Newsletter
10.4.26 LL News: Olympics Day!
Dear Long Lake Families,
Thank you for the amazing support with our Olympic Fundraiser! We are excited to celebrate our efforts during our Olympics Day this Friday, October 9th! Please consider joining us for the Opening Ceremonies with all classes and/or your child's event time.
October 9th, 2026 Schedule
- 9:25-9:40 Opening Ceremonies
- 9:40-10:35 1st/4th Grade
- 10:35-11:40 3rd/5th Grade
- 11:40-12:10 Lunch Break for Volunteers (Student lunch times are the same)
- 12:10-1:05 2nd Grade
- 1:05-2:00 PreK/JrK/K
Speaking of our Olympics Day, we are in need of volunteers for the events that day to help out with the olympic event stations. We are hoping to secure at least 6 volunteers for each session. Any questions? Contact Jodi Kline klinejo@tcaps.net Thank you in advance!
Sign Up to Volunteer Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BA9AA2BA64-65858324-olympics For more information click here
Let's have a strong week of learning Panthers!
Kate Burwinkel
Long Lake Elementary Principal
Photo Highlights
Other Panther News
Ski Club 2027
We would love to see you and your kids at Crystal Mountain! Students must be 7 years or older by January 1. Membership includes 1 lesson/week, skiing all evening Thursdays, and for an additional fee on Sundays. Discounted Thursday night passes for adults too! Click here for more information!
Halloween Parade
We will be continuing the Long Lake tradition with our Halloween Parade scheduled for October 30th at 9:20 a.m. Moree information can be found on our Halloween Parade Flyer
House Updates
House Assembly: Families are invited to join our next House Assembly on Friday October 23rd at 9:20 a.m. We will share in community and build house spirit!
New Students: Each new student to Long Lake Elementary this year will receive a free house shirt c/o PTO! We will distribute Prek, Jr K and K shirts once they come in!
PTO Updates
Fall Festival
The Long Lake Elementary Fall Festival will take place on Monday, October 5, 2026 from 4:05 pm until 6:00 pm. You won't want to miss this fun annual event! Festivities take place outside near the bus loop/library and will include music and photo opportunities. Donuts, cider, pumpkins and gourds will be available to purchase for a small fee. All proceeds are used to supplement the cost of yearbooks.
Long Lake Olympic Fundraiser
The Long Lake Olympics fundraiser event is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the PTO. The students get to celebrate with the annual Long Lake Olympics field day on October 9th, 2026. If the goal of $20,000 is met, this will be the only fundraiser of the school year! The money from this fundraiser provides reading programs, supplies for teachers and students, monthly family friendly events, supplies and learning materials for each classroom and overall teacher appreciation. In addition, the money helps pay for an all-school field trip, assist in purchasing supplies for the happy feet program, as well as provide exciting school community events throughout the school year. We will start accepting donations Wednesday September 16th and will close at 11:59PM on Wednesday October 7th. Students are welcome to accept cash and check (made out to Long Lake PTO) donations along with online. Cash or checks may be dropped off in the front office, Please include your students name and classroom. See more information on the Long Lake Olympics Flyer and below.
Panther Pumpkin Project
We’d love for you to join us in creating a pumpkin for our Panther Pumpkin Project! It runs from October 19th thru October 22nd. Students can decorate (not carve) a pumpkin based upon the chosen theme of "Farming" for this year. Then bring the pumpkin to school to be judged by all the other students. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes from Horizon Books.
Monster Mash Dance
Save the date for our annual Monster Mash dance on Friday, October 23rd. Dig out your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a family friendly Monster Mash dance party! This event is free but we take donations to cover the cost of the DJ and decorations. This event is for current Long Lake students and their families only. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Pizza provided by Long Lake Grocery will be available for purchase for $2 a slice. We are looking for volunteers to make this event a success. You can volunteer by signing up here: Monster Mash Volunteer Sign Up. We also ask families to donate snacks for the event here: Monster Mash Snack Donation Sign Up
Popcorn Poppers
Popcorn Sponsors
Happy Feet
Happy Feet is back this fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This is a fun extra that is made possible by our parents! Happy Feet allows students to run/walk on the track during lunch recess to earn foot tokens. Our students absolutely LOVE this opportunity and we’re excited to get it back up and running this fall! Happy Feet will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 22nd through October 29th! Find out more about the Happy Feet Program and consider signing up to punch running cards at the track. Please sign up using the Volunteer Sign Up Link This is a fun extra that is made possible by YOU! Thanks for considering!
District Updates
Safe Storage of Firearms
Annual Tribal Affiliation Data Collection
Per state requirements developed in collaboration with Michigan Tribal Nations, families have the option to annually report their student’s tribal affiliation. This optional data helps strengthen communication with Tribal Nations and allows our district to explore potential grant opportunities to support Indigenous students. All submitted information is strictly confidential and protected under privacy laws, including FERPA.
How to participate: If you choose to share your family's affiliation, please complete the 2026-27 Tribal Affiliation Questionnaire by September 30, 2026. To learn more, visit the Tribal Affiliation Data in Michigan Schools page.
Long Lake Events/Save the Dates
October 5th: Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments
October 5th: Fall Festival 4:05-6:00 p.m. at the outdoor picnic area by the library. All are welcome!
October 7th: Count Day
October 9th: Long Lake Olympics Day Schedule of Events
October 12th:Early Release Day for TCAPS Students. Long Lake Releases at 2:02 p.m.
October 15th: PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. in the library or you can join virtually @ https://meet.google.com/rqp-hqre-sds
October 23rd: House Assembly 9:20 a.m. All Families are welcome to join!
October 23rd: PTO Sponsored Monster Mash Dance 6:30-8:30 p.m.
October 30th: Halloween Parade @ 9:20 a.m.
November 2nd: No School for Students Regional Staff Development Day
November 4th: Picture Retake Day
November 4th: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 4th-6th: Vision and Hearing Rescreening
November 10th: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 12th: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14th: PTO Sponsored Craft Fair 9:00-3:00
November 19th: Mobile Health Unit Visit to Long Lake
November 19th:PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. in the library or you can join virtually @ https://meet.google.com/rqp-hqre-sds
November 24th: Early Release Day for Students
November 25th-27th Thanksgiving Break
TCAPS 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
TCAPS 2026-2027 Building Hours
Stay Connected
Long Lake Website: https://www.tcaps.net/o/lles
Long Lake Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LongLakeElementarySchoolTCAPS
PTO Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Long-Lake-Elementary-PTO-305155839569856/