Long Lake Newsletter

Dear Families,

Here's hoping that the winter weather calms down a bit this week!

I'm also hoping that your family has taken advantage of the Abound Parenting App that is free to all Long Lake families! It's an easy way to help your child with reading skills and is done through an app that parents download to their phones.

The creator of the app is offering a free Zoom Workshop on Wednesday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. She will share a little bit about how kids learn to read and what parents can do at home to build these skills. You can join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87445222484?pwd=G0YnmbDE3jeuTju00X0UvllSkRtSZO.1&jst=3

(Note: There were some hiccups with the app for Google Pixel phones, but the issue has been resolved. Please delete the app and reinstall to fix the issues.)

See you then!

Kate

FREE PARENT RESOURCE- ABOUND PARENTING:We are excited the Abound Parenting App! Learning to read is a gradual, intentional process that builds important skills over time. The Abound Parenting App makes it easy for families to support growth at home!

CALLING ALL INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: It is already time to start thinking about kindergarten options for the 2026-27 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: We will be holding an Incoming Kindergarten/Jr. Kindergarten Parent Information Night at Long Lake on February 9th, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 PM in the school library. We hope you can join us!

HOUSE UPDATE: Our next House Assembly is this Friday, January 30th @ 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!

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.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Wear your PJS, bring your blankets, and favorite stuffy for a movie night on February 6th starting at 6:00 p.m. in our gym! Movie: DOGMAN. We will supply popcorn and a sweet treat for all who attend. Hope to see you there!

CRAFT SHOW COMMITTEE: Our Craft Fair is a large part of fundraising at our school and prevents us from needing to do multiple fundraisers throughout the year. 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

Snack Donations:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-55123530-princess

Volunteering opportunities:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACAC29A0FBCF8-61490486-princess

January 30th House Assembly 9:30 a.m.

February 2, 3, 4: CoGAT testing for current 3rd Graders

February 6th: PTO Sponsored Free Family Movie Night 6:00 p.m.

February 10th: 5th Grade Family Registration Night at WMS @6:30 p.m.

February 11th: Count Day

February 13th: Safety Around Water Field Trip for 3rd Graders

February 19th: TCAPS Early Release Day: LL dismissal 2:02 p.m

February 20th: No School for TCAPS Students

February 26th: PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. https://meet.google.com/fxd-mvaf-iic

February 27th: Monthly House Assembly

February 27th: Safety Around Water Field trip for 3rd Graders

March 3rd, March 5th, March 11th: Parent Teacher Conference Nights

March 6th: Safety Around Water Field Trip for 3rd Graders

March 7th: PTO Princess Dance 6:30-8:30 p.m.

March 12th: TCAPS Early Release Day: LL dismissal 2:02 p.m

March 13th: Safety Around Water Field Trip for 3rd Graders

March 19th: PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. https://meet.google.com/fxd-mvaf-iic

March 20th: Safety Around Water Field Trip for 3rd Graders

March 26th: TCAPS Early Release Day: LL dismissal 2:02 p.m

March 27th-April 5th: No School Spring Break

WEBSITE: https://www.tcaps.net/o/lles

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LongLakeElementarySchoolTCAPS

PTO FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Long-Lake-Elementary-PTO-305155839569856/