J.L. Long Parent Smore
Week of August 31-September 4
Wednesday Dress Down for Attendance
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of consistent school attendance and increase awareness of how absenteeism can affect students’ academic achievement and long-term success.Let's show up and show out for Dallas ISD Attendance Dress Up Days!
We ARE Bucs
Keeping an entire school informed, organized, and hyped isn't easy, but the voices of J.L. Long make it look effortless—setting a positive tone for the whole day with confidence, great broadcasting skills, and true Buccaneer pride!
Join the Long Debate Team
Calling all 6th–8th grade students! Does your child enjoy sharing ideas, solving problems, or taking on exciting challenges? The J.L. Long Debate Team is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends, and have fun while learning valuable skills.
Debate helps students become stronger critical thinkers, public speakers, readers, writers, and researchers. These skills can improve classroom participation and support greater academic achievement across all subjects.
Practice Information
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:15–5:15 p.m.
Ms. Rivers’ classroom, Room A217
Students will also participate in monthly tournaments, competing against talented students from across Dallas ISD. These events provide exciting opportunities to work as a team, represent J.L. Long, and celebrate their accomplishments.
No debate experience is necessary—just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn!
Students may join through September 11. Encourage your child to discover the power of their voice and join the J.L. Long Debate Team!
ASL Parent Support
504 Parent Support - Dallas ISD
Treasurette of the Week
New Club Alert!
Ahoy, Long Buccaneers! Do you enjoy telling stories, interviewing interesting people, discussing the latest trends, or working with technology?
Then Long Story Short—Long’s Podcasting Club wants you!
Whether you want to be a host, reporter, writer, researcher, audio technician, or behind-the-scenes producer, there is a place for your talent. Help us chase the story, get the facts, and drop anchor on the biggest stories at Long! Email Mr. Jones at michaeljones1@dallasisd.org for more information.
Come Tour J.L. Long
Staff Parking Updates
STAAR Accountability Community Meeting
Save the Date: Parent Teacher Conferences
Additional scheduling details will be provided closer to the event date.
Buc of the Week: Mr. Clifford Jackson
We are thrilled to celebrate Mr. Clifford Jackson as our Buc of the Week! We want to recognize him for his incredible diligence and unwavering commitment to being a true Buccaneer. Whether he is sparking student engagement, thoughtfully strategizing around student data, or supporting strong parent communication, Mr. Jackson consistently goes above and beyond for our school community.
