Long Lake Newsletter

Dear Long Lake Families,

The Long Lake Spring Fling is always such an excellent way to start wrapping up the end of the school year! Our Community shines through this event and this year was no different. Thank you to everyone who joined! We're also grateful for our volunteers who helped make this event possible! The weather turned out for us too, which is a bonus!

We are incredibly thankful to the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City who made a visit to Long Lake Elementary last Friday! A few students were able show off their Coast Guard family members and we all learned about their work! The day couldn’t have been more perfect! As one of our students said, “This is the third best day of my life!” That says a lot!

With just three and a half weeks left of the year, we are looking forward to our All School Field Trip on May 28th and School Picnic on June 4th! We're hoping the weather also cooperates for both of these events!

We also have our End of the Year House Assembly on Friday, May 22nd at 9:30! Join us as we reveal the House Champs for Second Semester!

Let's make it a fantastic week!

Kate

We will be visiting Boardman River Nature Center this year on May 28th. The center has organized and specific field lessons to match each grade level content standards. Please see the permission slip and chaperone information. If you are planning to join us, a TCAPS volunteer clearance is REQUIRED. You can complete that here Volunteer Application Form Chaperones that have been cleared through the TCAPS volunteer process will receive a copy of the map and itinerary by your child’s classroom teacher so you know where to park. Each group will be parking and working different areas of the center. Also, if you have multiple children in our building, please pick one class to join.

Bring your whole family and join us to celebrate the end of the school year! Student lunches will be ordered through the classroom. Family members can either bring your own picnic lunch or order a school lunch using the online lunch order form for family members. Family lunch prices are $5.50 each paid by check or exact cash. If you are bringing your own lunch, you do not need to complete the form or RSVP. However, if you would like to order lunch from the school cafeteria for family members who will be attending, please complete the form. Lunch orders and payment must be turned into the office by May 25th. Students will have lunch first and then travel to the playground for recess. Families are welcome to join for recess as well!

Grade Level Lunch/Recess times are below (slight adjustment from previous messaging):

Preschool: 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Kindergarten & 4th Grade: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

2nd & 3rd Grade: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

1st & 5th Grade: 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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 spring! 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!

Our next House Assembly is Friday, May 22nd @ 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!

Thank you to all of our amazing families who helped us make the Spring Fling a success! This is a big undertaking and our community came out big this year! We look forward to continuing this tradition in years to come!

We have one last Popcorn Friday! The PTO is happy to provide popcorn to the entire school once a month, but we need your help! Volunteering is a fun way to meet new friends, and you are welcome to bring your children along to help.Please consider signing up here:. Popcorn Sign Up Link on Sign Up Genius.

Parents/Guardians can access their child’s grade, attendance and progress through PowerSchool Parent Portal. This is a great way to monitor and support your child’s academic progress. Click here for the direction to access Parent Portal and set-up reports for you to monitor.

Experience an evening of community music at the Traverse City Music Boosters Benefit Concert. This fundraiser supports student scholarships and music classroom mini-grants.

• When: May 21, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.

• Where: Traverse City Central High School Gym

• Donation: Suggested $5 per person or $20 per family

Stop by to enjoy the performance and support local music education!

May 18th-May 22nd: NWEA testing for K-5th Graders

May 22nd: Long Lake House Assembly @ 9:30 a.m. All families are welcome!

May 25th: No School Memorial Day

May 28th: Long Lake All School Field Trip to Boardman River Nature Center

May 28th: PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. https://meet.google.com/fxd-mvaf-iic

June 4th: School Picnic (Lunch before Recesses today; Lunch outside)

June 5th: Rainy Day Back Up Date for School Picnic (Lunch before Recesses today; Lunch outside)

June 8th: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony 10:20 a.m.

June 9th: Mackinac Island Field Trip for Fifth Graders

June 10th: Half Day of School/Last Day of School

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/