February 23-27

We are the Champions! Times two! Shout out to our amazing basketball coaches, Coach Lovald and Coach O'zi on their incredible season and most importantly our student athletes. Each sports season our kids have shown grit, hard work, and determination toward a common goal. Also, shout out to parents. Going to every game makes for a busy life, but what an incredible event to witness.

Thank you to our art teachers, Ms. White and Ms. Stine for collaborating on our student art showcase to celebrate Black History Month! By educating students on Underground Railroad Quilts, students learned that by reading codes embedded in quilt designs, an enslaved person could run and know of an area's immediate danger or even a map for where to head next.

Two assessments, down and three more to go! Thank you parents for reminding our students that backpacks are not needed. We will have all technology ready for student use so that they can demonstrate their instructional readiness. We are so excited to see how well that they do. Testing days back to back are difficult, but our kids are prepared to meet the challenge.

February 24th - Math STAAR Simulation/ TELPAS (Reading and Writing)

February 25th - Science STAAR Simulation

February 26th - Social Studies STAAR Simulation

Ms. Figueroa began her journey at JL Long years ago, only to return as our newly appointed Lead Custodian. Since she has returned, she has been a force. Her hard work had not gone unnoticed and she works diligently to keep our campus clean and is working to update our facilities. Thank you so much for all that you do and will continue to do!