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The Weekly Update #4

December 9th, 2025

The Weekly Update #4 December 9th, 2025
The Weekly Update#4December 9th, 2025

Ready, Set, LET'S GO ON BREAK! Ready, Set, LET'S GO ON BREAK!

Parents, we are almost to the finish line. Let's talk about how to prepare our students during this testing season.

  • ACP schedule is here!
  • Gradebooks will lock on Tuesday January 6th at 11:59 PM. Please do not forget to enter grades before this time so we can be in compliance.
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Buc of the Week: Testing Queen, Ms. Donelson Buc of the Week: Testing Queen, Ms. Donelson

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ASL Survey - Please Complete ASL Survey - Please Complete

Hi parents! We are really excited about the opportunity to bring back ASL to JL Long. Our plan is to use this data that you provide to advocate for a teacher for this course. This would be a teacher that is in person on campus, and not online in previous years! I need your help to get this program!

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Student Schedule Changes Semester 2 Student Schedule Changes Semester 2

If student schedules are updated due to a switch in electives, students will receive new schedules on Tuesday January 6th once they return from break. Students will follow the same entry procedures, and counselors will be stationed in the cafeteria and in the gym to provide students with this new schedule.

WWFT Grant Winners WWFT Grant Winners

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Thank you so much to the Community Foundation for providing much needed resources to our teachers! The most recent winners include:


Ms. Bollin - IB Wall to Wall Grant

Ms. Padilla (Deady) - Weight Room Update Grant

Ms. Bricker - Vizzle Deaf Ed Curriculum Grant

Ms. Foster - ASL Grammar Instruction Grant

Coach Boyd - Wellness Space Grant

Dress for Success 2026 Campus Upgrades Dress for Success 2026 Campus Upgrades

At each grade level entrance, there will be uniform checks beginning Tuesday January 6th. Any students noted being out of uniform or in inappropriate dress will be escorted to Ms. Zamora who will provide a change of clothing and warning for students. Each student is entitled to a redirection and warning of campus uniform expectations. On the second violation, student will receive a "Violation Notification" that clarifies uniform policy which could include in removal of privilege of shorts, skirts, Athletic sweats, hoodies, etc.

JL Long Dress for Success 2026

Flyer - Dress Code Awareness

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January Calendar Information January Calendar Information

Please always email Ms. Cronin if you would like to add to this campus calendar! We want everyone to celebrate all events, sports, and after school clubs!

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Please note grade level meetings to support 2nd semester! Please note grade level meetings to support 2nd semester!

January 6, 2026 January 6, 2026

Event Information
Students Return from Winter Break

When?
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026, 08:15 AM
Where?
J. L. Long Middle School, Reiger Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA
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2026 Parent Conferences 2026 Parent Conferences

Event Information
Parent Conferences 5 PM -7 PM

When?
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026, 05:00 PM
Where?
J. L. Long Middle School, Reiger Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA
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