J.L. Long Parent Smore
Week of November 9-13
Vision to Learn - Free Glasses
FREE EYE EXAM AND GLASSES CONSENT FORM:
https://form.jotform.com/262307571540049
We are excited to partner with a mobile eye clinic to provide free vision exams for eligible students right here at school!
Exam Dates: November 11, 12, 13, and 18th
Action Needed: Approximately 175 students who failed their initial vision screening have not yet submitted a consent form. If your child requires a follow-up exam, please return their signed consent form to the school office as soon as possible so they can be scheduled during these dates!
Recognizing our J.L. Long Veterans
Welcome to the J.L. Long Library
Ms. Barger, Librarian
Students can click the link below to join the Long Library Google Classroom
Progress Report Update
2027-2028 Course Sheets
Important Notes
Advanced Reading: All 6th–8th grade Reading students will be enrolled in an Advanced Reading course.
Math Placement: All 6th and 7th grade students will take Advanced Math. Placement for 8th grade Math or Algebra I will be determined by 7th Grade STAAR test scores.
Algebra I & Physics: Algebra I and Physics are independent of each other, so students are not required to take both. Individual placement in either course is based on STAAR performance.
Electives: Elective availability is subject to seat capacity and scheduling limits.
Sheltered Courses: Sheltered courses are designated specifically for qualifying Emergent Bilingual students.
Treasurette of the Week
Elementary Course Sheet Information
8th grade counselor, Ms. Cunningham and Assistant Principal Nowakowski will rotate visiting 5th grade feeder students to complete course sheets. If you have a future Buccaneer, please reach out to your current elementary campus for more information! We want to ensure that your student is set up for success, and that begins with course selection!
Monday, December 7th - Mockingbird
Tuesday, December 8th - Lipscomb
Wednesday, December 9th - Geneva Heights and Lakewood
Thursday, December 10th - Mt. Auburn
Friday, December 11th - Oran M. Roberts
8th Grade Sunrise
Thank you 8th grade parents and committee members for taking the time to create such a beautiful new tradition at Long for our students. 8th grade sunrise on Friday, November 6th was a time for students to hang out and fellowship together. Special shout out to Mr. Walker for organizing this event with PTA!
$1 Jean Day
Woodrow Counselors to Long - Choice Sheets
Fall Dance Show - Get your Tickets!
The JL Long Dance Department will have their Dance Fall Show on Thursday, November 19th at 6PM in the Long Auditorium. Tickets are $5 on RevTrak. Link for Tickets: https://dallasisd.revtrak.net/ms/middle-schools-h-o/jl-long-ms/j-l-long-dance-fall-show-tickets/
Attendance For Credit
Please see attached flyer with campus attendance protocol.
November PTA and SBDM Meeting Information
Buc of the Week - Ms. Lexus Ochoa
We are thrilled to recognize Ms. Ochoa as this week’s Buc of the Week! During our staff PLC, Ms. Ochoa shared valuable insights into how she tailors her daily lessons to empower student voice and support all learners toward success. Additionally, Ms. Ochoa serves as the J.L. Long softball coach who were district champs! We are so lucky to have her guidance and commitment in our school community!
