LL News: 6.8.25 Last Day Wednesday & Half Day of School
Good evening Long Lake Families,
This is Kate Burwinkel with the news for this week.
Our 2024-25 school year is nearly complete and it seems to have just flown by. As I reflect upon this year, I am grateful to so many people. To raise our children, it takes a village and the collaboration of every adult who interactions with them. I am honored to have been a part of Long Lake’s journey this year and I am thrilled to start 2025-26 year together.
As we part for summer, I want to share some exciting planning that is going on at Long Lake! NEW HOUSE SYSTEM AT LONG LAKE NEXT YEAR: Our school theme next year will be incorporating a House System. You might know about this if you've read any of the Harry Potter books. The House System is also used at a famous school called the Ron Clark Academy. Some of our 4th grade leaders created a video introducing this launch next year! Check it out here: Long Lake HOUSE Introduction Video
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Wednesday, June 11th
is a half day and our Last Day of School. School dismisses at 12:12 p.m. We will be bidding farewell to our 5th graders with a Clap out Parade through the school at 12:05 p.m. Bring your noise makers and join us outside the front entrance if you’re able!
REPORT CARDS: Report cards will also be coming home on the last day of school in backpacks. Please check to make sure you don’t have any library books at home or outstanding cafeteria charges.
SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS: TCAPSElementary school offices will be closed from June 16th-August 15th and emails/messages will be responded to once staff return back on August 18th. During summer dates, if you have questions, a district registrar office will be open. The contact for this office is: 231-933-1761. You can find more information here: https://www.tcaps.net/enroll/
2025-26 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: As you catch summer sales, here are the school supply lists for each grade level for next year!
SAVE THE DATE 2025-26 OPEN HOUSE/MEET THE TEACHER: Please save the date for Open House & Meet the Teacher for next school year on Tuesday, August 26th. Incoming Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten Students will also have a Signing Day to meet teachers and visit campus on August 21st. Please save the date to join us for those events!
SUMMER RESOURCES: Summer slide is an unfortunate follow up to all the hard work of the school year. When students don’t regularly use those skills, they lose some of them. It also can take some time for students to regain skills upon return in the fall. By doing small practice activities over the summer, students can prevent some of the learning loss. We want students enjoy all the fun that summer has to offer, but also engage in a sprinkle of academic practice too. Mrs. Burwinkel’s summer challenge is: Finish any summer workbook (you can choose one of the options below or any other one). Turn in the completed book to school in September and receive a Medal from the school! Please write the students’ name on the front cover and send to school any day that we return. Your child’s teacher may have other ideas and resources for meaningful practice over summer. Thanks for helping us keep those strong skills!
Preschool into Kindergarten: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
Kindergarten into 1st Grade: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
1st Grade into 2nd Grade: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
2nd Grade into 3rd Grade: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
3rd Grade into 4th Grade: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
4th Grade into 5th Grade: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
5th Grade into Middle School: Link to Workbook Option for Purchase
DISTRICT INFORMATION:
TADL SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Visit tadl.org/summerreading for information about a fun, FREE program through the Traverse Area District Library. Help your child grow their reading skills and enjoy special events and prizes this summer too!
TCAPS MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS: The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” at the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) in the McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Trustee Ballener is scheduled to attend.
SUMMER RESOURCES: TCAPS Student Support Network remains available to all who need assistance with food, hygiene supplies, and resources during the summer months. We encourage you to let us know if we can help in any way. Look for the Sunshine Bus in your neighborhood, or submit a form for assistance.
UPCOMING DATES
June 9 Fifth Grade Promotion 10:20 a.m.
June 10 Fifth Grade End of Year Trip to Mackinac Island
June 11 Last Day of School/Half Day for Students; LL dismisses at 12:12 p.m.
June 11 Fifth Grade Clap Out 12:05 p.m.
June 11 Report Cards Come Home
August 21 Kindergarten/Jr. Kindergarten Signing Day (Sign Up Here)
August 26 Open House and Meet the Teacher for All Families
September 2 First Day of School
Stay Connected:
WEBSITE: http://www.tcaps.net/schools/elementary-schools/longlake/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LongLakeElementarySchoolTCAPS
PTO FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Long-Lake-Elementary-PTO-305155839569856/
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Thanks for your interest in learning more about Long Lake Elementary!
SUMMER ENROLLMENT & SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS
TCAPS Elementary school offices will be closed from June 16th-August 15th and emails/messages will be responded to once staff return on August 18th. During summer dates, if you have questions, or are interested in enrolling in our school, a district registration office will be open. The contact for this office is: 231-933-1761. You can find more information here: https://www.tcaps.net/enroll/
LONG LAKE ELEMENTARY JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN WELCOME & SIGNING DAYAugust 21, 2025 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
All kindergarten and junior kindergarten students/parents should plan to attend on August 21st. The sign up can be found here. Students will have the opportunity to get to know our kindergarten teachers, see the kindergarten classrooms, tour the building and receive a welcome to kindergarten gift. We will also get to know your child a little more by conducting a 15 minute screener to support his/her needs for the start of the year. The screener helps us balance our classes and know where to start with learning on the first day. The total visit will be about 30 minutes.
LONG LAKE ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE/MEET THE TEACHER
August 26th, 2025
Prek & Kindergarten 4:00 PM to 5:00 p.m.
1st through 5th 5:00 PM to 6:00 p.m.
This is a welcome back to school celebration for our entire school community! Students will be able to meet their teacher, tour the building, and connect with other families. We’ll have free giveaways and much more!
LONG LAKE SUPPLY LISTS
Each of our teaching teams created a list of school supplies to support your child’s learning this year. You can find the supply lists here. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
LONG LAKE TEACHERS AND CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Each Long Lake Elementary family will receive an email by 1:00 p.m. on August 26th with teacher and class information.
We are getting excited for the start of the 2025-26 year! Thank you again for your interest in our school!
SPRING HAPPY FEET THIS WEEK! The last week of Happy Feet is this week! Join us as we celebrate a strong finish: Volunteer Sign Up
LONG LAKE FAMILY PICNIC MAY 29TH: Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Family Picnic! It turned out to be the perfect weather and great community!
NEW HOUSE SYSTEM AT LONG LAKE NEXT YEAR: Our school theme next year will be incorporating a House System. You might know about this if you've read any of the Harry Potter books. The House System is also used at a famous school called the Ron Clark Academy. Some of our 4th grade leaders created a video introducing this launch next year! Check it out here: Long Lake HOUSE Introduction Video
SAVE THE DATE 2025-26 OPEN HOUSE/MEET THE TEACHER: Please save the date for Open House & Meet the Teacher for next school year on Tuesday, August 26th. Incoming Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten Students will also have a Signing Day to meet teachers and visit campus on August 21st. Please save the date to join us for those events!
NO SCHOOL MAY 26TH: Just a reminder that we don’t have school tomorrow, in observation of Memorial Day! Thank you to all service men and woman and families who have made ultimate sacrifice!
SPRING HAPPY FEET THIS WEEK! No happy feet on May 29th due to our Family Picnic. Happy Feet will continue on the other Tuesdays/Thursday up until the last week of school! Please consider helping out here: Volunteer Sign Up
LONG LAKE FAMILY PICNIC MAY 29TH: 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 online here. If you are bringing your own lunch, you do not need to complete this 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 below. Lunch orders and payment must be turned into the office by Friday May 22nd. 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):
Kindergarten & 4th Grade: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
1st & 2nd Grade: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
3rd & 5th Grade: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
