Originally delivered on 12/8/2025 9:20 pm

SUBJECT: Buc News - December 8, 2025

December 8, 2025

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From Administration
Early Release and Winter Break

Early Release: 12/17/25 - 12/19/25 at 1:50 pm following ACP testing.

Winter Break No School: 12/22/25 - 1/5/26

Students Return: 1/6/26

Click Here To Read Ms. Cronin's Newsletter
PTA News
Peace Pantry Sign Up

Did you know that the JL Long Peace Pantry is available to any family in our school community? Bags of food are sent home each week on Fridays.  Your participation is completely confidential! There is no paperwork or qualification process. To sign up, contact Ms. Donelson (Librarian) at pdonelson@dallasisd.org or Ms. Zamora (Parent Support Specialist) at audzamora@dallasisd.org or find them at school.

Peace Pantry Donations

The JL Long Peace Pantry is available to any family in our school community. With the expected suspension of SNAP benefits in November, your donation means even more to our Peace Pantry families! Please order today from the Wish Lists below to have supplies and food shipped directly to school.

Thank you for your generosity and for caring for our school community!

Click the links below to purchase items and have them sent directly to the school:

Amazon Wish List
Walmart Wish List

Online Spirit Store is TEMPORARILY CLOSED

to allow the committee time to pack pre-orders.

Our next Spirit Store day will be January 2026. 

Online order pick-up & shopping days during the school year will be in Room 237 (first floor hallway between front doors & gym) on the FIRST Thursday of every month from 3:45 to 4:15pm, unless indicated otherwise. All orders made by the Tuesday before the Thursday pick-up date will be available for pick-up. Any orders made after Tuesday will be available at the next scheduled pick-up date. Parents and/or students may pick-up an order or shop in person during our monthly store hours.

   

 QUESTIONS: Email us at spiritstore@jllongpta.com 

Introducing a new, easy fundraiser for our school! If you are ordering holiday cards this season, please consider using the code "FUNDRAISEJLLONGPTA" to get 20% off your order AND 10% will go back to J.L. Long PTA's operating budget.

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Long Athletics
November Athletes Of The Month

(We apologize for the delay!)

8th Grade Red Football - Julian Scott

"Julian has played with intensity on both sides of the ball,

causing genuine fear in every opponent he has faced."

8th Grade Blue Football - Lorece Sigler

"Lorece never put his head down once through this tough season, and kept a positive attitude through it all. He was a rock on offense and defense"

7th Grade Red Football - Matthew Burks

Matthew played his heart out each and every game. When times got tough, he was able to bounce back and lead by example."

7th Grade Blue Football - Naiiden Ramirez

"While playing offense and defense, Naiiden flew all around the field in an aggressive manner. He did everything the coaches asked and more!"

Softball A Team - Campbell McIntosh

"Our Team Captain, Campbell is a great leader that is always willing to help and support her team on and off the field!"

Softball B Tea - Evelyn Conly

"Evelyn has been an excellent leader as captain. Evelyn took on the role of pitcher and gave it her all every game!"

Feeder Pattern News
Woodrow Principal Selection Process

COMMUNITY PROFILE MEETING THIS THURSDAY!

Please see the graphics below for the steps to selecting the next Woodrow Wilson Principal. Mark your calendar for the Community Profile Meeting on Thursday, December 11th. There will be a session in English at 5 PM and a session in Spanish at 6:15 PM.

Woodrow Winter Spectacular


Join Woodrow Dance Company as a magical snow globe takes the stage, bringing winter celebrations from around the world to life.


You won't want to miss this unforgettable show in Woodrow's Auditorium!


BUY TICKETS HERE!


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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 11
5:00p J.L. Long School Tour
6:30p 🏀 Boys Long 7th/8th Grade Blue🔵 vs. O.W. Holmes @ Woodrow
6:30p 🏀 Boys Long 7th/8th Grade Red🔴 vs. Seagoville @ Seagoville
Wednesday, December 17
1:50p ACP Testing | Early Release @ 1:50pm
Thursday, December 18
1:50p ACP Testing | Early Release @ 1:50pm
Friday, December 19
1:50p ACP Testing | Early Release @ 1:50pm
Monday, December 22
No School - Winter Break
Tuesday, December 23
No School - Winter Break
Wednesday, December 24
No School - Winter Break
Thursday, December 25
No School - Winter Break
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