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SUBJECT: Buc News - February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

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From Administration
Click Here To Read Ms. Cronin's Newsletter

Tomorrow we kick off STAAR Simulation testing with Reading! Please ensure that students arrive to campus on time and ready to test by 8:35 AM. Additionally, students do not need to bring backpacks with supplies. All students will be provided with a chromebook for testing and this will ensure that all students enter through morning security procedures quickly.

All grade level doors open at 8:10 AM to begin our morning arrival security process.


From 8:10 AM-8:25 AM, students are able to access all three arrival spaces. 


At 8:25 and once students are processed through that door, the entrance is closed off, and all students are routed toward the 7th grade door. All staff outside ensure this communication.


It is the expectation that at 8:35 AM, students are in their seats and ready for instruction.


Thank you!

Best,

Kelsey Wanack Cronin


PTA News

Please join us for the February SBDM Meeting!

Are you interested in serving on SBDM for the 26-27 school year? Please click below to complete the form.

Click Here

The 28th Annual Long Run on Thursday, April 9th is J.L. Long PTA's main fundraiser of the year!

The Run starts and finishes at the school, with options to do a 1K Family Fun Run/Walk or a 5K Certified Run on the Santa Fe trail. Runners and walkers of all ages and schools are welcome.

After the races, enjoy food, refreshments and entertainment. Each race entry ($35) includes a race t-shirt and food truck dinner. Awards will be given to the fastest runners by age group. Learn more and sign up here!


Thank you to all of these amazingly generous Long Run sponsors so far!!

 From our feeder pattern PTAs to local businesses to Buc Families, we are so appreciative of the support!! 


The Long Run on April 9th is our PTA’s main fundraiser of the year. Sponsorships are critical to fund our PTA’s operating budget. Opportunities range from $175-$5,000+ and will be great marketing exposure to our school community of over 1,000 students. The deadline to sponsor for full benefits is March 11th. Check out options here or email JLLongRunDallas@gmail.com. Not interested in sponsoring? No worries. Just get signed up for the Run on April 9th here now!


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

Please order today from the Wish Lists below to have supplies and food shipped directly to school.

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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.

 

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 

The Latest From Long

Treasurette Show Off Show

Thursday, February 19 at 6:30PM 

Long MS Gym

This show is free to attend!  

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 18
TELPAS/RLA STAAR Simulation
5:00p Going Long
Thursday, February 19
TELPAS Testing (Speaking Listening)
Tuesday, February 24
Math STAAR Simulation
Dine & Donate: Greenville Ave Pizza Company
10:00a J.L. Long Campus Tour
Wednesday, February 25
Science STAAR Simulation
Thursday, February 26
Social Studies STAAR Simulation
6:00p SBDM Meeting
Wednesday, March 11
10:00a J.L. Long Campus Tour
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