Originally delivered on 4/6/2026 8:57 pm

SUBJECT: Buc News - April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

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

Good afternoon parents and guardians,


I hope that your weekend was restful! The Coffee with the Principal meeting with Ms. Cronin is cancelled tomorrow. I apologize for any inconvenience.


Thank you for your understanding,


Principal Cronin

Calling all 6th and 7th graders! Are you ready to lead, serve, and achieve?


We invite you to become part of the National Junior Honor Society for the upcoming school year! NJHS recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in: Scholarship Leadership Service Character Citizenship


This is your chance to make a difference in your school and community while building skills that will last a lifetime.


 Don’t miss out—get involved and be a leader!


Printed applications will be in the main office starting tomorrow Thursday April 2nd


#NJHS#StudentLeaders#MiddleSchoolSuccess

PTA News

The Long Run is this Thursday, so sign up today!! Runners and walkers of all ages and schools are welcome at this fun, community event that is also our PTA's main fundraiser of the year!! The Long Run Committee still needs a few more volunteers. Sign up to volunteer here (adults or teens - counts for service hours).

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5:30pm: Food Trucks and Performances

A $35 race entry includes a Long Run performance t-shirt and a food truck dinner choice of Chelsea Corner burgers, Mexico Lindo tacos, or Yummy Food Truck pizza. Not running? You may also just purchase a $10 food truck ticket online. Kona Ice and Twizel Ice Cream will be available to purchase. Enjoy performances by Woodrow Cheer, J.L. Long Cheer, and J.L. Long Treasurettes before the races!!

6pm: 1K Race

6:30pm: 5K Race

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Race Registration & Packet Pick-Up @ Front of Long

Wednesday, April 8th: 3-7pm

Thursday, April 9th: 4-5:30pm (you may walk up to register!)

*Students may wear their Long Run t-shirts to school on Thursday, so come grab them on Wednesday!

The top three age group winners will receive Long and Woodrow spirit wear swag and a free dress day on Friday, April 10th!

Email JLLongRunDallas@gmail.com with any questions.

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

The Online Spirit Store is currently OPEN!

 

ONLINE ORDER PICK-UP & SHOPPING DATES: 

 

Check out our NEW, Restocked and Sale/Reduced Price items!

  

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 

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WHAT: 8th Grade Prom – DJ, Dance, Dinner, Photo Opps

WHEN: Friday, April 10, 2026

WHERE: Woodrow Wilson Big Gym – Drop off will be on Wildcat Way

WEAR: Dress to Impress

Feeder Pattern News
Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD’s Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) is now open for registration! 

Register Here

Dallas ISD trustees send $6.2 billion bond proposal to voters

On Thursday, February 12, the Dallas ISD trustees sent a $6.2 billion bond proposal to voters in May. The proposal has been developed over the past year with the help of the Citizens Bond Steering Committee, whose members were appointed by the board.

If approved by voters, the $6.2 billion bond would:

  • build 26 brand-new replacement schools at these campuses
  • renovate and modernize all campuses (see proposed scope by campus)
  • remove the district's 700 remaining school portables (used by nearly 10,000 students)
  • upgrade safety and security at all campuses
  • update school furniture
  • upgrade student technology and purchase new school buses
  • upgrade physical education facilities
  • repair the district's swimming pools

The bond would be broken up into four propositions on the May ballot, A, B, C, and D. Prop C would allow the district to refinance $143 million in debt, giving the district the ability to redirect more resources back to classroom operations.

 Click here to learn more! 

ELECTION DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026

Early voting takes place:

  • Monday, April 20-Friday, April 24 from 8 a.m-5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m-7 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 26 between 12 noon and 7 p.m.
  • Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28 between 7 a.m.-7p.m.

Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Go here for list of voting locations.

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Wednesday, April 8
RLA STAAR
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Thursday, April 9
6:00p 28th Annual Long Run!
Friday, April 10
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Tuesday, April 14
Science STAAR
Thursday, April 16
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