Originally delivered on 4/20/2026 8:00 pm

SUBJECT: Buc News - April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

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Reminder: Early Voting - April 20-28 & Election Day - May 2

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

Dear Parents and Guardians,


This is a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st, is the final day for STAAR Math testing. To ensure a smooth and focused testing environment for all students, please take note of the following important updates:

  • No Backpacks: Students should not bring backpacks to school tomorrow. All necessary testing materials will be provided.

  • Box Lunches: Box lunches have been approved for tomorrow. Students may bring a sack lunch or have lunch provided by the cafeteria.

  • Cell Phone Policy: As per our standard testing procedures, all cell phones must be turned off and stored in Yondr pouches for the duration of the testing period.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a successful testing experience for our students.


STAAR testing look-up tool: https://bit.ly/JLLTestRooms

PTA News

Thank you LECPTA for your incredible donation to the J.L. Long PTA/peace Pantry. Your support of our Long community will continue to have a meaningful impact on our students and staff! We will be excellent stewards of your generous contribution. #LongStrong

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: 

 

LAST PICK UP DAY OF THE SEMESTER!!!!

In person sales & pre-order pickup is

May 7, 2026 3:45pm-4:15pm

PICK UP LOCATION: Room 237


 IMPORTANT: The spirit store will be open over the summer; however, the first pick up date for ALL orders submitted after May 5, 2026 will be at BUC Camp on August 5, 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 

Order Here
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Big dreams. Bigger moves. The JL Long Treasurettes are on a mission.


And we'd love for you to be part of it.


We're raising funds to power our program through the 2026-27 school year, from the studio to the kick line to the competition stage. Your support makes things like this possible:


✦ Competition fees

✦ Team meals before events

✦ Choreography with guest dance instructors

✦ Supplements to student camp fees

✦ And more


Help us keep the momentum going. Donate below and let's make this our best year yet!

Donate Here
Feeder Pattern News

Our favorite day of the year is quickly approaching! Please help support Woodrow Athletics!

- Register for Golf!

- Invite your friends to join you!

- Become a '26-27 Athletics Sponsor

- Join us at the "ParTee" portion of the day

- Help us get the word out!

https://one.bidpal.net/timbrown26/

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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Tuesday, April 21
Math STAAR
Thursday, April 30
6:00p SBDM Meeting
Monday, May 4
No School
Tuesday, May 5
6:30p 8th Grade IB Student Showcase
Wednesday, May 6
6:00p PTA End of Year Party
6:00p PTA & SBDM End of Year Party!!
Thursday, May 21
1:45p 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony
Monday, May 25
No School - Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27
Last Day of School
1:30p 8th Grade Clap-Out!!
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