Buc Families,
We are almost halfway through the Long Strong Family Giving Campaign, and the response has exceeded expectations! More than 90 Buc Families have donated so far! That’s a lot of Long Strong yard signs and stickers popping up across all six of our feeder-pattern neighborhoods!
This short-and-sweet campaign ends August 30, so we’re heading into the second half strong.
Long Strong first began during COVID, when the Long Run could not take place. It became a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we come together, and we’re excited to bring that tradition back.
The goal of Long Strong is simple: increase funding for the PTA operating budget so we can invest more directly in J.L. Long. This fall, PTA, SBDM, and administration will work together to identify opportunities that will have the greatest impact on the education, experience, and opportunities of our students, teachers, and staff. Areas being considered include student and teacher support, enrichment opportunities, campus needs, and other priorities that benefit the Long community.
Currently, 65% of our PTA operating budget comes from generous outside sources, including Lakewood Early Childhood PTA and our feeder-pattern PTAs. Through Long Strong, we have an opportunity to increase the support coming from within our own J.L. Long community.