Originally delivered on 4/5/2021 9:36 am

SUBJECT: Buc News - April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021
7th GRADE WRITING STAAR

Our 7th Grade Students will begin taking the STAAR Writing Test this week!  In order to maintain all proper safety protocols for our students, they will be tested in smaller groups.  Groups are split up by the beginning letter of the students' last names.  Please see the schedule below for details on when your 7th Grade Student will take the Writing STAAR.


All 7th Grade Students (Virtual and On-Campus) not taking the STAAR should plan to attend school as usual on days that they are not scheduled to test.

7th Grade Parents who were unable to attend last weeks STAAR Parent Information Sessions, you may view the information presented HERE.  We have also included some answers to Frequently Asked Questions after viewing the presentation.


If after viewing the presentation and the FAQs you still have questions about the STAAR Test, please contact Principal Barnett at CHOOPERBARNETT@dallasisd.org.

STAAR PARENT INFO SESSIONS
Zoom Link for STAAR Parent Info Sessions:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://dallasisd.zoom.us/j/84393587975?pwd=Qkw3ZTluMTYxcXgyT3N0a1lDaXZSQT09

Meeting ID: 843 9358 7975

Passcode: 712796


STAAR Testing for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade will begin in May.  In an effort to keep parents informed of the requirements established by the TEA for student testing and safety, JL Long Administration will be hosting parent meetings via Zoom for the each grade (schedule below).  Parents are encouraged to attend and learn about the plan that our school has enacted to test students safely and effectively.  

 

Specific testing dates are still being finalized and will be published in the coming weeks via the Buc News, PTA Website and JL Long Insider Page.  

Please click HERE for an important letter from our schools regarding the STAAR Testing Plan.


CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see more details!  View our full calendar HERE.

Upcoming Events
Monday, April 5
Inclement Weather Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 6
8:25a 7th Grade Writing STAAR Test (Last Name A-B) + Paper Test
4:00p Girls Soccer Tryouts
4:15p Boys Soccer Tryouts
Thursday, April 8
8:25a 7th Grade Writing STAAR Makeups
Saturday, April 10
11:59p Deadline for Virtual Student Yearbook Photos
Tuesday, April 13
8:25a 7th Grade Writing STAAR Test (Last Name C-H)
6:00p STAAR Test Parent Meeting (8th Grade)
Wednesday, April 14
7:00a STAAR Test Parent Meeting (8th Grade)
Thursday, April 15
8:25a 7th Grade Writing STAAR Makeups
THE LATEST FROM LONG
Virtual Student Yearbook Photos

Introducing Selfie!: A virtual yearbook photo option for distance learners.

Click HERE, type in your student's ID number, and follow the guidelines for an acceptable picture to be included in the yearbook. The deadline is April 10th at midnight. Please don't delay this process! 

Boys and Girls Soccer Tryouts

Tryouts for the Spring Soccer Season for Boys and Girls will take place Tuesday, April 6th 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm at Randall Park.  An informational meeting for Girls Soccer will take place TODAY after school at 4:00 pm in the Auditorium.  Click HERE to join the Google Classroom for boys interested in trying out for soccer.

2021-2022 Registration

Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year is now open! Click HERE to visit DISD's website and begin the process of registering your student(s) for the next school year.  Be sure to have digital copies of your ID and proof of residence to upload, as they will be required to complete the registration process.  

Zoo Crew Info Meeting

ZOO CREW ALERT: A date for a Parent Information session is set! Mark your calendars for 4/6/2021 @ 5:30pm!  Children are allowed to join in as well but must be accompanied by a parent! 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88429715058...
ID: 884 2971 5058
Passcode: Zoo

FEEDER PATTERN NEWS
Mockingbird Elementary Auction

On behalf of the PTA, we are pleased to announce that the 2021 Mockingbird Elementary School Auction, Deep in the Heart, will take place on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Dallas Heritage Village.


Auction tickets will be available beginning Thursday, March 25th  at 7pm along with details of our live performers.

 https://one.bidpal.net/mes/welcome

 Follow Mockingbird Elementary Auction on FB and Insta for updates!

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