Originally delivered on 2/3/2022 10:01 am

SUBJECT: Weekly eNews: Feb. 3, 2022

Message from Principal Thompson

Stallion Families,

I hope you are staying safe and warm!

We had such a blast with our 100 and 101 days of school celebrations this week. Thank you to all of our families for helping build joy with projects, dress-up, and decorations! 

Next week we are excited to celebrate our National School Counselor week. Please join us is thanking our counselors, Ms. Booth and Ms. Cobb, for their tireless work as they consistently give 110% to ensure our students, staff, and families’ needs are met. 

We also can’t wait to learn more about our featured author, Nancy Churnin, for our PTA provided Author Series next Thursday!

See you all on Monday.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

UPCOMING DATES

FEB 3: School Tour for Prospective Families (4pm)

FEB 10: Nancy Churnin Author Series

FEB 14: Valentines Parties- ALL GRADES! (Updated)- wear red/pink!

FEB 15: Picture Day!  More details to come.

FEB 16: LECPTA Bingo Night @ Caddo Offices

FEB 17: School Tour (4pm)

FEB 17: SBDM (Zoom, 6pm)

FEB 21: President's Day: No School

FEB 27: LECPTA Trash Pickup @ Lakewood Elem

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MAR 3: School Tour (4pm)

MAR 4-6: Camp Lakewood

MAR 14-18: Spring Break: No School

MAR 22: LOLA Night

MAR 29/30: Kinder Roundup

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APR 4-7: 3rd Grade Theater Performances

APR 7: School Tour (4pm)

APR 14: JL Long "Long Run"

APR 18-21: 4th Grade Theater Performances

APR 30: House Party @ Redfield's!

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MAY 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week

MAY 4-6: 5th Grade Music Man Performances

MAY 26: End of Year Parties (all Grades)

MAY 27: 5th Grade Clap-out

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
We want YOU on our 22/23 PTA Board! 

There’s a position for everyone- please fill out the self nomination form and let us know how you SHINE!  A list of all PTA jobs can be found HERE

Submit your interest HERE!
School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” will be celebrated from Feb. 7–11, 2022, to focus attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills,” said Jill Cook, American School Counseling Association executive director. “School counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.

Lakewood will be hosting special events and activities all week in order to call attention to the countless benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program. 

 

Uniform Donations Needed!

Nurse Sundin is running low on emergency uniforms for both boys and girls!  Please see the urgent needs and drop any donations off with the front office next week as you're able! 

Most Urgent Items:
  • Boys pants size 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12
  • Girls pants size 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12
  • Boys undies size 4-5 and 6-8
  • Tooth chests / tooth necklaces for when students loose a tooth at school!  
Site Based Decision Making Committee

SBDM Meeting February 17th at 6:00 pm

Please email Lisa Schulgen (lisa.schulgen@ltic.com) to be added to the mailing list and receive the zoom link. 

We are looking for new committee members to serve on the SBDM committee next year.

Selections will take place at our May meeting on May 19th.   If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Lisa Schulgen (lisa.schulgen@ltic.com).

Large Cardboard Boxes Needed for Theater Sets

The 3rd and 4th grade classes need large cardboard boxes to create sets and backdrops for their original musicals this spring.  

Please bring any large appliance or mattress boxes up to the front office and they'll deliver them to the auditorium!  

5th Grade Musical: Save the Date!!
  • Monday, May 2: Tech/dress rehearsal (3:00 – 6:00pm)
  • Tuesday, May 3: Tech/dress rehearsal (3:00 – 6:00pm)
  • Wednesday, May 4: The Music Man Jr. performance (6:00pm call time, curtain at 7:00pm)
  • Thursday, May 5: The Music Man Jr. performance (6:00pm call time, curtain at 7:00pm)
  • Friday, May 6: The Music Man Jr. school performances (during school hours)


ATTN: Future J.L. Long Parents!

Have a kid in 5th grade and want to get involved at Long next year? 

The PTA is now accepting self-nominations for those who would like to participate in next year's PTA Board.  

Please review and complete the Self Nomination Form if you are interested in serving on our board next year!

We will be accepting nominations until February 15th.

https://jllongpta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/160441

PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION
LOLA: Attention 2nd and 4th Graders!

Our school's beloved "Lakewood Outdoor Learning Area" (LOLA) has completed construction and is back in business!  We will soon begin with outdoor instruction for both our 2nd and 4th grade classes.  

These outdoor learning sessions cannot take place without parent volunteers!  Please see the letters and sign up geniuses linked below for more information:

PARENT LETTER FOR 2ND GRADERS

SIGN UP GENIUS FOR 2ND GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS


PARENT LETTER FOR 4TH GRADERS

SIGN UP GENIUS FOR 4TH GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS


ACTION NEEDED:  

Volunteers must submit vaccine status to Ana at aescobedo@dallasisd.org 

Volunteers must also complete volunteer registration https://dallasisd.voly.org/

SAVE THE DATE!

The 6th Annual Lakewood House Party, 

presented by Comerica Bank, is on 

Saturday, April 30th

This spring auction party will be back at Redfield’s Tavern (from the owners of The Barley House), and all proceeds fund Lakewood Elementary teacher wish lists.
Please email auctionparty@lakewoodelementary.net if you are interested in being a sponsor (contract available here) or donating auction items.

 Stay tuned for more details; tickets will go on sale in March.  

2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Federal Report Cards: ESSA

As a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), Federal Report Cards are issued for the state, the district, and each of the district’s campuses.  If you're interested in reading more about scorecards for DISD and Lakewood Elementary, you can access the data HERE. 

UPDATE: Valentines Day Parties!

ALL GRADES WILL NOW HAVE CLASS VDAY PARTIES ON

Monday, February 14th

1:30 - 2:30pm

Parents will not be allowed into the classes for parties, but be on the lookout for information from room reps and teachers regarding activities & valentines plans for your class!

Author Series: Nancy Churnin

The Fourth Annual Lakewood Author Series will be Thursday February 10th featuring award-winning children's author NANCY CHURNIN!  She will be speaking to our students LIVE AND IN-PERSON during school hours; she will be giving 3 separate presentations that day (one for each grade.)

Spring 2022 "Camp Lakewood"

Celebrating 10 years of our amazing Camp Lakewood events! Come join us March 4-6, 2022 at Camp Olympia. The Camp Lakewood campout is open to all Lakewood dads and kids and is organized by the Friends of Lakewood organization. 

Registration is open now. We are limiting campers to provide plenty of space to spread out and social distance. Hope to see you there!

https://foldallas.wildapricot.org/camplakewood

Click Here for Green Team!
Message from the School Nurses

As Covid is at the top of everyone's mind, we have a few reminders for our community:

  • If your student is sick at home, they should not come to school. Please assess your student(s) daily at home before sending them back to school.


  • If you student has tested positive, or been in close contact with a confirmed covid-19 case, please EMAIL Nurse Sundin at Jsundin@dallasisd.org or Nurse Assistant Mclemore-Vaughn at lmclemorevaughn@dallasisd.org. Emails reporting Covid-related information should contain: 
    1. Students’ legal name and class section / teacher
    2. Date of close contact or positive test
    3. Symptoms and any further context
    4. Vaccination status of the student
    5. Copy of positive/negative Covid-19 test if applicable


  • Quarantine guidance has been updated to reflect an isolation period of 5 days after a positive Covid test.  See those details HERE.


  • Those who have been fully vaccinated and are deemed a close contact will not be required to quarantine if they are not displaying symptoms. As always, anyone who displays symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and contact their health care provider.


  • If your child has been fully vaccinated, please submit a copy of the vaccination card to lmclemorevaughn@dallasisd.org.


See HERE for the full letter to parents. Please have a safe and healthy week!

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