UPCOMING DATES

SEPT 28: LECPTA Lakewood 3000 Tickets On Sale!

SEPT 28: The Shindig Dine & Donate

SEPT 29: Lakewood 3000 Spirit Day

SEPT 29 - Oct 1: FOL Camp Lakewood

SEPT 29: Woodrow Homecoming Tailgate

OCT 4: Garden Work Day

OCT 5: Hispanic Heritage Celebration

OCT 6: Dyslexia Awareness Day: Wear Silver

OCT 12-16: No School (Fall Break)

OCT 17: White Cane Awareness Day: Wear White

OCT 18: Stallion Strong Campaign Ends

OCT 18: Garden Work Day

OCT 20: Fall Fest T-shirt Day

OCT 21 & 28: Lakewood Garden Spruce Up Days

OCT 22: Fall Fest

NOV 1: Garden Work Day

NOV 3: FOL Mother Son Dance

NOV 10: Reflections Deadline

(The full calendar of dates can always be found on the PTA site)

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 NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Future is Here, so don’t wait. Secure your tickets to the LECPTA Lakewood 3000 Auction Party today! Click here.

Last day to pre-order Fall Fest t-shirts! They will be delivered to your oldest child's classroom on 10/18.

While you're buying your t-shirts, grab your $10 children's wristbands (only needed for ages 3-17)!

Fall Fest is Sunday, October 22 from 2-6pm at Lakewood Elementary.

https://www.lakewoodelementary.net/fallfest

DON’T FORGET: Deadline - October 18. We have just over $10,000 left to meet our goal. If you have not donated, this is your chance!!! Lots of competition this year for free dress day and class popsicle/pizza party. Right now we have a three way tie for the class party - can you help push your class over the edge?! Third grade - can you beat First grade for the free dress day?! In general, we are so grateful for all of the support! We recommend $150 per student but our ultimate goal is 100% student participation at ANY donation level. This is our only fundraiser for the entire school year - isn’t it nice not to have to sell anything?! One last thing, another call out for a new opportunity this year...donations at $500 or more will be invited to a special evening reception with Principal Thompson! Thanks Lakewood for all you do to make LWE so great!

Donate here!

We are still in need of some help manning two crosswalks. In the morning and afternoon, we need a volunteer to help students cross at the crosswalk at Wabash Circle. In only the afternoons we need a volunteer at the Sondra/Wendover crosswalk. Please review the available 15 minute slots below and sign up here. Thank you!

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. We will kick of with a "SHINE BRIGHT" day. Wear your silver from head to toe! Don't have anything silver? Wear your Best Buddies Inclusion is My Jam or other LW spirit wear on Friday, October 6th. Want to learn more about dyslexia? Click on this link: Frequently Asked Questions - International Dyslexia Association (dyslexiaida.org)

Today, the white cane is recognized around the world as a means for identifying and empowering people who are blind and visually impaired. Celebrated annually, October is White Cane Awareness Month and October 15 is White Cane Awareness Day. Learn more here! https://nfb.org/

https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day

5th Grade Trip Registration Extension

EF Tours has extended the deadline to enroll to September 30^th for our group.

EF Tours also offers incredible payment plans, making this tour affordable and accessible! That means if you enroll in the Biweekly, monthly or monthly option, payments will automatically pull out of your account! This way you can utilize the early planning price! This will be the last opportunity to enroll on this tour before the price increase hits October 1st.

How to enroll

Online: www.efexploreamerica.com/2649352DF

Phone: (888) 333-9756 – Tour ID # 2649352DF

The Best Buddies Faculty Advisors are reading through all the excellent applications submitted, and students will be informed at school, if they have been selected to be matched one to one with a buddy during the week of October 2nd. Look for a letter sent home with your student, and a parent email to follow. Thank you again for all the participation and support for this program at LWE!

 PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION

Reflections is an arts program that has been in many schools for over 50 years. Students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

SUBMIT ART & COMPLETED ENTRY FORM TO reflections@lakewoodelementary.net. All entries will be judged at a local level. Some entries will advance to regional, state and national levels! Student or immediate family member must be a PTA member. ALL PIECES ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 10th.

Full details

Entry form

Lakewood Home Tour revealed 6 exquisite Lakewood homes and a stunning featured Candlelight home at the Lakewood Home Tour Dream House reveal this week! We're thrilled to share this exclusive glimpse of what awaits you at this year's tour. Here are the 2023 Homes:

7115 Alexander

6605 Bob O Link

7102 Lakewood Blvd

6930 Lakewood Blvd

6949 Lakewood Blvd

7206 Tokalon

*6934 Westlake (Our Candlelight Home)

Lakewood Home Tour primarily raises funds for Lakewood's Feeder schools in DISD (Lakewood Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School, and Woodrow Wilson High School).

Here's how you can be a part of this amazing event:

1. Secure Your Ticket: Support the LECPTA by securing your ticket today for just $25! The Candlelight tickets are $40. Your ticket grants you access to all of the incredible homes featured on the tour for the entire weekend.

2. Volunteer Opportunities: Join our dedicated team of volunteers and help make this event a huge success! We have 4-hour shifts available. Sign up with friends for a rewarding and fun experience.

3. Catch the Replay: If you missed the grand reveal last night, don't worry! You can watch the video here to see all the jaw-dropping homes that will be on display.

4. Save the Date: November 11th and 12th- Mark your calendar for a weekend of inspiration and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there!

For more details about the Lakewood Home Tour, volunteering opportunities, and to purchase your ticket, visit lakewoodhometour.com.

Stay connected with us by following @lakewoodhometour on social for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and exciting news about Home Tour weekend.