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Dear Lakewood Families,

What an incredible first few days we’ve had together! Our campus is already buzzing with the energy of new beginnings as students settle into routines, form connections with their teachers, and embrace the joy of learning. It’s inspiring to see so many seeds of curiosity, confidence, and friendship already taking root.

I want to thank the many people who have helped make this start so successful. Our amazing parent volunteers have been hard at work preparing our building, organizing textbooks, and lending a hand wherever needed. A special shout-out to the dads supporting morning safety and our crosswalk as your presence helps our mornings start off right. To our dedicated teachers, your commitment to nurturing these seeds of change in every child is truly remarkable. And to our parents who are cheering on your children at home, you’re helping those seeds grow each day.

As we continue to settle into the year, we ask for your grace and patience as we work through a few kinks in our arrival and dismissal systems. If you haven’t already, please download the PikMyKid app so we can keep improving the process for everyone.

Thank you for your partnership in planting and nurturing the seeds of change that will help our students grow and flourish all year long.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

Message from Nurse Kyker:

Important – Consent Needed for School Health Services
Under Texas Senate Bill 12, the school nurse and staff must have written permission from a parent or guardian before providing a student with any health-related services—this includes things as simple as checking their temperature or giving first aid. The only time care can be given without written consent is in a life-threatening emergency. Parents are asked to complete the annual Health-Related Services consent form to ensure their child can receive care when needed.

Applications due 8/22!

Calling all 4th and 5th Grade performers—singers, dancers, and actors—this is your time to shine!

BroadwayKIDS is proud to present CATS: Young Actors Edition for the 2025-2026 school year. Whether your child sings, dances, acts—or wants to try it all—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow, shine, and have fun with friends. So be brave, bold, and audition! Let’s make this an unforgettable show!

AUDITION WORKSHOP (Optional but Highly Recommended)

Monday, Aug 25th | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

The workshop will do a deep dive into audition song cuts, as well as choreography. This is optional, but a great way to prepare! The workshop will be held in the auditorium and no sign up is required.

AUDITION WEEK (Sign up below!)

Monday, Sept 8th & Tuesday, Sept 9th — Closed Auditions |3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, Sept 11th — Callback Auditions | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

All auditions will be held in the auditorium.

Email ereich@dallasisd.org with questions or for more information.

CATS Audition Week Sign Up

You must be logged in to MembershipToolkit to view the Spirit Store. Please make sure your Stallions' names and class sections are updated to help with delivery. Thank you.

Important ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL info

This year we will continue to use PikmyKid as our dismissal platform. Now is a great time for all families to get their apps set up! Students new to Lakewood will be able to register in the app after 8/3.

Below are some helpful links for families when it comes to registering and using the parent app.

If you don't see your children in the app after 8/3, please email Mr. Campbell at joncampbell@dallasisd.org.

'25-'26 Bus Routes

If your child is riding the bus, please email Mr. Campbell the student name and bus route so that he can add it to your student's PikMyKid account.

Using the PikMyKid app, please ensure that you have designated your child's mode of transportation with their bus number, or they will not be boarded on to the bus and you will have to come and pick him or her up from school.

In the mornings, buses will follow their designated routes and drop off at Lakewood. There are staff members on duty to escort and supervise bus riders in the school cafeteria until school starts.

In the afternoons during dismissal, students will go to their designated bus rider's location to be escorted to busses and verified in the PikMyKid App before boarding.

The campus behavior coordinator shall take steps to maintain acceptable student conduct while riding school buses, including the discretion to deny the privilege of school bus transportation. All Student Code of Conduct Offenses are subject to the same disciplinary actions while riding Dallas ISD provided transportation. Students are expected to follow bus rules.

Please see additional bus related information here.

Let's start the school year off on the right foot and use the crosswalks and pay attention to the painted curbs!!

Get organized for school by ordering your Mabel's Labels now! 20% of proceeds go back to our PTA when you search "Lakewood Elementary PTA" on the site before shopping. Win, win... support the school AND get your items labeled so all lost water bottles and sweatshirts can be identified!

*REVISED* LWE Administration Organizational Flowchart

Click Here for Printable Version

Friends of Lakewood (FOL) is the nonprofit Father's organization at Lakewood Elementary. FOL helps support a multitude of programs across the school, holds a dozen events, and helps greet our families as crossing guards every morning. Come out to support FOL and meet the wider community. Sign-up and learn more at www.FOLDallas.org. Follow us on instagram @folfriendsoflakewood

Fall Happy Hour

Raise a glass to a new school year at our Fall Kick-off Happy Hour on September 9 at 5:30 — come meet fellow dads, mingle, and discover all the exciting programs FOL has to offer. It’s the perfect way to connect, get involved, and set the stage for an amazing year together! No registration needed. Learn more at www.FOLDallas.org.

Camp Lakewood

All Dads and Kids (K-5th), come join FOL at Camp Lakewood Fall 2025. October 3-5th at the awesome Grady Spruce Camp on Possum Kingdom Lake. Whether through archery, horseback riding, hiking, or water sports, every activity at Camp Grady Spruce is special with your kids. Learn more and register: https://www.foldallas.org/camplakewood.

THRIVING MINDS AFTERSCHOOL

We have launched open registration for academic year 2025-2026 for Thriving Minds Afterschool. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the TMAS help desk: afterschool@bigthought.org.

Volunteer opportunity links for the upcoming school year will be shared as they become available. In the meantime, feel free to explore all the opportunities listed on the school's volunteer page and complete the Voly requirements now.

VOLY

🎟️ Sept. 25 @ 9AM: Saddle Up! Ticket Sales Open for the LECPTA Auction Party

Mark your calendars for SEPT 25 @ 9AM – tickets will go on sale for the annual LECPTA Auction Party. We’re goin’ “Deep in the Heart of Lakewood” on NOV 7 at Gilley’s Dallas – the biggest party of the year and a great way to give back to our community. Everyone’s welcome, so dust off your boots, round up your crew, and get ready for a night to remember.

WANT MORE MERCH? New merchandise (in never-seen-before styles) is coming soon! Follow @lecpta_auction_party to stay updated on release dates!

HOME TOUR TICKETS ARE LIVE!

Get tickets to the 49th Annual Lakewood Home Tour November 8th and 9th. Whether you buy a Weekend Pass or Candlelight ticket, this beloved community event is a ''can't miss" experience. Tour six unforgettable homes all weekend or gain access to an exclusive seventh house during the Candlelight Tour.

BUY NOW

Check out what your Stallions are up to in the Land of Specials! This website will be updated by our fabulous team of Specials Teachers as the school year goes on.

SAVE THE DATE!

The Sneaker Ball is back!! Get ready to lace up your freshest kicks and join us for an unforgettable night of style, celebration, and fun. More details will be shared soon.