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Dear Lakewood Families,

We’ve had such a strong start to the year, and I’m grateful for your continued support and partnership. Our safety drills have been going very well, and next week we will continue with both a lockdown and a severe weather drill. Students are already showing confidence and responsibility in practicing these important routines. Assessments have also gone smoothly, and we expect results by the end of next week and will use them to guide instruction moving forward.

It has been wonderful to see our students settle into routines so quickly and embrace both learning and leadership on campus. The energy in classrooms is contagious, with teachers and students diving into meaningful work together. I want to thank you for helping set your children up for success each day, as your encouragement and support truly make a difference.

As we move forward, I hope you can see and feel the joy of being part of such a strong school community. Together, we are building not only academic skills but also resilience, kindness, and a love for learning.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

IMPORTANT CARPOOL REMINDERS

To help keep our dismissal process safe and respectful for everyone, we ask that all drivers follow the carpool guidelines:

Use only the designated single lane down Lake Circle Drive.
Please remain in the carpool line until you reach Hillbrook and then choose either the Red Lane or the Blue Lane (closest to school).
Do not block streets, neighbors’ driveways, or alleyways.
Show courtesy and patience to other drivers and our community members.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and for being considerate of our neighbors who share this space with us each day.

Applications DUE TOMORROW

Deadline to sign up is TOMORROW

TOMORROW is the last day to sign up!

Apply Here!

This is a student-only event required for application. Students will bring home info for parents.

Our Lakewood Elementary Chapter of Best Buddies focuses on building connections and community between young students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through inclusive activities and social-emotional learning tools that promote one-to-one friendship, acceptance, and interaction at an early age.

We’re excited to continue building a culture of awareness and inclusion at Lakewood!

BEST BUDDIES INFO MEETING SIGN-UP

Lunch Buddies is a chance for a parent to join their child for lunch once a year!

NEW For Fall of 2025:

Lunch Buddies will occur on Tuesdays and broken down by grade level.
There will be two spots for your class each Tuesday, depending on holidays and test dates.
Parents are asked to limit their lunch visit to one guest to allow time for all to participate.

PLEASE NOTE:Lunch Buddies is not the same as Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch parents volunteer to help teachers oversee and clean the cafeteria. Two Lunch Bunch volunteers for each section (K-2 and 3-5) are needed EVERY DAY to help lunch run smoothly and allows teachers and staff a much-deserved break. Lunch Bunch sign-up coming soon!

*Please note new locations for 3rd & 4th Grade*

Attention 5th Grade Families: Come to the DC & Williamsburg 2026 Trip Info Session

Information Meeting-

When: Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Where: Lakewood Auditorium

Its time to start once more with our Student travel program! We’re going to Washington DC and Williamsburg in Summer 2026, and this is your last chance to get enrolled!!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity.

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trip
Everything that’s included in this experience
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Please remember to update the class sections in your MembershipToolkit account to help with spirit wear delivery. Thank you!

More details regarding times, class assignments, and costumes will be sent to each grade closer to performance dates.

The kids work hard on these and they are always so sweet and fun, so bring those bouquets and be ready to cheer on your star!

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.

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

Order before 10/31 an receive a 10% discount!

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!!

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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

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. Sign-up and learn more at www.FOLDallas.org. Follow us on instagram @folfriendsoflakewood.

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.

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.

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.

Order your season pass now!

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.