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**Dates and times subject to change** |
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Happy September Lakewood! You all took my PTA Membership Challenge of 200 members and blew through it to 686 members! That number is still short of last year's membership but I know we can get there. Only need about 100 more. Consider joining our PTA today! I want to say thank you for the generous contributions we have already received in our Stallion Strong campaign. I have seen firsthand the willingness our community has to invest in our school, staff and students. The success of our PTA programs is directly tied to family support through fundraisers like Stallion Strong. Donations to Stallion Strong Campaign are the foundation of the 2025-26 budget, a budget that was voted on by our PTA Members (if you join the PTA you can vote, too!). We have a little over 2 weeks left in the campaign and I know we can reach our goal that is needed to fund things like field trips, musical and theater performances, Fall Fest, Roller Skating, LOLA, staff appreciation, Dual Language, movie night, I could keep going... Please take a look at the PTA Fundraising Dollars at work and see first hand where your donations are going THIS YEAR. Kinder and 3rd are in the lead with participation but all it takes is a small donation to count as participation. The other grades can easily catch up to them. Fifth grade, let's go out in style, PJ style, and win the participation race. I am passionate about helping the school, the staff and the students. I want the absolute best for Lakewood Elementary. Can you please join me in donating to Stallion Strong (and join our PTA while you are at it!)? If you have any questions about how we use our funds or the PTA budget, please email president@lakewoodelementary.net.
With appreciation, Shannon Stuart, PTA President |
Individual School Picture Day is TOMRROW! Stallions may wear free dress for these individual pictures. Class pictures will be taken in the spring. |
The Race is On: Donate Today & Support Stallion Strong The 2025-2026 Stallion Strong Campaign is off to the races! Grade in K-2 and 3-5 with highest % participation will win a pajama day! Kinder and 3rd are starting off strong! A quick online donation is all it takes! Stallion Strong helps fund all the activities and programs that make Lakewood shine and provides critical support to our teachers and staff. Suggested giving: $150 per student Goal: 100% participation—every gift, at any level, makes a difference. $150 per student earns a yard sign! Donate before 9/15 and we will deliver it to you! Bonus! This year, families who give at the $500 level will receive TWO custom Lakewood Elementary folding chairs—exclusive to Stallion Strong AND be entered into a drawing for a custom mahjong mat and tile set! Pro tip: contributions from grandparents, relatives, and friends all count toward your family’s total! |
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| Volunteer here for 1st shift (10:15-12) *please note the VOLY signup says the shift starts at 10:00 am, but you do not need to arrive until 10:15 am. Volunteer here for 2nd shift (12-1:30)
PLEASE READ BEFORE VOLUNTEERING! Must be VOLY certified All volunteers must complete this VOLY registration yearly before you can volunteer on campus.
Read rules and guidelines/Return signed copy Lunch Bunch Expectations Lunch Bunch Training (Printed guides available for easy reference in cafeteria near Lunch Bunch aprons) Compliance Document - sign and return to Mr. Campbell
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Thank you for your time and assistance! Have fun! |
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| If you missed the GT Info night this week, you can find the presentation here.
Ms. Davila's 3rd & 4th Grade GT Eco-Steward website can be found here. |
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| Dallas ISD Construction Services is hosting a series of Interactive Community Pop-Up meetings with mobile information booths designed to connect and interact with community members across the City. The purpose is to inform and educate the public about how school financing works, highlight current and future facility needs, and share the District's vision for supporting student success while we gather community feedback and input. The meeting for all of District 2 is at KB Polk Tag on Saturday, September 6. This is an excellent opportunity for you to provide feedback for our Board of Trustees to consider when determining the scope of work to include in Bond 2026. |
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| You must be VOLY approved before you can volunteer. Sign up here! |
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Please RSVP and share any photos or memories for a book we plan to present to her by Wednesday, September 10. Photos and memories can also be shared to enews@lakewoodelementary.net. Thank you! |
Twice a month we stock the workroom with snacks & beverages to show our teachers & staff some extra love! Each month there will be a sign up genius sent out per grade. Thank you 3rd grade for stocking in September!! |
Please click image above to sign up for a time slot on the VOLY website! 10:30 - 12:00 (kinder/2nd) 11:30 - 1:00 (1st/3rd) 12:30 - 2:00 (4th/5th) |
PRE-ORDER SPIRIT WEAR BY 9/11!! |
| Lakewood Elementary PTA is bringing back an easy fundraiser! By simply scanning your receipts or connecting your Walmart account within the Box Top app, the PTA will earn money back all year. Learn more here about the Box Top app and download it now! |
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| Have you ever heard about the SBDM Committee a.k.a. The Site Based Decision Making Committee? This is an appointed/elected group of teachers, parents, and community members who advise Principal Thompson and her leadership team in the planning and decision-making process to improve student achievement as outlined by state policy and district policy.
The SBDM Committee advises the Principal in the following five areas: - Goal Setting
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Budgeting
- Staffing Patterns
- School Organization
Additionally, as school related issues occur or school activities and initiatives evolve, the SBDM Committee may authorize a sub-committee to resolve the issue or implement the activity and initiative.
Communicating directly with your child’s teacher and Assistant Principal is always recommended as your first line of inquiry. Should you have more general questions or comments related to the topics above, you can email sbdm@lakewoodelementary.net.
The SBDM does host two open meetings a year for any member of the community to attend- one in October and one in April. Meeting dates and past minutes are posted on our website and kept up to date in eNews. On occasion, dates change, and those notices are also included in eNews with as much advance notice as possible. |
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| September Attendance Awareness Month September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time for individuals and organizations to learn about attendance issues, absenteeism, and the effects attendance can have on academic performance and success. School attendance is essential to academic success, but too often, students, parents, and schools don’t realize how quickly absences, excused or unexcused, can add up to academic trouble. Chronic absence—missing just 18 days per school year—can lead to third-graders being unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing courses, and ninth-graders dropping out of high school. |
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| 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 open spots for your class each Tuesday, depending on holidays and test dates.
Lunch Buddies Rules: - Limit lunch visit to one guest to allow time for all to participate. No siblings.
Must check in at front desk with acceptable ID (Drivers license, passport). Students will meet you in the cafeteria. Arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in and be escorted to the cafeteria. Outside food only for you and your child (No friends, please!). No 3rd party deliveries (Ubereats/DoorDash) for students due to safety concerns. Follow Cafeteria Rules while participating: Sit at designated visitor tables (outside tables weather permitting) Visitors are not permitted in lunch line Quiet time first 10 minutes of lunch (Adults and students) Leave campus when the lunch period is over
Lunch times by grade:
- 4th - 12:30PM -1:00 PM
- 5th - 1:00PM - 1:30 PM
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. |
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| Calling all 5th Grade Stallions to the Sport Court on September 14 @ 4:30 PM for a quick Campus Clean-up! Each student that volunteers will earn a “FREE DRESS PASS” to use on any Monday. |
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| 🎉Sept. 25 @ 9AM – Purchase Tickets to the LECPTA Auction Party Y’all ready? Tickets to the LECPTA Auction Party are available starting SEPT 25 @ 9AM. Round up your crew and join us on November 7 at Gilley’s Dallas for the biggest party of the year and an even bigger way to give back to our community. This year, we’re going Deep in the Heart of Lakewood - cowboy boots required, fun guaranteed, and everyone’s welcome. Follow @lecpta_action_party for more info! |
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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. |
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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 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. |
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Order before 10/31 and receive a 10% discount! |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Register to receive the 2025 - 2026 J.L. Long Athletics Booster Club communication! Register here! Each month we will be sending out information through email. You can also follow along and receive the most up-to-the-minute information on our INSTAGRAM page. |
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| 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. |
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