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Dear Lakewood Families, We have heard your concerns about how after-school clubs are structured and the challenges with consistency across programs. In response, beginning next school year we will be restructuring our campus clubs system to use a clearer, streamlined, and consistent application-based process. While we are always looking for ways to expand opportunities, it is important to understand that district policy provides each campus with the same number of paid club allotments for teachers, regardless of school size. This means that even with our larger student population, we do not receive additional paid positions. We are fortunate that many of our teachers voluntarily sponsor clubs beyond their academic teaching responsibilities. Teachers are not required to host clubs, and those who do are giving up personal time outside of the school day. Some receive a district stipend for specific clubs, but many choose to run additional clubs without compensation. Their generosity allows us to offer more clubs than we would otherwise be allotted, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication. As part of this restructuring, we are committed to increasing communication so families are fully informed about the process and supporting our students by aligning opportunities with district expectations. Our goal is to build a clear, campus-wide approach to club offerings that provides families with a complete picture. By replacing individual, piecemeal communications with one cohesive system, we can make information more consistent and easier to follow. We value your partnership and will continue to keep you updated as we finalize the new system for next year. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting both our school community and your child’s growth. Please see below the '25-'26 Lakewood Clubs Organizational Chart, as well as a letter and consent form from Ms. Stelling, our Campus Activities Coordinator. Stallion Strong, Principal Thompson |
Consent Form Information Dear Lakewood Families, Along with this letter, you will find the District’s extracurricular consent form. I want to take a moment to clarify what each box on the form means: - If you check “All student clubs/activities authorized or sponsored by the District” — your child may participate in any District-sponsored extracurricular activity.
- If you check “All student clubs/activities authorized or sponsored by the campus” — your child may participate in any extracurricular activity offered at Lakewood.
- If you check “My child may only participate in the following…” — your child may only join the activities you list by name. For example, if you want your child to participate in LOLA (Lakewood Outdoor Learning Area), you must write “LOLA” on the line. If it is not listed, your child will not be permitted to participate.
If you want your child to have access to all Lakewood clubs and activities without needing to list them individually, the easiest option is to check the “All student clubs/activities authorized or sponsored by the campus” box. Thank you for your attention to this form so we can make sure your child has the opportunities you want for them.
Warmly, Emily Stelling Campus Activities Coordinator estelling@dallasisd.org
DISD/LWE Student Club/Activity Consent Form (a hard copy will be sent home with your student) |
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ADMINISTRATION RE: Electric Bikes + Scooters on Campus As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping all students and families safe during arrival and dismissal, I want to provide important clarification on the rules regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters on or near our school campus. The City of Dallas has established clear ordinances about where motor-assisted scooters and electric bicycles may operate. These rules directly affect sidewalks and streets around our school. Key Points for Our School Community: Electric Scooters
• May not be operated on sidewalks anywhere in Dallas, including those adjacent to schools.
• They are also not permitted in school crosswalks, on school sidewalks, or within designated pedestrian areas. Electric Bicycles
• By state law, e-bikes are treated similarly to traditional bicycles. However, Dallas city ordinances restrict their use on sidewalks that are primarily pedestrian pathways.
• For safety reasons, e-bikes should not be ridden on school sidewalks, in front of building entrances, or through crosswalks where children and families are walking.
• Students or visitors arriving by e-bike must dismount at the edge of school property and walk the bicycle while on sidewalks and pathways within or directly adjacent to campus. Streets and Roadways
• Both e-bikes and scooters are allowed on streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph or lower.
• Riders must obey all traffic signals, stop signs, and crosswalk rules just like other vehicles and bicycles. On Campus Grounds
• Dallas ISD policy and campus safety practices prohibit the operation of motorized vehicles (including scooters and e-bikes) on school sidewalks, play areas, or pedestrian paths.
• Students should park bicycles and e-bikes only in the designated racks provided.
Why This Matters: Our sidewalks are used daily by young children, families, and staff. Even at low speeds, scooters and e-bikes can create safety hazards in crowded areas. These restrictions are in place to protect pedestrians and ensure a safe environment for everyone on campus. We also ask all students and community members to be courteous in high-traffic pedestrian areas by slowing down and walking any mechanical bikes or scooters when using school sidewalks or pathways. We ask for your full cooperation in following these rules and reinforcing them with your children. Working together, we can maintain safe arrival and dismissal procedures that reflect the high standards of our school and community. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter and for your ongoing support of our students and community. |
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| Yippee Ki Yay! Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE to the LECPTA Deep in the Heart of Lakewood Auction Party! Put on your cowboy boots, round up your crew, and meet us at Gilley’s Dallas on Friday, November 7. REMINDER: Friday, September 26 - dress your little buckaroo in their gear for Deep in the Heart of Lakewood Spirit Day! Merch is now available online! Deep in the Heart of Lakewood is a celebration with proceeds directly benefitting our little cowboys and cowgirls. Lakewood Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA) raised over $400,000 to support our beloved LWE chicken coop, LOLA, playground improvement project, and so much more! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with live music by the Haywire Band, delicious food, open bar, dancing, and so much more! Lakewood loves a theme, and we kept this one easy – western chic. Bring the Jackson Hole vibes to Lakewood and get ready to give back to the community in the biggest way! |
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THIS SATURDAY!! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Come have an unforgettable time at our 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball! Join us for a night of fun, dancing, and community as we celebrate with our feeder pattern elementary schools. Bring your best sneakers and your best moves! |
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| Lakewood, YOU DID IT! Thanks to your incredible support, our Stallion Strong Family Giving Campaign shattered records with over $119,000 raised for the LWE PTA Operating budget and 70% student participation! Kinder & 1st Grade tied with 78% participation in the K-2 division! 5th Grade took 1st place for participation in the 3-5 division! Congratulations to these grades who earned a PAJAMA DAY on November 21! We are thankful for ALL of our donors! Congratulations to Erin Cluley, Melissa Crosby, Shelby Dolson, Sian Holsapple, Michelle Rehberger, and Alison Schultz on winning reserved seating at Movie Night! We are grateful for the generosity of our Platinum Donors! A special congratulations to our Mahjong set raffle winner, Pam Amir! From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU, LAKEWOOD! WE ARE STALLION STRONG! Questions? Email StallionStrong@lakewoodelementary.net |
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| Details for the kids! - Get your Fall Fest T-shirts and Wristbands
On sale NOW! Hurry - the last day to order is September 30th! - Let's see your talent, Lakewood!
New this year and taking place on the main stage! Sign up here by September 30th!
How can parents help? - Donate desserts for the Cake Walk!
The Cake Walk is always a Fall Fest favorite but we need your help! Please contribute by bringing a pre-packaged, store-bought dessert (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, or cookie cakes) to drop off or pick up on Friday, October 17. Don't have time to get to the grocery store? Venmo @Elizabeth-Hayes-45 by Friday, October 17 and she will do the shopping for you. **Last year we went through over 200 treats. To make this fun and be able to last the entire 4 hours, we need cake, cake and more cake!!** - Sign-up to volunteer to help!
We need so many volunteers to help with set up, take down, mid-way games, cake walk etc. This is a perfect opportunity for service organizations, high school and middle schools needing volunteer hours! Volunteer here! |
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Reminder! No large groups, team practices, or cleats on the new field. Thank you for your cooperation! |
YOU got Ms. Marian back on the road! Lakewood showed up in a big way. Thanks to 271 donations, we met the fundraising goal and on September 16, 2025, we presented Ms. Marian with a new car. Your generosity turned kindness into real-world impact—restoring her independence so she can keep doing what she loves: keeping our kids safe and smiling! See photos and the Fox4 News segment here. |
PTA Meeting Minutes The Meeting Minutes from our PTA General Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 can be found here. We hope to see you at the next meeting on October 30. |
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CARPOOL REMINDER! If you plan to be on campus later than 2:30 pm, do not park in either the blue or red carpool lanes. We need these lanes completely clear for carpool. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Please note NEW DATE for LOLA Night! |
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| We know Stallion Store is a much loved opportunity... Please only sign up for one shift per family per school year to allow as many parents as possible to participate. Thanks for volunteering! - Shift 1 1st & 4th (8:00am-10:00am)
- Shift 2 3rd & 5th (10:00am-12:00pm)
- Shift 3 Kinder, 2nd, & FLS/TC (12:00pm-2:20pm)
Sign up here!
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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) |
Order before 10/31 and receive a 10% discount! |
| Save the Date! Math Maniacs starts on October 1st (open to 1st-5th) Kickstart your Wednesdays with our before-school Math Maniacs Program, where dads and kids team up to tackle numbers, share donuts, and spark a love of learning. Volunteer to make a difference—help teach math, create memories, and strengthen the heart of our school community!
Timing: Every Wednesday starting in October. If interested in getting involved, please reach out to: Chris Wyatt: christopherwyatt@me.com or sign up by clicking the link below! |
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| Let the kids run wild at ASI while you connect with dads at Taco Joint. $50 per kid includes a free drink + taco for Dad. SIGN UP HERE! |
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| REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY, 9/28 @ MIDNIGHT 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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| EAST DALLAS, GET READY TO RUN THE COURT. Show off your skills and support our local high school at the Inaugural Woodrow Wilson 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! Grab your friends, form a team and compete for bragging rights and awesome prizes.
• Who: coed ages 8-18 • What: 3-on-3 tournament with 3 game guarantee • When: Saturday, October 18th • Where: Woodrow Wilson High School Gym
SIGN UP NOW AND LET’S GET IT. REGISTRATION CLOSES 10/12/25 |
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| Keep an eye out on social media for additional info each week! |
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Come early to watch JV play at 6:30! |
WWHS Homecoming Festival – You're Invited! Calling all kids, teens, families, and alumni! Join us as we kick off Homecoming Week with the Woodrow Wilson High School Homecoming Festival on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Woodrow Practice Field. It’s a night of fun, school spirit, and Wildcat pride you won’t want to miss! Let’s kick off Homecoming Week in true Wildcat style — JOIN US! |
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Kinder–Senior Meet at the 50 We’re starting a fun new Woodrow tradition! During the Homecoming Festival at Woodrow Wilson High School on Wednesday, October 1 from 5-7pm our Kindergarteners (Class of 2038) will meet Woodrow’s graduating Seniors (Class of 2026) at the 50-yard line. Seniors will “pass the torch” to our youngest Wildcats as they begin their Woodrow journey. It’s a sweet way to celebrate school spirit and connect the youngest and oldest Wildcats. Watch this sweet video to see what it is all about! RSVP your kinder here! More details coming soon, but mark your calendars now! Reach out to Jennifer Mira at Jenmira214@gmail.com with questions. |
| Click here for additional information about sponsorships and the golf tournament. |
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