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I hope you all had a wonderful Fall Break and had a chance to relax, turn off your alarm, and not worry about GroupMe or homework. October is in full swing, and we have lots of fun things for our community that you don't want to miss.

Fall Fest, this Sunday, October 19 from 2-6, is one of my favorite events because it appeals to all ages, Pre-K to grandparents. The weather forecast looks perfect for Sunday! From traditions like Billy Buttons and Cake Walk to new events like the talent show, there is something for everyone. Our Fall Fest Chairs, Megan Townsend and Kristen Scavuzzo and their awesome committee, have been hard at work planning Fall Fest for months to be sure that we have something for all to enjoy. We are still in need of donations for the ever popular Cake Walk and volunteers to help before, during and after the event (don't forget the All Campus Clean Up afterward). All Fall Fest information and sign ups can be found here. If you preordered shirts and wristbands, they will be going home today with your student.

The next community event is Movie Night on November 14, sponsored by Skylar Champion Real Estate Group. I can't wait to see all of the Stallion Strong Lakewood folding chairs lined up across our sport court for folks ready to watch the newest release and enjoying a Friday night together. Career Day is also on November 14, and we need lots of volunteers to make this an engaging event for our students. Last year was my first year to present at Career Day. I was a little unsure how I would speak to the students about modeling, but they were engaged and loved hearing about my experience, so, of course, I signed up again this year! I still have students coming up to me and asking questions about my career. If you are on the fence about presenting, let this be your sign to sign up! It is important to have a variety of careers, so the students can see a different perspective and understand that the options for careers are endless.

Don't forget:

Oct 24 FOL Mother/Son dance-a personal favorite of mine as a boy mom

Oct 30 PTA General Meeting at 6:15pm

Oct 31 Book Character Day- Can't wait to see books come alive that day!

Nov 4 No school-Election Day

We have enjoyed a great first 9 weeks, and I am so appreciative of your endless support. All of your kind words, hellos, smiles, and willingness to lend a hand mean a lot to me, the volunteers, and the staff of Lakewood Elementary.

See you at Fall Fest!

Shannon Stuart, PTA President

- GOOD TO KNOW -

eNews is packed full of so much important information that you may have to click "view entire message" found by scrolling to the bottom in order to see everything. While you are scrolling, don't miss the FOL, Feeder Pattern and Specials Showcase sections, too!

THIS SUNDAY!! DON'T MISS IT!!

Fall Fest is almost here! Join us on Sunday, October 19, for a day of games, food, and fun for the whole family. Wristbands ($10) will be available to purchase that day and are required for children. Here's how you can get involved:

We still need donations for the Cake Walk!

Our Fall Fest favorite is back! Please sign up to bring a store-bought dessert (cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, or cookie cakes) to drop off on Friday, October 17. If you don't have time to shop, Venmo @Elizabeth-Hayes-45 by the 17th, and we'll handle it. We'll need 200+ treats to keep this game going all afternoon!

We still need Volunteers!

We need helpers for setup, take-down, midway games, and the Cake Walk. Volunteer here to make the fun happen!

FOL Haunted House needs Volunteers or they risk having to cancel this SPOOK-tacular tradition!

It is that time of year again. The haunted house is back at Fall Fest! Please consider signing up for a shift. FOL requires the collective efforts of all dads to ensure the children have a memorable experience!

Calling all 5th Graders!!

Lakewood Elementary invites you to be a guest presenter for our annual in-person Career Day on November 14, 2025 from 8:00 am to 10:30 am.

If you are interested in presenting, complete the Google form below and someone will contact you with more details. Responses should be submitted by Tuesday, October 21, 2025 to participate.

Please know that if you have a child who attends Lakewood, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed with your child's class.

Attention 4th Grade Parents

2^nd Grade Halloween Showcase: Thursday, October 30 in the Auditorium

Dress: All black with purple, orange, and/or green accessories (wigs are ok, but no masks!)

5:30 pm - 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D

(Drop off at 5:15pm in the cafeteria, fully dressed)

6:15 pm - PTA Meeting

6:30 pm - 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H

(Drop off at 6:15 pm in the cafeteria, fully dressed)

*Shows last approx. 25 min*

Check out the 1st Edition of the Stallion Standard!

Save the Date: FaLaLa Lakewood!

Join us on Saturday, December 6, behind Lakewood Elementary for a festive curbside toy collection parade benefiting the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center!

What to Bring:

New, unwrapped toys and preteen gifts to hand directly to Santa!

Where to Find Us:

Behind the school at "WENDOVER WONDERLAND" -- find us on the sport court/playground area!
Exact timing to be announced, but we expect it to be between 4 PM and 6 PM!

Coming soon! FaLaLa Merchandise:

Cute tees and sweatshirts coming soon! Perfect for Lakewood Spirit Days!

Follow us @falalalakewood on Instagram to stay in the loop!

Don’t miss this chance to spread some holiday cheer and support a great cause!

Campus Composting Update

Check out our latest composting totals here!

Yipee Ki Yay! Silver and Bronze tickets are still available for the Deep in the Heart of Lakewood Auction Party event! Choose your Auction Party experience, and don’t miss out on an unforgettable night with live music by the Haywire Band, delicious food, open bar, mechanical bull, and dancing! Bring the Jackson Hole vibes to Lakewood and get ready to give back to the community in the biggest way 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! PURCHASED GOLD LEVEL DONOR TICKETS? Gold level donor tickets receive early access to one Sign-up Party ticket the week of October 27 – be on the lookout for purchase information soon. CANNOT ATTEND, BUT WANT TO SUPPORT? Merch is available for purchase OR bidding for Silent Auction items will be open Monday, November 3 at 9AM to Sunday, November 9 at 9PM – items include vacations, kid experiences, Mavericks suite, and more!

Purchase Tickets

Deep in the Heart of Lakewood merch is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Perfect for Spirit Days and drop offs or keeping your little buckaroo warm in class, purchase your merch online and all orders will be available for porch pick-up within 24 hours.

Purchase Merch

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DISD

Let’s work together to keep all of our students safe.

Please be extra mindful of the school zones around our campus.

Follow the posted speed limit during arrival and dismissal times.

Always use the designated crosswalks when moving from one side of the street to the other.

Please remain vigilant and avoid the use of cell phones while in school zones.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safe start and end to each school day for every child.

LAKEWOOD CLUBS

The chart shared last week has been updated and is below. UIL and Debate applications will be coming soon. Lonestar Challenge and Garden applications will open in the spring.

Reminder to please return the Clubs Consent Form

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)

Click image above to sign up!

Twice a month we stock the workroom with snacks & beverages to show our teachers & staff some extra love! Each month there is a sign up genius sent out per grade and 2nd grade, it's your turn to take care of October!!

Thank you 3rd grade for handling September!! The teachers and staff greatly appreciate your generosity!

Support the 49th Annual Lakewood Home Tour November 8th and 9th. The Lakewood Home Tour is 100% community-driven and depends on YOU to raise funds for East Dallas public schools. View an exclusive preview of the homes on D Magazine.

Home Tour needs YOU to volunteer!

Anyone can volunteer! Grab a friend, family member, or co-worker and book your shift today at the following link!

AND of course, don't forget to buy tickets to enjoy every home on the tour.

Buy tickets now!

Calling all Lakewood Elementary artists, writers, dancers, filmmakers, photographers, and musicians! The 2025 Reflections Art Program is open for submissions.

This year's theme is "I Belong" -- and we want to see how your child interprets the idea of belonging through their creative lens.

Whether it's a painting, a song, even a video made on your iPhone, this is their chance to share what belonging means to them.

Your child can submit in as many categories as they want. Some entries will advance to regional, state, and even national levels. Here's what you need to know:

All entries due November 14th
Each piece needs an official entry form
Your family must be a current PTA member to participate (not a member yet? Join today!)

Submit your work and completed entry forms to reflections@lakewoodelementary.net -- and reach out for any questions about submissions!

ENTRY FORM

REFLECTIONS RULES

REFLECTIONS WEBSITE

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.

Reminder! No large groups, team practices, or cleats on the new field. Thank you for your cooperation!

Make a memory with your kid and support Lakewood! FOL is hosting a community dance with a live DJ, photo ops, a dinner buffet, and a cash bar for moms. Your ticket helps fund teacher support, campus improvements, and family aid right here at Lakewood Elementary.

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! Dates are listed above.

If interested in getting involved, please reach out to: Chris Wyatt: christopherwyatt@me.com or sign up by clicking the link below!

MATH MANIACS VOLUNTEERS

FOL dads run recurring Mom’s Afternoon Off events so moms get a real breather while kids burn energy and make friends. We hit local spots—gyms, parks, tacos, you name it—and every RSVP helps support Lakewood Elementary.

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.