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Welcome back and Happy New Year, Lakewood families!

As we begin 2026, I want to celebrate the strong start our students and staff have had coming back from the break. Our campus has been full of energy and focus as we continue nurturing the Seeds of Change we have planted together this year. Our students returned ready to learn and quickly reconnected to routines and expectations, showing impressive growth, maturity, and independence. It has been wonderful to see how smoothly they transitioned back and how proud they are of their learning.

Our teachers have been working intentionally behind the scenes, analyzing iReady, ACP, and mastery check data to better understand student progress. Using this information, they are tailoring instruction and creating differentiated plans to support continued growth for every learner. We were also grateful for our teacher leaders who facilitated professional learning focused on helping students think more independently, strengthening classroom routines, supporting positive behaviors, and providing meaningful feedback. This work directly supports the learning environment we aim to grow through our Seeds of Change focus.

Thank you to our incredible families and volunteers for your continued partnership and support at home and on campus. Together, we are helping our Seeds of Change take root and flourish.

We look forward to a great year ahead.

Stallion Strong!

Principal Thompson

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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!

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LUNCH BUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We would love to have 1 additional volunteer join us for the 1st Lunch Bunch shift each day to help keep the cafeteria clean and get the classes in and out within their allotted time period. Unfortunately, Voly does not allow us to make changes to our existing signup. Please click below to access the NEW VOLY SIGNUP for this 1 additional volunteer. The original Voly Lunch Bunch Sign Up is still active! Thank you in advance for signing up AND for your patience with Voly.

Send your student to Campus Beautification on January 19 @ 4:00 PM. Just a reminder, this is Martin Luther King Jr. Day so it could be a great opportunity to get out of the house!

Students earn a FREE DRESS PASS to be used on any Monday of their choice. Hope to see you there!

Registration for the 21-DAY SNACKING CHALLENGE OPENS on 1/20!

“21-Day Snacking Challenge” is an innovative, three-week nutrition education initiative backed by participating school districts, educators and parents. During the challenge, elementary school students are invited to change their current after-school snacking habits by consuming more fruits and vegetables. Using the recipe books and our Healthy Snack Finder as a foundation, kids are empowered to create fun, healthy snacks on their own or with minimal supervision.

Data collected at the end of each challenge shows that kids are changing their eating habits, trying new fruits and vegetables, and introducing the program to their extended families.

Registration: 1/20-1/27

Program dates: 1/27-2/16

Final Assessment period: 3/2-3/9

Click here to register!

Class date/time assignments are below for the NEW 3rd Grade performance dates!

Attention KINDERGARTEN Parents

Calling all 1st GRADE PARENTS!!

1st Grade Lunch Buddies starts when we return from break. Sign up now!

As the days are getting cooler, please take a moment to refresh yourself on our dress code. Sweatpants/joggers are not permitted and leggings are allowed only when worn under a skirt/dress.

Please click the image above to access our Technology Reference Sheet with all the important info about Student Logins, the DISD Portal, Google Logins, Apps to use at home and help desk contacts.

TC Classroom - Functional Play Fridays

The TC Classroom is kicking off Functional Play Fridays—a fun new way for students to build imagination, social skills, and creativity through themed play like cooking, music, shopping, and dress-up!

We’re collecting gently used or new pretend play items to make these Fridays extra special. Donations can be dropped off at Lakewood or emailed about at Britjohnson1@dallasisd.org.

Check out our composting updates here!

With Moonshot, we are steering food away from the trash and back into the earth!

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

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.