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**Dates and times subject to change** |
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Dear Lakewood Families, We hope your family is staying safe and warm during the recent cold weather. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as our district worked to make decisions with student and staff safety at the forefront. To ensure we meet state instructional time requirements, Dallas ISD has identified the following days as make up instructional days for the days we missed on Monday and Tuesday: These will be regular school days for students, with attendance expected as usual. Teachers will share any classroom specific updates as needed. As soon as we receive additional information from DISD about the days we missed yesterday and today, we will share those updates. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are grateful for our Lakewood families and your commitment to our school community. Stallion Strong, Principial Thompson |
To See the Full eNews LWE eNews is filled with so much important info, you may have to click "view entire message" at the bottom of this email. Don't miss helpful reminders in the Previously Shared section, or info from our FOL, Feeder Pattern and Specials Showcase sections! |
PLEASE COMPLETE BY NOON ON 2/6 |
Family Input Form for the '26-'27 School Year Class Assignments As we begin the process of looking ahead to creating well balanced classes for the 2026-2027 school year, we would like to streamline input provided by families through this form. Please know that we are not able to take specific teacher requests, nor student friend requests. As we work through this process, we keep our Lakewood Vision at the forefront: We are a community of leaders, valued individuals and problem solvers, who advocate for all. Note this will be viewed and analyzed by the current Lakewood Staff. We ask that you refrain from any disparaging comments and remain focused on your student's needs. Our team is looking for input on students’ needs regarding structure, social emotional support, and other factors that may contribute to their success. This form will close at noon on Friday, February 6, 2026. As a reminder the process of placing students in their new homeroom classes is very important to us, and we take a holistic approach. Please note that we do not honor specific teacher requests.
Once class placements are released prior to Meet the Teacher in August, please address any concerns following these steps: First, reach out directly to the teacher with any concerns or needs regarding your child's experiences. At Lakewood we value feedback, and the opportunity to collaborate together and improve for your child’s success. If after reaching out to the teacher you still have concerns, please contact their respective administrator.
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Cold Weather, Carpool Lines, and Tardy Slips oh my! A friendly reminder to allow yourselves a little extra time for carpool on these chilly mornings! A few less Stallions are walking to school in these colder temps, so the carpool lines are longer and take more time. Also, please remember to be patient and stay in a single file line on the right side of Lake Circle until you come to the curve at Hillbrook and can choose to drop off in either the red or blue lane. School begins at 8:00 am and tardy slips are issued at 8:05 am. |
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Attention Kinder & 1st Grade NEW DATES for the 100th and 101st Day of School Celebrations will be communicated soon by classroom teachers. |
** NEW DATES** SPECIAL NOTE: Students should dress like kids from the 80s — t-shirts and jeans, bright colors, neon, big bangs! Rock and roll flair is encouraged! Any students playing the characters Billy and Chuck (the mechanics) can wear overalls/coveralls.
PTA Meeting will take place in between performances on 2/2. |
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| The 21-DAY SNACKING CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN! Good luck to all who registered and started their healthy journey! “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
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Don't forget your helmets & socks on PE days so you are ready to ROLL! |
| We get it. We're all busy! If you've been looking for ways to contribute to our school but can't find the time, hear us when we say, your sponsorship dollars go a LONG way! Help us fundraise for Lakewood Elementary by sponsoring today! Reach out to Melissa Crosby at melissacrosby12@gmail.com for more information! You can also check out available sponsorship opportunities here: Sponsorship Contract |
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CALLING ALL 1st GRADE PARENTS TO HELP TREAT OUR TEACHERS & STAFF TO A LASAGNA LUNCH! |
| Dress: Students should wear all black shoes & clothing (shirts, pants, skirts, or dresses) and may wear accessories (i.e. scarves, hats, bows, ties, etc) with Valentine's colors – red and pink. Have fun with the theme!
5:30pm - KA, KE, KG, KL (Drop off by 5:15pm in the cafeteria, fully dressed)
6:30pm - KB, KC, KD, KF, KJ (Drop off by 6:15pm in the cafeteria, fully dressed)
*Shows last approx. 25 min* |
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House Party 2026 is headed to... |
| Lakewood's biggest fundraiser of the year will be at BIRDIE’S EASTSIDE! You won’t want to miss a night of fun and community at a favorite neighborhood spot! Drinks on the Patio | Karaoke | Yard Games | 5 Bars | Buffet & Late Night Snacks | Golf Cart Raffle | Silent Auction & so much more!!! House Party is Saturday, April 18th and tickets go on sale Friday, February 27th! SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Contact melissacrosby12@gmail.com to find out more! Special shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Skylar Champion Real Estate Group! Click HERE for more info! |
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Class Picture Day is February 6! Say cheese! Spring Picture Day is for class photos. Students must wear their uniform. |
Howdy Kinder Class of 26/27! |
It's your turn for Kinder Round Up! |
Incoming kinder families are invited to a welcoming introduction to Lakewood Elementary where they can learn more about kindergarten at LWE and see the school! Sign up to attend HERE! Thursday, March 5 - 4:30-5:30PM: Last Names A-M
- 5:30-6:30PM: Last Names N-Z
*RSVP per family attending. Can't wait to see y'all there!
Kinder Round Up Committee |
Valentine's That Give Back You receive 20% off at Minted all year, and they donate 10% back to LWE! |
STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test – February 3 Lakewood Elementary has been selected to participate in a STAAR stand-alone field test on Tuesday, February 3. This field test allows students to try out new reading assessment items that will help TEA develop future STAAR assessments, including extended constructed-response questions. Who will participate? - All 4th and 5th grade students (Reading)
- 3rd grade students who will take STAAR Reading in Spanish
Please note that no scores will be reported for this assessment. The field test is for data and development purposes only and will not impact student grades or accountability ratings. We appreciate your support as our students help shape future state assessments! |
Friendly Reminder Please remember that Vanderbilt is ONE WAY. You can't turn onto Vanderbilt from Oakhurst. You can only turn onto Vanderbilt if you are exiting the red lane. Our circulation map is below to refresh your memory as we start 2026! |
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. |
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Check out our composting updates here! With Moonshot, we are steering food away from the trash and back into the earth! |
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FOL is busy planning several spring events for both parents and students. Keep an eye out for more detail! March 6-8: Campout at Camp Grady Spruce March: Softball Season Begins March: Poker Tournament March: Monday Night Top Golf League Begins March 25: Skeet Shoot April: Cornhole Tournament April 10: Father-Daughter Dance |
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Thursday, February 5, 5-8PM
Hillside Tavern, 6465 East Mockingbird Lane Grab a drink, relax, and meet the guys who are showing up for Lakewood just like you. Our monthly Happy Hour is all about easy conversation, good laughs, and finally putting names to faces—no pressure, no agenda. Come hang, connect with fellow dads, and leave feeling a little more plugged into the Lakewood crew. |
| 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! |
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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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| In addition to an exciting match-up against Samuell, there will be door prizes and halftime contests. Inspired by winter’s arrival in East Dallas, we will cheer on the Wildcats with a WHITE OUT theme. |
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 69TH ANNUAL WOODROW MUSICAL AS WE PRESENT THE SMASH-HIT PRODUCTION OF “9 TO 5 – THE MUSICAL!” Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend of music, comedy, and community spirit as our talented students bring this beloved Broadway classic to life. CONTENT ADVISORY: 9 to 5: The Musical contains some mature themes and humor reflective of workplace culture in the late 1970s, including references to sexism, alcohol and drug use, and adult situations. The production also includes brief simulated gunshot sound effects and flashing lights. While presented in a comedic and empowering way, some material may not be suitable for very young children. Parental discretion is advised. SHOWTIMES: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 – 7:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 – 7:00 PM (ASL ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 – 7:00 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – 1:00 PM *ASL ACCESIBLE PERFORMANCE – FRIDAY, FEB 6 Our musical performance on Friday, Feb 6 will include American Sign Language interpreters. There will be a designated section near the interpreters for our guests who will utilize this service. When purchasing tickets for this section look for the area marked “ASL Interpreted Seating” on the Floor Level. DONATIONS: This musical wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our family and community members. If you’re able and willing to help, please click here to contribute. Your support truly helps make this event a reality! |
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