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**Dates and times subject to change** |
Para ver este boletín en español, haga clic AQUÍ, elija el eNews que desea leer y luego seleccione "Spanish" en el menú desplegable en la esquina superior derecha de su pantalla. |
Dear Lakewood Families,
I am excited to share and warmly welcome Assistant Principal Zulema Martinez to the Lakewood Elementary community beginning February 17th.
Ms. Martinez joins us with a strong background in teaching and instructional leadership. She has served as a middle school science teacher and most recently as a district instructional coach, supporting instruction across multiple campuses at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Her experience includes partnering with educators and campus leaders to strengthen instruction through data analysis, thoughtful planning systems, progress monitoring, and professional learning focused on student growth and teacher capacity. At Lakewood, Assistant Principal Martinez will work closely with our first and fourth grade teachers, students, and families. She will also support our Specials team and partner with staff connected to our Dual Language program. Her passion for student centered practices, collaboration, and inclusive learning experiences will be a great asset to our campus community. Please join me in welcoming Assistant Principal Martinez to the Lakewood family. As a community, I know we will extend a warm Lakewood welcome and offer her the time and grace to learn our systems, our students, and our unique community as she settles into this new role. We are grateful to have her with us! I would also like to take this opportunity to request that you complete the intent-to-return form. This helps us minimize disruptions caused by fall leveling and maintain balanced class sizes. We understand that family plans can shift due to private or choice school decisions, and your responses will help us plan proactively. Please submit the form by Friday, February 27, 2026. Thank you for partnering with us in preparing for a successful school year ahead! Stallion Strong
Principal 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! |
Important Reminder about SB9 Parent Opt In Forms Earlier this year, Dallas ISD emailed families an SB9 Opt in Parent Consent Form. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to check your email and complete the form. The district provides age-appropriate health and safety lessons aligned to Senate Bill 9 standards, including topics such as personal safety, prevention of child abuse, family and dating violence, and other safety related instruction. Lessons are carefully reviewed by the Dallas ISD School Health Advisory Council and are tailored to each grade level. Students will only participate in this instruction if a parent or guardian opts them in. Students who are not opted in will receive an alternative lesson during that time. You can review the curriculum by grade level here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Coleman at lycoleman@dallasisd.org. Thank you for taking a few minutes to review and submit your preference. |
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***CRITICAL FEEDBACK NEEDED BY FEBRUARY 27*** To effectively plan for next year's class placements/sizes, please complete this form by February 27. This information is critical for DISD to determine our teacher/staff needs. If your plan may be changing based on choice or private school acceptance deadlines, you can indicate that on the form, as well. Thank you. |
| 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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General PTA Meeting TONIGHT Please click here to read the minutes from our General PTA Meeting on February 2, 2026. The next General PTA Meeting will be hosted in the LWE Auditorium on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM. |
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Everyone’s favorite party of the year, HOUSE PARTY, is coming home to Lakewood! Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, at 9 AM…set those alarms…TICKETS ARE SURE TO GO FAST!! And check out our cute merch…more coming soon!! Shout out to our presenting sponsor, @skylarchampiongroup!! |
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Please note this has been updated and the 2 inclement weather days have been removed. |
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| Soccer Fields Open for Rental We are grateful to our Lakewood PTA, parents, and community, for their generous investment in resodding our field and to Friends of Lakewood for funding our new soccer goals! Because of this support, we are excited to open our soccer fields for community rental after 6 PM on weekday evenings. All field rental requests must be submitted through Dallas ISD Real Property Management. Prior to submitting a request, please email Jonathan Campbell at joncampbell@dallasisd.org so we can ensure your request is accounted for, approved, and supported if we have the capacity. Thank you to our community for helping us continue to care for and expand opportunities on our campus |
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| 📣 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES – BIG, SMALL, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN! 📣 Do you have an item, experience, or vacation home that you can donate to the House Party silent auction?! All proceeds go directly to OUR KIDS! Let’s show up BIG Lakewood! Email auctionparty@lakewoodelementary.net to donate or click the link here. |
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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 Kinder for stocking in February! Sign up to donate here on 2/9 or 2/23! |
| In celebration of Black History Month, 3rd–5th graders can join our Oratory Contest to perform a short speech, poem, or monologue and share powerful words. Visit our Optional Text Suggestions website page for ideas, links to example pieces, and helpful tips to get started! |
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| Lakewood survived Ice Week 2026. We've earned this! Good news: Animal House is open to parents of ALL grades! After that many days at home, we all deserve a night out! Costumes encouraged! |
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BOND 2026 At the next board meeting on February 26, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will vote on whether and what to bring to voters for a bond election. The most up to date public information can be found here, including, campus by campus assessments of needs and proposed budget for those changes |
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The next SBDM meeting is on February 12 (closed) If there are topics you would like to propose for our agenda, please email sbdm@lakewoodelementary.net by the end of this week. Our last meeting of the year is an open meeting on April 16 where we will hear from folks who would like to join the SBDM for next year. If you know of someone or are interested in joining the SBDM - please reach out to SBDM Chair, Elizabeth Cheek, through the SBDM email address. |
DISD '26-'27 Approved Calendar Please click here to review the calendar and make note of important dates! The first day of the '26-'27 school year will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026. |
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 |
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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MATH OLYMPIAD The MATH OLYMPIAD will be held on March 12 and the Awards Ceremony will be on May 15. Additional information will be posted here when it becomes available. |
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| 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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| Lakewood Elementary students and families, you're invited to the 28th Annual Long Run on Thursday, April 9th! This is J.L. Long Middle School PTA's main fundraiser of the year. The Run starts and finishes at the school, with options to do a 1K Family Fun Run/Walk or a 5K Certified Run on the Santa Fe trail. Runners and walkers of all ages and schools are welcome. After the races, enjoy food, refreshments and entertainment. Each race entry ($35) includes a race t-shirt and food truck dinner. Awards will be given to the fastest runners by age group. Learn more about the event, sponsorships, and sign up to run here. |
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J. L. Long Middle School will be hosting a Math and Science Night on February 19th at 5:00 p.m for students and families. This event is designed to foster students’ interest in advanced Mathematics and Science while highlighting opportunities for students to represent Long at district, regional, and state academic competitions throughout the school year. |
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