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**Dates and times subject to change** |
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Dear Lakewood families, Tonight we look forward to welcoming many of our newest Stallions during Kinder Round Up. This event is always one of the most joyful moments of the year as we meet our incoming kindergarten students and their families. Seeing the excitement, curiosity, and wonder on the faces of our future learners is a wonderful reminder of the special role our school plays in the lives of children and families in this community. It is always such a meaningful moment to welcome a new group of students into the Lakewood family. Events like this also remind me how grateful I am for the trust our families place in us each year. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of partnering with you in your child’s learning and growth. It is a responsibility our staff takes very seriously and one that we are honored to carry. A very special thank you to our incredible parent volunteers who help bring events like this to life. We are especially grateful to Emily Hildebrand and Lane Pender for their leadership in organizing this year’s Kinder Round Up. Their time, energy, and dedication, along with the support of the parent volunteer team, help ensure that our newest families feel welcomed and excited as they begin their Lakewood journey. We look forward to meeting our future kindergarteners tonight and continuing to grow our wonderful school community together. Thank you for being such an important part of what makes Lakewood so special. Stallion Strong, Principal Thompson |
Important Message from Administration sent on 3/3 |
Technology Expectations for the School Day We have attached a short overview of our campus expectations for technology and personal devices. Our goal is to ensure that technology supports learning while also helping students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day.
Students may not have personal smart devices on their person during the school day. This includes smart watches, Gabb watches, cell phones, AirPods, or any device capable of messaging, calling, or internet access. If a student brings a device to school, it will be collected by the homeroom teacher at the start of the day and securely stored until dismissal.
These expectations help create a focused learning environment, reduce distractions, and support positive peer interactions. The attached document includes additional details about procedures and expectations for both school issued and personal devices. |
Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners! Round Up is TONIGHT! |
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 |
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EVENT TICKETS, MERCH, AND RAFFLE...all on sale NOW! Grab them before they sell out and join us at Birdie's Eastside on April 18th at 7 PM for everyone's favorite night of the year...HOUSE PARTY! See you at Birdie's! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, @skylarchampiongroup! |
| IMPORTANT INFO: WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP? March 13 CAN BOYS PARTICIPATE? Yes, they are encouraged to participate. They can choose an influential woman or choose a man who made a positive impact on women's history. WHEN IS IT? Friday March 27, from 7:30 am-8:00 am WHERE IS IT? Students will be split up between all morning entrances CAN PARENTS ATTEND? Yes, parents are welcome to come see all of the famous wax figures displayed outside QUESTIONS? Contact Ms. Davila erdavila@dallasisd.org |
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Bond 2026 Update How was the bond package developed? The process to develop a new bond proposal started in October 2024 with long-range master planning. Trustees appointed individuals in February 2025 to be part of a Citizens Bond Steering Committee, which then met throughout the year. In December, each trustee held a meeting with their constituents to receive additional input, then participated in meetings with the district's administration to discuss the committee's recommendations. All totaled, more than 65 meetings, including pop-up events, were held to receive input and feedback on the recommendations. Click here for a timeline of the process. More FAQ answers available from DISD here. |
Attention Parents of 5th Grade Students |
| We are asking all families of current 5th graders who plan to attend J.L. Long to complete a quick digital form. This helps us ensure accurate staffing and resource planning so we can provide the best possible experience for your students. Click the flyer above to complete the form. |
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| DISD Summer Cool 2026 Registration DISD has officially released registration for Summer Cool. Summer Cool is a district program that combines academic acceleration with creativity, exploration, and enrichment while also supporting students’ social and emotional well being.
Summer Cool will run Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 25. There will be no programming on Fridays. Program hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.
Families may register for any DISD campus that is hosting Summer Cool. Our feeder pattern host campus is Geneva Heights. Please note that students are not guaranteed placement at Geneva Heights, as DISD does not provide feeder pattern priority during registration. Students must have a valid DISD Student ID to enroll. REGISTRATION LINK FLYER MORE INFO The Summer Cool Site Coordinator for Geneva Heights is Emily Daudelin. She can be reached at edaudelin@dallasisd.org if you have additional questions about the program. |
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Lunch Bunch Needs YOU! The second Lunch Bunch shift (3rd-5th) is looking for help this Spring! The three volunteers with the most Lunch Bunch sign-ups will be rewarded with a chance to eat lunch with their student the week of May 11! (Specific lunch dates will be determined based on testing schedule.) |
Save the Date for the DISD Bond Election! |
DISD Bond Election on May 2 Click here for a video outlining the 2026 DISD bond proposal! The current proposal would allocate $29,994,498 to Lakewood for renovations and an expansion. More information is available at the following Dallas ISD website: Bond 2026. |
Let's Go West! with our 4th graders! Their upcoming production is on Monday, March 9. Dress: Students should wear Western / Pioneer-style attire—think Little House on the Prairie. This can include prairie dresses, bonnets, suspenders, plaid shirts, jeans, boots, vests, bandanas, etc. Costumes do not need to be elaborate—simple and creative works perfectly. If your child has a principal role, they should consider their character’s specific look. Reach out to Mr. Reich or Ms. Ramirez if you have questions or need help. Arrival: 5:00 PM show (4B, 4D, 4G) arrive in the cafeteria between 4:30–4:45 PM. 6:30 PM show (4A, 4C, 4E, 4F) arrive in the cafeteria between 6:00–6:15 PM.
Shows are approximately 30 minutes long. |
5th Grade Graduation & Yearbook Info |
SBDM Meeting Minutes Please click HERE to read the minutes from the most recent SBDM Meetings. The next SBDM Meeting is on April 16 at 5PM. Attendance is open to the school community. |
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PTA General Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes from the February 12 General PTA Meeting can be viewed HERE. The next General PTA Meeting is at 8:15AM on March 25. See you there! |
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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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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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Pull for Lakewood. Join Friends of Lakewood dads at Elm Fork on March 28 for a fast, friendly shoot—perfect for squads of four or solo shooters we’ll match you up with a team. Proceeds support Lakewood Elementary through FOL programs (teacher supplies, campout, Haunted House, family aid, and more). Link to register: HERE |
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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| 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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| Spring Break Peace Pantry Meals Please help provide a Spring Break bag for our Woodrow families in need! Click HERE to sign up. Volunteers will be outside WWHS to collect your bags from 10-11AM on Thursday, March 12. |
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| Signup for Mini Sweethearts is OPEN! Students in Grades 1-8 are welcome to participate in the Mini Sweethearts Spring Show on April 2! Cost is $35/dancer, and each participant gets a Spring Show T-shirt.
"Camp" Day is Saturday, March 28, from 8AM-noon. ALL participants must also attend the Spring Show Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday April 1. |
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Donate to the Treasurettes' Egg Hunt Fundraiser Help support the Treasurettes by purchasing candy off their Amazon Wishlist HERE for them to use when filling eggs! |
Order Easter Eggs by 3/27 for Delivery on 4/4 |
| 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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