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Reissue of Important Message sent on 3/4

Dear Lakewood Families,

The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority on our campus, and we appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a secure school environment.

As a reminder, all visitors must enter the building through the front office during the school day. For security reasons, we ask that parents and guests do not request that students or staff open side doors or other entrances. These procedures help us ensure that everyone in the building has properly checked in.

When visiting campus, please bring a valid ID so that our office staff can print a visitor badge for you. All visitors are required to wear their badge while on campus and return it to the front office when leaving the building. Returning badges helps us ensure that they are not accidentally taken or reused by someone else.

For those who plan to volunteer or spend time supporting activities on campus, please remember that the district requires completion of the VOLY registration each school year. This process ensures that all volunteers working with or around students have been properly cleared. We also ask that volunteers coordinate their time on campus with their child’s teacher in advance so staff can plan appropriately and ensure supervision and schedules are in place.

As a Lakewood family, we want to assure you that we consistently practice our building security protocols and student safety drills and regularly review procedures to ensure they remain strong. Our campus implements multiple layers of safety measures each day, including:

- Controlled and monitored entrances to the building with all guests and volunteers checking in through the front office
- Video surveillance monitoring our campus grounds
- Volunteer background checks through the VOLY system prior to volunteering
- Front office check in through the Raptor system using a valid ID to verify identification and screen for registered offenders
- PikMyKid dismissal system to ensure students are released safely to authorized adults
- A controlled front entrance with locked secondary security doors from the foyer
- Visible staff and district employee badges at all times
- Staff monitoring hallways and common areas throughout the day
- Lockblocks installed on every classroom door to quickly secure rooms from the inside if needed
- Daily perimeter and exterior door checks
- Locked exterior doors that are only accessible by electronic keycard or the front door buzzer
- Perimeter fencing along Wendover to secure campus grounds
- Regularly scheduled safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergencies
- District and state conducted campus safety reviews

Please know our Lakewood team is deeply committed to protecting all of our children. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for our school community. If you ever have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to reach out.

Stallion Strong,
Principal Thompson

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP

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

Grab your HOUSE PARTY tickets before PRICES INCREASE on April 1st and don't forget to snag RAFFLE TICKETS for your chance to win a 2026 NEW DENAGO EV NOMAD XL four seater Golf Cart!!! Winner has the option to exchange for desired color at no cost or upgrade to 6-person at cost difference. Thank you to our presenting sponsor @skylarchampiongroup and SEE YOU AT BIRDIE'S on 4.18!!!

NEW DEADLINE TO ORDER!

The deadline to order merch is now extended to MONDAY, MARCH 16th!!! Teacher Gifts...School Spirit Wear Days...Secret Pal Gift...all in one place! Buy before Spring Break so your kids can wear their new gear on House Party spirit wear day, 4.17!! Snag yours now by clicking the button below.

BUY TICKETS, RAFFLE, & MERCH HERE!

PTA General Meeting on March 25 at 8:15 am

Our next PTA GENERAL MEETING will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 8:15 am in the Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend whether you are on a committee or not. We will be voting on the '26-'27 PTA Slate at the meeting and you must be a paying PTA member to vote.

Please RSVP here for this meeting. Thank you.

LOLA NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Have 30 mins or an hour to spare on the evening of March 26? Please sign up here to volunteer with setup, cleanup or at a craft table to make LOLA night a huge success!

Friendly Reminder:

🎨 Registration Opens March 16🎨

Imaginarium is excited to offer after-school art classes at Lakewood Elementary for the 2026–2027 school year. Registration opens March 16, and we can’t wait to welcome a new group of young artists.

Art I (K–2) will be offered on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:30–4:30 PM. In these weekly one-hour classes, young artists follow Imaginarium’s 36-week curriculum (August–May) exploring the elements of art through engaging projects designed for early elementary students. Throughout the year, students build a portfolio of their work, allowing them to see their creativity and skills grow.

For older students, we are offering Fiber Art & Sewing (Grades 3–5) on Thursdays from 3:30–4:30 PM, where students learn the fundamentals of fiber arts and sewing while creating beautiful handmade projects.

All classes are limited to 16 students to ensure plenty of individual attention.

Tuition is prorated at $200 per month.

Scholarships are available.

Email ms.cox@imaginariumschool.com for scholarship information.

Visit www.imaginariumschool.com to learn more about Imaginarium’s program and to register.

White Rock Spring Games are coming up on May 3!

Save the Date! Registration opens on Monday, March 30 at 8:00 am!

What can the Bond money be used for?

By law, bond funds can only be used for "capital" projects (construction and equipment). They cannot be used for the District’s daily operating budget, which includes salaries, utilities, and fuel. Bonds are the only means in Texas to access funding for construction needs.

More FAQs can be found at the following Dallas ISD site: Bond 2026 FAQ

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.

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.

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.)

Volunteer for Lunch Bunch 2nd Shift

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.

RSVP to Garden Spruce Up

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.

Check out our composting updates here! With Moonshot, we are steering food away from the trash and back into the earth!

FOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

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.

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.

Donate to the Woodrow Dance Program Egg Hunt Fundraiser

Help support Woodrow Dance 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.