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Dear Lakewood Families,
I want to take a moment to recognize our fifth grade students for the focus and perseverance they showed during their Science STAAR assessment yesterday. They approached the day with a strong mindset and worked hard from start to finish, and we are proud of the effort they put in.
As we look ahead, students in grades 3 through 5 will complete their final STAAR assessments on Wednesday, April 22. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child come to school rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day. Your support and encouragement truly make a difference.
We are also excited for our PTA House Party fundraiser this Saturday. We are so grateful for the families and community members who continue to show up and support our school in meaningful ways. Because of this strong partnership, we are able to create special experiences for our students, support our teachers, and continue building a strong team for our campus.
As we begin planning for next year, this is a friendly reminder to complete your student’s registration for the upcoming school year. Early registration helps us plan ahead and ensure we are set up to support all of our students well. More information is included below.
We are also beginning to think ahead to staffing for next year and have already met some wonderful candidates. It is always encouraging to see such strong educators interested in joining our Lakewood community, and we look forward to continuing to build a team that will serve our students well.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our wonderful school!
Stallion Strong,
Principal Thompson
Registration for the '26-'27 school year is OPEN!
Our elementary school is an award winning part of DISD, and we want to make sure every student gets the best start possible! Class sizes can shift from year to year, so the sooner you complete your enrollment, the better the district and our school administration team can prepare and make sure we have amazing teachers ready to welcome your child.
Click here to view the video with guidance on how to complete enrollment. There is also a flyer below.
Each family will create a SchoolMint account. Your student will be issued an id number that is used throughout their term with DISD. Proof of residency, personal identification, and vaccination information will be uploaded as part of enrollment.
You have until midnight on 4/28 to edit your custom pages (2 free) in your already purchased yearbook.
If you haven't ordered one yet, the deadline to order is 4/29. You have until 4/28 to add custom pages, but you will not receive 2 free pages.
Any orders placed after 4/29 will incur an additional charge. Also, they will not be delivered to the school and your student will miss out on getting classmate signatures.
WHY SHOES? At Funds2Orgs, impact starts with the simple act of collecting shoes to help local organizations raise funds. What happens next becomes a cycle of social good—rooted in sustainability and the reuse economy. Our fundraising model raises funds locally while supporting the environment by keeping millions of pairs of shoes out of landfills and redirecting them to global communities, where they fuel small businesses in developing countries. This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a movement.
We will take care of packaging up the shoes. You just need to clean out those closets and drop off!
Calling all KINDER Families to help contribute to our monthly teacher & staff lunch!
Drop off your emptied eggs by 4/17 to be recycled for next year!
If you have volunteered in our school this year, you are invited to the Volunteer Breakfast hosted by our Administration. Please RSVP here.
3rd & 4th Grade GT ECO FAIR
Join us for our GT 3rd and 4th Grade Eco Fair, where students showcase their passion for sustainability through interactive stations. Enjoy student-led “TED-style” talks, view learning artifacts, and explore hands-on demonstrations like composting and recycling games. Experience creativity through recycled art and live eco-art, and visit the garden for tours, planting projects, and lessons on sustainability. Come see our students in action as they care for our planet!
THANK YOU, FOL!
On Friday, April 10, FOL hosted the Father Daughter Spring Soiree and what a fabulous turnout they had! They raised over $10,000 to help support our school while creating memories that will last a lifetime. We are so thankful for FOL's constant support and excitement for our school.
The Annual LECPTA Founder's Day brunch was held last week and our Lakewood PTA would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to LECPTA for presenting Lakewood Elementary with $150,000! They also presented LEAPS with $100,00 to go towards the playground project.
LECPTA members work tirelessly throughout the year to raise not only these funds, but money that is also donated to schools in our feeder pattern, as well as other non profits like the Woodrow Peace Pantry. We are forever grateful for their dedication to our school and the community.
Two LWE Board Members received Lifetime Achievement Awards: Jacki Pavlick and Stephanie Bowen Wright. Please join us in congratulating Jacki and Stephanie!
Thank you, LECPTA, for a memorable morning and your constant support!
On Tuesday, April 14, we hosted our Annual Past Presidents' Brunch. Those in attendance included: Marilyn McBride (84-85), Ralphana Barnes (88-89), Marian Hammert (89-90), Susan Grundy (93-94), Liz Cook (00-01), Sally Wamre (01-02), Karen Zotos (06-07), Chris Weber (07-08), Michele Matney (09-10), Lauren Maggard (16-17), Nikki Jordan (18-19), Jennifer Mira (19-20), Sloan Milton (21-22), Lindsay Morris (22-23), Julie Griffith (23-24), Caitlin Maddox (24-25), Shannon Stuart (25-26), and Shannon McKie (26-27).
Our teachers need YOU!
All LUNCH BUNCH SHIFTS need help this Spring! When you volunteer to help during a lunch bunch shift, you are allowing our teachers to have a short break to enjoy their lunch AND you get to see your student while you are helping! It's a win win!
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.)
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 fourth grade for stocking this month! Sign up here!
Click here to learn about all of the activities we have planned to celebrate Earth Week!
Pre-Order Closes April 24!
The PTA is thrilled to announce the slate for the '26-'27 Executive Board! Thank you to our nominating committee members (Kathleen Munoz, Caitlin Maddox, Ginny Leinweber, Lauren Wesley, Megan Townsend, Stephanie Bowen Wright and Taryn Bright-Haskett) for all of the time they dedicated to to slating the new board, Emails have been sent out to our new board members, too, announcing your positions. If you haven't received one, please contact VP@lakewoodelementary.net. We wouldn't be successful without our volunteers and look forward to another great year!
The campus is closed to visitors during STAAR testing.
Hot off the press! The latest Stallion Standard!
Pack up your family picnic, toss a cooler in the car and join us for the Annual LECPTA Spring Picnic!
Event Details:
Sunday, April 26th
4:00-6:00PM
Northridge Presbyterian Church Park | 6920 Bob O Link Dr.
FREE – for all LECPTA members and families!
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
Attention Parents of 5th Grade Students
Click below to read all about the 5th GRADE CLAP OUT and find out how to order "fat heads" for the big day!
JOIN US ON MAY 5 FROM 5-7 PM AT WHITE ROCK ALE HOUSE
Grab a drink, relax, and meet the guys who are showing up for Lakewood just like you. FOL 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.
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.
Save the Date for CATFEST 2026: April 26 from 12-3pm
AN OUTDOOR MUSIC & FOOD FEST FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY!
