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SUBJECT: The Stallion Spotlight: September 17, 2026

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Issue 8: September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17
Dress-Up Day: Futuristic / Space / Metallic (Education Go-Get-It Week)
Fall Fest Tickets on Sale
5:00p SBDM Meeting
Friday, September 18
Dress-Up Day: College Shirt / Military (Education Go-Get-It Week)
Saturday, September 19
9:00a WWHS Mini Sweetheart Camp
Monday, September 21
Secret Pal Deliveries
The LWE Calendar
DISD 26/27 Calendar

Dear Lakewood Families,

What a fantastic start to the school year! I am so happy to be serving as your PTA President this year, and it feels especially meaningful to do so as we celebrate Lakewood’s 75th anniversary. I’m so grateful to everyone already giving their time and talents to our school, including my incredible Exec Team I’m lucky to serve alongside this year.

There are several ways to support Lakewood right now, starting with the final days of Stallion Strong,ourone-time donation fundraiser. That means we aren’t sending the kids (aka you!) around the neighborhood selling popcorn, cookie dough or, my personal favorite, wrapping paper. (Consider that our gift to you!)

The real value of Stallion Strong is what those donations make possible for our students, teachers and school throughout the year — Lakewood favorites like Stallion Store, LOLA, Movie Night, and so much more. The campaign ends Monday, September 21, so if you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time. Every contribution makes a difference!

Another great way to support LWE is through the LECPTA Auction Party. Tickets are officially live, and your participation directly supports LECPTA and the programs and resources it provides to Lakewood and schools throughout our feeder pattern. Grab your tickets to Lakewood Royale and join us for one of the most fun nights of the year!

Our Lakewood LEAPS team is also making exciting progress toward funding Lakewood’s new playground. We’re already 40% of the way to our goal, and with North Texas Giving Day happening today and donations being matched, it’s a great day to make your gift go even further.

Thank you for all you do for Lakewood. We have a wonderful year ahead!

With Gratitude,
Shannon McKie, PTA President

Stallion Strong:
The Home Stretch!

5 DAYS left of Stallion Strong - let’s dream big, give big, and celebrate with a PAJAMA DAY for the highest participation grade in K-2 and 3-5!  

Every dollar counts and it goes directly to funding the PTA Operating Budget for education programs, LOLA, special experiences, and so much more!

Let’s giddy up and finish the week Stallion Strong! Donate today!

Donate to Stallion Strong
North Texas Giving Day is TODAY!

Your gift to Lakewood LEAPS can go twice as far!

We invite you to join in the generous spirit of North Texas Giving Day by making a gift that is meaningful to you and helps build the playground our Lakewood kids will enjoy for years to come.

We are so thankful to announce a match grant from Lakewood's Greg and Jill Gordon. All gifts to LEAPS from North Texas Giving Day will be matched up to $25,000.

Double My Gift

WRISTBANDS: Required for children ages 3-17 and are $10 each. Adults wristbands are free. Wristband pre-sale closes on October 14.

T-SHIRTS: Available for children and adults. T-shirt pre-orders are due by September 30 and will be delivered to classrooms in time for Fall Fest Spirit Day on Friday, October 16.

Fall Fest Tickets & Tees
PTA Contact Info
Update: SBDM Meeting - September 17, 5PM, Lakewood Library

The first meeting of the 2026-2027 Site-Based Decision Making committee is today, Thursday, September 17 at 5PM in the library. Members of the community may attend if interested. The deadline to submit agenda items has passed, and meeting minutes will be linked in a future Stallion Spotlight.

It’s time for the 2nd Lakewood Elementary Friendship Walk! 

The Friendship Walk is the signature event of Best Buddies International, and Lakewood Elementary has their very own walk to promote friendship and inclusivity. 

We will need 50 volunteers to man stations and lead groups on the walk for our large student body- every student and staff participates! The event is 9-12PM. Please plan to arrive at 8:30AM and stay for the entire event.

Volunteer for Best Buddies Walk

Come help our Stallions shop at their first Stallion Store of the year!

We know Stallion Store is a much loved volunteer opportunity. Please sign up for ONE SHIFT ONLYper FAMILY per YEAR to allow as many volunteers as possible. Check the grade levels listed with each shift and sign up for the shift when your child/children will be coming through.

Stallion Store 
Friday, October 2nd
Location: Sky Bridge

Shift 1: 1st & 2nd (8:00am-10:30am)
Shift 2:  4th & 5th (10:00am-12:00pm)
Shift 3: Kinder & 3rd (12:00pm-2:30pm)

Volunteer for Stallion Store
Sign-Ups Now Open:
Lakewood Leaps Farmer's Market

For kids, by kids! The Lakewood LEAPS Farmer’s Market gives neighborhood children the chance to make and sell, or shop and support, all while raising funds and awareness for the Lakewood LEAPS Playground Project.

Sign Up to Sell
Learn More About Lakewood LEAPS
Last Chance to Stock the Teacher Workroom, 3rd Grade!

Hey 3rd Grade, September is your month to stock the workroom! There’s still time to help with our September 21 restock and show our teachers and staff some extra love!

Sign up and deliver snacks in the link below, or Venmo @Christine-Lipscomb-1 (last four digits 5400) and the Teacher Workroom Committee will shop for you!

3rd Grade Stock the Workroom
Tomorrow: Teacher Monthly Lunch (5th Grade Families)

September's Monthly Lunch for teachers and staff is a Fiesta — presented by FOL, the PTA, and 5th Grade Families!

Who: 5th Grade Families
What: Sign up to provide a side for the Fiesta!
When: Tomorrow, Friday, September 18
Where: Items can be dropped off in front of the main doors, no later than 8:15AM. There will be volunteers there to take your items!

Monthly Lunch by 5th Grade Families
Thank You, 5th Grade!

A big thank you to Beautification Chair Shelby Dolson, Assistant Chair Megan Berman, and all the 5th Grade students who came out for September's Campus Cleanup.

Congratulations on your Free Dress Pass!

August Volunteer of the Month

We’re proud to recognize Shannon Stuart as our August PTA Volunteer of the Month. Shannon spent time helping Lakewood get back-to-school ready, from refreshing bulletin boards and decorating teacher doors to sorting and delivering EduKit supplies. We’re so grateful for the time, care and energy she gave to making our campus shine.

Teacher & Staff Birthdays

Happy Birthday to our Lakewood staff members celebrating this month! Join us in wishing these teachers and staff members a wonderful birthday.

September

  • Katherine Galvan (KD) - September 6
  • Meredith Keegan (4B) - September 10
  • Heather Freund (4D) - September 25
  • Ana Christina Paulin (5A) - September 25
  • Jabbel Bareno (Dyslexia) - September 27
  • Kenneth Rioland (AP) - September 29
LECPTA Auction Party Tickets
Grade-Level Music Performances

Each grade works on and presents a special performance during the school year, giving every Lakewood student the opportunity to participate in theater, music, or production!

It's Never Too Early for Yearbooks!

Share your favorite school memories for a chance to be featured in the Lakewood Elementary yearbook!

  • Create your account!
  • Upload photos featuring two or more students for the Yearbook team to design pages!
  • Upload personal photos to create your custom pages!
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