Message from Principal Thompson

Stallion Families,

Thank you for an incredible week supporting healthy choices with our Red Ribbon week. Our students’ smiles brightened the campus for picture day, and we can’t wait for an exciting day of character costumes tomorrow. Thank you for all of the positive encouragement you have poured into our staff. Your support continues to motivate and encourage our teachers who go above and beyond for our stallions!

We wish you a safe and joyful weekend with your family this weekend.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

UPCOMING DATES

OCT 25-29: Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days- wear items below!

OCT 27: Dual Language Info Night (6 PM, zoom)

OCT 28: Picture Day- FREE DRESS (Part of Red Ribbon Week)

OCT 28: PTA General Meeting (7pm, zoom)

NOV 10-19: Book Fair

NOV 11: PTA Board Meeting (7pm)

NOV 12: LECPTA Auction Party: LAKEWOODSTOCK

NOV 13: LECPTA Home Tour (11am-3pm)

NOV 18: PTA General Meeting (7pm, zoom)

NOV 22-26: Thanksgiving Break- no school

 NEW ANNOUCEMENTS

Lost and Found!

Did you forget to put your kids class number on things? Lost and found is overflowing! If you are missing something, please have your child go look. Or go up to the office and tell them you need to look through lost and found. In two weeks, everything will be cleared out to be donated.

Happy Halloween!

Click Here for a few tips for all of you who are bringing your kids out for Trick-or-Treat.

Have fun and stay safe!

Nurse Sundin

 PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION

FALL FEST WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS!

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the season, especially the PTA committee and ALL the day-of volunteers who made the event so fun for our kids!

The Fall Festival Committee also wanted to give a HUGE "Thank You" to all of our sponsors! With their support, we were able to have an incredible event that hosted 1,500 attendees and raised $55,000 to support our school! Such a fun day to enjoy with our entire community, we look forward to next year's Fall Fest!

Thanks to our 3rd Grade Trash Bashers!

These cute volunteers cleaned up our campus the day after Fall Fest- thanks so much for helping to keep our school beautiful!

LECPTA HOME TOUR UPDATE!

NEW THIS YEAR - Family Activation Packs are now on sale for the 2021 Lakewood Home Festival Street-View Edition Tour! All the action is happening on one day - Saturday, November 13 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Family Activation Packs include wristbands for two adults and two kids plus a 2021 Home Tour Guidebook. Get unlimited access to the new THEMED family-friendly activations outside the six tour homes. Stop by every house to experience all the food and drinks, games, crafts and photo opportunities. A day full of fun for the whole community!

PURCHASE HERE!

JL Long Peace Pantry Donations needed

Please help provide a complete Thanksgiving meal for our JL Long Middle School families in need! A list of the items to be included in each bag is included in the Sign up Genius HERE. Sign up for your family to make a bag, or sign up for multiple spots and do it as a group. Volunteers will be in front of the school to collect your bags from 8-10 on Monday, November 15th.

Help Keep Our Campus Air Clean!

Now that it's beautiful weather, consider helping us keep our campus air clean by rolling down windows and turning off your ignition when idling/parking near the school at pickup! The EPA has released this informative article and toolkit for parents and schools to reference, if anyone is interested in learning more.

Courtyard Garden needs watering through October!!

We have opened up dates through October since our irrigation system still hasn't been turned on by DISD. Please consider signing up for a Wednesday or Saturday over the coming weeks to ensure our garden stays happy and healthy for our community to enjoy! Thank you!

SIGN UP HERE!

LAKEWOODSTOCK UPDATE

The LAKEWOODSTOCK Auction Party is officially sold out! Missed out on tickets? It’s all groovy! Here are a few other ways you can support!

Bid in the Silent Auction!

Our Silent Auction will be virtual and available EVERYONE — not just LAKEWOODSTOCK attendees! Stay tuned for more details.

Help Source Auction Items!

Here's what we're looking for to make this event a success and raise funds for our schools: home decor, art, sporting goods and tickets, experiences, vacation homes, beauty products, jewelry, gift cards, children's toys, photography packages, holiday experiences and more!

If you have questions or can donate an item, email acostamegan@gmail.com or donate directly to the gift card fund by venmoing @Megan-Townsend-11.

Submit PDF or JPEG images to dpearson@quiltcraft.com!

Message from Nurse Sundin

At Lakewood, we are prioritize the health and safety of all of our students. If you have received an immunization request letter from Nurse Sundin, it means that your student is still missing some vaccinations in order to be compliant and remain at school.

Per Texas Department of State Health and Dallas ISD policy, your student must be fully compliant with vaccinations or have a valid original Affidavit of Exemption submitted or on file. Please send an updated vaccination record to Nurse Sundin by 10/12. You can e-mail vaccination records to jsundin@dallasisd.org or fax to 972-749-7201 attn School Nurse. If you have affidavits, please bring the original to the school.

If you have not received a letter sent home with your student, you do not need to re-send a vaccination record. Please contact school nurse at 972-749-7309 if you have any questions. Thanks!