Originally delivered on 10/27/2022 10:02 am

SUBJECT: Weekly eNews: October 27, 2022

Message from Principal Thompson

Stallion Families,

Thank you for all of your time meeting with various teachers during parent conferences. We are so appreciative of the collaborative relationships and consistent support we have with our stallion families to create a strong and successful educational experience for our students! If you are a new family interested in our Dual Language program, be sure to stop by the auditorium for our information session this evening. In this newsletter, be on the lookout for important information regarding the SB9, grade appropriate, curriculum topics and next steps for families to opt-in.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Stallion Strong

Principal Thompson

UPCOMING DATES

OCT 27: Dual Language Info Night

OCT 28: FOL Golf Tournament

OCT 31-Nov 4: Character Counts Week

NOV 8:NO SCHOOL (Election Day/Polling Location)

NOV 9: LOLA After School

NOV 11: LECPTA Viva Las Lakewood Auction Party

NOV 12-13: LECPTA Lakewood Home Tour

NOV 16: Woodrow Wilson Open House

NOV 14-18: Book Fair

NOV 21-25: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE! House Party 2023 is set for April 22, 2023 — just six months away! 

House Party is Lakewood Elementary PTA’s Spring Auction Party and is the school’s biggest annual fundraiser! All proceeds fund enrichment programs at the school that enhance the educational experience for Lakewood students and teachers. 

The event features a live band, silent auction, raffle, light bites, cash bar and more..! 

House Party is fun and casual with no costume necessary and no kids allowed. More to come, but for now, SAVE  THE  DATE  and…

If you’re interested in learning more about being a House Party sponsor or volunteer, email us at auctionparty@lakewoodelementary.net! 

SB9 Education Opt-In
  • Texas has the second highest rates of human trafficking (1 in 4) in the United States. The new curriculum is an effort to increase awareness and prevent human trafficking.
  • The curriculum was developed by A21, a distinguished non-profit with programs to rescue and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking in 14 countries. https://www.a21.org/
  • Four lessons will be taught in January. The content and language are age-appropriate and serve as building blocks for long-term prevention of human trafficking. The word “trafficking” is not introduced until high school. 
  • Teachers can share lesson materials with parents as soon as they are made available.
  • The four lessons, or “pillars” of the curriculum include: 
    • Rights & Responsibilities
    • Character Development
    • Relationship Boundaries
    • Digital Safety

Grade

Rights & Responsibilities

Character Development

Relationship Boundaries

Digital Safety

K

Healthy Choices (Responsible Citizen)

Self-Acceptance (Love)

Trust Boundaries (Trusted & Tricky People)

Digital Community (Safety Rules)

1

Rights & Responses
 (Being Respectful)

Self-Awareness (Inner Voice)

Personal Body Boundaries 
 (Safe & Unsafe Touch)

Safe Sharing (Private Personal Information)

2

Right to Choose (Choices & Consequences)

Self-Control (Consequences)

Secrecy Boundaries (Safe & Unsafe Secrets)

Digital Citizenship (Healthy Online Conversations)

3

Right to Refuse (Negotiation Skills)

Self-Regulation (Inner-Strength)

Personal Boundaries (Trustworthiness)

Digital Footprint Safety
 (Online Privacy)

4

Right for Fairness (Equality & Equity)

Self-Worth (Priceless)

Bullying Boundaries (Intimidation)

Cyberbullying Safety
 (Social Media Netiquette)

5

Right to Share (Point of View)

Self-Esteem (Being Courageous)

Respect Boundaries (Intimidation)

Online Grooming Safety
 (Virtual Gaming)


  • Parents must opt-in or opt-out using this form: https://records.dallasisd.org/Forms/3-SB9OptIn. (Please note: to sign the form using a mobile device, the screen must be horizontal.) If you previously opted out and would like to change your response, please email your child’s homeroom teacher.
  • For any additional questions, please reach out to Ms. Romines elromines@dallasisd.org.
Two-Way Dual Language Applications

Open November 1 on https://www.dallasisd.org/choosedallasisd

Sign up here!

The Annual Lakewood Home Tour is back in person and WE NEED YOU! This beloved community-wide event features a tour of treasured Lakewood homes and showcases a wonderful weekend of volunteerism, Lakewood pride, and endless determination to raise significant funds for our East Dallas Public Schools.

A volunteer shift equates to a significant monetary donation, so each shift makes an impact. So grab a friend, a group of friends, coworkers, group affiliations, and/or family members to help make this the best year yet!

This year we have assigned a grade level for each home so you can volunteer with others from your child's grade if you would like. Sign up below for your volunteer shift today!The Lakewood Home Tour will be held on Saturday, November 12th 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 13th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION

When it comes to community, we really hit the jackpot! Thank you for doubling down and supporting LECPTA and, in turn, our incredible neighborhood schools by purchasing Auction Party tickets. They sold out in record time! If you didn't score one, don't worry! Your luck has not run out. Here's how you can support...

Bid in the Silent Auction

The VLL Silent Auction is available to ANYONE! We'll provide more info as the date approaches, but look forward to bidding from your phone wherever you may be.

Provide Silent Auction items

You can bet our auction team is working hard to source jackpot items in order to raise funds and support our school. We'd love your help finding more: holiday items, sports tickets & gear, concert suites, jewelry, vacation homes, family experiences, memberships and beauty items.

If you have questions, or an item you'd like to donate please contact Auction Chair, Jessica Edwards (jcastilloedwards@gmail.com) or donate to the Gift Card Pull via Venmo (@Rachel-Caum). 

Thank you for supporting LECPTA and, in turn, Lakewood Elementary and our feeder pattern schools! Be sure to follow @LECPTA and @VivaLasLakewood for more!

October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. This month Lakewood Elementary will honor the loving memory of one of our very own Stallions, Virginia Lang. As we remember her during this very special month, Lakewood Elementary is collaborating with a close family friend to install a memorial bench in honor of Virginia. During the month of October, we are encouraging families to donate in Virginia's memory to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust, a non-profit organization that we admire a great deal for its bold approach to advancing research on Rett Syndrome. The RSRT provides so much love and support for children like Virginia and their families. 

Donations can be made online at https://reverserett.org/donate/

Please click “In memory of” and write in Virginia’s name.

Or you can make your contribution by mailing a check made out to RSRT to:

RSRT

67 Under Cliff Road

Trumbull, CT 06611

(Please write “Virginia Lang” on the memo line)

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