Dear Lakewood Elementary Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful week! I want to share a few important updates with you as we move forward into a strong and successful year together.
Lakewood Leadership Team:
After recent adjustments, I’m pleased to announce that Ms. Jade Flaherty will resume her role as Assistant Principal, overseeing Kindergarten, Second, and Fifth grades. This shift benefits both our Lakewood community and the greater Woodrow feeder pattern, as Ms. James will step into an Assistant Principal role at a neighboring campus in need of her expertise. We are grateful for Ms. James' contributions to Lakewood, and we wish her well in this new role within our network.
Ms. Flaherty is deeply committed to Lakewood for the long term. Over her seven years here, she has served in multiple roles including classroom teacher, GT teacher, Academic Coordinator, and now Assistant Principal. With a passion for creating an inclusive environment, she ensures each student feels valued and supported academically and socially. Ms. Flaherty has developed a strong dedication to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. She looks forward to continuing this journey, coaching teachers, and fostering growth and success for all students with high quality instruction—especially as she anticipates her own two young boys to become future Stallions.
We know that transitions like these may bring some confusion, and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide clarity and stability. With Ms. Flaherty’s return, we’re refocusing on the strong, supportive environment we set out to build this year under our theme of “One Team, One Dream.” An updated contact chart is attached to help with any future questions or concerns as we streamline communication moving forward.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in our team to provide a stable, caring environment at Lakewood Elementary. With Ms. Flaherty’s dedication and leadership, we’re confident that Lakewood will continue to thrive, creating a positive and productive environment for all our students.
Important Health Updates from Nurse Kyker:
Attached is a notice for the spike in walking pneumonia, a visual for when to stay home, and a notice to turn in immunization records.
Stallion Strong,
Brittany Thompson
Principal, Lakewood Elementary
