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Hi Lakewood Families,

I hope your new year is off to a happy and healthy start! As we kick off the spring semester, the PTA is excited to support our students and staff members through the final stretch of the school year.

Many of our committees shine brightest in Spring, and are already hard at work – like Yearbook, LOLA, Staff Appreciation, Lost & Found, Spirit Wear, and of course... House Party!

Make sure you save the date for Lakewood House Party on Saturday, April 26th – our biggest fundraiser of the year. See below for venue announcement!

This fun, casual event is full of good vibes and helps us fund student enrichment and teacher appreciation programs. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th. Don’t miss out!

In the meantime, we’re looking for sponsors! House Party sponsors support vital programs for our school, and will receive logo recognition throughout promotional materials (i.e signage, eNews and social media), as well as tickets to the event. More info here!

The committee is also looking for donations to the silent auction – think pro sports tickets, donated services, vacation stays, gift certificates, you name it. Donate here!

All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and support Lakewood students and staff.

Volunteer Opportunities

We always need extra hands to make our events a success – Lunch Bunch, LOLA, Stock the Teacher Workroom and more. Please check our volunteer page for opportunities!

Interested in getting more involved with PTA next year? Self-nominations are starting soon! Email vp@lakewoodelementary.net to learn more.

Stay Connected

As you make your spring plans, remember the PTA Calendar is a great resource! To keep up with the latest scoop, read Weekly eNews and follow @lakewoodelementarypta on social media.

Thank you for your continued support of Lakewood PTA – Let's Finish Strong!

Best regards,

Caitlin Maddox

Cold Weather, Carpool Lines, and Tardy Slips oh my!

A friendly reminder to allow yourselves a little extra time for carpool on these chilly mornings! A few less Stallions are walking to school in these frigid temps, so the carpool lines are longer and take more time.

School begins at 8:00 am and tardy slips are issued at 8:05 am.

DISD '25-'26 Approved Calendar

Please click here to review the calendar and make note of important dates! The first day of the '25-'26 school year will be Tuesday, August 12.

Lakewood's Biggest Fundraiser of the year - HOUSE PARTY 2025 is headed to GOOD SURF! A new local East Side jaunt with good vibes, cold drinks and one gnarly set up. There is something for everyone this year - CHILL in the Beer Garden, PICKLE on the pickleball courts, HANG TEN on the surf simulator or LOUNGE on the observation deck. You do you. House Party Vibes only.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28th! Sponsorships still available! Contact gennivabruce@gmail.com or Lauren@prettypartydallas.com to find out more! Special shout out to our Presenting Sponsor @skylarchampiongroup!

See Room Reps for dress attire and more info

Giddy up Kindergarten class of 2025-2026! It's your turn for KINDER ROUND UP! Please mosey on over to the school for a night of information and a school tour to get these cowpokes ready for the fall. Grown-ups will attend with their child and RSVP per family attending.

Can't wait to see y'all there!

Kinder Round Up Committee

RSVP Here

NOW ON TUESDAYS!!

An Update from the "Coop"

Thank you to the generous and creative families who named our Lakewood Ladies!

The Pavlick Family: Pickle
The Glassman Family: Joonie
The Hildebrand Family: Nutella
The Huffman Family: Kit Kat
The Bruce Family: Nugget
The Plantes Family: Sunny Side Up ("Sunny")
The DiOrio Family: Hei Hei
The Maddox Family: Stanley
FLS and TC classrooms: Tilly and Henrietta

An important reminder about DROP OFF PROCEDURES from LWE Administration

Dear Parents and Guardians,

At Lakewood Elementary School, student safety is our top priority. Recently, we have observed several students playing outside or on the playground without adult supervision during the morning drop-off period. This presents significant safety concerns, as all students must be supervised at all times while on campus.

We kindly ask for your cooperation to ensure a safe environment for all students:

Supervision During Drop-Off

Please note that staff are not on duty to supervise students until 7:30 AM. Until that time, our aides are assisting bus riders by getting students off the bus and to the cafeteria.
If you prefer your child to play on the playground before school starts, we ask that you remain with them to provide supervision. Students should not be left unattended outside or on the playground at any time.
Starting at 7:30 AM, we will have flexibility to assign aides to the sports court, and at 7:40 AM, additional staff (Campbell and Wright) will be available to provide supervision.

Cafeteria and Bus Riders

Students who take the bus to school should go directly to the cafeteria upon arrival. The cafeteria is a safe and supervised area where they can wait until school begins.
For students who are dropped off at the front of the school before 7:30 AM, please ensure they proceed directly to the cafeteria for supervision. Unfortunately, we do not have staff available to supervise the front drop-off area before this time.

These steps are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students. Thank you for working with us to provide a secure and structured environment for everyone in our school community.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to contact the school office. We appreciate your understanding and support in prioritizing safety for all.

Calling all 4th & 5th Graders! Applications are due TOMORROW!

January "Stock the Workroom" - 5th Grade

Volunteers still needed! Sign up to donate items on 1/29 here!

Please help us spread the word about school tours! The last tour of the year is coming up on February 13!

Come Support the WW Basketball Teams!

Save the Dates! Ticket Sales will be announced soon!

J.L. Long Tours

Interested in learning more about J.L. Long? Sign up for a tour here!

Please register NOW for the JL Long Middle School 27th Annual Long Run!!

The event will be on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 - 1K starts at 6pm and 5K starts at 6:30pm!

We would love for all of our Lakewood friends to join us on the JL Long front lawn! The $30 race fee gets you a Long Run t-shirt, access to the food trucks, lawn games, music, the JL Long band and cheerleaders, and tons of fun! We are encouraging all of the kids to run as a "team"! Either with your sports team or dance team or just your team of friends! Wear your jersey or make a fun t-shirt and run as a group!

Don't want to run? That's fine too! Sign up and just come hang out or use the donate page on our run site and give to your neighborhood middle school! ALL PROCEEDS of this event go to funding critical gaps in the JL Long Middle School budget! See QR code and join us on March 27th!

Need more info? Reach out to Megan Denton - megsdenton@gmail.com