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Dear Lakewood Families,

As we step into February, we embrace the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black leaders, past and present. Throughout the month, our students will engage in learning experiences that highlight the rich history and cultural impact of Black Americans in all areas of life, from education and science to the arts and civil rights.

One powerful reminder of perseverance comes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who once said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” At Lakewood, we strive to cultivate both intelligence and character in our students, encouraging them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged citizens of the world.

Additionally, this week we are celebrating National School Counseling Week, and I want to take a moment to recognize Ms. Cobb and Ms. Booth for their incredible dedication to our students. Their work goes beyond guidance—they provide support, encouragement, and the tools our students need to thrive academically and emotionally. We are so grateful for all they do to create a welcoming and safe space for every child at Lakewood!

Thank you for your continued support in fostering an environment where every student feels valued and empowered to learn and grow.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

Family Input Form for the '25-'26 School Year Class Assignments

As we begin the process of looking ahead to creating well balanced classes for the 2025-2026 school year, we would like to streamline input provided by families through this form.

Please know that we are not able to take specific teacher requests.

As we work through this process, we keep our Lakewood Vision at the forefront: We are a community of leaders, valued individuals and problem solvers, who advocate for all. Note this will be viewed and analyzed by the current Lakewood Staff. We ask that you refrain from any disparaging comments and remain focused on your student's needs.

This form will close at noon on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Please note the updated February testing dates

Board Descriptions

Self Nomination Form

Nominate Someone for the Nomination Committee

Lakewood is excited to celebrate Black History Month with our school community! This month is a meaningful time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and rich history of Black individuals who have shaped our world. Throughout February, our school will be engaging students with special lessons and activities that highlight Black leaders, innovators, artists, and change-makers. Don't forget to check out the Black History Month Bulletin Board in the hallway leading to the cafeteria.

We invite you to celebrate as well! You can participate by: encouraging discussions at home about Black history and culture and reading books and sharing stories that highlight Black voices. Here are some books and resources:

We get it. We're all busy! If you've been looking for ways to contribute to our school but can't find the time, hear us when we say, your sponsorship dollars go a looooooong way! Help us fundraise for Lakewood Elementary by Sponsoring today! Please reach out to Genniva Bruce at gennivabruce@gmail.com or Lauren Welsey at lauren@prettypartydallas.com.

You can also check out available sponsorship opportunities here: Sponsor Deck 2025.

Good Vibes and High Fives,

The Lakewood House Party Committee

Please join us for a special Valentine's LOLA After School on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:20 - 4:30 pm. The theme is LOLA Love Bugs! We will have some fun activities and information about this year's LOLA Night project. See you there!

We would love to have parent volunteers assist with LOLA!

In order to volunteer at LOLA (or any other DISD program) you must complete a volunteer application/orientation through VOLY every year. https://dallasisd.voly.org/

Check in at the front office and meet Lisa Dolliver (Dallas Arboretum) in LOLA 5-10 minutes before your child's LOLA session starts for instruction. Volunteers may help with set up/clean up.

We know weather can be unpredictable. Please check with your teacher for the most accurate information regarding LOLA classes during inclement weather.

Kinder Volunteers

1st Grade Volunteers

2nd Grade Volunteers

SAVE THE DATE!

RSVP Here

**** EVENT TIMES HAVE CHANGED****

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. ***If your family's schedule is not able to accommodate the suggested time slot, please attend as you are able!***

Can't wait to see y'all there!

Kinder Round Up Committee

Teachers and Room Reps will provide info about dress and arrival times.

General PTA Meeting: Feb 13 @ 5:30 pm

Please plan to join in the auditorium on February 13 in between the Kindergarten performances. If you missed the last meeting, minutes can be found here.

Please complete forms by 2/13.

Grades 1-2

Grades 3-5

Math Maniacs needs Volunteers!!!

Please sign up here for the last few weeks of Math Maniacs on Wednesday mornings. Moms or dads are welcome! Just make sure you are VOLY approved.

TONIGHT!! Grab dinner at Due' Cucina before heading to the game!

Come Support the WW Basketball Teams!

BUY TICKETS HERE

On behalf of the Woodrow Wilson High School Athletic Booster, I am pleased to announce that we are launching an exciting new fundraiser that will help support our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Woodrow Royale: Casino Night, will take place on Saturday,March 1, 2025, at the Granada Theatre.

The mission of the Booster is to invest in the success of our student-athletes, ensuring they shine in both competition and character. Woodrow Wilson High School supports 700 athletes, representing about 40 percent of the student body, with sports ranging from football, basketball, and volleyball to tennis, golf, and swimming. Our staff of coaches helps mold our students’ character by teaching them about commitment, overcoming adversity, and being positive team players. We believe these programs build confidence and self-esteem and instill life-long lessons that will carry our student-athletes through their adult lives.

As a public school in Dallas, Woodrow Wilson High School receives budgeted funds each year for our athletics programs. However, Woodrow is the largest athletic program in all of DISD, so these funds often fail to provide the much-needed facility improvements, uniforms, equipment, scholarships, and tournament fees our athletes and coaches deserve. Funds raised by the Booster, particularly those raised at this event, help to meet these needs. Our immediate goal for this year’s event is to raise funds for a new PA system for our school’s practice field so that we can run more efficient practices and raise the caliber of hosting our community events and games. Our long-term goal is to remodel our outdated weight room so our athletes have a safe and productive space to grow and train.

We can’t do it without you! The generosity of businesses and individuals in the community is crucial to our ability to raise these essential funds. Please consider sponsoring our event.

Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $10,000. In appreciation for your donation, you and your organization will be recognized at the event on all print material, event signage, social media, the Athletic Booster newsletter, and the sponsor banner that will be hung in the competition gym and Winters Park outfield.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting the Woodrow Wilson Athletic Booster. We truly appreciate our supporters!

With sincere thanks,

Clara Sepulveda

Event Chair

Woodrow Royale: Casino Night

SPONSOR WOODROW ROYALE

ATTEND WOODROW ROYALE

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