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Dear Lakewood Families,

Spring is in the air, and we have so many exciting things happening on campus! First, Spring Pictures are tomorrow, so be sure to send your child with their best smile and their school uniform to capture this special moment. We love seeing our students shine.

Next week, we are thrilled to welcome our future Kindergarten families for Kinder Round-Up! This is such an exciting time as we introduce our newest little learners to all the wonderful things waiting for them at Lakewood Elementary. If you know any families with incoming Kindergarteners, be sure to remind them to stop by and experience the joy and community that makes our school so special.

Thank you for your continued support in making Lakewood a place where students grow, learn, and thrive. We can’t wait for another fantastic week ahead.

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

Intent to Return form DUE TOMORROW!!

This is how many Intent Forms we are MISSING by grade. Is one of these you? Help us get to ZERO across the board by TOMORROW, February 28!

We need your help to make sure our school is staffed appropriately next year.

Thanks, Stallions!

K: 17

1st: 25

2nd: 29

3rd: 45

4th: 26

Intent to Return Form - COMPLETE NOW!

DON'T FORGET TO WEAR UNIFORMS TOMORROW!

SET YOUR ALARMS!! Lakewood House Party tickets go on sale at 9am this FRIDAY!! The link will be posted on the Lakewood Elementary PTA website, linked in our Instagram profile and blasted through grade level Group Me's so be READY!

New for this year are exclusive House Party Experiences -- specific to our venue there is a Surf Simulator and multiple Pickleball Courts available to those who love a little competition! Remember, it all benefits the kids!

And last but not least, don't forget to get your House Party Merch order in before 3/7!

Good Vibes and High Fives!

Order Good Vibes Merch Here!

Kids Heart Challenge is only here for a few more days! Our challenge wraps up TOMORROW, FRIDAY, February 28^th and we still need YOUR HELP to reach our fundraising goal! So far, we have raised $31,599.04 towards our $50,000 goal! 225 students have joined our team, and 33 families have already completed Finn's Mission and learned to be a lifesaver to help our community!

Can you send one more message or make one more post on social media about the lifesaving skills you are learning? Any support you are able to give helps us make our community a little happier, healthier, and safer!

Here's how you can get started:

1. SIGN UP NOW on our school page or on the AHA schools app (iOS/Android).

2. Share your KHC Page via text and/or socials!

3. Give or receive a donation!

We are proud to partner with the American Heart Association and hope you will join us to build a community of lifesavers here at Lakewood Elementary.

1st Grade Parents - SIGN UP to contribute here!

Teachers/Room Reps will be in touch with info about arrival times and costumes.

Registration will open on March 24!

Attention Current 4th Grade Parents - MEETING TONIGHT

Kinder Round Up is just 1 week away! Please help us spread the word!

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

Congratulations, Hazel & Victoria!

Join us in congratulating our 1st Place Spelling Bee Winner, Hazel Romines (5th Grade), and Runner-up, Victoria Hernandez (5th Grade)! Hazel qualified to compete in the District Championship Spelling Bee which is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

DISD hosts the spelling bee every year through the reading department and 4^thand 5^th graders compete for the top two spellers in each class. The top two from each class then compete against each other with the winner moving on to the District Championship. If you have any questions, please reach out Ms. Nguyen, Mr. Reich, Ms. Allegro or Mrs. Hale, our spelling bee sponsors.

Save the date for the next General PTA Meeting: March 25

Please plan to join in the auditorium on March 25 before the 4th Grade "Go West" performance. If you missed the last meeting, minutes can be found here.

LAST DAY TO DONATE IS TOMORROW!

The Woodrow Community Peace Pantry helps supplement meals/healthy snacks and provides uniforms/shoes for our DISD students in need and they need our HELP!

Drop off your food donations in the front lobby in your grade’s assigned box starting February 18 until February 28.

The grade that collects the most items will be awarded with a popsicle party!!

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 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!

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.

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the J.L. Long PTA next year?

Please consider self-nominating for a position and complete this form on membershiptoolkit!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kimberly Bocell, '25-'26 PTA President.

All nominations are requested to be completed by March 7.

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!! Registration closes on 3/24!

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

The Woodrow Wilson Wildcat Band Boosters are excited to present the 4th Annual CATFest, the band's major fundraising event for the year! It will be held on April 27th at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater from noon to 3 pm. This community event features local bands, feeder pattern school contributions, and of course our Wildcat Bands. We are grateful for our community's support to cover expenses in order to keep the Band growing and bringing the spirit to Woodrow and our Lakewood and broader Dallas community. Please consider how you can contribute to the band's success with a sponsorship or raffle donation for our event.