Originally delivered on 8/3/2023 10:10 am

SUBJECT: Weekly eNews: August 3, 2023

Message from Principal Thompson

Dear Stallion Families, 

We are anxiously awaiting our students’ return on the 14th and can’t wait to have their smiles and laughter fill our building again! Today we welcome back our amazing Lakewood teachers as they prepare their classrooms, instruction and systems for our stallions over the next week.

I know many of you are anxiously awaiting news of your child's 23-24 Lakewood teacher. We are working to have that information for you prior to the meet the teacher date (August 10th), and are approving each registration as we speak. Those placements should begin populating to PowerSchool on Monday the 7th. If we have your updated contact information, you may also get a special phone call from your new teacher in the next week.

As a reminder, the process of placing our students in their new homeroom classes is very important to us and extensive. While I know that some parents may be asking for class changes and special teacher requests, unfortunately we cannot make any adjustments for homerooms. We must consider the various input provided in the spring to meet each child’s unique needs, as well as the even distribution of students in each class. As the school year begins in August, we ask that you use the following campus procedure to address any concerns with your student's class placement.

First, reach out to the teacher directly with any concerns or needs regarding your child's experiences. We are all learning together and there will be an adjustment period.

If after reaching out to your teacher you still have concerns, please reach out directly to their administrator:

LeAnna Bentley: Leamiller@dallasisd.org (3rd -5th) 

Melissa James: Mjames@dallasisd.org (K-2nd) 

Stallion Strong,

Principal Thompson

UPCOMING DATES

AUG 7: New Family Orientation

AUG 9: 5th Grade Campus Clean Up

AUG 10: Meet the Teacher 

AUG 14: First Day of School

AUG 14:  "Boohoo or Woohoo" Breakfast for Kinder Parents

AUG 24: PTA Board Mtg (8:15am)

AUG 28: 1st-5th Grade GT Info Night (5pm)

AUG 29: Kindergarten (6:15pm) & 3rd Grade (5pm) Info Night

AUG 30: 1st (6:15pm) & 2nd (5pm) Grades Info Night 

AUG 31: 4th (5pm) & 5th (6:15pm) Grades Info Night

SEPT 4: No School (Labor Day)

SEPT 29 - Oct 1: FOL Camp Lakewood 

Oct 12-16: Fall Break

Oct 22: Fall Fest

(The full calendar of dates can always be found on the PTA site)

NEW ANNOUCEMENTS
Please Make Sure Your Student is Registered for the School Year. Kinder is only 75% registered!

New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year

Who: A student who is new to Lakewood Elementary. Start the enrollment process for the 2023-2024 school year by going to: https://choose.dallasisd.org/login

Required Registration Documents are:                                 

  • Child’s Birth Certificate                                                                  
  • Parent Photo ID (ID, DL, Passport)                                             
  • Proof of Residency (lease, water, electric, or gas bill)            
  • Updated Immunization Record                                                 
  • Child’s Social Security Card (optional)                                       
  • Legal documents the campus need to have on file
  • Previous school records 

Returning Students for the 2023-2024 School Year

Who: A student who is returning to Lakewood Elementary for the 2023 – 2024 school year. This documentation is required for all students’ files to be updated with their most current information and contact information on PowerSchool. Start the enrollment process for the 2023 – 2024 school year by going to: http://choose.dallasisd.org/login 

Required Registration Documents are:

  • Parent Photo ID (ID, DL, Passport)
  • Proof of Residency (lease, water, electric, or gas bill)
  • Legal documents the campus needs to have on file

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nancy Perez (Nperez@dallasisd.org) and Silva Alba             (sserna@dallasisd.org), or call us at 972-749-7300 if assistance is needed. There is also additional instructions online here. Thank you! 

Meet the Teacher Night

Make plans to attend Meet the Teacher Night! This is an opportunity for you and your child to practice entering through their designated entrance, find their classroom, and meet their teacher. More detailed grade-level routines and expectations will be provided on Parent Information Nights at the end of August. 

Parent Information Night

Mark your calendars to attend Parent Information Night for information specific to your child's grade-level and homeroom.


Tuesday, August 29

3rd grade - 5pm 

Kinder - 6:15 pm


Wednesday, August 30

2nd grade - 5pm

1st grade - 6:15 pm


Thursday, August 31

4th grade - 5pm 

5th grade - 6:15 pm

Volunteers Needed!

Please help us unpack and distribute new textbooks throughout the school today through Wednesday! Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944a9ac2fab9-textbook#/

PowerSchool Assistance

PowerSchool is a DISD online tool that allows parents/guardians to access their students' grades, assignments and attendance. Please email the following front office staff if you need parent portal access in PowerSchool. Please include the students’ first and last names. For access to students from the last name below, please email the following:

A-H nperez@dallasisd.org

I-R eherrera@dallasisd.org

S-Z sserna@dallasisd.org 

We will respond within 48 hours starting on Thursday.


  • District Code: TKBS
  • School Code: Only pertains to Pre-K students 
  • Who to call for help? 972-925-5560
  • See below for more details on PowerSchool from DISD
Campus Policies

For an overview of all campus policies and frequently asked questions (birthday celebrations, early release, school hours, you name it!), visit https://www.lakewoodelementary.net/campuspolicy

Please sign up for a presentation slot at 5:30 or 7pm here. If you can't make either time, the information will be provided on the PTA site on Tuesday, with a link in eNews next Thursday. Welcome to Lakewood! 

Sign up here!

First day of school signs for all grades are available to download and print:

https://www.lakewoodelementary.net/firstdaysigns

The Lakewood Dual Language Parents Association now has an instagram page! Follow along for all the updates! @dlpalakewood.

After School Care Options

Looking for after school care options? Check out our list of resources here

New Teacher Bios!

More teacher bios to come in next Thursday's eNews! 

PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION
Clear Backpacks Required for 2023-2024 School Year

The following information has been provided on the district site. Check back for any further updated information as the summer progresses. You can get one for FREE at the Back to School Kickoff on Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ellis Davis Field. Lunchboxes do not need to be clear, and monograms are permitted on clear/mesh backpacks. 

In our ongoing effort to ensure safer schools, Dallas ISD will require clear backpacks for all students starting in the 2023-2024 school year. 

As an additional option, mesh backpacks will be acceptable, however clear ones are preferred. Students may carry a small, nonclear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products. To support families, each student will be provided a durable clear backpack at no cost. Parents may also purchase the preferred clear backpack, or the acceptable mesh backpack, for their students.

A clear backpack policy alone does not ensure complete security. This proactive measure is just one of several updates to enhance student and campus safety. As a reminder, Dallas ISD’s Comprehensive Safety Plan is available at dallasisd.org/safety. We encourage everyone to visit the district’s website and social media channels for the latest updates.

Bus Information for Families

There are several school bus routes available for Lakewood students. 

 

In the mornings, buses will follow their designated routes and drop off at Lakewood. There are staff members on duty to escort and supervise bus riders in the school cafeteria until school starts. 

 

In the afternoons during dismissal, students will go to their designated bus rider's location to be escorted to busses and verified in the Pik My Kid App before boarding. 

 

Using the PikMyKid app (details below), please ensure that you have designated your child's mode of transportation with their bus number, or they will not be boarded on to the bus and you will have to come and pick him or her up from school.

 

Please visit the Dallas ISD Transportation website for more information about bus routes.

This year we will continue to use PikmyKid as our dismissal platform. Now is a great time for all returning 1st through 5th grade families to get their apps set up! New to Lakewood students and incoming Kindergarteners will be uploaded into the PikmyKid system in the coming weeks. We will have a PikmyKid registration table at Meet the Teacher to help new families navigate set up! Below are some helpful links for returning families when it comes to registering and using the parent app.

Parent Registration Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/589995511

Parent Account Overview: https://player.vimeo.com/video/738013532?h=fcaa4426a5

How to Manage Pick-up with the Parent App: https://player.vimeo.com/video/743556481?h=37d3d1fab0

How to Manage Dismissal Changes and Calendar Set-Up: https://player.vimeo.com/video/740110627?h=106bb0c61b

Website is open for pre orders now! 

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