Lakeside Elementary

Happy New Year and Welcome Back (again) for 2025!

We hope everyone stayed warm and enjoyed the winter weather last week. Now it's time for us to really start the second semester. The new year is a time to reestablish routines and adjust our course towards our goals. After reviewing your child's report card it's a great opportunity to celebrate their successes and talk about next steps for the school year. We are here to partner with you to help our kids achieve success.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and thank you for your partnership!

Gema Hall, Principal.

Here are some reminders that you may find beneficial when navigating the school day during what we Texans consider extreme weather conditions. 🥶

Arrival and Dismissal

If the weather is at or below freezing (32 degrees) we will NOT have safety patrol on duty and our staff will rotate between outside and inside duty stations.

• Please make sure your children are bundled up and ready to exit the vehicle when you arrive.
• Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than you usually do in the event that car loop takes a little longer.
• The office loop staff (who assist kids exiting their cars) need to enter the building at 7:38am.
• Kids should be in their classroom at 7:40am when the tardy bell rings.

Recess

Here is what our district says about winter weather recess:

Temp or Wind Chill around freezing (32 degrees)

• Keep students away from icy ground. If the temperature or wind chill falls into the 30s, outside recess should be limited to 15 minutes. Below freezing temperatures warrant inside recess.

Clothing

We have wonderful families who do a great job of providing our kids with cute and cozy jackets, gloves, or hats to keep them warm. Unfortunately, our kids often times misplace them throughout the day. This habit is most often observed when the winter weather rolls in.

Please consider the following:

• Labeling your child's clothing
• Remind them to check lost and found when their items are misplaced (or forgotten)
• Feel free to stop by our Lost and Found when you are on campus to identify lost items
• Encourage your kids to wear long pants in the winter. If the weather is hovering in the mid 30s, our kids are more likely to go out for recess and their preferred shorts don't always provide the best layer of protection. Their personal expression or tolerance may override this suggestion. ⛄

Lakeside is so excited to participate in our first ever district-wide Thinkapalooza. Thanks to your awesome materials donations, we are all set to take off on a thrilling "Journey of the Mind!" On Friday, 1/17, PreK-5th grade students will engage in a variety of hands-on activities designed to push the limits of their imagination. From building and creating to problem-solving and critical thinking, students will be immersed in fun, interactive challenges that help them develop new skills, showcase their strengths, and create lasting memories. Don't forget to ask your child(ren) about this awesome day of exploration and learning!

Here is a link to the Free and Reduced Meal Application.

Here is the link: https://forms.coppellisd.com/Forms/AbsenceNotification

This form can be used by the medical provider for both prescription and non-prescription medications.

Carnival Pre-Sale Tickets Are Here!

Click HERE to Purchase Now!

Advance Ticket Price: $10 for 20

Discounted Tickets must be purchased ONLINE by Friday, January 24, 2025 by 11:59pm to get this special pricing. Prices will increase at the door.

• *ONLY one order per FAMILY is needed.
• *Advanced Tickets Purchased will be sent home in a single envelope on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

How many should I buy? Tickets are used to purchase food as well as to play games and participate in other fun activities. The games, activities, and food vary in cost and range from 2 to 10 tickets each (note: wrist casts cost 10 tickets). It really depends how much you want to do at the carnival! Many families purchase 1-2 strips of 20 tickets per child for games and activities, plus tickets to purchase food for the whole family.

Upcoming Dates (may be subject to change)

**The CISD Calendar for the 24-25 school year has been approved and is posted on the district website.

January

16) PK Hibernation Day

17) Think-A-Palooza

20) No School

24) Upstander Presentations for grades 3 and 5

29) Lunar New Year Parade (2nd grade)

30) Second grade program

• STEAM and PERFORMANCE night begin at 4:45pm

February

1) Lakeside Carnival (*New Date)

3) HAPPY ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SCHOOL (*Adjusted due to snow days)

4) 101 Dalmatians Parade (Kinder) (*Adjusted due to snow days)

13) Picture Day and Class Parties

14) Professional Learning Day - No kids on campus

17) Bad Weather Day - subject to change

21) Let's Roll! Interskate Night 6pm

27) Fourth grade program

• STEAM and PERFORMANCE night begin at 4:45pm

March

10-12) Fifth grade to Allaso Ranch

13) Elementary Open House

14) End of the Nine Weeks

• Spirit Rally Day

17-21) Spring Break Week

April

4) Fairy Tale Ball

15) STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus

18) No School

21) Bad Weather Day - subject to change

22) STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus

29) STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus

May

1) Kinder Roundup (for incoming kindergarteners)

2) Fourth grade filed trip

16) Field Day and talent Show

21) 5th grade Graduation - subject to change

22) End of the Nine Weeks / Last day of school

• Spirit Rally Day
• 5th grade walk

Website: http://www.coppellisd.com/lakeside
Location: 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX, United States
Phone: 214.496.7600

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@LakesideCoppell