LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Family Newsletter November 15, 2024
Save-the-Date for the 2024-2025 School Year
11/18 - Wear College shirt to kick off GenTX Week
11/18 - 11/22 GenTX Week
11/19 PTO - Marco's Pizza Spirit Night 11am - 8pm
11/22 PTO - PTO Skate Champions Spirit Night
11/22 Book Character Dress up Day
11/25 - 11/29 Thanksgiving Break
12/2 Pajama Day for staff & students
12/4 PTO - Red Robin Spirit Night 11am - 8pm
12/5 Lakewood Harmony Choir Concert 6:00- 7:30 pm
12/13 PTO Spirit Cart at lunch times
12/18 PTO - Raising Cane's Spirit Night 5pm - 8pm
12/20 Early Release & Class Holiday Parties (times TBD)
12/23 - 1/7 Winter Break
1/8 Pajama Day for staff and students
November Counselor Newsletter
GenTX Week November 18 - 22
November 22nd - Book Character Dress up
We’re excited to announce our Book Character Parade coming up on November 22nd! Students are invited to dress as their favorite book character and bring the matching book to showcase. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate reading and creativity! We can’t wait to see all the amazing costumes and books. Parents, mark your calendars and encourage your child to participate in this fun event!
PTO Holiday Drive: Crafts for the Haley Rasco Foundation
This year the LES PTO is sponsoring a craft drive for the Haley Rasco Foundation, which provides crafts for children who are in the hospital over the holidays. Please click on the link below for more information. Donations will be collected in the front hallway at Lakewood each morning from November 14 - December 4th. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Break November 25 - 29
Wishing all our Lakewood families a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with joy, love, and delicious feasts! Enjoy your time together!
Pajama Day on December 2
Pajama Day for all students and staff on December 2.
Upcoming Events in the Tomball ISD Community
TISD Parent University:
· Career and High School Planning: It's Never too Early – November 14th
· Pathways to Independence: Connecting School to Life Beyond – November 19th
· Pre-K Parent Engagement: The Pre-K Experience – December 3rd
https://www.tomballisd.net/about-tisd/departments/school-counseling/parent-university
Remember to check your student's grades in Home Access Center
Parents, please check your Home Access Center (HAC) to keep track of your student's grades. If you have difficulty logging into HAC, please contact our Registrar, Lindsay Yeates, at lindsayyeates@tomballisd.net
Lunch Visitor Schedule
- Mondays - Students with last names A - D
- Tuesdays - Students with last names E - L
- Wednesdays - Students with last names M - R
- Thursdays - Students with last names S - Z
- Fridays in November - Students with last names E - L
Watch DOGS at Lakewood
What does the Watch DOG Program look like at Lakewood? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXHhfskvU3kuW3uhZkyxs-bh9TD6BueL/view
What are Watch Dogs?: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/about/
How do I order a Watch DOG shirt?: https://shop.dadsofgreatstudents.com/
How do I complete my background check?: https://www.tomballisd.net/about-tisd/departments/human-talent/volunteer
How do I sign-up to be a Watch DOG?: https://signup.com/go/DHRGuTd
We're using SignUp
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/DHRGuTd
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
Library News
Reading Log
Join Reading Challenges with the Library! Track and Log your reading all year long.
Lost ID's
If your student has lost one of their ID badges, please go to https://schoolcashonline.com/ to purchase a new one. After you have purchased it, please email your receipt to lesreceptionist@tomballisd.net so that the front office can print the new ID badge.
Emails to Front Desk
If you are needing to send a change of transportation, doctor's note, absence excuse, or need to see if you your Volunteer Background check has been approved, please email lesreceptionist@tomballisd.net
The cutoff time for transportation changes is 3:00 pm.
Medicine drop off
Children CANNOT be in possession of medicine at any time in school for safety reasons. This includes
cough drops, topical creams, and prescription medicine. ANY medication must be brought to Nurse Suzanne and a form will need to be filled out. All prescription medicine must have a doctor's signature.
Important Times to Remember
8:05 AM
Car riders may begin to file into the parking lot to drop off students. This allows time for teachers and staff to park in the parking lot.
8:37 AM
Car riders will be redirected to the front office to sign in students. This allows teachers and staff who are on duty enough time to get to their classes.
3:15 PM
Is the latest time to check out a student for the day.
Helpful Links
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2018-2024 Great Expectations Model School
2021 & 2023 Professional Learning Community Model School
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Website: http://les.tomballisd.net/
Address: 15614 Gettysburg Drive, Tomball, TX
Phone: 281-357-3260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TISDLES1/
Twitter: @TISDLES1
Instagram: lakewood_es
Lakewood Elementary School Vision Statement-Empowering future world changers!