Lakeside Elementary
November 15, 2023
November 13, 2024
There's No Place Like Home
We hope to see you on Friday for the Family Fun night and NEXT Thursday for our third annual Culture Night! Thank you for supporting our campus events!
Thank you for choosing Lakeside and for trusting us with your children.
Gema Hall, Principal.
News You Can Use
Egg Cartons Needed
Mrs, Narez, our Art Teacher, is collecting STYROFOAM Egg Cartons to use as paint palettes. Only styrofoam please. No plastic or cardboard. Thank You!
Canned Food Drive
Student Council is collecting canned foods only from November 11th- November 20th. All canned goods will be collected by Metrocrest and donated to local DFW families who need the food over the Thanksgiving or Winter Holiday breaks
PTO Family Fun Night
November 15th
The PTO is hosting Family Fun Night on Friday, November 15th from 5-8:30pm. Come join us to eat In-N-Out Burger, visit the book fair, play games, and watch a movie in the cafeteria!
In-N-Out Burger meal(s) must be PRE-ORDERED by Monday, November 11th at midnight. There will be no more sales after or on the day of the event.
Pre-Order your In-N-Out meal(s) HERE! 75% of sales comes back to Lakeside!!!
Check the PTO website (lakeside pto.com) for more details. We hope to see everyone there!
Dear Lakeside Families,
We are thrilled to announce that the Book Fair is BACK this FALL, and we can’t wait to embark on this literary adventure with you and your kids! This year’s theme, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” invites our students and families to discover the magical world of books in a familiar, welcoming, and safe environment.
Daily Book Fair Hours:
Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, November 20: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, November 21: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, November 22: 7:20 AM - 1:30 PM
Special Events You Won’t Want to Miss:
Lakeside Fall Festival: Join us for family fun on Friday, November 15, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM be sure to purchase your In-N-Out Burger Pre-Ordered Meal(s) by November 11th HERE
Donut Morning: A must! Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Cultural Night: Come and taste some authentic dishes and learn about all the wonderful different ethnicities at Lakeside! Thursday, November 21, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lunch with Your Longhorn: Join your child for lunch on Friday, November 22 at the following times then shop at the book fair!
Kinder and 1st Grade: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2nd and 3rd Grade: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4th Grade: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Pre-K: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
5th Grade: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
We invite parents to shop at the Book Fair with their children after school on Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore new books together!
Cash-Free Convenience: Our Book Fair features a digital payment option called eWallet, making shopping easier than ever! Friends and family can contribute too. Any unused funds can be saved for future fairs, ensuring your child can keep the adventure going. Register HERE. Detailed information about setting up an eWallet and how to donate to your child’s teacher’s eWallet will be in a letter coming home soon.
Shop Online: Can’t make it to the Fair? No problem! You can shop online, with free shipping on orders over $25. Every purchase helps our school. Visit our Book Fair Homepage to learn more and get started HERE!
Volunteer Opportunity: We need your help to make this event a success! Please sign up HERE.
Mark your calendars and follow the yellow brick road to our Book Fair! Let’s make this a memorable experience for our students and a celebration of reading.
We look forward to seeing you there
Warm regards,
Ms. Bryant and the PTO Book Fair Team
Our next Spirit Week is coming in December.
Spirit Luncheon Week for kids with 5 or fewer absences will be in December as well.
Keep coming to school each day on time. Thank you
Links You May Need...
Do you need lunch assistance?
Absence Notes
Here is the link: https://forms.coppellisd.com/Forms/AbsenceNotification
Administration of Medication
This form can be used by the medical provider for both prescription and non-prescription medications.
Volunteering in CISD
Upcoming Dates - Year at a Glance:
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.
November
14) Author, Nathan Hale, Visit for 4th/5th grade
15) In and Out Night, Book Fair Kickoff & Family Fun Night at Lakeside
18-22) Book Fair Week
20) Cafe will serve Thanksgiving feast during learner lunches
21) Cultural Night
25-29) Thanksgiving Week - No School 🦃
December
2-6) Attendance Spirit Week
5) 4th and 5th grade Health and Wellness presentations
12) Fifth grade program
- STEAM and PERFORMANCE night begin at 4:45pm
17) Holiday Performance (East Band & Choir)
- Fourth Grade Field Trip
18) Class Parties at 2pm
19) End of the Nine Weeks
- Spirit Rallies in the morning
20) Staff Workday - No kids on campus
Winter Break December 23-January 6
January
6) Staff Workday - No kids on campus
7) Welcome Back!
17) Think-A-Palooza
20) No School
30) Second grade program
- STEAM and PERFORMANCE night begin at 4:45pm
February
1) Lakeside Carnival (*New Date)
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
Gema Hall, Principal
Website: http://www.coppellisd.com/lakeside
Location: 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX, United States
Phone: 214.496.7600
Lakeside is on Instagram
@LakesideCoppell