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August Events |
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September Events |
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October Events |
 Drug Awareness Month!
Students participated in the tree planting ceremony in celebration for the drug awareness month sponsored by Ms. Young, the PE teacher. |
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November Events |
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December Events |
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Christmas Celebration!
2nd and 3rd grade CASE students performed in the Christmas presentation in celebration of Christmas on December 15th, 2005.
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Look At Those Dance Moves! |
 5th grade students also showed off their dancing moves in the Christmas presentation in celebration of Christmas on December 15th, 2005.
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January Events |
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February Events |
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District Primary Division Spelling Bee Winners!
First place, Maribel Hernandez from Ms. Ammons' 2nd grade class! |
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Second place, Harold Bullard from Ms. Ammons' 2nd grade class!
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TAKS Rally! |
 1st grade students showed support to 3rd-5th grade students on their TAKS tests by showing signs, chants, and slogans at the TAKS rally. |
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March Events |
 Chinese New Year Performance!
The Chinese New Year Event was held on March 10th, 2006 in celebration of the Chinese New Year (the year of dog).
The objective of the event was to promote appreciation in Asian culture. There were various performances/games such as traditional Chinese dance, Chinese song, lion dance, writing Chinese names in Chinese calligraphy, folding papers, making Chinese lanterns, learning to use chopsticks, passing out red envelopes (lucky money), and fortune cookies.
The event was a huge success. A big shout out goes to Michael Lo (first grade teacher) and Katherine Chang (Houston Event Planning) who made the event possible!
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The Lion Dance! |
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The Stage! |
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The Performers With The Lion! |
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The Singers! |
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Lakewood Dancing Dolls! |
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During the Spring Break from March 13th-17th, 2006, the Lakewood Dancing dolls won 1st place National Championship from the American Cheer Power National Dance competition held in Moody Garden, Galveston. Each of the girls also received a National Championship jacket along with a National Championship gold medal. The 1st grade dancers are Tatyana Toliver, Cassie Dickerson, Taylor Green, Arriya Garrett, Diamond Jones, and Johnsha Scott. Cassandra Templeton, the 5th grade teacher sponsored the Lakewood Dancing Dolls. |
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April Events |
 Helping Out With The TAKS!
PTA board members and volunteers lending its support by giving students snacks during TAKS tests from April 18th-20th, 2006.
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The Counselor Helped Too! |
 Ms. Vaughn, the school counselor lending its support by giving students snacks during TAKS tests from April 18th-20th, 2006. |
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NFISD Job Fair! |
 Mr. Purvis, Principal interviewing a candidate at the North Forerst ISD Job Fair on April 22nd, 2006.
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Paraprofessional Appreication Week! |
 The Paraprofessionals took a break from work by enjoying some snacks and juice in celebration of Paraprofessional Appreciation Week from April 24th-28th, 2006.
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All Happy Faces! |
 Ms. Jenkins and Ms. Barrett, Paraprofessionals showed a big smile in front of the camera in celebration of Paraprofessional Appreciation Week from April 24th-28th, 2006.
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Yummy, Yummy! |
 More Paraprofessionals enjoying their snacks in celebration of Paraprofessional Appreciation Week from April 24th-28th, 2006.
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Lakewood Teacher Of The Year! |
 Congratulations to Linda Bonton, 4th grade teacher to be named Lakewood Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007 school year! |
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May Events |
 Custodian/Food Service Appreication Week!
The custodians and food service staff got a break from work during the Custodian/Food Service Appreciation Week from May 1st-5th, 2006.
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3rd Grade Field Trip! |
 3rd grade students went to Rain Forest Cafe for a day of fun and exploration on May 4th, 2006. |
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Elephants! |
 The tour guide explained to the 3rd grade students about elephants. |
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Reading Rodeo Winners! |
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Students from Kindergarten to 2nd grades won first place, second place, third place, and fourth place trophies from the Reading Rodeo competition at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on May 4th, 2006! |
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Larry Hicks, Sherrise Johnson, Nydea Ortega, and Yvan Mfinyum, Kindergarten students won a second place trophy in the Dramatic Reading category for the Reading Rodeo!
Kay Branch, De'Aundre Minger, Nichole Perez, Corey Jones, Shucrystal Robertson, Datrevion Singletary, Oswanel Reed, and Kierra Thompson, Kindergarten students won a second place trophy in the Story Time Comes Alive category for the Reading Rodeo!
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Tatyana Toliver, 1st grade student won a third place trophy in the Storytelling category for the Reading Rodeo! |
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She'a Rax, Eli Munoz, Geovanna Torres, Edshina Fonteneauy, J'ceon Teamer, and Benjamin Mitchell, 1st grade students won a second place trophy in the Story Time Comes Alive category for the Reading Rodeo! |
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 Yajaira Valerio, Kayland Jackson, Cruz Garcia, and Jonathan Ramos, 2nd grade students won a fourth place trophy in the Dramatic Reading category for the Reading Rodeo! |
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Nadia Escalante, 2nd grade student won a first place trophy in the Storytelling category for the Reading Rodeo! |
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Gregory Pennamon, Larriesha Hicks, Rodolfo Perez, Myles Martin, Mireya Trevino, Jeannette Garcia, Tyric Chenier, and Dionna Griffin, 2nd grade students won a fourth place trophy in the Story Time Comes Alive category for the Reading Rodeo! |
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration! |
 The front entrance of the school was decorated by our parents and staff to celebrate Cinco De Mayo on May 5th, 2006.
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Good Stuff! |
 Traditional Mexican foods on display in celebration of Cinco De Mayo on May 5th, 2006.
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Cinco De Mayo Performance! |
 The little ones showed the signs at the Cinco De Mayo performance on May 5th, 2006.
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Look At It, Look At It, And Look At It! |
 The 3rd grade students showed their dance moves at the Cinco De Mayo performance on May 5th, 2006.
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Decorations On The Wall! |
 Beautiful art works done by students in celebration of Cinco De Mayo on May 5th, 2006. |
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It's Time For The 2nd Grade! |
 2nd grade students showed their talent in celebration of Cinco De Mayo on May 5th, 2006. |
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Teacher Appreication Week! |
 Cakes and juice were provided to the teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8th-12th, 2006 |
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We Won! |
 Several teachers won drawing prizes in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8th-12th, 2006 |
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Donating Trees! |
 Edith Dela Rosa, PTA Vice President donated trees to Lakewood Elementary School on May 10th, 2006. |
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Mother's Day Celebration! |
 PTA members and volunteers provided Mother’s Day luncheon for the Lakewood faculty/staff on May 10th, 2006 |
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Fastest on Facts District-Wide Winners! |
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Nydea Ortega, Kindergarten student in Ms. Bernal's class won a first place trophy in the Math Fastest on Facts district-wide competition on May 12th, 2006! |
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Jose Morin, 1st grade student in Ms. Liu's class won a first place trophy in the Math Fastest on Facts district-wide competition on May 12th, 2006! |
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Hector Salinas, 3rd grade student in Ms. Standford's class won a first place trophy in the Math Fastest on Facts district-wide competition on May 12th, 2006! |
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Overall, Lakewood Elementary School won a third place trophy in the Math Fastest on Facts district-wide competition on May 12th, 2006! |
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Lakewood Talent Show! |
 Kindergarten students put on a show at the annual Lakewood Talent Show on May 12th, 2006. |
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3rd Grade Students Know How To Get It Done! |
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5th Grade Students Dancing Like Beyonce! |
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1st Grade Awards Day! |
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1st grade students sang songs at the First Grade Award’s Day on May 18th, 2006. |
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Lakewood Spring Festival! |
 Party “104.9” radio station was on hand to kick off the Spring Festival celebration on May 19th, 2006. |
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 The 5th grade girls tried to figure out a way to go through the obstacle course at the Spring Festival celebration on May 19th, 2006. |
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 What a beautiful flower on Ms. Davis, the Assistant Principal’s face at the Spring Festival celebration on May 19th, 2006! |
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Shoes, And More Shoes Everywhere! |
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Train Ride! |
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I Will Hit A Strike! |
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 The Paraprofessional and the Special Education teachers working hard to prepare the food at the Spring Festival celebration on May 19th, 2006! |
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 PTA members, teachers, and volunteers made lots of money by selling snacks at the concession stand during the Spring Festival celebration on May 19th, 2006! |
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2nd Grade Awards Day! |
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5th Grade Graduation! |
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On May 25th, 2006 at the 5th grade Award’s Day, seven students won cash rewards for writing essays and drawings about China sponsored by the CARE (Chinese American Relief Effort) organization. Anaisa Arzola (5th grade student) won 1st place in the essay writing titled “Let’s Celebrate!” Raquel Alvarez (5th grade student) won 2nd place in the essay writing titled “China, A Beautiful Country”. Sandra Cortez (5th grade student) won 3rd place in the essay writing titled “The Great China”. Christopher Rivas (4th grade student) won 3rd place as well in the essay writing titled “My Chinese Experience”. Nancy Bernabe (5th grade student) won 4th place in the essay writing titled “A Taste of Chinese.”
Tavarus Woods (5th grade student) won 1st place art drawing of Chinese symbol. Nancy Salinas (5th grade student) won 2nd place art drawing of Chinese symbol. Congratulations to all the winners!
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June Events |
 Summer School!
Summer school students showed off their artistic talent from June 5th-30th, 2006 at Hilliard Elementary School. |
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More Artwork! |
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Even More Artwork! |
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Keept It Coming... |
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One Last More! |
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CARE (Chinese American Relief Effort) Kick-Off Event! |
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CARE (Chinese Relief Effort) organization held a kick-off fund raising event on June 10th, 2006 at Chinese Community Center to start off the donation process to raise money needed for the school supplies of Lakewood Elementary students. The persons were there are Peter Hwang (CARE fund raising chair), Ms. Templeton (5th grade teacher), part of Lakewood Dancing Dolls (Cassie Dickerson, Arriya Garrett, and Tatyana Toliver), and Nancy Chang (CARE President). |
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Shake It, Girls! |
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 Ms. Templeton reading one of the 5th grade essay winners (from Ms. Hagger's class) about China at the kick-off event. |
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July Events |
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CARE (Chinese American Relief Effort) organization held their Fourth of July celebration/fund raising event on July 1st, 2006 from 3:00 to 9:30 at R&R Ranch to help raise money to buy school supplies to every Lakewood Elementary School student. The event was a huge success. Approximately 400 to 500 hundred peopled attended the event. Thank you very much to Nancy Chang (CARE President) and Peter Hwang (CARE fund raising Chair) that made the event possible! |
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 Mr. Purvis (Principal) thanked to all the people that attended the event. |
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The Crowd Watching The Performance On Stage |
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Picture Time! |
 From left to right: Jennifer Hwang (Peter Hwang's wife), Jerrell Purvis (Principal), Peter Hwang (CARE fund raising Chair), and Michael Lo (1st grade teacher and coordinator of CARE for Lakewood Elementary School). |
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The Crowd Enjoying The Food And The Games! |
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Hay Ride! |
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