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August Events |
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On August 19th, 2006, CARE (Chinese American Relief Effort) non-profit organization distributed over 850+ school supplies to every Lakewood student. The attendees included Dr. James Simpson (Superintendent), Allen Provost (Vice President of the Board), Rodney Louis (Elementary Director of Curriculum and Instruction), Sher-Min Chow (news anchor for Channel 11), and Senfronia Thompson (State Representative). Performances included Shaolin Kung Fu demonstration, Three Little Pigs play done by 2nd grade students, and dance performances done by Lakewood Dancing Dolls (1st grade students). The event was a huge success! Thanks to all the teachers, staff, CARE volunteers, and other Asian organizations with the donation process throughout the summer time! |
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Cars, Cars, And More Cars Everywhere! |
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What A Busy Hallway! |
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 Pre K-3 and Pre K-4 parents/students lined up to receive their school supplies! |
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CARE Volunteers Are Working Hard! |
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Photo Opportunity With CARE Volunteers And Lakewood Teachers! |
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 Happy faces for the CARE volunteers and Peter Hwang, organizer of the event (the one in black)! |
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September Events |
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This year’s Goal’s Night was held on September 7th, 2006. The event was a success! Many of the parents attended the event to get an in-depth understanding of this year’s goals and policies at Lakewood Elementary School. |
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Lakewood Elementary School celebrated Grandparents Day on September 8th, 2006. Many grandparents enjoyed a day of luncheon with their grandchildren during lunch time! |
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Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! |
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Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th, and ends on October 15th, the anniversary of Independence for five Latin American countries- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico achieved independence on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th.
Hispanic Heritage Month is very important to the millions of Hispanic and Latino citizens across the United States. It is a time for celebrations of cultural heritage and strong family traditions. This is also an important time for all Americans to remember all of the contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to our country. |
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CARE Appreciation! |
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The board members and the superintendent of North Forest Independent School District awarded Peter Hwang (CARE organizer) and Nancy Chang (CARE president) a certificate of appreciation during the board meeting on September 18th, 2006 at Shadydale Elementary School. This year, CARE (Chinese American Relief Effort) has donated over $14,000 worth of school supplies to over 850+ students at Lakewood Elementary School. In addition, they also donated a state of art PA system to allow faculty and staff to use in the cafeteria. Lakewood community wants to thank the CARE organization that made these donations possible! |
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Educational Learning Tools! |
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An anonymous donor donated each 3rd grade teacher 10 Leap Frog Pads. All 4th and 5th grade teachers received 5 Leap Frog Pads each. Both 1st and 2nd grade chair teachers received 5 Leap Frogs each. Math Coach, Reading First Coach, and Science Coach all received 5 Leap Frog Pads each. All Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers received 6 Baby Einstein videos each. The Beanie Babies were given to the school counselors and the assistant principal. Lakewood Elementary School appreciates the anonymous donor graciously! |
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October Events |
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October is the celebration of drug awareness as well as breast cancer awareness month!
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Drugs? What Drugs??? |
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Parent/Teacher Tea |
 The Kindergarten teachers held a Parent/Teacher Tea on October 5th, 2006 in the library. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness in the children’s education and parent involvement for all the Kindergarten parents. The event was a success! Many parents attended the event! |
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Chinese Full Moon Festival |
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The Chinese celebrated the Chinese Full Moon Festival this year on October 6th, 2006.
The Chinese Full Moon Festival is on the 15th of the 8th lunar month. It's also known as the Mid-autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie). It is a day of family reunions much like a Western Thanksgiving. Chinese people believe that on that day, the moon is the roundest and brightest signaling a time of completeness and abundance. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, children are delighted to stay up past midnight, parading multi-colored lanterns into the wee hours as families take to the streets or city parks to moon-gaze. It is also a romantic night for lovers, who sit holding hands on hilltops, riverbanks and park benches, captivated by the brightest moon of the year.
The moon cake (dessert) is the food for the Moon Festival. The Chinese eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky.
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Yummy Moon Cakes! |
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Little Lions' Pageant |
 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students participated in the Little Lions' Pageant on October 6th, 2006. |
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Check Out My Swimsuit! |
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Check Out My Shades! |
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I'm A Princess! |
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Drug Rally! |
 Lakewood students participated in the drug rally on October 10th, 2006 to show support of a drug free society! |
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"Drug Free! Drug Free!" |
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Family Math Night- “Math Mania” |
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The Family Math Night was a hands-on learning experience for parents and students. There were activities that covered all six TAKS objectives on various grade levels (Pre-K to 5th). All activites were stationed according to objective. As an incentive, there were prizes given away for completing different task. We also had four information booths: Math with Technology, Math Literature, Math Resources and Test Taking Strategies. Overall, the Family Math Night was a HUGE success!!! Thanks to all of the staff, parents, and students that helped to make Math Night a special event. Remember, Lakewood Mathematics: "We are Exemplary Bound, You can Count on it!" The Family Math Night was held on October 19th, 2006. |
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Have the Popcorns Ready! Learn Math By Watching A Movie Clip On The Web! |
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Reading And Math Go Together! |
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I Can Make A Picture With Shapes! |
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I Have Long Arms! |
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Mr. Durant, Math Coach Explained How It Is Done |
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Diwali- Festival of Lights |
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Indian communities celebrated Diwali (Festival of Lights) on October 21st, 2006. Deepavali (Diwali) is a festival where people from all age groups participate. They give expression to their happiness by lighting earthen 'diyas' (lamps), decorating the houses, bursting firecrackers and inviting near and dear ones to their households for partaking in a sumptuous feast. |
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Drug Free Parade! |
 In celebration of the drug awareness month, a drug free parade was held on October 25th, 2006 around Lakewood Elementary School for all grade levels. The parade was led by the PE teacher, Ms. Young. |
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Here We Go! |
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Keep It Coming! |
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"No Drugs! No Drugs!" |
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Drug Awareness Presentation |
 City Council member Jarvis Johnson with district B came to speak with 3rd-5tth grade students in regards to drug awareness on October 26th, 2006. The honorary guest included the Superintendent, James Simpson, Ph.D. |
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Fall Festival! |
 Lakewood 2006 Fall Festival kicked off under a beautiful sunny weather on October 27th, 2006! Many students and parents attended the event! A big shout out goes to the Lakewood PTA that made the event possible! |
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Hard Working Teachers! |
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Strike! Well, Almost! |
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Hard Working Parents! |
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 Basketball stand- $200, basketball- $6, basketball shoes- $50, Rocket Jersey- $20, be like Yao- PRICELESS! Well, not quite talks like Yao! |
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Learning Hard! |
 Teachers listened attentively at a math workshop done by Mr. Durant, Math Coach on October 30th, 2006. The topic of discussion was about patterns, relationships and algebraic thinking. |
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November Events |
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Family Science Night |
 Many parents attended the Family Science Night for a night of fun and experiments on November 1st, 2006. |
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Making Ice Cream Without The Freezer! |
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Making Solar System With The Clay! |
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Reading And Science Go Together! |
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Did You Say "Birdsicle"? |
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Doing Hula-Hoop Or Dancing? |
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Experiment With A Penny |
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Science Projects |
 Many students turned in their Science Projects this year on November 13th, 2006. |
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Thanksgiving Lunch! |
 Many parents attended the Thanksgiving lunch with their child/children on November 16th, 2006.
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December Events |
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Hansel and Gretel |
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A group of Smiley High School drama students performed a play called “Hansel and Gretel” to all Lakewood students on December 1st, 2006. The performance was a success. The students enjoyed the play! |
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Where Is Your Christmas Spirit??? |
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Christmas Jazz Music |
 The Fine Arts Department of North Forest ISD presented a group of musicians that played Christmas jazz music to 3rd-5th grade students on December 6th, 2006. Many students enjoyed the music! |
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Step Into The Holiday Spirit! |
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Christmas Lunch! |
 Many parents attended the Christmas lunch with their child/children on December 7th, 2006.
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Pre-Christmas Dance! |
 Ms. Young (PE teacher) led Lakewood students on an afternoon of fun at the Pre-Christmas Dance from 1:00-2:00 in the school cafeteria on December 8th, 2006. |
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Christmas Meals! |
 Christmas breakfast from December 12th-13th, 2006 and dinner on December 13th, 2006 was giving to all staff members at Lakewood Elementary School in celebration of the Christmas season. A big thanks goes out to the Lakewood administrators and international teachers that made the meals possible! |
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Yummy International Food! |
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Where Is Our Dinner??? |
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Oh! Here It Is! |
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CASE Christmas Party! |
 CASE students had a wonderful time at the Christmas party as the first semester came to an end on December 12th, 2006. |
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Shake It Loose! |
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Adult ESL Christmas Party! |
 Adult ESL classes also celebrated the Christmas party on December 12th, 2006. Thanks to Ms. Alvarado (2nd grade ESL teacher) for the hardworking dedication that made English learning possible to our Lakewood parents! |
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Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Party! |
 Pre-Kindergarten students celebrated the Christmas party on December 14th, 2006 by having nachos, juice, and watching movies in the foyer of the new wing.
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Stuffed Animals! |
 Senfronia Thompson (State Representative) and Rodney Louis (Elementary Director of Curriculum & Instruction) gave out stuffed animals to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students as Christmas gifts on December 15th, 2006. Thanks to each of the individuals for their great generosity! |
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January Events |
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Career Day |
 Visitors came to the Lakewood Career Day on January 24th, 2007 to talk to 3rd-5th grade students about the aspects of their careers. The event was a great success. Many students were able to understand the aspects of different careers. |
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Principal's Fun Day! |
 3rd-5th grade students participated in the Principal’s Fun Day on January 26th, 2007 for their hard work preparing for the TAKS tests. |
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Spike It! |
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Concentrating On The Video Games! |
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100th Day Of School |
 Students celebrated 100th Day of School on January 26th, 2007 by making many 100th Day of School related projects. The picture showed projects done by Ms. Johnson's 4th grade class. |
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Mrs. Fisher's 1st grade class did many wonderful 100th Day of School projects too! |
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February Events |
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Black History Month! |
 In February we celebrated Black History Month!
Mrs. Fisher proudly displays her 1st grade students’ Black History projects! |
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 4th grade students wrote about their favorite African Americans! |
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Jazz & Poetry |
 3rd to 5th grade students participated in the Jazz & Poetry performance on February 1st, 2007. |
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 3rd and 5th grade teachers swinging their moves! |
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Junior Achievement |
 Junior Achievement came to Lakewood Elementary School on February 8th, 2007 to teach students from all grade levels on different Social Studies lessons. |
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Sweethearts Ball Dance! |
 Students and teachers had a great time at the Sweethearts Ball Dance on February 9th, 2007. |
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 Great family involvement at the dance! |
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Fall In Love With TAKS! |
 Days before the TAKS tests, 4th grade students wrote about their favorite subjects in preparation for the writing TAKS test on February 20th, 2007. |
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TAKS Rally! |
 Pre-K to 2nd grade students showed support to 3rd-5th grade students on their TAKS tests by showing signs, chants, and slogans at the TAKS rally on February 14th, 2007.
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District Training Sessions |
 The North Forest I.S.D. technology department conducted training sessions for district employees during the weeks of (2/19-23/07) and (2/26-3/5/07) on the Lakewood Elementary School campus. Mr. Don Green and Mr. Greg Murray along with the technical experts that comprise the North Forest team facilitated the training on the newly acquired pentamation system. This system is scheduled be used next school year. |
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Soul Food! |
 In celebration of Black History for the month of February, soul food was served at Lakewood Elementary School on February 23rd, 2007 during lunch time for all the teachers/staff members to enjoy! Thanks to all the teachers and staff members that made the luncheon possible!
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TAKS Dance! |
 A TAKS Dance was held on February 23rd, 2007 for all grade levels to thank 3rd-5th grade students for their hard work on the TAKS tests! |
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Clear Up For Some Actions! |
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March Events |
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Black History Show! |
 Lakewood students performed a wonderful show in celebration of Black History Month in February on March 2nd, 2007. |
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Pre-K And Kindergarten Can Sing Too! |
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Traditional African American Clothing |
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! |
 In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, 3rd grade students made big hats based on the story “The Cat in the Hat” on March 2nd, 2007. Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! |
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Chinese New Year! |
 The Chinese New Year Event was held on March 9th, 2007 in celebration of the Chinese New Year (the year of pig).
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 Katherine Chang (Houston Event Planning) and Peter Hwang (Chinese American Relief Effort) who made the event possible!
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Look At That Big Lion! |
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Cafeteria & Custodian Day! |
 Lakewood custodians and cafeteria workers received tokens of appreciation for their hard working dedication to Lakewood Elementary School on March 21st, 2007 in celebration of Cafeteria/Custodian Day. |
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Watching A Play |
 Kindergarten to 2nd grade students saw the play “Cloud Princess” on March 22nd, 2007. Laughter filled the morning hours in the cafeteria! |
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We Were Part Of The Play! |
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Morning of Literacy |
 Students from Kindergarten to 3rd grades and parents attended the Morning of Literacy on March 27th, 2007 for a morning of fun activities to help students with their phonics and phonemic awareness skills. |
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 1st grade students participated in the blending of words activity with their teacher, Mr. Lo and the help of the Reading Coach, Mrs. Reece. |
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April Events |
 In helping 3rd to 5th grade students with their TAKS tests in April, hallway decorations were set up to pump up the students. The theme is: Teaming Up Against TAKS.
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten hallway decoration of Team Up Against TAKS. |
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 1st grade hallway decoration of Team Up Against TAKS. |
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 2nd grade hallway decoration of Team Up Against TAKS. |
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 3rd grade hallway decoration of Team Up Against TAKS. |
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Happy Birthday To Our Principal, Mr. Purvis! |
 Mr. Purvis celebrated his birthday on April 2nd, 2007. Happy birthday! |
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Generous Donations! |
 Pastor Quincy Jackson supports the Lakewood Lions TAKS Testing efforts by donating funds to purchase water and nutritious food items for the students. Pastor Jackson represents the N.F.I.S.D. Ministers Alliance and is very active in the collaborative union between the school and the community. |
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Taking A Break! |
 Parent volunteer Mrs. Jackson provided some snacks to the 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Jolly during the week of TAKS testing from April 16th-20th, 2007. |
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 4th and 5th grade students also got a bag of snacks for their hard work on the TAKS tests. |
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North Forest ISD Teacher Job Fair |
 The principal, Mr. Purvis interviewing a candidate at the North Forerst ISD Teacher Job Fair on April 21st, 2007.
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 Lakewood Elementary School shows its display of information at the job fair. |
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Wizard Of Oz Field Trip! |
 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade students went on a field trip to see Wizard of Oz at the Wortham Center on April 24th, 2007. |
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Donuts With Dad! |
 Donuts with Dad was held in the library for all grade level boys on April 25th, 2007 in celebration of the Boys Week from April 24th-27th, 2007. |
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Boys Week Speakers |
 In celebration of the Boys Week from April 24th-27th, 2007, Reverend Quincy Jackson and Minister McPhadden came to talk to all the Lakewood boys about being successful in life on April 25th, 2007. |
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Responsibility! |
 Lakewood boys showing their responsibility by raising the United State flag every morning. |
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The Next American Idols! |
 Lakewood international teachers practice hard of their traditional Philippine dance moves on April 25th, 2007 for the North Forest ISD Talent Show on Friday at Forest Brook High School auditorium. |
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I Can Dance Too! |
 Mrs. Davis, the assistant principal got in the act too! |
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Administrative & Paraprofessional Day |
 Lakewood administrators and paraprofessionals enjoyed a nice lunch in celebration of the Administrative & Paraprofessional Day on April 26th, 2007. |
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Food, More Food! |
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Exchange City |
 5th grade students went to Exchange City on April 26th, 2007 for a day of fun and to learn about how the job market works in real life. |
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We Are Making Goods To Sell |
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Print Out Checks To Pay |
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Our Store Made Lots Of $$$! |
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Oil Ranch Field Trip! |
 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students went to the Oil Ranch on April 27th, 2007 for day of fun with the animals!
Feeding the goats! |
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 Farmer and farmer's wife. |
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 Milk the cow! |
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 Feeding the cows! |
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TAKS Dance! |
 For the hard work on the ITBS and TAKS tests by all students, the TAKS Dance was held on April 27th, 2007 to allow students an afternoon of fun and laughter! |
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Kodak Moment For The Teachers! |
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Kodak Moment For The Teachers And Paraprofessionals! |
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Muffins with Mom |
 In celebration of the Girls Week from April 30th, 2007 to May 4th, 2007, Dr. Buggs came to talk to all the Lakewood girls about being successful in life on April 30th, 2007. |
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May Events |
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Way To Go, Teacher Of The Year! |
 3rd grade teachers show support to their colleague, Mrs. Roberts of being named Lakewood Teacher of the Year 2007-2008 by giving her flowers and gifts! |
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Lakewood Fashion Show! |
 In celebration of the Girls Week from April 30th, 2007 to May 4th, 2007, Lakewood girls put on their best dress and went down the runway like the professional models on May 2nd, 2007. |
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Purple & Gold Tea Party! |
 In celebration of the Girls Week from April 30th, 2007 to May 4th, 2007, Lakewood girls put on their best dress and had a Tea Party on May 3rd, 2007. |
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Cinco de Mayo! |
 In celebration of Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) of the Mexico Independence Day, Lakewood PTA and students put on a wonderful show to celebrate this special day on May 4th, 2007!
Check out the 2nd grade students swing their moves! |
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 1st grade students can do it too! |
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 Foward, backward, flip, and turn (3rd grade students)! |
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 Rap it! Oh yeah (4th grade students)! |
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 Shake it 5th grade girls! |
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Mariachi Band! |
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Human Body! |
 2nd grade students went to the field trip at John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science (Health Museum) on May 7th, 2007 for a day of learning, fun, and laughter! |
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How Fast Can You Go? |
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Experiment Time! |
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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast |
 In celebration of the Teacher Appreciation Week, Lakewood teachers enjoyed a nice breakfast on May 9th, 2007. Thank you teachers! |
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Gifts For Teachers! |
 In celebration of the Teacher Appreciation Week, Lakewood teachers received gifts as a way to show a token of appreciation on May 10th, 2007!
3rd grade teacher Ms. Montano received a gift from Mrs. Davis, the Assistant Principal. |
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Water Conservation Field Trip |
 A group of Lakewood students went to the Water Conservation field trip held by the City of Houston for a day of fun and learning experience on May 10th, 2007. The students learned the importance of water conservation.
Abram Calderon went up to the stage to receive his award. He was the finalist in the Water Conservation T-Shirt Design Contest sponsored by the City of Houston in April. |
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Higher, More Higher! |
 Lakewood Spring Festival was held on May 11th, 2007 for day of fun for all Lakewood students! |
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Faster, More Faster! |
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Giant Slide! |
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Nothing But Net! |
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Dunk Tank! |
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Say Cheese! |
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Pre-Kindergarten Awards Day! |
 Pre-Kindergarten Awards Day was held on May 14th, 2007. |
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Kindergarten Graduation! |
 Mrs. Bernal's Kindergarten students dressed up for the graduation on May 16th, 2007. |
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Jump Rope for Heart |
 In celebration of Jump Rope for Heart this week, the PE teacher Ms. Young jumped rope with the students on May 16th, 2007. Jump Rope For Heart promotes the value of physical activity to elementary schoolchildren while showing them they can contribute to their community's welfare. |
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Lakewood Talent Show! |
 Lakewood students got a chance to show off their skills at the annual Lakewood Talent Show on May 16th, 2007.
Wave those arms, girls! |
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Girl Power! |
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Twist Those Waists! |
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How High Can You Go? |
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Baby Shower! |
 A Baby Shower was held on May 16th, 2007 in celebration of Mrs. Stanford (3rd grade teacher), and Mr. Grande (Bilingual Kindergarten teacher) of each having a baby boy.
What a beautiful decorations! |
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 Mrs. Stanford cutting the huge cake. |
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The VIP Gets It First! |
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1st Grade Awards Day! |
 1st grade Awards Day was held on May 17th, 2007. |
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Singing! |
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Award Time! |
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2nd Grade Awards Day! |
 2nd grade Awards Day was held on May 18th, 2007. |
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Singing To The Tunes! |
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3rd Grade Awards Day! |
 3rd grade Awards Day was held on May 21st, 2007. |
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Trophy Time! |
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4th Grade Awards Day! |
 4th grade Awards Day was held on May 22nd, 2007. |
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 4th grade Exceptional Education students received their awards too! |
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 4th grade parents received their trophies for the help to the Lakewood community this year! |
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Boss Week! |
 The principal and assistant principal at Lakewood Elementary School got a photo opportunity on May 22nd, 2007 in celebration of the Boss Week from May 21st-25th, 2007.
A photo of the school principal, Mr. Purvis. |
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 A photo of the school assistant principal, Mrs. Davis. |
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5th Grade Prom! |
 5th grade prom (Dancing with the Stars) was held on May 18th, 2007 for the students a night of unforgettable memory! |
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Step 1, 2! |
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5th Grade Graduation! |
 5th grade graduation was held on May 23rd, 2007. |
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