August Events
  • Science Coach Mrs. Slaughter worked hard to teach the faculty Science lessons for the 08-09 year during the week of August 18th, 2008.
    • Hard Working Staff
  • Teachers worked hard on the activities during the Staff Development days during the week of August 18th, 2008.
    • September Events
    History of Labor Day
  • Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union (of New York City) sought to create "a day off for the working citizens".
    • Principal Talks to 1st Grades
  • Mr. Purvis (Principal) talked to the 1st grade students about the school rules and safety during the week of September 2nd, 2008.
  • 1st grade students listened attentively to Mr. Purvis (Principal) talking.
    • A-Team Meeting
  • Lakewood faculty worked hard by having a meeting with Mr. Purvis (Principal) on September 3rd, 2008.
  • Lakewood faculty took lots of notes.
    • Grandparents Day 08
  • For Grandparents Day, many grandparents and parents came out to eat with their children on September 5th, 2008.
  • Mrs. Vaughn (counselor) helped to keep the cups full.
    • Boy Scouts Meeting
  • Boy Scout leaders met with all the Lakewood boys in order to promote a sense of leadership, pride, self confidence, and self esteem during the week of September 8th, 2008.
    • Goals Night 08
  • Goals Night took place on September 9th, 2008. Lots of parents came to understand the rules, procedures, and regulations for the school as well as the district.

  • Lakewood parents and students did the pledges in a video format.
  • Mr. Purvis (Principal) spoke to the parents and students.
  • 2nd grade students and parents listened carefully for the expectations of this year.
  • 1st grade students and parents listened to the 1st grade teacher explaining.
  • 4th grade teachers explained to students and parents the learning objectives in 4th grade.
  • Students and parents listened for important information from the Kindergarten teachers.
    • Chinese Full Moon Festival
  • The Chinese celebrated the Chinese Full Moon Festival this year on September 14th, 2008.

    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.
    • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18. Hispanic Heritage Month lasts until October 15th, 2008.
    • All About Me!
  • In the month of September, 3rd grade students in Mrs. Roberts’ class made projects about themselves.
    • All About Me Number 2!
  • In the month of September, 3rd grade students in Mrs. Stanford’ class also made projects about themselves.
    • October Events
    What is a Noun?
  • 4th grade students in Mrs. Johnson’s class learned about the noun during the week of October 6th, 2008.
    • History of Columbus Day
  • Many countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which occurred on October 12, 1492 in the Julian calendar and October 21, 1492 in the modern Gregorian calendar, as an official holiday. The day is celebrated as Columbus Day in the United States.
    • Christopher Columbus' Ship
  • In celebration of the Columbus Day on October 12th, 2008, 2nd grade students made many beautiful Christopher Columbus' Ships in the bottles.
    • Unforgetable Friendships
  • In October, 3rd grade students in Ms. Montano's class learned about the importance of friendship.
    • Bosses Day
  • Boss' Day (also known as Bosses Day or National Boss Day) is a secular holiday celebrated on October 16 in the United States. It has traditionally been a day for employees to thank their boss for being kind and fair throughout the year.
    • Staff Development Day 08
  • Lakewood faculty listened to Science Coach (Mrs. Slaughter) on an exciting new program in the Computer Lab during the Staff Development Day on October 13th, 2008.
  • Mr. Purvis (Principal) and Mrs. Davis (Assistant Principal) listened to the new program as well.
    • Pinatas!
  • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, 2nd grade students made many beautiful piñatas on October 14th, 2008.
  • More beautiful piñatas!
  • Even more pinatas!
    • Donations!
  • A big shout out goes to the Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Gertman for donating the dry erase markers to all the Lakewood teachers on October 15th, 2008! Thank you Ms. Gertman for the hard work that you do!
    • Cereal Boxes
  • 4th grade students in Ms. Johnson’s class created their favorite cereal boxes using their own creativity.
    • Girl Power!
  • Girl Scouts started off another year with a blast at Lakewood Elementary School! 3rd grade girls had fun making play dough and witches.
  • These ladies are the Girl Scouts volunteers.
    • Halloween is in the Air!
  • A big shout out goes to 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Stanford for making the campus filled with the Halloween spirits!
    • Halloween Classroom Pictures
  • The hallway is also filled with Halloween classroom pictures of each individual class.
    • Many Pumpkins!
  • Kindergarten students in Mrs. Bernal's class made many colorful pumpkins!
    • Mrs. Liu's Stars!
  • 1st grade students in Mrs. Liu's class wrote about Halloween on the pumpkins, and wrote scary stories on the hunted house.
    • Good Job, 3rd Graders!
  • Mrs. Stanford displayed some of her 3rd graders awesome work!
    • Go Away, Pesky Crows!
  • The pesky crows want to steal the farmer’s crops. 3rd grade students in Mrs. Stanford’s class wrote about different ways that they would do to stop the pesky crows stealing the crops.
    • Diwali- Festival of Lights
  • Diwali (or Deepavali) is a major Hindu holiday, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Many legends are associated with Diwali. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs across the globe as the "Festival of Lights," where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within an individual. Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day(approx fifteenth day) of the month Kartika. This year's Diwali is on October 28th, 2008.
    • Drug Free Awareness 2008
  • October is Drug Free Awareness Month. On October 29th, 2008, 5th grade students had a physician and a lawyer to talk to them about the effects of illegal use of drugs, both medically and legally. In addition, they provided the students with practical refusal skills to use when being offered drugs.
  • A 5th grade student helped with the presentation.
    • Halloween Dance!
  • Lakewood staff and students dance the afternoon away on October 31st, 2008. Even a Lakewood parent got into it too!
  • 2nd grade teachers and Lakewood parents worked hard selling snacks to students.
    • November Events
    Where on Earth is Texas?
  • 4th grade students in Ms. Johnson's class learned about the geographical location of Texas with the help of the model Earth.
    • Presidential Election 2008
  • Lakewood Elementary School was part of the history on November 4th, 2008. Polling booths were set up at the school for the presidential election of the United States.
  • 3rd grade students also took part in the class presidential election on November 4th, 2008.
  • 3rd grade students made posters to persuade the voters (students) to pick them.
  • 3rd grade students put the ballots into the basket.
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Roberts count the ballots for the class president.
  • 4th and 5th grade students also made posters to persuade the voters (students) to pick them.
  • 1st grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s class caught on the voting fever.
  • As with Ms. Craft’s 1st grade class, voting, voting, and more voting!
    • Ronald McDonald comes again!
  • Ronald McDonald came to Lakewood on November 11th, 2008 to put on a show for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students.
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Manaloto had a great time with Ronald McDonald.
    • Parent/Teacher Conference 2008
  • Parent/teacherconference was held on November 12th, 2008. 1st grade teacher Mr. Lo showed some papers to a parent.
  • Art teacher Mrs. Dellosa also showed a parent some of students’ art work.
  • 3rd grade teacher Ms. Montano showed a parent some worksheets.
  • Kindergarten teacher Mr. Grande talked to concern parents in the classroom.
  • 1st grade teacher Mrs. Fisher discussed the academic progress with a parent.
    • Science Fair 2008
  • Science Fair was held on November 13th, 2008. Many students did many wonderful Science projects.
    • Dance like a Professional!
  • Lakewood students rehearsed their dance moves on November 14th, 2008 in preparation for the North Forest ISD Pride Week parade on November 15th, 2008.
  • We are ready for the dance!
    • North Forest ISD Pride Week Parade 2008
  • During the North Forest ISD Pride Week Parade on November 15th, 2008, Lakewood students, parents, and faculty came out in the bitter cold to support their beloved school district.
  • Lakewood parent and her Lakewoodmobile!
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Stanford with her Lakewoodmobile as well as an extra supporter on top of the roof of the vehicle cheered with the crowd!
  • 1st grade teacher Mrs. Fisher with the Lakewood spirit everywhere!
  • 4th grade teacher Ms. Johnson, 5th grade teacher Ms. Templeton, and some Lakewood parents (in the order from left to right) cheered on!
  • 2nd grade Bilingual teacher Ms. Alvarado, 4th grade teacher Ms. Johnson, 1st grade teacher Mrs. Fisher, and some Lakewood students (in the order from left to right) got the parade started!
  • Former Lakewood student joined in on the parade too!
  • Mr. Purvis (Principal) with his Lakewoodmobile!
  • Lakewood students marched on!
    • Thanksgiving Lunch 2008
  • Lakewood parents came out to eat with their children on November 21st, 2008 to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • PEIMS clerk Mrs. Fransaw signed in the parents for the Thanksgiving lunch.
    • Meeting the New Superintendent
  • Lakewood parents met with the new North Forest ISD Superintendent Dr. Adrain Johnson at 12:30p.m. on November 24th, 2008 in the Central Administration Building. Lakewood parents listened intently as Dr. Johnson talked about the goals and future for the district.
  • Under the guidance of 5th grade teacher Ms. Templeton (lady to the right), Lakewood students ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grades put on a singing show for the parents and Dr. Johnson.
  • Dr. Johnson talked to Lakewood parents and students about his goals and ideas for the district.
    • December Events
    Christmas is in the Air!
  • Lakewood Elementary School is in the spirit of the Christmas season once again thanks to the hard working faculty and staff!
    • In Memory of Mrs. Blount
  • Pre-K3 Bilingual teacher Mrs. Martinez made a Christmas bulletin board to dedicate to the beloved Lakewood paraprofessional, Mrs. Blount.
  • Students in Pre-K3 Bilingual teacher Mrs. Martinez's class made many beautiful Santa Clauses!
    • Look, a Reindeer!
  • Pre-K3 Bilingual teacher Mrs. Martinez dressed up as a reindeer!
  • 3rd grade students wrote their Christmas wishes to give to Santa.
  • 3rd grade Filipino teachers displayed its Christmas traditions in the Philippine.
  • 3rd grade students wrote about Hanukkah (Jewish holidays).
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Roberts displayed traditional costumes around the world.
  • “Merry Christmas” in Philippine.
  • 2nd grade students in Mrs. Gabriel’s class wrote about wishes for the year 2009.
  • 1st grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s GT class wrote about the gifts they want to get from Santa Claus.
  • 2nd grade students in Mrs. Gulla’s class also wrote about the gifts they want to get from Santa Claus.
  • 1st grade students in Mrs. Liu’s ESL self-contained class decorated their Christmas socks.
    • Christmas Dance 2008
  • Christmas dance was held on December 5th, 2008 for all Lakewood students. Students had a great time. A stuffed bear was about to give away to the student that has the lucky winning ticket.
  • Shake it girls!
    • Child Safety
  • A volunteer at Laura Recovery Center talked to Kindergarten to 3rd grade students the importance of child safety on December 10th, 2008.
    • Eat More Chicken!
  • On Thursday, December 11, 2008 Mr. Duane Johnston, owner/operator of the Chick-fil-a restaurant shared the giving spirit by providing lunch for several Extended Day (After School Program) students. Mr. Johnston stated that he was happy to sponsor this event and that he would gladly participate in future endeavors. Mrs. Beverly Owens (Lakewood Staff Member) spearheaded this joint venture. Ms. Belinda Johnson, Program Coordinator was very appreciative and included the CASE After School Program in this festive event.

  • From left to right: Ms. Ruiz (Paraprofessional), Mrs. Owens (Paraprofessional), and Mr. Johnston (owner/operator of Chick-fil-a restaurant).
  • Mr. Duane Johnston, owner/operator of the Chick-fil-a restaurant.
  • Yummy chickens!
    • Christmas Dinner 2008
  • Lakewood Christmas dinner was held on December 12th, 2008. Lots of parents showed up to eat with their students. Merry Christmas!
  • Cafeteria workers are in the holiday spirit!
    • iT'Z Field Trip
  • Students who have sold more than 10 tubs of cookie dough were treated to an afternoon of fun at iT’Z on December 15th, 2008.
  • Attendance Clerk Mrs. Fransaw (the one in pink sweater), Mrs. Francis (the counselor in the middle), and Mrs. Reed (the paraprofessional in the back) enjoyed a quiet dinner time.
  • Giant slide was fun!
  • A Lakewood parent had a great time too!
  • Pre-4 teacher Mrs. Rhodes (in the front), 1st grade GT teacher Mrs. Fisher (in the middle), and 2nd grade Bilingual teacher Ms. Alvarado (in the back) had a great time playing air hockey.
  • Kindergarten teacher Ms. Coleman (in the front) and 1st grade teacher Ms. Craft (in the middle) also had a great time playing air hockey.
  • Group photo at iT’Z.
    • Christmas Breakfast 2008 for the Faculty
  • A big shout out goes to the Courtesy Club for making Christmas Breakfast available to all Lakewood faculty and staff on December 16th, 2008.
  • 4th grade teacher Mrs. Noel got a cup of orange juice.
    • Christmas Lunch 2008 for the Faculty
  • With the efforts of all Lakewood faculty and staff, all faculty and staff enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch on December 16th, 2008.

  • Lakewood Paraprofessionals helped to serve the food.
    • Christmas Gifts 2008
  • In celebration of the Christmas holidays, Lakewood administrative staff from left to right: Mr. Purvis (Principal), Mrs. Vaughn (Counselor), Mrs. Davis (Assistant Principal), Mrs. McNeil (Math Coach), Mrs. Reece (Reading Coach), Mrs. Slaughter (Science Coach), and Mrs. Francis (Counselor) put on a dancing show for the rest of the Lakewood faculty and gave out Lakewood bags as gifts on December 19th, 2008.
    • Planets
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Stanford invited 1st and 2nd grade students to her class to talk to them about planets and Solar System on December 19th, 2008.
  • A 3rd grade student discussed her project to the 1st grade students in Mr. Lo’s class.
  • A 3rd grade student helped 1st grade students in Mrs. Fisher’s GT class with an activity.
  • Mrs. Stanford involved in the activity too!
  • Another 3rd grade student talked about the Solar System.
  • 2nd grade students worked on a worksheet.
    • January Events
    North Forest ISD District Board of Managers
  • North Forest ISD District Board of Managers George McShan, Carolyn Bullard-Williams (not in the picture), Willie Jones, and Superintendent Dr. Adrain Johnson came to Lakewood Elementary School on January 8th, 2009 to introduce themselves and welcome the students.
  • A giant greeting card was given to the District Board of Managers to show Lakewood's support to the district.
    • Lakewood Career Day 2009
  • Lakewood Career Day was held on January 14th, 2009. A police officer is Mrs. Fisher’s 1st grade class talked to the students about safety.
  • Officer Rachel Shannon spoke to a 5th grade class on Career Day.
  • Ms. Lakeshia Vaughn, an attorney (the daughter of Lakewood counselor Mrs. Vaughn) talked to a 5th grade class about laws.
  • Mr. Derrick Vaughn, a Houston area architect (the son of Lakewood counselor Mrs. Vaughn) talked to a 5th grade class about designing and constructing buildings.
  • Lakewood counselor Mrs. Willie Vaughn with attorney daughter Lakeshia and architect son Derrick.
    • Martin Luther King Celebration 2009
  • Lakewood students celebrated Martin Luther King’s achievements and his birthday on January 16th, 2009. A big thumbs up went to Mrs. Young (PE teacher) for making the event possible. The picture showed Mrs. Young with the 3rd grade student making a speech.
  • Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Gertman led a group of Kindergarten students on a parade to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday.
  • A group of 4th and 5th grade students acted out the play “Rosa Park on the Bus” that led to the Civil Rights Movements in the United States.
  • Two 5th grade girls talked about the life of Martin Luther King.
  • A 5th grade student made Martin Luther King’s most famous speech “I Have a Dream”.
  • Even the cafeteria lady got involved in signing happy birthday to Martin Luther King!
  • The cafeteria staff were excited about the celebration!
  • Mr. Purvis (Principal) made closing remarks on the importance of Martin Luther King to the country.
    • C-STEM Robotic Challenge Opening Ceremony 2009
  • Mr. Lo (1st grade teacher), Mrs. Slaughter (Science Coach), Mrs. Jolly (5th grade Reading teacher), Ms. McNeil (Math Coach), selected 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students went to the opening ceremony of the CSTEM Kick-Off (robotic competition) on January 24th, 2009.
  • The whole group along with the Science Coach on the left (Mrs. Slaughter) and Math Coach on the right (Mrs. McNeil).
  • Students hard at work.
  • Mrs. McNeil (Math Coach) passed out lots of papers to the students.
  • Competition playground for the robots.
    • Chinese New Year 2009- Year of Ox
  • It is often called the Lunar New Year, especially by people in mainland China and Taiwan. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month (Chinese: 正月; pinyin: zhēng yuè) in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th; this day is called Lantern Festival. Chinese New Year's Eve is known as Chúxī. It literally means "Year-pass Eve". This year’s Chinese New Year is on January 26th, 2009. The year of the Ox.

  • Within China, regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely. People will pour out their money to buy presents, decoration, material, food, and clothing. It is also the tradition that every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red color paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of “happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity”. On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Food will range from pigs, to ducks, to chicken and sweet delicacies. The family will end the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition is a great way to reconcile forgetting all grudges, and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.
    • Inauguration of President Obama
  • United State made history on January 26th, 2009 on the inauguration of President Obama into the White House!
  • 3rd grade students watched intensively on the inauguration of President Obama.
  • 2nd grade students took notes while watching President Obama’s inauguration.
  • 2nd grade students chanted their new President, President Obama.
    • Learning to Read
  • In the month of January, Reading Coach Mrs. Reece helped all the 1st grade students learning to read.
    • Black History Program 2009
  • Lakewood Black History Program was held on January 26th, 2009 in the cafeteria. A group of band came to the school and played Jazz music for all of the students, parents, and faculty.
  • Even the little ones got involved with the music too!
  • Lakewood faculty and parents were part of the act.
  • A group of Kindergarten students showed different inventions created by famous African Americans.
  • 3rd to 5th grade girls showed their dancing skills!
  • Kindergarten to 2nd grade students can dance too!
  • 3rd to 5th grade boys got on the stage too!
  • Students in Mrs. Fisher’s 1st grade class did many projects about famous African Americans.
    • Black History Projects
  • In celebration of Black History, 3rd grade students in Mrs. Stanford's class did many wonderful projects on famous African Americans.
    • February Events
    Groundhog Day
  • Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2 in the United States and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If on the other hand, the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.
    • Superintendent Visited 1st Grade
  • Toward the end of the month in February, North Forest ISD Superintendent Dr. Johnson visited Lakewood Elementary School and read stories to all of the 1st grade students.
    • Junior Achievement 2009
  • Police officers from the Junior Achievement came on February 25th, 2009 to teach the primary grades (pre-K to 2nd grades) students about the community.
    • Soul Food Dinner 2009
  • Lakewood faculty and staff were treated to an afternoon of Soul Food dinner on February 27th, 2009. A big shout out goes to the PE teacher Ms. Young for making the dinner possible!
  • Look at all these yummy food!
  • Happy teachers!
    • TAKS Pep Rally 2009
  • In preparation for the TAKS tests of 3rd to 5th grade students, a pep rally was held on February 27th, 2009 to support those students!
  • Kindergarten students held signs and chanted “Beat TAKS” to support the 3rd to 5th grade students.
  • Yummy cakes for the 3rd to 5th grade students! From left to right: Mrs. Jackson (PTA President), Mrs. Ruiz (Paraprofessional), and a parent volunteer helped out with the cakes.
  • 2nd grade students made a beautiful sign to encourage 3rd to 5th grade students to pass the TAKS.
  • Kindergarten students also cheered for the 3rd to 5th grade students.
  • “Beat the TAKS, beat the TAKS”, shouted by all the 1st grade students.
    • March Events
    Getting Married!
  • Mrs. Ruiz (Paraprofessional) celebrated the engagement of marriage to her boyfriend at Lakewood Elementary School on March 3rd, 2009. Congratulations Mrs. Ruiz!
  • The star of the show (Mrs. Ruiz) opened her cards and gifts.
  • Mrs. Ruiz tried to cut the cake.
  • Mrs. Ruiz (in the middle) with some of the Lakewood staff.
    • Movie Day!
  • In the beginning of March, 1st grade students led by Mrs. Fisher enjoyed an afternoon of movie and snacks because of good academics and behaviors.
    • Robotic Training at Houston Zoo
  • In the beginning of March, CSTEM students (robotic challenge) went to Houston Zoo to learn about the robots that will be used in the competition in May. The lady pictured is Dr. Flower, the director of the CSTEM robotics.
  • The Lego Robot that Lakewood students will be using in the competition in May.
  • 3rd to 5th grade students listened to the man talked about the programming language of the robots.
  • The competition field for the robots.
  • A 3rd grade student wrote about her feelings to the field trip.
    • Dr. Seuss Celebration 2009
  • Lakewood Elementary School celebrated one of the most famous children’s author Dr. Seuss on his birthday on March 11th, 2009.
  • All the 3rd grade students sang songs related to Dr. Seuss to the students eating in the cafeteria.
  • 4th grade teacher Mrs. Parasher talked to her students about the books done by Dr. Seuss.
  • Green Eggs and Ham word puzzle.
  • Students in Ms. Gulla’s 2nd grade class made many wonderful hats!
  • 1st grade teachers passed out green eggs and hams for students to enjoy!
  • Students wore special hats to celebrate Dr. Seuss.
    • April Events
    Easter Egg Hunt 2009
  • Kindergarten and 1st grade students celebrated their Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th, 2009. Look at all these beautiful Easter Egg bags!
  • All the students lined up and ready to begin the hunt.
  • There goes the hunt!
  • Look at all the eggs I got!
  • 1st grade teacher Ms. Craft (the one in red) found some eggs.
  • Students searched for some eggs in the parking lot.
    • Free Glasses
  • Lakewood students thanked Luxottica Retail of Houston for providing free glasses to the students.
    • Recycle Box
  • In an effort to reduce paper waste in the world, Lakewood students recycled the papers to help the environment.
    • Exceptional Education BBQ
  • Students from Exceptional Education Department enjoyed an afternoon of fun and BBQ at the end of April.
  • Exceptional Education faculty enjoyed some relaxation time!
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