Lakeside Elementary
Just the Facts...2/21/2018
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News you can use...
During the week of February 26-March 2, Lakeside will be celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. All learners are encouraged to participate by dressing in the theme of the day.
Monday--Fox In Socks
Wear crazy socks
Tuesday--Green Eggs and Ham
Wear green day
Wednesday--Oh, The Places You Will Go!!
Wear your college shirts
Thursday--Cat In the Hat
Wear red and your favorite hat
Friday--One Fish, Two Fish
Wear red spirit shirt
P.E.
Jump Rope For Heart is Here! There is still time to donate! If you haven’t already, please register for our Lakeside team at www.heart.org/jump. The last day to turn in donations (online or cash donations) is Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Every Friday will be “Prize-Day!” Learners who make donations online or turn in cash/checks will receive their prizes (wristband, and Scare Squad members).
Any learner who collects donations will also earn 10 BONUS Laps on their Mile Club Charts!
Thanks for supporting Lakeside P.E. and the Jump Rope for Heart Program!
STEM in Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten team would like to take a little junk & recycling off your hands. So start thinking about doing spring cleaning and reducing that growing pile in your recycle bin.
Starting February 26 - March 23, Kinder will have large boxes in each hallway collecting the following:
- small electronics/devices that no longer work (clock radio, toaster, cell phone, VCR)
- paper towel cardboard rolls
- toilet paper cardboard rolls
- ribbon, yarn
- egg cartons
- clean colorful lids of any kind
- small cardboard boxes or metal tins
Thank you for you donations.
Safety news you can use...
The tragedy in Florida reminds us all of the importance of safety and security in schools. I want to assure our families that our district and school have an updated emergency operations plan that has been created/reviewed in collaboration with local law enforcement. The members of our staff have been trained on the specifics of this plan, and we conduct periodic drills to ensure that everyone knows their role during a crisis. Our campus also has specific protocols for entry to our schools, and we appreciate the understanding of our parents as we enforce these protocols for the safety of our children. The safety of our students remains our highest priority
With that being said, I wanted to remind everyone of the Emergency Response Protocols we have put in place and that we have practiced the last several years. The information below was shared in September but I wanted you all to have the opportunity to revisit our plans. Please note that we have cancelled any practice drills for the remainder of this month and will be sure our educators are aware of planned drills over the course of the next few months.
Safety
I’m sure that most of you have heard of a “Fire Drill” but have you heard the term “LockDown Drill?” One of the ways we try to plan for specific situations is through our Emergency Practice Protocols. While we hope that we never have the need to put a real protocol in place we do spend some time practicing throughout the year in order to prepare our learners on how to react in various emergency situations.
*As a side note, if a True Emergency were to take place at Lakeside we would send you a Parentlink notification (like this one) to make you aware that something took place. We would not necessarily announce or let you know when a practice drill took place however. I want you to be aware of this because often times a child will inform their parents that they “locked down and the police came to Lakeside” without distinguishing between a real emergency and a practice.
Here is a brief review of our drills and what our kids will hear and do during a given drill.
Lockout! (Secure the Perimeter)
- This drill may take place if a unique situation is taking place outside of the school building (like a Coppell Coyote sighting). We will use this drill to keep our kids indoors but all classes will take place as usual.
Lockdown! (Locks, Lights, Out of Sight)
- This drill will take place if a unique situation has entered or is taking place inside of the building. During this drill our entire campus of learners and educators are expected to move away from sight and maintain silence. Sometimes this may mean that our kids will “lockdown” in the nearest restroom or office. As we practice we will stress the importance for them to “lockdown” in the nearest space. Learners and educators can only be dismissed from this drill by a police officer or firefighter.
Evacuate!
- This drill is what you will relate to as a “Fire Drill.” During this drill a potential hazard (fire, gas, etc) is in the building and learners are asked to stop what they are doing, exit with their class in a safe manner, and go to a designated spot.
Shelter!
- This drill is what you may know as a “Duck and Cover Drill.” During this drill learners are expected to drop to the floor in a secure location (usually an interior wall) take cover by placing their hands over their heads and wait in silence until the situation has subsided.
Some drills take place monthly and some take place quarterly. It is always our goal in a drill or in a true emergency to keep our kids safe and calm. I hope you find this information beneficial.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
PTO
In case you missed it or if you want quick access to it.
Here is the PTO Newsletter Link.
Upcoming Dates:
*Please note dates will be added and some may be changed as necessary
February
26) PTO Silent Auction Outings for K,1,2,5 and Specials
March
1) 5th grade program at 8am and 6pm
8) Open House from 6-7pm
9) End of the Third Nine Weeks and Spirit Rally
- Silent Auction Teachers for the Half Day will take place today
12-16) Spring Break
19-29) Kindergarten Registration Window
19) Middle School North Counselors will visit with 5th graders
20) Middle School North Parent Presentation
- 6pm at North for current 5th grade parents
23) Longhorn Lunch with Dad's Club & Report Cards will come home
26-29) Book Fair
26) PTO Silent Auction Outings for 3,4
30) Weather Day (subject to change)
April
10&11) STAAR - No Visitors on Campus Please
13) No School
19) Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (information coming soon)
27) Kindergarten Fairy Tale Ball (morning only)
May
4) 5th Grade Field Trip
11) Longhorn Stampede
14-15) STAAR - No Visitors on Campus Please
18) Field Day & 5th grade Talent Show
25) Night at the Ballpark
28) No School
30) 5th grade graduation and celebration
31) End of Fourth Nine Weeks, Last Day of School, Spirit Rally, 5th grade walk & Early Release Day... :)
Future Planning
Elementary Meet the Teacher will take place on Monday August 13th
Gema Hall, Principal
Thank you for your support!
It's wonderful to Live, Love and Learn at Lakeside!
Email: ghall@coppellisd.com
Website: http://www.coppellisd.com/lakeside
Location: 1100 Village Parkway, Coppell, TX, United States
Phone: 214.496.7600
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Twitter: @lakesidecoppell