Principal's Page

Dear Families:

Welcome to Lakewood Elementary School! We are excited you are a part of our early childhood learning community. We are very proud of our families' ongoing participation with our students. There are numerous ways to be involved, from volunteering at school, to joining PTA. We honor any contribution to our learning community.

The Lakewood School District has set a strategic goal that students will be reading on or above grade level by the end of third grade. We know that good reading and homework habits begin in kindergarten and strengthen in first and second grade. Families are essential in developing these skills. The children will be expected to participate in our Reading at Home Program. The program requires a commitment of 15 to 20 minutes, five days a week to read, to be read to or to listen to someone reading. This is an excellent opportunity for families to spend quality time together developing the foundation for literacy. A school where all children whose families share and enjoy reading with them is a worthwhile goal, which can only be accomplished with your help!

Our vision at Lakewood Elementary School is that of a collaborative partnership of staff, parents and community. Together we will provide a learning environment, which will foster learning as a continuous life long process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sheila Woods, Principal