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Lakewood student musicians brought some holiday cheer to seniors in our community this month. Lakewood Middle School band and choir students visited Fields Senior Living and Lakewood High School jazz band and choir performed at Windsor Square Senior Living.

The students also had a chance to visit with residents and hear their stories. One resident shared her story of performing as a trumpet player in the All Female Air Force Band for President Kennedy's inauguration. 

A class of reading buddies at Cougar Creek Elementary got into the holiday spirit recently by making a winter craft together. After completing the craft, the big buddies (fourth graders) read books with their little buddies (first graders).

The partnership gives students practice reading aloud in a relaxed atmosphere. The older students also have the chance to be a role model while the younger students continue to boost their reading comprehension and vocabulary.

A pizza party, game day, and ice cream are all fun incentives that students can earn at English Crossing Elementary for attending school. Each day of 100% ALL-IN attendance earns a different incentive.

Daily attendance provides a routine for students that reduces stress and creates a sense of security. 

“Writers, go write!” student teacher Sean Fitzsimons told second graders as they worked on their writing projects. One student started work on a cover for her book about coloring. Another story was about a boy and his dog, who was trying to get a treat.

Students at Lakewood Elementary showed off their writing to their families during a Writing Celebration this week after going through the process of brainstorming an idea, planning, drafting, and editing. Students also had the opportunity to create a cover for their work. As they learned the differences between fiction and nonfiction writing, students also practiced correct capitalization, punctuation and spelling.