Welcome to Welcome to Lakewood!Lakewood!

Our VisionOur Vision

Lakewood Elementary School’s vision is to create a community of learners that ensures success for every student and inspires lifelong learning

Lakewood’s Theme for Lakewood’s Theme for 2013-20142013-2014

“Soaring to New Heights”

Lakewood Vital StatisticsLakewood Vital Statistics

• School hours – 8:50 am – 3:05 pm• Students can enter at 8:30 am

• Current enrollment – 552 students• Recess precedes lunch, all grades

• Professional and supporting staff• Before and after-care provider, “BAR – T”

School AttendanceSchool Attendance

• A student is counted for full day attendance if present for 4 hours or more of the school day (MD law)

• Notify the school office personnel if student is going to be absent

• Connect-ed message will be sent to all who do not report absences

Lakewood School Safety Lakewood School Safety ProceduresProcedures

• All visitors must sign in at the office and receive a visitor’s pass

• All parents must sign their child out in the main office

• If a child is ill, parents will sign in at the main office and meet their child

• All exterior doors are kept locked at all times throughout the instructional day.

• A Visitor’s Management System has been installed

Lakewood Safety, continuedLakewood Safety, continued• All lunch and recess monitors are

trained regarding all safety procedures

• Safety posts are placed in the front hallway to direct all visitors to the main office

• All staff members wear MCPS ID badges

Arrival proceduresArrival procedures• Parents driving students to school

should enter through the Lindley Terrace entrance ONLY

• The Glen Mill entrance is for buses ONLY

• Friendly reminders about carpool lane

• NO parking permitted along the drive of the curb of the driveway

Morning Procedures for Morning Procedures for StudentsStudents

• Breakfast is offered from 8:30 – 8:50 am every morning

• All students enter through the main entrance of the school

• Kindergarten through Grade 2, report directly to the gym

• Students in grades 3-5 report to the hallway near their classroom

Dismissal ProceduresDismissal Procedures• Patrols are our 5th graders• Students will be dismissed at 3:05 • Parents will wait outside for students• Carpoolers are dismissed first• Walkers are next• Bus riders are last, waiting to be

called by bus number• Students are not permitted access to

their classrooms after 3:45 pm

After School ActivitiesAfter School Activities• Students are dismissed for ‘after

school activities’ following the bus riders.

• All will report to the Media Center• Activity sponsors will escort students

to the designated activity area

Eagle EateryEagle Eatery• Ms. Lerida Perez is the cafeteria manager• Cost of a school lunch $2.50, milk is $.60• All students are assigned a “SNAP”

account number• Parents may deposit funds into their

children’s accounts• Reminders will be sent when the balance

is $10.00• Peanut/Allergen free tables are designated

with signs on lunch tables

Lakewood’s Discipline Lakewood’s Discipline ExpectationsExpectations

• The three “R’s”

• The Lakewood Eagle pledge

• Ticket system

Lakewood’s Eagle Lakewood’s Eagle ExpectationsExpectations

• All students are expected to achieve the following truths in all environments:– “I am respectful.”– “I am responsible.”– “I am ready to learn.”

• A copy of the discipline policy and behavior contract will be sent home for each child in the family

I pledge to make Lakewood

A place to learn and grow.

I am honest and kind to all I know.

I am caring and respectful to all I meet.

I make responsible choices each day of the week.

Back to School Night!Back to School Night!• We will have two nights to

accommodate parents and teacher information

• Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm• Dates: Tues., Sept. 10, Grades K – 2 Wed., Sept. 11, Grades 3-5• Details will be forthcoming

Back to School Night, Back to School Night, continuedcontinued

• Frequently asked questions• What is the homework policy?• What is the teacher’s preferred form

of communication?• Can I volunteer in my child’s class?

Lakewood’s WebsiteLakewood’s Website• http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/l

akewoodes/• Check for photos and frequent updates

• Also read the monthly Eagles’ Perch

SpecialsSpecials• Students will attend four / 45 minute

specials each week:• Art• Music• Physical Education• Media

• Students will visit the Computer Lab regularly with their class

Guidance ProgramGuidance Program• Alicia Gottesman, Counselor, presents

guidance lessons in each class, every month

• Topics include positive interactions, how to confront bullying, building self – esteem

• Peace program is a monitor of days of safe and appropriate interactions

• Classes earn ‘compliments’ for positive behavior and meeting schoolwide expectations

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