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Lakeside Longhorn News...
 Author, Kimberly Willis Holt, to visit Lakeside Library
The library is honored to welcome award winning author, Kimberly Willis Holt to Lakeside Elementary. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Holt, listen to her insight on the writing experience, and learn about her life as a writer. As the winner of the National Book Award, numerous Parents' Choice Awards, and many State Children's Choice Awards, there are few children's authors today who write with her depth and perception. Her visit offers a memorable experience for all students and teacher. Schedule is as follows: 8:15am-3rd grade, 4A, and 4B; 9:30am-5th grade, 4C, 4D.
2/15/12
 Jump Rope for Heart
Ready, Set, JUMP! Everyone is practicing his or her jump-rope skills in P.E., getting ready for this year's JUMP ROPE FOR HEART event, which promises to be a great workout and a lot of fun. It will be held on Thursday, March 8th during Open House. This annual event brings in money for the American Heart Association to help continue research and heart education. The collection envelopes each student received should be returned to the homeroom teacher by Wednesday, March 7th. We ask that children not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations. Family and friends are welcome to support your child's participation by making contributions by cash, check, or online. Donations are tax-deductible and many companies offer matching gift programs. Please make checks payable to the American Heart Association. For additional information, please see the flyer/envelope your Longhorns have recently brought home or go to Jump Rope for Heart website
2/15/12
 @ Your Public Library
The Coppell Public Library is pleased to introduce a new storytime for children of all ages. Second Saturday Storytime is held the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and was designed for families who are unable to attend regular weekday storytimes. Studies show that reading to children helps improve literacy skills; bring the whole family and enjoy stories together. For more information, go to www.coppelltx.gov, click on library, click on Activities and Programs. Look for the link to Second Saturday Storytime. If you need assistance, please call the Coppell Public Library at 972.304.3658.
2/11/12
 Coppell Cowgirls Soccer - Elementary School Night
Tuesday, February 28th - Coppell vs. Saginaw
4:30pm - JV Red vs. Allen
6:00pm - JV White vs. Saginaw
7:30pm - Varsity vs. Saginaw
Wear your school attire and get in FREE!
2/11/12
 Youth League Tennis
Non-Profit Community Junior Tennis League – Coppell High School Sundays
Spring1: March 25-May 6
Spring2: May 13 – June 17
2 Summer sessions to follow – Each session includes six Sunday classes, a progress report, and a medal
Ages 5-14 * All Levels
Players are grouped into 5 skill levels:
QUICK START: Beginners-group instruction for ages 5-7
GREEN: Beginners-group instruction for ages 8-14
RED: Novices-group drills and introduction to match play
YELLOW: Intermediates-group drills and match play
BLUE: Advanced-gropu drills and match play
To learn more or register online, visit www.youthleaguetennis.org
2/11/12
 Mark Your Calendars!
Support Lakeside while enjoying an evening filled with fun and friendship - Lakeside Silent Auction! Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Coppell Senior Center, 7:00 - 10:00 pm! More information to come!
2/11/12
 Message from Coppell New Tech High PTSO…
Zumba returns to New Tech in March in support of Alexandra's Helping Hands! The PTSO Community Service Committee is sponsoring a second Zumba Fundraiser event in March which will benefit Alexandra's Helping Hands. Kari Echols will again be our great Zumba instructor.
Please support this event by participating and inviting your family and friends. No experience is necessary!
When? Wednesdays in March: March 7, 21, & 28, 2012 (No class during Spring Break)
What time? 6:00-7:00 PM
Where? NTH@C Gym
Who? Open to all ages – please invite your friends and family
Why? To benefit 2011-2012 NTH@C's Service Project: Alexandria's Helping Hands
Register for all 3 classes for just $15! Or you may pay $7 per session at the door. Students are only $5!
Click Click here to register.
For questions, please contact PTSO Community Service Co-Chairs: Andrea Solka or Jo Ann Hill.
2/11/12
Deforest Road Project Update
To the residents in the Deforest Road area, here is a quick update on the construction process....The contractor has installed all the foundations & conduit for the traffic signal at Deforest & MacArthur. The poles & electronics take a while to order and get ready. Most of the tree removal is complete. There was some damage to a screen wall as part of this process but it has been repaired. Though we needed it for our lakes, the rains last week caused the contractor to lose a few days of work. The utility contractor is installing drainage pipe from Allen Road west. Over the next few weeks you will see additional drainage pipe being installed and some water service and fire hydrant relocations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. If you would like to be removed from this list please let me know. Please visit the following website for updates on other City of Coppell road construction projects: Current Road Construction Projects.
Thank You, George Marshall, PE, City of Coppell, Engineering
972-304-3562
2/5/12
 STAAR/End of Course Parent Information Meetings
Parents of current students enrolled in CISD are invited to attend one of the two public information meetings designed to help parents learn more about the state end of course tests and STAAR testing and these tests will impact their children. These presentations will include updated information that was not previously available during the Fall 2011 parent meetings. Elementary Focus (3rd-5th grade) will be from 6:30-7:30pm on February 13, 2012 in the Austin Elementary Cafeteria. Secondary Focus (6th-9th) will be from 6:30-7:30pm on February 16, 2012 in the CHS Lecture Hall. Download for full information.
2/5/12
 Girls on the Run - DFW
Learn. Dream. Live. Run. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. This 10 week program, meeting twice a week, challenges and encourages the girls, whatever their fitness level with warm-ups, running workouts and games which teach important life skills. Tuition is $120, and scholarships are available through Council Director. Classes Begin: February 13, 2012, meeting Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7pm at the Coppell Family YMCA. Register online or call 972.849.4668 for more information.
1/26/12
 Lakeside Elementary Chess Program
The Lakeside Elementary Chess Program (presented by USA Chess) will be starting soon!
Who: Grades K-5!
When: Mondays, 3:05pm-4:05pm
Starts: Monday, January 30th, 2012
Ends: May 21st, 2012
There will be no sessions on March 12th or April 9th.
Cost is $155 per student. To register, go to www.usachess.come. Click on School Program Registration.
For questions contact, Helen Jamison.
1/26/12
 Jan Brett Contest on Facebook
Who doesn’t love Jan Brett…The Mitten…The Hat…Hedgie?!
Who wouldn’t love Jan Brett to visit Lakeside?!
The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, librarians, friends, or supporters who “like” Jan Brett on Facebook, will win a school or library visit from Jan Brett in the 2012-2013 school year! Contest ends on April 9th.
Click here for additional details on the contest and to “like” Jan Brett on Facebook!!
1/18/12
 Lakeside Elementary Drama Club
Join us for our own production of Peter Pan. The Lakeside Elementary Drama Club is for K-5th grade students who are interested in learning more about theatre arts, acting, rehearsing, and performing a production on stage. We will meet after school in the cafeteria for 12 weeks on Wednesdays: K-2nd from 3:05pm-4:05pm; 3rd-5th from 3:05pm-5pm, beginning Wednesday, January 18th. The performance of "Peter Pan" is tentatively set for April 11th at 7pm. There is a participation fee ($170 for grades 3-5 and $120 for K-2) that covers professional instruction, some sets/costumes and club t-shirt! There is also an annual registration fee of $30, good through January 2013. Registration is handled ONLINE only. There is limited enrollment-first come, first served!
1/15/12
 Coppell Girls Softball
Register by January 15th and $$$ave $20 for Girls Softball. Games start April 7th & end late May. For girls ages 5-14 years old; born between 9/1/96 and 12/31/2006. Fees (including uniforms) are $75 for Coppell/CISD residents; $95 for non-residents. Visit www.coppellgirlssoftball.com for details. Play with your FRIENDS: New & former players who have not played in 2 consecutive seasons may request a team with a current player of same age. Two or more new players of same age may request to be onthe same team. Submit request using Friends with Friends option during registration. Subject to roster availability & meeting age requirements. Questions? Visit www.coppellgirlssoftball.com to view Registration FAQ or email us.
1/15/12
 Coppell Baseball Association
Register now for the Spring 2012 Season online at www.coppellbaseball.org or in person on Saturday, January 28th from 9am-12pm at the Coppell Baseball Office, 509 West Bethel Road. New programs for the spring season! See web site about Premier League and Blast Ball. The CBA is a Member of the City of Coppell Sports Council.
1/15/12
Deforest Road Construction Update - Message from George Marshall, City of Coppell
To the residents in the Deforest Road area,
I would like to thank those of you that attended our public meeting last month. As promised, I would like to give a quick update. The contractor will begin to place barricades adjacent to the project this week and will commence construction Monday, January 9, 2012. As the project continues please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
I will continue to give updates on the project as it continues.
Please visit the following website for updates on other City of Coppell road construction projects:
http://www.ci.coppell.tx.us/construction/current-road-construction-projects
Thank You,
George Marshall, PE
City of Coppell
Engineering
972-304-3562
1/5/12
State of Texas - School Report Card
A Message from Our Principal, Gema Hall
Linked below you will find a copy of the State of Texas School Report Card for Lakeside Elementary, an explanation of the School Report Card Definitions and another copy of the December newsletter we sent out before the break. Please take a moment to review the information. If you would like a hard copy of these items please let us know and we will send one to you.
Principal Letter & 2010-2011 Lakeside Report Card
1/4/11
Educational iPhone/iPad/Android Apps Used at Lakeside
Curious about which educational apps your Longhorns are using at Lakeside? Now you can find out!
Lakeside now has an account with Appolicious.com. This is a website that lets Lakeside track the apps that they are currently using. No login needed...just go to http://www.appolicious.com/users/lakesidecoppell/library and browse the collection. As new apps are added, the list on Appolicious will be updated.
PLEASE NOTE that Appolicious may have ads that could be considered inappropriate for young children. Unfortunately Lakeside has no control over those ads, so please use caution when viewing the site with your children.
1/4/12
Lakeside's Latest - Principal Newsletter
Click here to view the first edition of Lakeside's Latest - a newsletter from our principal Gema Hall.
1/2/12
2011 Lakeside Teacher of the YEAR!!
Congratulations to Mrs. Timmerman!
Mrs. Timmerman has taken the challenge program and infused it with dynamic lessons that integrate technology and deeper thinking. Mrs. Timmerman is a leader for our students and a trailblazer for her peers. Mrs. Timmerman is a campus leader. She trains peers in differentiation strategies, she is the UIL campus coordinator, she sponsors student council, 4th grade science club, & math olympiad, as well as being a Lakeside mom. Both Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Giddens share that " Mrs. Timmerman is a unique, creative, and an important part of the Lakeside community and we are blessed to have her!"
Lakeside Teacher of the Year - NeighborsGo article can be viewed here!
12/14/11
 Campbell's Labels for Education
Dear Parents:
We are beginning to collect Campbell’s Labels for Education! The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for our school, and label collection and redemption is so easy.
Participation in the program is simple – save labels from eligible Campbell products and send them to the school in a baggie labeled with the number of labels included. The deadline to send in labels for this school year is April 10th, however all labels sent in by December 15th will be eligible for doubling!
Eligible products include:
• Campbell’s condensed soups
• Campbell’s Easy Cooking Sauces
• Campbell’s Chunky soups and chilis
• Gardennay
• Campbell’s Soup at Hand
• Campbell’s Ready to Enjoy soups
• Healthy Request soups and microwavable bowls
• Prego sauce
• Campbell’s Ready to Use broth
• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers
• V8 beverages and soups
• Habitant soups
• Pace salsa
• Select Campbell’s Foodservice Products qualify for redemption.
Let’s amplify our efforts by asking friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school! With the upcoming holidays, we should have plenty of opportunities to find labels.
If you have any questions, or would like to help with our Labels for Education collection drive, please contact a first grade teacher. Don’t forget to visit www.labelsforeducation.com for a complete listing of eligible products and more information about the program.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Together with Campbell’s Labels for Education – we can build a better school – one label at a time.
Sincerely,
First Grade Teachers
Melissa Anderson
Amber Reading
Sonya May
Jerene Ray
11/22/11
 Coppell Education Foundation
Have you been wondering about all those signs for the Red & Black Attack sprouting up all over town? Click here to learn more about the Coppell Education Foundation and how your support will help Lakeside.
Another way to support the Coppell Education Foundation is to eat at Anamia's! Anamia's donates 5% of their profits received on Monday evenings to the Coppell Education Foundation. It is a tasty, easy way to support our efforts so head on over and we'll meet you there for some great Mexican cuisine!
11/11/11
questions? please email our PTO President
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