Principal Message

Dear families and community,

Thank you for all of the support for our Color Blast Fun Run Fundraiser! We raised over $17,700! We've earned an inflatable costume teacher race! These funds help the PTA provide classroom grants, student enrichment, family events, support field trips, and so much more! The Color Run on Friday was so much fun! A big thanks to our PTA for organizing the event and all of the volunteers who came to throw color and all of the families who came out to watch and participate. The weekend challenge winner was Mrs. Samson's class - they brought in over $1100 over the weekend and they've earned a popsicle party! We also had two students bring in over $1000 and earn they will get to pie a staff member!

This week we will be participating in the world's largest Earthquake Drill. The Great Shake Out will take place on 10/15 at 10:15. The whole district will be participating and it is a great time for families to think about what you would do in the event of an earthquake. You can visit their website at this link: https://wwww.shakeout.org. I've included some posters below from that website to help families get started.

Respectfully,

Michele Ricci, Ed.D.

Principal

• Oct. 14th - McTeacher Night; Smokey Point McDonald's, 5:00-8:00pm
• Oct. 16th - Early Release Friday; 1:45pm dismissal
• Oct. 23rd - Early Release Friday; 1:45pm dismissal
• Oct. 26th - 30th - Conference Week; 12:15pm dismissal

It’s not too late to order your child’s school pictures! If you have not already ordered your student's school photos, you may use the link provided! All orders will process through Firefly Images directly.

https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/u6xvl3junu/index

Our students will go outside for recess on rainy days. Please help your child come prepared by sending them to school with weather-appropriate clothing, such as a rain jacket, waterproof shoes or boots, and layers as needed.

We also recommend packing a complete change of clothes in your child’s backpack, just in case they get wet while playing.

Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable, active, and ready to enjoy recess—rain or shine!

Did you know that you can report and/or excuse your student's absence online?

Reporting/Excusing an Absence

You may report your child’s absences online through
Family Access instead of sending a note with your student or calling the school.

To report an absence online:

• Login to Family Access
• Choose the correct student at the top of the page (if you have more than one student in our schools).
• Click on attendance tile.
• Click on the absence notification tab at the top of the screen.
• Click on add notification on the right side of the screen.
• Choose the absence date, time and reason. If your student is only gone for part of the day, then change the times to be accurate for the absence. You can also use the comment box for additional information.
• Click on save on the right side of the screen.
  

If you need your login information, please call the office at (360) 652-4515.

Family feedback is an important part of helping us improve and provide the best possible education for all students. We invite you to take a brief survey and share your thoughts about your child's school experience. The survey takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete and is open through Oct. 30, 2026.

To access the survey, visit: https://ceesurveys.org/s/lakewood-sd-ees-family-v4-3-fall-2026

• Choose your preferred language on the opening page of the survey.
• Select your child’s school. If you have children in multiple schools, complete one survey per child.
• Complete the survey and click submit.

Your input gives us valuable information to support our building’s School Improvement Plan and all our students. Thank you for your feedback.

SOCKTOBERFEST 2026

Warm feet. Fresh starts. Stronger community.

Lakewood students, families, and staff: this October, LINC NW and the United Lakewood Community Coalition are teaming up to turn everyday essentials into a whole lot of comfort - and we need your help!

From October 1 through October 30, everyone across the Lakewood School District is invited to celebrate Socktoberfest by donating new, unopened packs of socks and underwear. We are collecting all sizes and cuts for children and adults, because something as simple as a clean pair of socks or underwear can bring dignity, confidence, and relief to a neighbor in need.

Joining in is easy: students and families can add a pack to the cart during their next shopping trip, classes can rally around a collection goal, and staff teams can challenge one another to fill a donation bin. Every package helps connect Lakewood's generosity with local families.

DROP OFF DONATIONS AT YOUR LAKEWOOD LOCATION

Donate new, unopened packs of socks and underwear - all sizes and cuts.

October 1-30, 2026

Lakewood Elementary | Lakewood Middle | Lakewood High

English Crossing Elementary | Cougar Creek Elementary

Lakewood District Office | Transportation Department

Let’s fill every Lakewood collection bin with kindness. Bring your donation to your school, the Lakewood District Office or the Transportation Department. Together, students, families, staff, LINC NW, and the United Lakewood Community Coalition can help make sure local neighbors have the basics they need. Grab a pack, spread the word, and let’s make Socktoberfest 2026 our coziest community effort yet!

Small donation. Big comfort. One caring community.

Lakewood’s ECEAP Preschool has openings for the 2026-27 school year at Lakewood Elementary. ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program) is a free preschool program for income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 years old and their families. The program offers:

· Play-based activities that promote reading/writing, language, math, art, science, and social skills

· Support for dual-language learners

· Connections to community resources

· Family events with support to strengthen family well-being

Contact Desiree Mason at 360-652-4520 or dmason@lwsd.wednet.edu for more information or to see if your family qualifies.

Snohomish County Elections will mail ballots to voters on October 9. Be sure to check your mail and return your ballot. Official ballot drop boxes are the most reliable and direct way to return your ballot. If you prefer to mail your ballot (no stamp needed), Snohomish County Elections recommends mailing at least one week before Election Day to ensure a timely postmark.

One convenient option is the ballot drop box across the street from Lakewood Middle School. Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Need to register to vote or update your address? October 26 is the last day to register or update your voter information online for the November 3 election. Learn more at votewa.gov.

In Partnership for Quality Education

Email: mricci@lwsd.wednet.edu

Website: https://ece.lwsd.wednet.edu

Location: 16728 16th Drive Northeast, Marysville, WA 98271, USA
Phone: (360) 652-4515