Students in Ms. Quintero’s second-grade class are using manipulatives to learn about shapes. Students are learning about the names of each shape based on the number of sides. The use of manipulatives helps students hone their mathematical thinking skills and helps students connect ideas and integrate their knowledge so that they gain a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

Mrs. Rivera’s second-grade students went on an egg hunt in math class! First, the students participated in an egg hunt to find “money”. The students were then able to use this money to “shop” in Mrs. Rivera’s store. Students solved one and two-step addition and subtraction word problems involving money to decide what they could buy. Mrs. Rivera’s second-graders had fun using all the skills they learned in their math unit.  

Lakewood Park Elementary students conferenced with teachers to set goals for the Winter i-Ready Diagnostic. Students worked hard this week to be able to show learning gains in reading and math.

Students in Elizabeth Butterworth’s second grade class at Lakewood Park Elementary recently had a COOL blast constructing snowmen. The STEM math project introduced a money unit by students purchasing each piece of their snowman and keeping the cost below $25.00.  Students were required to do a purchase order and write a sales pitch. The students experienced a “snowman cool time” while writing and doing math. Pictured are Ms. Butterworth and her students with their snowmen displayed on the bulletin board.

Students at Lakewood Park Elementary had an opportunity to use their Falcon Bucks today for a Holiday Cookie Decorating and Movie Party. Mrs. Keim, former LWP teacher, and our volunteer, baked all of the cookies for students to decorate. Students decorated their cookies with icing and sprinkles. While they were decorating they watched a holiday movie and at the end played holiday games. We are so proud of our Falcons for being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe.

STOP and STEAM at Lakewood Park Elementary engaged all Kindergarten–5th grade students. Students worked cooperatively in minds-on, hands-on activities to communicate complex problems and propose solutions. Kindergarten and first-grade students explored animals of the Florida Everglades and created habitats for Everglades animals. Second-graders investigated sink-and-float concepts. Third-graders researched Everglades habitat problems and built bridges. Fourth-graders collaborated on the Save Fred problem-solving challenge. Fifth-graders examined human impact on the Everglades ecosystem by designing informative posters that shared research findings, solutions, and messages of environmental responsibility. All activities emphasized creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, perseverance, and reflection. 

Deputy Kasey and Mrs. Livingston held the 2021-2022 Safety Patrol induction ceremony on Friday. Students took an oath and will report for duty on Monday morning! Students had to write an essay and get a recommendation from two teachers before being selected. They will serve as respectful, responsible role models who will help ensure everyone is safe at school.   

As third graders began FSA testing, staff members wrote messages in chalk outside of the classrooms to encourage students to do their best. You’ve got this third grade!

Students participating in Special Olympics events at Lakewood Park demonstrated perseverance, teamwork, and joy as they competed in activities such as the 100-meter dash, softball throw, tennis ball throw, and cornhole. Each athlete gave their best effort, embodying the Special Olympics motto, “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Cheers of encouragement could be heard from teachers, fellow students, and the School Resource Officer, all of whom proudly supported the athletes throughout the day. Teachers guided and motivated their students, peers celebrated each accomplishment with excitement, and the SRO provided both encouragement … Read More

The staff at Lakewood Park Elementary School recently acknowledged Laura Klosterman, St. Lucie County coordinator for the Grace Pack Program, and Andrea Pierson, cafeteria manager, for their work for students in need. The Grace Pack’s mission is to provide weekly, weekend food packages for students whose families may be food insecure. To participate in the program, go to www.stlucieschools.org, click on the Schools tab, and go to the Lakewood Park Elementary School site, and click on Grace Pack for a complete list of food needs. Pictured, from left, are Principal Dianne Young, Andrea Pierson, Laura Klosterman, and Assistant Principal Tammy Smith.

Lakewood Park Elementary students are lucky to be able to participate in different resource classes. Students at Lakewood Park Elementary participate every week in drama class. In Ms. Gardner’s drama class, students do a variety of activities appropriate to their age level, including gameplay, acting out scenes, and improvising skits. Ms. Gardner integrates student knowledge and understanding of drama with the study of other academic subjects.   Students at Lakewood Park Elementary participate every week in art class. Mrs. Pettit has designed this class to provide an opportunity for art students to explore the fundamentals of art and to work with a variety of traditional and new … Read More

Lakewood Park Elementary’s Science Club was in action sorting seeds and spaces to classify plants. The Club meets after school to dive deep into the state standards with hands-on activities.

  Fifth-grade students at Lakewood Park Elementary recently took learning to the next level during an action-packed Science Bootcamp designed to sharpen their skills ahead of the state Science assessment. Led by the energetic and engaging Professor Hypothesis and her team, the event transformed the cafeteria into a lively laboratory filled with curiosity and discovery. Students were fully immersed in hands-on investigations that brought key scientific concepts to life. From exploring the fascinating processes of the Water Cycle, to bending light with Refraction, to uncovering the inner workings of the Digestive System, every activity sparked excitement and deepened understanding. With … Read More

Lakewood Park Elementary Cafeteria Manager Andrea Pierson and students from Loretta Humphrey’s second grade class help harvest cilantro from the student-grown garden. The cilantro will be used in a salad for the school’s lunches. Students have worked the garden all year around, yielding all types of vegetables such as tomatoes, tomatillo, and herbs. Pictured, from left, are students Jennifer Onofre, Kylee Corona and Kevon Blocker with cafeteria manager Andrea Pierson.

Lakewood Park Elementary School first grade teachers, pictured from left, Hayley Peeler, MaryJane Kimball, Breannan Hooks, Jennifer Lusardi and Alyssa Tretter dress as their favorite story book character for the school’s recent “Our Characters on the Red Carpet” literacy event. During the evening event, activities were available for parents and their children to assist with reading and writing skills, and a special Make and Take session for ELL students and their parents was a big hit. Stories were read by teachers and staff in full dress as their favorite book characters. Principal Dianne Young and Assistant Principal Tammy Smith ran a … Read More

Lakewood Park Pre-K and Kindergarten students were invited to take part in creating memorable human and nature connections through the live release of butterflies. The revealing and releasing of the butterflies occurred in our new school garden to help positively support their lifespan so they can survive and thrive longer during their initial transition from captivity into the wild. Before transforming into butterflies, the caterpillars were kept in a meshed enclosure in one of our grade Kindergarten classrooms. From late-Winter through early-Spring, the caterpillars transformed from a pupa, also known as a chrysalis, and underwent metamorphosis to become butterflies. Before … Read More

Lakewood Park Elementary was nominated and awarded a $500.00 grant from the local Exxon/Mobil location. The award was presented to the faculty by JP Snead Brand, Manager for Southeast Petro Distributors, Inc., which is a part of Exxon Mobil. This money is provided to enhance instruction in the areas of math and science. Lakewood Park Elementary would like to say thanks for this great honor and the funds will be used wisely. Go Falcons!!

Lakewood Park Elementary Principal Dianne Young had the honor to carve the first turkey for the students’ lunch while E’mon Thomas-Yasmin got to taste the first piece. Besides turkey the students enjoyed dressing, mash potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, salad and much more. Mrs. Andrea Pierson, cafeteria manager, asked questions to students about the first Thanksgiving dinner such as these and more: What types of food was served at the first Thanksgiving dinner? How many Pilgrims and Indians were at the dinner? What kind of animals did the Indians hunt to contribute to the meal? How many days did the first … Read More

Staff at Lakewood Park Elementary partnered with American Smoke BBQ Company to support the community after Hurricane Milton destroyed homes and left many without power for days.  The team of volunteers provided free hot meals from the food truck and collected and passed out essential supplies on Saturday and Monday.  Families were invited to enjoy free food while spending some quality time with neighbors.  Thank you to American Smoke BBQ and to all who donated items and volunteered their time for these events!

Lakewood Park Elementary virtual students are fully engaged during Writing Boot Camp. Fourth-grade students practiced writing an example of an introductory  paragraph. The students introduced a topic clearly and grouped related information in the introduction paragraph. Students are using the Top Score Writing program. Mrs. Garcia shared a picture of the students using the program on Facebook and the school won an Amazon gift card for being a Top Score Writing Star User.