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Who we are & What we do
Who we are & What we do
Who We Are / Quienes somos
Who We Are / Quienes somos
The Friends of Lakewood Elementary Parent Teacher Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization of parents, teachers, and friends of the school dedicated to creating an exceptional learning environment for our students, teachers, staff, and families in and out of school. We work with the Lakewood Elementary School community of Durham, North Carolina to identify needs, and create and support programs which address those needs.
Quality interpretation, food, and childcare at all PTA meetings and events
Teacher Reimbursement for Supplies
Teacher and Staff Appreciation with snacks, notes, and gifts throughout the year - By creating exceptional teaching conditions, we create exceptional learning conditions
Educational Enrichment - Field trips, afterschool activities, and academic support programs
Family Crisis Fund for families in need
Family and Community Events - Bulldog Block Party
When We Meet / Cuando nos encontramos
When We Meet / Cuando nos encontramos
General membership meetings are held at least 3 times a year.
Las reuniones generales de socios se celebran al menos 3 veces al año.
Where We Meet / Donde nos vemos
Where We Meet / Donde nos vemos
General membership meetings are held at the school. Board meetings are held online.
Las asambleas generales de socios se celebran en la escuela. Las reuniones de la junta directiva se celebran en línea.
Why Join / Por qué unirse
Why Join / Por qué unirse
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our students, teachers, staff, and families? You can help decide our priorities for the school! The more help we have, the more we can accomplish!
¡Usted puede ayudar a decidir nuestras prioridades para la escuela! ¡Cuanto más ayuda tengamos, más podremos lograr!
contact us!
contact us!
General, Volunteer, & Membership Inquiries: president@lakewoodelementary.org
Fundraising Inquiries: fundraising@lakewoodelementary.org
(haga clic en el enlace o vaya a la página de reuniones)
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Our Values
Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.
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