Lake Park Elementary School

🌸 Thank You to Our Wonderful Community Partners! 🌸 We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Corbett's Country Kitchen/Tracy Vickers and Farmhouse Antiques for their generous donations during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 Corbett's Country Kitchen donated a beautiful hydrangea bouquet and vase, and we are thrilled to announce that Jenny Mashburn was the lucky winner! 🧺 Farmhouse Antiques contributed a fantastic basket full of classroom supplies, and congratulations to Jennifer Godwin, our lucky winner of this wonderful gift! Your support means so much to us and helps us show appreciation for our dedicated teachers and staff. Thank you for being such amazing partners in our community! #LearningatLPE #TeacherAppreciationWeek

👏A huge ¡GRACIAS! to Rodeo Mexican Restaurant Lake Park for helping us celebrate 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo and kick off 🏫 Teacher Appreciation Week 🌮in the most delicious way! They helped us treat our entire staff to a mouthwatering taco bar and even provided special gifts for a few lucky teachers! 🎁 Rodeo and Cesar, we are so grateful for your generosity and support! #LearningatLPE #TeacherAppreciationWeek

🌟 Congratulations to Lyza Dickey! 🌟 We are so proud to announce that our amazing 5th grader, Lyza, has won the prestigious One Lowndes Award! 🏆✨ She was recognized at a community LEIF awards ceremony alongside other outstanding winners from across the county. This is a huge honor, and Lyza truly deserves it! 🎉 She embodies what it means to be a true Viking—working hard, being kind to others, and always eager to help! 💪❤️ Keep shining, Lyza! You inspire us all! 🌈🙌 #OneLowndesAward #learningatllpe

🌟 This year, our fourth and fifth grade Jr. Beta members joined forces with Called to Care! 🤝💖 They collected diapers, wipes, and various sizes of bedding for vulnerable kids in our area. 🍼🛏️ Way to go, Jr. Beta! Your compassion and dedication make a difference! 🙌👏#learningatlpe

🌟 Huge Thank You to Farmhouse Antiques! 🌟 We are so grateful for your generous donation of goodies and prizes for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎 Your support means the world to us and our amazing educators! ❤️📚 Thank you for helping us celebrate our teachers and make them feel appreciated! 🙌✨ #learningatlpe

🎈🎉🎈Congratulations to our April Teacher and Staff Member of the Month. These ladies work so hard for our school and we are proud to recognize them for all their hard work! 👩‍🏫Teacher of the Month: Addy Langford Mrs. Langford has gracefully taken on a new role at LPE, prioritizing her students and adapting to the demands of her position despite the challenges. Her dedication to learning, along with her efforts to give special attention to those kids who may not receive positive recognition elsewhere, makes her an invaluable asset to LPE. Her commitment to embracing new challenges and hard work truly deserves recognition! 👩‍🏫Staff Member of the Month: Suzanne Martin Mrs. Martin is an invaluable member of our elementary school staff who consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude. Her calmness and care help de-escalate situations, creating a supportive and safe environment for everyone. Always ready to lend a hand, she is a dedicated hard worker who loves the students and makes a significant impact. We are grateful for her willingness to help out whenever and wherever she's needed! Thank you Texas Roadhouse, Austin's Cattle Company, Southern Occasions, Odell Automotive, and Pinstripes and Polkadots for helping us provide these ladies with some amazing prizes! #learningatlpe

✏️📓Second grade has been exploring the world of poetry, and today Ms. Linton's class took their writing outdoors ☀️ for some poetic inspiration and created their very own acrostic poems. 🏫 In celebration of Principal’s Day, they also crafted a special acrostic poem dedicated to Ms. Stanley to show their appreciation. #learningatlpe

🦸‍♀️🦸🦸‍♂️Friday is School Lunch Hero Day! We are serving up a BIG THANK YOU to our hard working lunchroom workers! 🥗🍎🍕 Every day, they show up with smiles, kindness, and the energy to keep our students fueled and ready to learn! 💪✨ From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they are the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep everything running smoothly. Whether it’s a warm meal, a friendly greeting, or an extra helping of love, they make a difference in every tray they serve. ❤️ You are the heart of our cafeteria and a vital part of our school family—thank you for all you do! Let’s give it up for Mrs. Tammy and her amazing cafeteria crew! 👏 #learningatlpe #schoollunchheroes

Happy National Principal Day! 🎉 Today we’re sending a HUGE thank you to our incredible principal, Ms. Stanley and assistant principal, Mrs. Griffin! ❤️ You ladies lead with love 🫶, inspire with passion 🌟, and always put students first 📚. From early mornings ☀️ to late nights 🌙, your dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our school a better, brighter place to learn and grow every day! 🏫 We were able to have some extra fun celebrating their special day and appreciate Ms. Stanley being such a good sport! 🤣 We’re lucky to have you both as the leaders of our school!✏️ #learningatlpe

✏️Second graders engaged in exciting balloon 🎈activities like balloon volley, sit and stand, keepy uppy, and balloon hop as a fun and engaging way to gather ideas for 📝writing a personal narrative about their experience. #learningatlpe

🎉 Congratulations to the LPE 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Felicia Hilson! 🎉 We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Hilson, who exemplifies excellence in education! She meets each student where they are, showering them with love and compassion. Her dedication to fostering a nurturing learning environment makes a profound impact on our school community. 🌟 A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to all of our incredible nominees: Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Black, Ms. Howard and Mrs. Grondahl! Your hard work and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you all for inspiring our young minds every day! Thank you also to Pinstripes & Polkadots and Austin's Cattle Company for helping us provide some great gift certificates for Dr. Hilson. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hilson on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏

🎉 Congratulations to Our April Students of the Month! 🎉 We are so proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our incredible students at Lake Park Elementary! 🌟 These students have shown exceptional dedication, hard work, and positive attitudes throughout the month. 👏 A big shout-out to: Weylon Maples - PreK Katelyn Smith - Kindergarten Silas Altepeter - 1st Grade Joel Hernandez - 2nd Grade Karla Valdez - 3rd Grade Kaaliyah Pope - 4th Grade Jovanni Ramirez - 5th Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSVLCIa-cu3ijNpFONXx1WQ-0ZZEV5Mj/view?usp=sharing Let's celebrate their achievements together! 🥳❤️ These students are amazing! Their hard work and positivity inspire everyone around them. Keep being awesome! 🌈✨ Thank you to Texas Roadhouse and Kona Ice for helping us provide these exceptional students with some fun rewards. #learningatlpe

Hey LPE Families! 🎉 Tired of cooking? Take tonight off and enjoy a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse! 🍽️ Not only will you treat your taste buds to some amazing food, but Texas Roadhouse will also donate 10% of your meal back to our school! 🙌💖Be sure to show your server this flyer or drop your receipt in the donation box at the door. Join us in supporting our school while enjoying a great night out! 📅 Date: April 29 🕒 Time: 3-8PM 📍 Location: Texas Roadhouse Valdosta Thank you for your support! 🥳 We can’t wait to see you there! #learningatlpe

Mrs. Black's third graders are ready to “Crush” the GMAS! After completing another practice test session, they were able to relax and enjoy an Orange Crush and ask any final questions or discuss any concerns that they may have had. #learningatlpe

We're thrilled to announce that our 3rd grade classes at LPE have successfully completed a fun-filled 4-week Test Prep Olympics! 🏅 It was a fantastic way to review and prepare for the upcoming tests. 📚✏️ A big congratulations to our overall winners: 🥇 1st Place: Gilbert 🥈 2nd Place: Ray 🥉 3rd Place: Meadows https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eIoFy6JjPYa6adPA-IdV7z0F8op7poLZ/view?usp=sharing Thank you to all the students and 3rd grade teachers for their hard work and enthusiasm during this exciting event! 🙌🎊 #learningatlpe

Miss Holbert’s class learned about opinion writing this week by writing about their favorite pizza toppings! Students wrote their opinions and gave reasons why each topping was their favorite. At the end of the week they celebrated all their hard work with a Pizza Tasting! #learningatlpe

Calling all parents of rising 6th graders! Join us for our important Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Lowndes Middle School. Choose one of three convenient 1-hour sessions: ⏰ 8:00 AM (Media Center) ⏰ 12:00 PM (Media Center) ⏰ 5:00 PM (Cafeteria) We'll discuss the transition to middle school, academics, sports, extracurriculars, student support, and more! Park in front of the school. See you there! #learningatlpe #LMS #Rising6thGrade

🎉🌟 Congratulations to our Amazing Citizenship Winners! 🌟🎉 We're so proud of these incredible students who embody our Viking values! 🏆✨ Their kindness, respect, and hard work truly shine! 🌈💪 PreK - Easton Church, Jensen Davis, Hendrix Diosdado Kindergarten - Deandre Claridy, Oliver Atkinson, Blakely Gilbert, Alondra Benitez, Katelyn Smith, Jayceon Scurry 1st Grade - Sofia Dominguez, Kayden Trejo, Emma Gray Young, Benjamin Cole 2nd Grade - Maverick Weldon, Lorenzo McVoy, Tanner Battles, Austin Ley, Jalynn Mahlstadt 3rd Grade - Raegan Rodgers, King Pope, Taten Lindberg, Guillermo Delgado, Christopher Massey 4th Grade - Samydee Pierre, Savannah Ellis, Bentley Schmitzer, Brooklyn Lewis, Cadence Stokes 5th Grade - Tristen Diamond, Bentley Evans, Greer Van Horn, Kinsley Baxter, Chasen Calabrese https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3JR1XGXRpheWuziFx62BxCYMaZIBA3e/view?usp=sharing Keep being awesome and inspiring us all! 🙌❤️ Thank you to our wonderful community partners: Texas Roadhouse, Chick Fil A of Lake Park, and Zaxby's of Lake Park for helping us provide these super students with some amazing prizes. #learningatlpe

🚍Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! This week, we are sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers! You greet our students with a smile each morning 😊, get them to and from school safely 🚌, and play such an important role in their day. We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and the care you show every single ride ❤️. We appreciate you more than you know! #learningatlpe

📚🏫Happy Administrative Professionals Day!👩‍💼👩‍💼 To the two incredible women who are the heart of our school—thank you for your kindness, your patience, your smiles, and for keeping everything (and everyone!) running smoothly. We truly don’t know what we’d do without you. You’re appreciated more than words can say! #learningatlpe