Lake Park Elementary School

🍧Kona Ice will be at LPE this Friday, May 16. We will recognize our final Students of the Month and Kona Ice Super Students for the school year. Previous winners, be sure to bring your free refill cup. All students may purchase if they would like. #learningatlpe

✨ Countdown to summer! Our 2nd graders had an amazing Glow Day! 🌈 Every moment was all about “glowing!” 📚 Phonics fun with s blends, 🔍 homophone memory games, and reading about fireflies! 🎲 Math was a blast as they graphing skills in the dark! What a fun-filled day of glowing reviews! 🌟 #GlowDay! #LearningatLPE

Third grade finished their novel study, Because of Winn-Dixie, and celebrated by watching the movie and having a “Garden Party” like the characters had in the story. Thank you to our very own Winn-Dixie in Lake Park for their generous donations so that the students had a memorable (and delicious) celebration! #LearningatLPE

Our PreK classes enjoyed a beautiful day of fun on their field trip! #LearningatLPE

LPE has an amazing PTO! They have worked tirelessly this week to show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated! And they aren't done yet... there's still donuts 🍩 to deliver and a dance 🕺 to sponsor tomorrow! Thank you to all of our dedicated PTO volunteers!!! Interested in helping? Stop by the office to get the paperwork to join this awesome group! On Tuesday, they treated our staff to a yogurt bar and delicious lunch!!! Thank you Red Owl Lake Park, Fazoli's and Farmhouse Antiques for helping provide these delicious meals! #LearningatLPE

🌟 Thank You, Ms. Stanley! 🌟 We want to extend a huge thank you to our principal for arranging Mindful Massage & Bodywork to provide relaxing massages for our hardworking teachers! 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️ A special shoutout to Mrs. Shirley Rodgers, a proud parent and talented massage therapist, for helping plan and coordinate this wonderful event. 🙌 We also appreciate her generosity in donating several massage gift certificates for our staff drawing prizes! 🎟️ Thank you for making this a truly special day! ❤️ #LearningatLPE #TeacherAppreciationWeek

🍽️ Thank You, Texas Roadhouse and Pepsi! 🍽️ We want to give a big shoutout to Texas Roadhouse for helping us provide our staff with a delicious lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week! It really made our teachers and staff feel special. We also want to thank Pepsi for donating drinks for our staff lunches throughout the week. Your support means a lot to us! Thanks for helping us celebrate our amazing teachers. We couldn’t do it without great partners like you! #LearningatLPE

🌸 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