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A Home for the Holidays
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Luncheon Brings Neighbors to Campus
The cafeteria at Lakehill Preparatory School was home to a
multi-generational celebration on Friday, December 11. The annual Holiday
Luncheon, a much anticipated tradition for many elderly residents of East Dallas and the Lakehill
family itself, enables members of the senior class, along with their parents and class
sponsors, to join forces with members of the junior and sophomore classes and
provide a memorable holiday experience for our senior citizen neighbors.
This year's event was the largest ever, with
150 guests in attendance. Many of these guests are regular attendees
who look forward to the
luncheon every year. Good food, good music, and enjoyable conversations
with the students seemed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Guests
were thrilled to receive a variety of gifts, including framed
photos with the junior class Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer and elves,
lovely poinsettias, and
gift-filled stockings. For many guests, this special annual event is
the highlight of their holiday season. Headmaster Roger Perry
explained, "I am not sure who looks forward to this day more, the senior citizens in the community or all of us here at Lakehill. It is a wonderful tradition that truly reinforces the meaning of the holidays."
The event allowed all grade levels to participate in the festivities. The senior class decorated the
cafeteria
and served as hosts and hostesses and food servers while their parents
prepared
the meal and staffed the kitchen. Juniors, dressed as elves, reindeer,
and Santa and Mrs. Claus, visited with guests and posed for pictures.
Sophomores served as photographers, preparing the framed photos to
present to guests as they left
the luncheon. Several student groups sang holiday songs during
the luncheon. Students in all grade levels helped by donating the items
that
were used to fill the stockings.
Senior sponsor Evan Matthews was pleased with this year's Luncheon.
"The Holiday Luncheon requires a tremendous amount of teamwork and we
are grateful not only for all the help that the students, faculty, and
staff give us but also for the 'What can I do to help?' attitude that
everyone seems to have every year. We are already looking forward to
next year's luncheon."
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Games Galore
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 Lower School Students Join in all the Reindeer Games
Lakehill Preparatory School's junior class carried on a long-standing
tradition on Friday, December 11, with the school's annual Holiday
Parade and Reindeer Games. Complete with dancing reindeer, joyful
elves, and even Santa and Mrs. Claus riding in a red convertable, the
holiday parade is staged each year for the benefit of Lakehill's Lower
School students. Immediately following the Holiday Luncheon, Lower
School students line the parade route in anticipation. After the
parade, juniors lead the Lower School students onto the field for
Reindeer Games, including "Red Light Green Light" and "Santa Says" and
an afternoon of holiday fun.
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Holiday Gifts
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Lower School Performs Winter Program
Guests filled the auditorium as Lower School performers prepared to dazzle their audience with a collection of holiday songs. The Lower School
Winter Program, held in the auditorium on Monday evening, featured a variety
of musical performances by the Elementary Choir
and each Lower School grade. The holiday program presented songs of Christmas and Hanukkah, as well as a
few catchy tunes about Santa, reindeer, and snow.
The program culminated with a presentation of toys that the children brought
for the Buckner Children's Home. The giving of toys to children in need
is a Lakehill tradition that is more than 20 years old.
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Sounds of the Season
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Choirs Perform at Lakehill and NorthParkThe Lakehill Middle and Upper School Choirs performed Thursday night, December 10, in the Wyly Auditorium for faculty, students, and friends. Under the
direction of choir director Tracy Herron, the concert featured the vocal
talents of two Upper School Choirs: the Lakehill Chorale and the Lakehill
Singers and the 7th and 8th grade Choir: the Allegro Singers. The groups were
accompanied by Linda Booth on piano.
As part of the Sights and Sounds of the Season festivities at
NorthPark Center, the area's schools were invited to perform carols
and seasonal favorite songs. NorthPark welcomed more than 100 orchestral, choral, and dance
groups from across North Texas, including Lakehill's Upper School and Elementary Choirs.
Lakehill's Upper School Choir performed on December 13 and the Elementary Choir on December 15 to crowds of
family, friends, and shoppers.
Upper School Choir director Tracy Herron and Elementary Choir Director Linda Booth led their respective choirs in songs of the season. A crowd of family and friends was on hand to hear the performance, and shoppers rushed home after with their treasures. This is the second year that the Elementary choir has
performed at NorthPark.
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Classroom Connections
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 Parent Volunteers Make Student Success Possible
At Lakehill Preparatory
School, parents play a significant role in the
daily lives of students. Through involvement in the Parent Faculty Club
and in the classrooms, parents are invited and encouraged to be involved in
their children's educational journeys. Lakehill prides itself on the wide
variety of activities we provide, many of which would not be possible without
the strong commitment of our parents.
The Lakehill faculty and staff wish to thank the parent volunteers for their commitment and service to the school. During this semester alone, parents have added something special to the campus in a variety of ways. From teaching children about the celebrations of Hanukkah, Ramadan,
and Kwanzaa to lending a hand at holiday parties, this volunteer spirit is especially evident this time of year.
Dedicated parent volunteers have been active in the classroom all semester, helping with science labs, leading activities at the Environmental Science Center, and serving as guest speakers in their fields of expertise. Teachers report that even when the requests are last minute, parent volunteers always come through with flying colors.
Senior parents staffed the recent holiday luncheon, preparing the meals for over 150 senior citizens and hundreds of Lakehill students, faculty, and staff.
In athletics, team moms for every sport coordinate all of the volunteers needed for the games. Parents
also run the concession stand, take the gate, and operate the clock at games. In performing arts, parents keep the cast fed, staff the
concession stand, and help with a variety of tasks including painting and sewing.
Parent volunteers frequently read to Lower School classes, a special time for all involved.
Parent photographers share pictures taken at a variety of special Lakehill activities while others lend a helping hand to a variety of school-centered community service projects. Others shared their professional talents in ways that help shape and mold the school.
We all lead
busy lives. Taking the time to volunteer at Lakehill demonstrates your loyalty and support to our children in a
meaningful way. It is a gift from which all of us here benefit and one for which we are truly grateful.
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Community Spotlight
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UNICEF Ambassadors
 Lakehill
students rallied behind the UNICEF cause, surpassing their goal of $2,000.
Strong participation across all grade levels enabled students to raise $2,212,
with top contributions from Luke Jerome($210), Anders Ekstrom ($123), Trey
Reed ($114), Lily Gilbreat ($58), and Kathryn Mahan ($55). The PASF raised $276 from their Day of the Dead Bake Sale. The
second grade set the pace, raising $453, with the third grade close behind with $435. This donation makes Lakehill one of the top school contributors to UNICEF and qualifies Lakehill as a UNICEF Ambassador School.
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Sports Snippets
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 New Lakehill Spirit Signs The Lakehill Spirit Shop recently unveiled new Spirit Signs. Spirit signs can be ordered by using the order form or directly online here. A stake with a Lakehill school topper is $25. Additional icons, including a variety of sports, clubs, and honor societies can be added for $20 each. Visit www.lonestaryardart.net for more information.
View the complete Athletic Calendar here.
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What's Happening?
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 December 16, 17, 18
Middle and Upper School Exams
View schedule here.
December 17
K - 6th Dismiss for Holiday
December 21 - January 1
Holiday Break
January 4
Teacher In-Service
January 5
School Resumes
Beginning January 5
Bring your old cell phones for Cells for Soldiers. Get more information here.
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