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School Bucks ~Lakewood Center
📬 Submit your receipts online here, or drop them off in one of two easy spots:
* The blue box inside the school office.
* The white mailbox on the fence by the school entrance.
Whether you’re heading in for pickup or just passing by, it’s quick and simple to support our school.
🛍️ Receipts are welcome from any store—whether inside Lakewood Center Mall or throughout the surrounding Mall area. That includes businesses and restaurants along the mall property from Clark, Del Amo, Lakewood Boulevard, and Candlewood Street. Yes, even Costco, Costco gas, Best Buy, Albertsons, Home Depot, America’s Tire, etc, and your favorite businesses and restaurants across Candlewood from IHOP to Outback count!
FYI: Our school name on the site is FOSTER ELEMENTARY, not Stephen Foster Elementary.
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School Bucks Toy and Receipt Drive through December 5th.
SHOP & LOG RECEIPTS TO HELP FOSTER! We can earn $750 to $5,000 through the School Bucks program & we’re currently in 2nd place! September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 Submit receipts from Lakewood Center to earn: • 5 points per dollar spent •…
Mr. Chekardzhikov’s Favorite Things List
Mr. C’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Torrecarion’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Torrecarion’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Solorzano’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Solorzano’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Dinh’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Dinh’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Mosby’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Mosby’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Sharp’s Favorite Things List
PE Teacher/Coach Sharp’s favorite things list.
Mrs. Velasquez’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Olmedo’s TK Aide’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Portillo’s Favorite Things List
Mrs. Olmedo’s TK Aide’s Favorite Things List
Mr. Bellomo’s Favorite Things and Amazon Wish List
Thanksgiving Receipt Drive ~ 11/17-11/21 and 12/1-12/5/25
Thanksgiving School Bucks, Lakewood Center Mall – Receipt Drive! 🛍️ Receipts are welcome from any store—whether inside Lakewood Center Mall or throughout the surrounding Mall area. That includes businesses and restaurants along the mall property from Clark, Del Amo, Lakewood Boulevard, and Candlewood Street. Yes,…
Picture Makeup/Retake Day is Thursday, November13th
📸 Picture Makeup Reminder: Students who missed Fall Picture Day will have their photos taken. 📸 Picture Retake Reminder: If your student needs a retake, please notify their teacher or the front office, and return any picture packages. A new package of equal value will…
Community Food Drive, aka the Big Red Bucket has begun!
Our annual Community Food Drive has officially launched! Red flyers were distributed, and red collection buckets will arrive in classrooms this week! We’re collecting items for the City of Lakewood & Bellflower food drives. Please donate: Non-expired food items. Send $1 or more in an…
School Bucks Bonus Opportunity!
BONUS POINTS ALERT~ Help FOSTER! Earn 2,000 School Bucks per person, just by signing in! Lakewood Center Mall (near Macy’s) Friday, Oct 31st 4–6 PM Stop by, write your family’s name on the clipboard, and every student gets 2 GOLDEN BOLT BUCKS! These points help…
Veterans Day event on Friday, November 7th
Veterans Day Event Reminder: We will be holding our Veterans Day event on Friday, November 7th, at 8:30 am. Please fill out and submit the RSVP form by Monday, November 3rd. If you need an extra form, they’re available in the office. This event is…
Red Ribbon Week 2025 ~ Spirit Dress up days and Toy Drive!
Red Ribbon Week 2025: Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free! Every choice we make is a piece of the bigger picture. This Red Ribbon Week, we’re celebrating the power of healthy, drug-free living with a week full of spirited dress-up days and positive activities…
E-waste and Receipt Collection Drive October 23rd-24th
E-Waste & Receipt Bonus Days! This Thursday, October 23rd, and Friday, October 24th. Please help us with a special School Bucks collection drive in front of the school from 8:10 am to 8:30 am. Bring your old TVs, laptops, tablets, and monitors. Each item earns…
Circle of Friends Unified Club Starts October 9th
Circle of Friends Unified Club – Sign-Up! If your student is in 3rd–6th grade and would like to join the Circle of Friends Unified Club, please sign up! The club meets on Thursdays from 3:00 to 3:50 PM, starting October 9. Parent approval forms were…
Recycling Day is Friday, October 3rd!
Friday, October 3rd, is our recycling day! Please bring any aluminum cans & screen e-waste to the morning drop-off in front of the school & receive bolt bucks! 8:10 am – 8:30 am
National PTA Reflections Program 2025 ~ Call for entries!
We encourage all students to participate in the National PTA Reflections Art Program. This year’s theme is “I Belong.” Students of ALL ages can submit original artwork in one or more of six areas ~ Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Visual…
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat on 10/24! Candy Drive Starts Oct 1st!
Trunk or Treat is October 24th from 6 to 8 pm! Get ready for a night of costumes, candy, and spooky fun! Join us on Friday, October 24th, from 6–8 PM for our annual Trunk or Treat in the Fidler parking lot. Candy Drive Challenge…
Fall Spirit Wear sale!
Stephen Foster PTA Spirit Wear Fall Sale! 📢 Items are made to order. No refunds or exchanges available. The first order will be placed on October 3rd & the second order will be placed on October 24th.💙 Crew neck sweatshirts and hoodie sweatshirts have a…
On Wednesdays we wear pink! Join us in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Let’s show our support and encouragement with this Foster-designed shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Super Mex Restaurant Event ~ Wednesday, Sept. 17th
Please join us at our next restaurant event on Wednesday, September 17th, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We will earn 20% back in proceeds on your dining in or take-out orders. Please see the flyer for full details.
