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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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Join us at Chipotle on March 10th!
Take a night off from cooking and support our school! Join us for a Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 10th, from 4–8 PM at the Lakewood location. 25% of event sales will be donated back to Stephen Foster Elementary PTA! Order online for pickup using…
Don’t Forget! Turn in Daddy-Daughter Dance forms by March 6th
🌺☀️ Don’t wait! Payments for the Daddy‑Daughter Dance are due this Friday, March 6th! Please send the exact CASH ONLY. $25 per pair & $10 each additional daughter. No payments will be accepted at the door. All funds go toward creating a beautiful tropical evening…
March Madness receipt collection ~ March 16th-20th & 23rd-27th
March Madness is here, Stephen Foster! 🍀Bring in your receipts dated 9/1/25 – 4/30/26 during morning drop‑off March 16–20 & 23–27 and help our school earn BOLT BUCKS!✨ Double points for all Lakewood Center stores — including restaurants, gift cards, pop‑ups, Lakewood Restaurant Row, Costco,…
Join us at our next PTA Association Meeting ~ March 27th, 2026
The Nominating Committee of Stephen Foster Elementary PTA proudly presents the slate of nominees for the 2026-2027 PTA Executive Board. We still have several committees and volunteer opportunities available. We encourage you to join our PTA to support our students, teachers & school community. Click…
Join us for the Daddy Dance ~March 12th
Don’t miss this year’s Daddy‑Daughter Dance We’re making memories at our Tropical Party in Paradise ~ a night of sunshine vibes, palm trees, and island fun! Thursday, March 12th (no school Friday) 5:30–7:30 pm $25 per pair & $10 for each additional daughter. Exact CASH…
School Bucks update ~ February 2026
SHOP & LOG RECEIPTS TO HELP FOSTER! We can earn $750 to $5,000 through the School Bucks program & we’re currently in 2nd place! Receipts dated from September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026, accepted. Submit receipts from Lakewood Center to earn: • 5 points…
Flame Broiler event ~ February 19th, 2026
Join us for our next PTA restaurant event on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at Flame Broiler in Lakewood! Join us anytime from 10:30 am – 9:00 pm to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. When you dine in or take out, 20% of…
Kindness Week ~ January 26th-30th
Get ready for Kindness Week Dress-Up Days-a full week of fun, creativity, and spreading kindness, one outfit at a time! From spirit wear and pajamas to crazy hair and celebrating 100 ways, we can’t wait to see our Bolts show up and shine. Let’s dress…
Join our PTA Team for the 2026 – 2027 school year!
The Stephen Foster PTA Nominating Committee is gathering interest for the 2026 – 2027 term. Please consider how you can contribute to our school by joining the PTA team! Are you interested in joining our Executive Board? Are you interested in being on a committee…
Mother-Son Movie Date Night ~ February 12th
Join us for an exclusive Mother–Son Movie Date Night at Harkins Theater in Cerritos, on Thursday, February 12th. Any mother-figure is welcome. After school sales ONLY on Jan. 26 – Feb. 6. $25 per couple & $10 each additional son. Exact cash only, please. This…
Lakewood Run ~ Join team Foster Elementary BOLTS
Lace up, BOLTS! Join the Lakewood Run 5K on March 7, 2026, and help Stephen Foster earn 2,500 points per person. Register for the 5K and select Team “Foster Elementary BOLTS.” Sign up here. After you register, upload your receipt here or email a screenshot…
CPK Restaurant Event ~ January 22, 2026
Join us for our next PTA restaurant event on Thursday, January 22nd, at CPK in Lakewood!🍴 Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 10:00 PM to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends.💙 When you dine in or take out, 20% of your purchase…
Chili’s Fundraiser Event ~ December 10th
Join us for our next PTA Restaurant Night on Wednesday, December 10th, at Chili’s in Lakewood!🍴 Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends.💙 When you dine in or take out, 15% of your purchase…
PTA Association Meeting ~ December 12th, 2025
Please join us at our Association Meeting on December 12th, 2025, in the cafeteria from 5 to 5:15 pm.
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 •…
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