About FOL

Friends of Lakeway is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) parent-teacher organization
whose membership includes parents, legal guardians and staff at
Mildred C. Lakeway Elementary.


FOL’s mission is to establish a close relationship between home and school by advancing opportunity for all parents to become involved in the Lakeway Elementary community and develop a strong working relationship between educators, the parents and the community in order to provide for every child the best possible advantages in education.

FOL raises funds for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. It is our belief that the team effort of a parent-teacher organization offers the best possible learning environment for our children.

With the help of parents and the community we will promote a school climate of respect, cooperation, responsibility, and an understanding of everyone's obligation to the community.

In the past year, FOL has:

  • Purchased reading support software for Grade 2 ($250)
  • Purchased GO Link sensors, light probes, magnetic field sensors, and gas pressure sensors for the grade 5 science curriculum ($2500)
  • Funded a new receiver with microphone for the physical education teacher ($450)
  • Donated $450 for the Stepping Up Fund and Graduating Class Fund
  • Funded a field trip to the Boston Museum of Science for all Grade 5 ($1600)
  • Sponsored teacher professional workshops ($400)
  • Purchased cool timers for Special Education ($120)
  • Organized and funded an artist in residence – a master potter for Grade 3 ($1100)
  • Purchased a new washer and dryer for the school nurse ($500)
  • Funded the Perry Alley Theater puppet performance for the whole school ($800)
  •  Supported the library’s Space, Aviation and Technology theme by bringing the StarLab from the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium for the whole school ($1500)
  • Supported appropriate behavior with the P.B.I.S. program rubber bracelets($300)
  • Sponsored one summer overnight camper at Copper Cannon ($400)
  • Funded the TIGER anti-bullying performance ($1500)
  • Funded the $10,000 renovation for the library/media center in 2006-2007
  • Organized staff appreciation week and raffled prizes for the entire staff (priceless)
  • Purchased 50 library books dedicated to, and chosen by, teachers and staff ($500)
  • Organized sending packages to the troops in Iraq for the 100th Day of School
  • Provide after-school enrichment with our Creative After School Enrichment Program (CASEP) for six weeks in the fall. This fabulous program teaches students many subjects outside of the curriculum—from pottery to fishing, all taught by local talent. ($1500-$2000)
  • Improved school spirit with Field Day, Sno-Cone Day, and, of course - SPIRIT DAY!