Join us at T-Mobile Park to see our Seattle Mariners take on the LA Angels. Lawton PTA has reserved a group of reduced price tickets in section 147. The $40 tickets are limited so get yours ASAP. Funds raised from ticket sales will go directly back to Lawton for staffing and school essentials. Tickets on sale 04/19-05/05 https://ch2v-324.memberhub.com/store/items/1018669

*If you would like to sit with a specific family/group please nominate one person to buy ALL the tickets you will need to accommodate your party. This is the only way to ensure you will all be seated together. Orders are based on a first come first served basis, and are subject to availability.

Please consider joining the PTA Board for the next school year. The PTA – including all the amazing events and fundraising we do – is only made possible by volunteers like you!

Reach out to nominations@lawtonelementary.org to hear from the Nominating Committee. They can provide additional information about the roles and responsibilities for the open positions.

The Lawton Move-a-Thon is right around the corner – on May 10th! Read below for more information about the day of, fundraising, and logistics!

Every year, the PTA publishes the approved Standing Rules. Please see below for the Standing Rules approved by the 2023-2024 PTA.

Birds & Bees Talk with Amy Lang

The PTAs of Lawton, Blaine and Magnolia Elementary have partnered up to bring you an online talk by award-winning author and speaker Amy Lang on how and when to start the famous birds and bees talk. This talk is geared towards parents only.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 3 from 7-8:30pm and join via Zoom. To learn more about Amy, click here. See the attached PDF for more info!

Parenting Support Group – Thursday, April 25th at 6:45pm in the Library

We’d like to invite you to the second meeting of our parenting support group, hosted by former Lawton parent and certified coach Kate Kiely. The meeting will take place in the library on Thursday, April 25^th from 6:45-7:45pm.

The group discussion will be based on the first chapter of the book “The Whole Brain Child” by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Since we all have busy lives, reading the chapter is not a must, and Kate will give a summary at the beginning of the meeting. If you’d like to purchase the book but need financial assistance, please contact presidents@lawtonelementary.org.

From facilitator Kate Kiely: Join us for a monthly parenting support group where you can share your experiences, learn new strategies, and get and give support in a safe space. When we raise kids in the context of community and connection, we learn to be more compassionate to ourselves, supportive of one another, and more present for the kids in our lives. We’ll exchange resources and read and discuss a parenting book together. It’s also a great way to make and strengthen connections within the Lawton community.

Yearbook sale ending in two weeks

Now is the time to order your yearbook! The online sale – and our preorder price ($20) – is ending on April 14. The price for in-person sales in June will go up to $25, so don’t wait!

Order your yearbook(s) here and use our school code 154041M. While you’re at it, please consider donating a book for Lawton families in need – thank you!

Get your sneakers ready because the yearly Lawton Move-A-Thon is almost here! The Move-A-Thon will be a fundraiser this year – and our goal is to raise $35,000. Mark your calendars!

If you were able to join the PTA General Membership meeting, thank you for attending! If you were not able to join, please feel free to review the presentation and budget in the below file.

The PTAs of Lawton, Blaine and Magnolia Elementary have partnered up to bring you an online talk by award-winning author and speaker Amy Lang on how and when to start the famous birds and bees talk.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 3 from 7-8:30pm and join via Zoom. To learn more about Amy, click here.

PTA members, mark your calendars: Our General Membership Meeting will take place on Thursday, 3/21 at 6pm in the Lawton Library. We will discuss updates to the current year budget, plans for the 2024/25 budget and give an overview of the process for approving the budget as well as answer any questions you may have. Our wonderful librarian and reading specialist, Ms. Gallegos, will be in attendance to share more about the importance of her work at Lawton.  

Following our Membership Meeting, we will be kicking off our first Lawton Parenting Support Group. It will take place on 3/21 at 7pm in the Lawton Library.   From facilitator Kate Kiely: “Join us for a monthly parenting support group where you can share your experiences, learn new strategies, and get and give support in a safe space. When we raise kids in the context of community and connection, we learn to be more compassionate to ourselves, supportive of one another, and more present for the kids in our lives. We’ll exchange resources and read and discuss a parenting book together. It’s also a great way to make and strengthen connections within the Lawton community. The group will be hosted by certified coach and facilitator Kate Kiely.”  
  
Kate Kiely Bio: Kate is a parent of a Lawton grad and a certified personal development coach and facilitator, specializing in leadership, communication, and change. Kate has a master’s degree in education and has spent many hours in the classroom. She facilitates workshops, leadership circles, and support groups, and volunteers for HCN, the Humanitarian Coaching Network. Kate has a passion for creating community, promoting ongoing learning, and cultivating a growth mindset.