Lawton 4th Grade Used Sneaker Community Service Collection

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Our goal is to collect and recycle or reuse 1,000 pairs of sneakers this year!  Please bring your old athletic shoes and place them in the blue bin at the entrance to the school.

Sneakers do not decompose in environmentally friendly ways. They clog landfills, leach chemicals into our soil, and take 40 years to break down. Your donated sneakers will be recycled or reused.

Boots, dress shoes, sandals, cleats, and other footwear are not accepted. Please only donate sneakers, ie Vans, Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Converse.  Thank you!

After School Enrichment classes

After School Enrichment

The Lawton PTA is bringing back our popular after school enrichment program. You will see a variety of familiar and popular classes from past years, as well as a few new classes, such as Lego Robotics, Piano and a second Arts and Crafts class.

The fall session will run from October 7 till December 12, 2024.

Registration opens on Friday, September 20 at 7:00am and closes on Monday, September 30 at 11:59pm.

To register and to find more information on each class as well as the schedule and pricing, please visit the Lawton After School Enrichment portal. Spots are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Scholarships are available.
For scholarships or if you have any questions regarding the program, please contact afterschoolprograms@lawtonelementary.org.

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Free Enrichment Classes!

Earn a free enrichment class for your child. We are in need of on-site volunteers while the enrichment classes are running. This is a very easy volunteer position: You are there to help the providers and teachers to make sure the kids get to their classes and get picked up by their parents or caretakers.

And while you’re there, your child gets a free class! Sign up quickly, these positions are only available on a first come, first served basis.

Volunteers are needed for the following time slots:

Monday: 2:15pm-4:15pm
Tuesday: 2:15pm-3:45pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday: 2:15pm-4:15pm

Volunteers need to be SPS-approved.

If you’d like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact afterschoolprograms@lawtonelementary.org.

Plaza Garibaldi Fundraiser at Back to School Bash 09/29

Back to school bash poster

Lawton Picture Days – September 25th and 27th

All students will be photographed for school files and the yearbook-so dress your best.

Solid colors in medium to dark tones photograph well.

Avoid neon and busy prints-they draw attention away from the subject.

A note about glasses: glasses with anti-glare are recommended.  We work really hard to avoid glare but some glasses make it impossible.  AVOID glasses that do not have anti-glare coating, sapphire coating (reflects blue/purple) and Transition glasses (they photograph like sunglasses in many cases).  If you have any of these, consider removing your glasses for the photo.

You may preorder your photos online here:

(This preorder link closes on 9/29.)

If the preorder link has expired you will need to wait until the images are posted into the online gallery-about 3 weeks after picture day.

 Or buy scanning the QR2 code with your mobile device:

Each student needs a separate order form.

Or you may choose to wait and see your student’s photo in the online gallery after picture day and order there.  They will be shipped directly to your home. Please note due to individually handling of later orders they will be a slightly higher price point as well as shipping fee.  Packages A-F will not be available after Picture Day.

Each student photographed will receive an envelope with a reorder sheet that has a proof print, a link to the online gallery and a password to access the gallery and prints if ordered.

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FREE National Parks Pass for 4th Graders

Every Kid OutdoorsVisiting public lands is healthy and fun. Learn about your heritage, and connect with nature. No matter where you live in the U.S., you’re within two hours of an included site.

Every Kid Outdoors was created so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free.

Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website to get your 4th grader a FREE Parks Pass!

Siblings at Bryce Canyon

PTA Position Needed: Advocacy Chair

The Nominating Committee is still looking for someone to fill the Advocacy Chair role on the PTA Board next year. This is an important role on the board so we kindly ask any community member who has been on the fence about joining to please step forward to ensure that the PTA board will be able to run smoothly next year.  This is a flexible position that you are free to make your own. If you have any questions or are interested in the position please reach out to the Nominating Committee: nominations@lawtonelementary.org

Lawton at the Magnolia Summerfest Parade

The Summerfest Parade is always a blast, and this year will be even better because Lawton will be a part of it! Join us on August 3rd in the Village. The parade line-up begins at 9am at 34th Ave W and W Raye St. We don’t have our position number yet but will announce it before the event (keep an eye on our website).

In order to participate, you need to sign the waiver, and an adult needs to accompany their child(ren), drop off is not available.

Wear your Lawton spirit wear, bring candy if you like, and have fun!

Thank you, Volunteers!

The Lawton PTA wants to extend a warm, heart-felt ‘thank you’ to all volunteers who have assisted this school year. This school and community wouldn’t be the same without you!

Volunteering: Lawton Grounds Keeping

Join the Lawton Community for a Grounds Keeping work party on Sunday, June 30th, from 9am to 1pm. Let’s come together to weed, prune, and beautify Lawton! While most tools will be available, feel free to bring your preferred gloves and trimmers. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Lawton PTA Positions Needed!

Please contact nominations@lawtonelementary.org if you are interested in joining the Lawton PTA board! We have several key positions open and need volunteers like you to help keep the PTA at Lawton running!