As we close out another week, I want to thank everyone who participated in our Curriculum Night Open House. We enjoyed meeting families and watching students show you around our building. Events that bring home and school together to support and celebrate student learning are a powerful reminder of the great partnerships we have at …
Category: Communications
Principal Newsletter – September 16, 2022
Thank you for a wonderful first week of school! It was fun to see how much our returning students grew over the summer and we loved getting to know all our new students. A smooth start to the year allows us to better support your students and you. Please help us by: Completing a get-to-know-you …
Principal Newsletter – September 2, 2022
Happy Friday! Teachers worked hard this week getting classrooms ready to welcome students. Special thanks to the PTA volunteers who brightened our days with treats and love. We are looking forward to seeing students back in the building! You should have received your student’s teacher assignment via email today. If you didn’t, please email Kristina …
Principal Newsletter – August 26, 2022
We’re back to our routine of sending Principal Newsletters on Friday mornings. This time of year, it’s a lot of logistics and reminders to help us make the start of school smooth for students and families. We promise there will be more fun information to share once students are back in the building. Teacher Training …
Principal Newsletter – August 19, 2022
Good morning, The Lawton Elementary front office is back open and busy preparing for the year ahead. We hope you’ve had a great summer and are making the most of these final weeks. We are excited to welcome 1st through 5th grade students back to the building on Wednesday, September 7thth (first day for kindergarten …
Principal Newsletter – June 10, 2022
June is such a fun month. The learning continues amidst lots of fun special events. This week: Classes redeemed WAVE tickets for frozen treats and celebrations; 4th and 5th grade students took walking field trips to rock climb, golf, and explore Discovery Park; Lawton Dolphins showcased their skills and talents in our Talent Show; and …
Principal Newsletter – June 3, 2022
We are entering the final few weeks of the school year and they are busy weeks! Here’s a summary of key dates and what to expect. PTA Year-End Celebration – Friday, June 3rd Who: All Lawton families invited What: Zumba, face painting, tattoos, and treats. (Secret Sausage available for purchase) When: June 3rd, 5 pm …
Principal Newsletter – May 27, 2022
I know we have heavy hearts after this week’s news of another school shooting. Schools should be a place for students to experience safety and joy while they focus on growing and learning. Having that expectation violated causes fear and anxiety. Our children see and hear so much, but sometimes don’t know how to interpret …
Principal Newsletter – May 20, 2022
We have reached the mid-point of the spring testing season. Students and teachers in all grades are working hard on their reading and math assessments. This is the time of year we begin to see the fruits of all the hard work students been engaged in throughout the year. Take some time to celebrate your …
Principal Newsletter May 13, 2022
As we get closer to the end of the year our school comes alive with activities – from end of year reading and math assessments to classroom celebrations and fun. Our partnerships with families are what makes it successful for our students. Today’s outpouring of volunteers for the Move-a-thon was joyful and an excellent way …