This week was a transition at Lawton. Dr. Deno’s last day was Monday, and I officially joined the team on Tuesday. It’s been a great week! I had a chance to visit each class and meet some of you at drop off and pick up. I’m still learning my way around the building but I’m …
Category: principal-communication
Principal Update – Email from Dr. Deno
Dear Lawton Families: It is with mixed feelings that I write to announce that my last day at Lawton will be November 14th. I have accepted a position as an executive director with the Tukwila School District. It is a position that aligns with my background and passions and will allow me to support preschools …
Principal Newsletter – November 10, 2022
Today we held our Veteran’s Day Assembly – our first whole-school assembly since January 2020. It was a wonderful opportunity to gather all students together and honor our nation’s Veterans. Special thanks to our 5th grade student leaders, community speakers, and those who shared their own images of Veteran’s in their families. Welcome Dina Clagg …
Principal Newsletter – November 4, 2022
As the weather turns and the mornings are darker, we are seeing an increase in dangerous conditions at morning drop off. Please help us keep students and families safe by following these expectations: Students arriving by car should: Be packed and ready to exit the car independently Exit car on the sidewalk side of the …
Principal Newsletter – October 28, 2022
Our front lobby is filled with beautiful student art from our 5th graders – submitted as part of our yearbook cover contest. This year’s entries were stunning.
Principal Newsletter – October 21, 2022
What comes to mind for you when you think of “kids these days”? For us, it’s remarkable flexibility and curiosity. This group of students has had so much practice adapting to change and adjusting to deal with new conditions. Their flexibility in the face of changes to routines continues to impress me. Their curiosity was …
Principal Newsletter – October 14, 2022
Partnerships among Lawton, our families, and greater Magnolia add to our overall sense belonging and community. In some instances, students are the recipients of community gifts – the grandma who visited Ms. McDonagh’s class to read aloud this week, the 5th grade camp scholarships provided by Lawton families, and the back-to-school clothing gift cards we …
Principal Newsletter – October 7, 2022
We’ve fit a lot into the first 18 days of the school year! Teachers and students have been busy establishing learning routines, building community, and practicing school expectations. Yesterday, our 5th grade students returned from IslandWood where they spent four days participating in outdoor learning and community building activities. Today we had our first Spirit …
Principal Newsletter – September 30, 2022
We hope you’ll join the PTA for their back-to-school bash tonight from 5-7pm. It’s a great way to come together as a community to celebrate the start of a new year. As we transition to October, we’re continuing the work of building classroom communities, growing our stamina as learners, and forming lasting habits. We’re asking …
Principal Newsletter – September 23, 2022
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 …
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