Lawton will celebrate Staff Appreciation Week May 2nd – 6th. As a principal, it is a privilege to work with a team of professionals who care so deeply about the work they are doing and show up every day committed to delivering quality learning experiences, guiding the social and emotional growth of our students, and …
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Principal Newsletter – April 22, 2022
It’s the time of year when we are planning for the year ahead. We would appreciate family feedback on two key things: Your plans for next year (K – 4th grade families only). Please complete THIS ONLINE FORM by May 6th to let us know if you are returning to Lawton next year. Having a …
Principal Newsletter – April 8, 2022
We are going to keep this newsletter short as we send you off with our wishes for a safe and fun Spring Break. Your student brought home the following this week: Student newspaper made by our 4th and 5th grade newspaper club Covid testing kit for testing the last day of Spring Break (blue instruction …
Principal Newsletter – April 1, 2022
It was fun to see book characters wandering our hallways today – what a great way to kick off literacy month! While every day is a great day for reading, we encourage you to join us in celebrating books a little extra during the month of April. Ways to support literacy month at home: Submit …
Principal Newsletter – March 25, 2022
Spring is here! Along with longer daylight in the evening and the cherry trees blooming at Lawton, students this week had the opportunity to participate in the traditional Pacer Test in PE. During the Pacer Test students run back and forth between 2 points trying to increase their pace with each line run. Ask your …
Principal Newsletter – March 18, 2022
There was plenty to celebrate at Lawton this week! Our cherry trees are blooming, we loved having families visit for student-led tours, downstairs leprechauns caused mischief in classrooms on Thursday, and the week was filled with fun STEAM activities (including moon pies for “Pi Day”)! Looking to continue the science, tech, engineering, art, and math …
Principal Newsletter – March 11, 2022
This week, SPS announced masking changes that will start on Monday. Here’s a quick overview of what is/isn’t changing at Lawton and how you can help us during this transition. What is changing: Starting Monday, March 14th: Masking will be optional for staff and students in most settings, including yellow buses (masks are still required …
Principal Newsletter – March 4, 2022
Students and staff alike brightened our school with neon today. Monthly school spirit days are just one way we build community across the school. We also can’t wait for next week when students will get to start singing again in music class. Ask your student what they most look forward to singing. Visitors and Volunteers …
Principal Newsletter February 25, 2022
We hope you all had a healthy and happy break. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, February 28th. Just a short and sweet newsletter this week with reminders to help us have a safe and smooth return to school. Email lawton if your student will be absent or late. Arrive …
Principal Newsletter – February 18, 2022
February is an in-between time in each school year – celebrating the solid relationships and learning that’s already happened this year while we make plans for the year to come. Earlier this month, we hosted virtual tours for families planning to join the Lawton community in the fall and we are now in the midst …
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