Principal Newsletter – January 29, 2021
Next week, Lawton staff and students will join with teachers and students from across the nation to participate in Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Ensuring welcoming, student-affirming learning environments has been a focus for our school, families, and district for years. Identity safety (the opportunity for students to see themselves and their culture and history represented) in school is fundamental to this effort.
At their board meeting on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, the Seattle School Board unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging district-wide participation in the Black Lives Matter At School Week from February 1-5 and as well as district-wide participation in the Black Lives Matter Year of Purpose 2020-21, not just in February, but via discussions, and reflections throughout the school year. You can learn more HERE.
Your teachers will be sharing what this will look like in your student’s classroom in their weekly email.
Packet Pick Up Today for K-2
It’s been an unusual week, please remember that today is your weekly learning packet pick up day between 8am and 3pm.
Dolphin Race and Equity Family Night –Tuesday, February 9th
We invite all families, caregivers, and students, to join the Lawton Race and Equity Team and guest facilitator, Lynn Stromski, on Tuesday, February 9th from 6:00 – 6:45 PM in a guided community conversation aimed to bring normalcy to race discussions in our home, school, and interpersonal relationships. We will talk about our racial identity, response to others who look different from us, and reflect on conversations with our families. ac
Office of African American Male Achievement Listen and Learn Forums
The SPS Office of African American Male Achievement is launching our Listen and Learn forum in February 2021 to continue to listen to Black families as we reconstruct our educational system to celebrate the brilliance and excellence of Black boys and teens. AAMA is committed to the long journey of dismantling a legacy of systematic racism. We invite Black families to participate and collectively envision what an educational environment looks like for Black boys and teens to thrive. Learn more and register here: AAMA Listen and Learn Forums.
Middle School Open Houses
Many of the local middle schools have updated tour info on their websites. Please check out the school websites for details
- Catharine Blaine K-8 (tours on February 2nd and 3rd)
- Hamilton (presentation links posted)
- McClure (tour passed, click HERE for recorded link)
Return to School Information
If you are looking for the latest information, please check out this SPS webpage.
Key Dates
January 29th – Last day to submit student valentines for distribution to classmates (optional)
February 2 – Lawton Prospective Student Information Session 8:30am (Meeting link)
February 4 – Lawton Prospective Student Information Session 6:00pm (Meeting link)
February 5 – Packet and library book pickup for ALL Grades (8am – 3pm)
February 9 – Race and Equity Family Night at 6pm (Meeting link)
February 15-19 – NO SCHOOL: Mid-Winter Break
