Thank you to all the families who showered the staff at Lawton with appreciation this week. We enjoyed the delicious treats, thoughtful notes, and beautiful flowers. It was great to see students so excited to share their appreciation of teachers and staff and rejuvenating to bask in the glow of our warm and welcoming community.
It’s Time to Update Your Volunteer Approvals
We’re entering the time of year with lots of events and volunteer needs. Field trips, move-a-thon, and field day … oh my! Hoping to participate in the fun? Please make sure you have a complete and updated volunteer approval on file a minimum of two weeks before any event: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/
Many of those with past approvals need updating for new Covid protocols. Once your approval for this year is processed, it should be good for the next two years.
5th Graders Seeking Basketball Referee at Recess
Our 5th graders have been brainstorming ways to reduce conflicts at recess. One student-generated request was to have an adult volunteer to referee basketball during lunch recess. Interested? Email Kristina. You can pick the day(s) that work for you. 5th grade recess is at 11:15am.
Student Talent Show Auditions – Thursday, May 12th at 2:45pm
Auditions will be after school on Thursday, May 12th from 2:45 – 3:45 in the gym. To sign up, CLICK HERE.
Talent Show Guidelines:
- Acts must be under 2 minutes
- No lip syncing
- Four or fewer performers
- Minimal equipment from home only
- Skits/poems memorized
Once we know how many performers we have, we’ll review space available to determine capacity for non-student audience members at the school-day assemblies on June 8th and 9th.
Move-A-Thon – Friday, May 13th
A Lawton classic returns! Don’t forget to send your child to school with a water bottle and athletic shoes and clothing. Parents can join the fun too! Please sign up to volunteer here.
5th Grade Music Concert – Tuesday, May 17th at 3pm
On May 17th, 5th graders will present a short instrumental music performance in the Commons beginning at 3pm. This will showcase the hard work students have done during instrumental music sessions with Mr. Sugrue and with the xylophones during music class with Ms. Cooper. All 5th graders and their families are invited to attend. Doors open at 2:45pm.
Field Day – Friday, June 10th
The PTA is excited to bring back Field Day on June 10th. It takes LOTS of volunteer help to make this event work. Please consider volunteering to help with set up, take down, and/or game stations. Sign up here and then make sure your volunteer approvals are up to date: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445acad2ea7f58-lawton
Advanced Learning
SPS notified families of their student’s Advanced Learning eligibility status for the 2022-23 school year. We’ve received questions about what this means for Lawton. Advanced Learning services will continue to be provided by classroom teachers through flexible grouping, differentiation, and independent projects. In the fall, Lawton teachers will get to know all our students – their strengths, challenges, and eligibility for services – in order to make decisions about how best to serve them in the classroom.
Health Updates
Covid notifications. We sent zero classroom notifications in the past week.
Upcoming Events
May 13 – Move-A-Thon (sign up to volunteer HERE)
May 17 – 5th Grade Music Concert
May 30 – NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
May 31 – Last day of Lawton book drive (click HERE to donate)
June 3 – Spirit Day: Tropical getaway
June 10 – Field Day (sign up to volunteer HERE)
June 13 – 5th Grade Promotion
June 17 – Last Day of School, 1 hour early dismissal
