Since we will be out of school next week, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the entire Lawton community. Thank you to students for their curiosity about learning new things and the ways they show kindness to one another. They bring moments of joy each day. Thank you to families and community members for ongoing partnership and support. Thank you to all the staff at Lawton for their dedication to creating meaningful learning environments for students – whether it is through keeping lunch and recess safe and fun or engaging students in lively discussions about ways to solve math problems. Lawton is a wonderful school community that I feel fortunate to be a part of every day.
No School Next Week
There is no school for students next week due to conferences. Our teachers are looking forward to meeting with families. We look forward to seeing students back on campus Monday, November 29th.
Health and Safety Updates
Vaccination and symptom reminders. Regardless of vaccination status, please continue to keep your student home if they develop symptoms of Covid-19 and follow SPS protocols for safe return to school.
Remember that a person is fully vaccinated when:
- 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer, Moderna)
- 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (J&J)
If you don’t meet these requirements, regardless of your age, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated, including following safe travel recommendations which suggest testing 3-5 days after travel and self-quarantine for a full 7 days (10 if you don’t test).
Vaccine clinics for students 5-11. SPS selected school-based vaccine clinic sites based on enrollment numbers and equity tier levels. While Lawton was not selected, other regional SPS clinic options are open to Lawton families. Click HERE for more information.
Lawton Covid Update. This week (11/15 – 11/19), Lawton sent zero classroom COVID notifications.
PTA News
Direct Drive. The Dolphin Dreams Direct Drive ends today! A big thank you to everyone who has participated so far. I’m giving all classes with 100% participation an extra recess so be sure to participate if you haven’t already. A financial donation is not required to participate. Visit https://lawtonelementarypta.schoolauction.net/dolphindreams2021 today!
Everyone who participates by today will be eligible to win one of THREE incredible prizes generously donated by a Lawton family owned business:
- 12 person catered party – Secret Sausage Food Truck: Includes Sausages, chips, sodas, and condiments for 12 people. www.secretsausageseattle.com
- $50 – Gift Certificate to Thunderbird Tavern www.tbirdballard.com
- $25 – Gift Certificate to Sazon https://www.sazonseattle.com/
Nutty Squirrel Community Kit. Don’t forget to order a Nutty Squirrel Community Kit! The $33 kit includes 2 pints of gelato, a take-and-bake brownie tray, caramel sauce, sprinkles and more. $5 of each kit purchased will be donated back to Lawton. Available in stores and online at www.nuttysquirrel.com until November 30th.
Check the Fence. When you drop by Lawton, be sure to check the fences for PTA news.
Lawton Yearbook Cover Art Contest
We would like to thank all of the 5th grade artists who submitted fantastic artwork for the Yearbook Cover Contest! Kindergarten – 4th grade students voted to select a cover. Congratulations to A.L. for having her cover selected. Each submission will also be included in the yearbook. You can check out all the submissions below.
Upcoming Events
November 22-26 – NO SCHOOL for students, Conferences and Thanksgiving
12/3 – Spirit day – Wacky hats and hair
12/17 – 1-hour Early Dismissal
12/20 – 1/2 – NO School, Winter Break
