Principal Newsletter 1.27.25
Lawton Families, It was so fun to see so many families in the building this week at our PTA Bingo Night and Lawton Book Fair! Events like these really support a sense of community and reinforce our love for learning and for play at Lawton, and we appreciate the all hard work that our PTA and staff (shout out to Ms. Gallegos!) give to make our school events possible! On that note – as we are at the mid-year mark, I have created a really short Family Engagement and Feedback survey that I would love you to click on and fill out. I will share the anonymous responses with our Building Leadership Team, PTA and staff in February so we can adjust this year and plan for next year! Your feedback on our school events
Pedalheads PTA Fundraiser
Lawton PTA is teaming up with Pedalheads to help make your school breaks active and fun! Use code LAWTON25 to get $25 your child’s Spring Break or Summer bike camp! Spring Break registration is open now, summer camp registration starts March 4! Register today
Screen Agers: Elementary School Edition
Save the date for an amazing event with Dr. Fisher & our community schools! Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition updates the original movie with the latest research, expert insights and advice, specifically tailored for the students, parents and educators of elementary schools to help them better navigate this digital age. Walk away with concrete tools and community support as you navigate this digital age! Date: Thursday, Feb 6th Time: 6:30PM, 1 hr movie with 30 min discussion to follow Location: Blaine K-8 School Cafeteria The film is geared toward 2nd-6th grade but all children are welcome to attend with their families. We ask that families sit together. https://www.screenagersmovie.com
Lawton New Family Tours
Come join us for our School Family Tours, where you’ll get an exclusive glimpse into the heart of our school. Explore our classrooms and discover the fun and engaging learning environment that we offer. These tours are designed to help you and your child feel confident and excited about the upcoming school year. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Lawton community! The Lawton Tours are: 1/30 from 5:30-6:30 pm 2/4 from 9-10 am
Book Fair
Our 2025 Book Fair begins Tuesday! Visit the library this week and experience the joy that only a book fair can bring. Happy shopping!
Principal Newsletter, 1.13.25
Lawton Families, We’re off to a great start in the new year at Lawton! As I pop into classrooms this week, I see 3rd –5th grades starting new writing units, K-2 students finishing up the 1st book in their math curriculum, and 4th and 5th grade students having Art class with our Visiting Artist Valencia Carroll (all other grades will do Art this year as well!). Looking forward, I have lots of announcements for events coming up: Lawton MLK Jr. Assembly – Wed., 1/15 (and no school for MLK Jr. Day on 1/20) Lawton Book Fair – Tues. 1/21 - Fri. 1/24 The Secret Garden Book Fair is back! Book fairs raise money for the library and build excitement around reading. The Lawton fair will be held in the library and is open to families and caregivers outside of school
Bingo Night
ONE WEEK until our PTA Bingo Night! Grab dinner from Secret Sausage, play a few games of bingo in the cafeteria, and visit the book fair! We can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday!
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Our See’s Candies Valentine’s Day fundraiser is on now! ❤️ Grab some sweet treats for the LOVEliest of holidays and support our PTA while you’re at it. Up to 50% of your purchase is donated! Order by 1/31/25. Get your SEES Candies NOW
Lawton Updates for Jan. 6, 2025
Lawton Families, Hope that you have had a fantastic Winter Break, and we are excited to see your students on January 6, 2025! Just a few reminders for you as you prepare to send your students back to school on Monday: School Devices Must Be Returned It is not likely that we will have an inclement weather day on January 6, so the devices (iPads for K-2, laptops for 3-5) AND chargers that were sent home over break must return with your student on January 6. We use the devices for both instruction and for assessments and our students need to have access to them at school every day. Report Absences, Late Arrival/Early Dismissal and Bus Changes to both Teachers and the Main Office Please, please let both your student's teacher AND lawton@seattleschools.org know where
Mod Pizza Fundraiser: January 6th
Because your PTA loves you, we’re making the first day back easy with MOD pizza for dinner. ???? 20% of your purchase is donated to our PTA - mention the fundraiser or use code MODGIVES20 during check out on the app.
Principal Newsletter, 12.9.24
Lawton Families, As we head into the next two weeks, Lawton classrooms are buzzing with lots of learning and lots of excitement for the upcoming Winter Break! On that note, we have been asked by the district to send home school devices and chargers with students over the break in the event there should be inclement weather on January 6 (when we are due to return to school). The district will move to remote learning in lieu of cancelling school days for inclement weather, and you can read more about their policy and procedures here. Remote learning will be conducted on Teams, and links to the Teams meetings will be emailed to you and your students should we shift to remote. The devices need to return to school with your student on January 6 (or
