PTA Fundraising: Direct Drive!
Lawton’s biggest annual fundraiser kicks off today! Funds raised ensure that all kids and families in our school community are able to continue to grow and learn together. Your support is critical to continue funding programs and essential needs, including arts and science programs, technology licenses, and recess & lunch monitoring staff - all things that are not fully funded by the district. This year's ask is $450 per child. For a break-down of funding, and why we ask for your support, visit the Direct Drive website. We understand that this is a big ask, and if you are unable to contribute financially, we ask that you still get involved in the Direct Drive by choosing “Participate Only” on the fundraising website to register support for your child's classroom and be entered in our weekly raffles. Participate Now! Class
2023-2024 Approved Lawton PTA Budget
The Lawton PTA knows the importance of transparency when it comes to the budget. It's important for families to know where their money goes when they donate to the PTA through the Direct Drive and other fundraisers. Please feel free to review the approved budget below. Also - a reminder that all PTA members are allowed to have an input and vote on the PTA budget. Each year we have a general meeting to review the proposed budget and vote. Be sure to join the PTA to have your voice heard! 2023-2024-Lawton-PTA-Budget-ApprovedDownload
Lawton Movie Night
Mark your calendars! Lawton’s second Movie Night is coming up on October 20, from 5-7pm. Students voted on the movie – and the winner is… Drum roll… Super Mario Bros!Please note that this is not a drop off event! Kids can bring blankets, stuffies, or wear pajamas to make themselves comfortable.There will be food trucks, so dinner is taken care of. For the latest news on this event, check the Facebook event page.We’re always glad to have help at these events if you’d like to volunteer.
Fall Festival
Lawton PTA invites your family to celebrate with us at our annual Fall Festival on Friday November 3,from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Join us in the commons and gym for crafts, cake walk, face paint, games, dancing and more! Dinner canbe purchased from food trucks on site. Baked goods and gently used Dolphin gear will be on sale as acash only transaction. Back this year – kids dance party! Starting at 5:45, our very own Mr. Peters will be leading the kids in fungroup dances. They have been practicing in PE and it is sure to be a hit. This event is only possible with help from our terrific volunteers. Please sign up here.We hope to see you there!
5th grade Yearbook Cover Art Contest!
Calling all artists! The yearbook committee invites all fifth graders to participate in this year’s cover art contest. All designs need to be submitted to the front office by October 19th. K-4th grade students will vote on the winning design that will be printed on the yearbook cover. All other artwork will be featured inside the book. Find more information in your student’s take home folder.
Donate Your Gently Used Lawton Gear
Now until October 20th there will be a bin in the school lobby for you to drop off any outgrown Dolphin Spirit Wear in good condition. The PTA will be giving it new life and selling it at the Fall Festival to raise money for the school. Also coming soon is the launch of new Spirit Wear with a new item added. More info to follow shortly.
Principal Newsletter, October 2, 2023
Lawton Families, It was so nice to see such a big turnout for our PTA Back To School Bash on Friday! We got lucky with the sunny weather, and I want to thank our amazing PTA for organizing this fun event! Dress for Weather – speaking of weather, it is that time of year when students will need to be mindful of dressing for cold and wet weather. Students play outside for recess for 30-45 minutes every day (which is a WA state law), so they should bring labelled outer wear every day. Labelled clothing is easily reunited with students – and do remember to check out the Lost and Found periodically (it is located in the gym/cafeteria hallway). No parking in the circle at the end of 27th Ave W. - a reminder to
After School Enrichment Classes
After School Enrichment classes are back! The Lawton PTA partnered with 6crickets to bring back a variety of popular classes – from Spanish and HipHop to Watercolors and Chess, to just name a few. The fall session will run from October 16 till December 14, 2023. Registration opens on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00am and closes on Saturday, October 7th at 11:59pm. To register and to find more information on each class as well as the schedule and pricing, please visit the Lawton After School Enrichment portal through 6Crickets. Spots are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Scholarships are available. For scholarships or if you have any questions regarding the program, please contact afterschoolprograms@lawtonelementary.org. Free Enrichment Classes! Earn a free enrichment class for your child. We are in need
Principal Newsletter, September 18, 2023
Lawton Families, The 23-24 school year is off to a great start, and we loved having our Kindergarteners join us last week! We had our first weekly Wednesday all school assembly last week as well, and the whole student body sang a sweet song about Lawton that Ms. Kinder taught them in the first week of music; it was such a wonderful surprise that several staff found themselves so touched, they were wiping away tears. Lawton Open House (Curriculum Connections) is Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-6:30! The Lawton Staff welcomes students and families to come in the school, see our learning spaces, and meet our staff this Tuesday evening. The event will start in the Commons at 5:30 with a welcome and introduction of both staff and members of our PTA Board. Then families will
OL Reign Game – Lawton PTA Fundraiser
Come out to support Lawton while cheering on Rose Lavelle, JessFishlock, Sofia Huerta, Alana Cook and the rest of the OL Reign at Luman Field on Friday, October 6th @ 5PM. $10 of every ticket sold will go directly back to our school! Hope to see some Dolphins at the game!
School Lunch Information
Breakfast and lunch is served each day in all Seattle schools. You can view the menus online and filter by school. School meals prices are $2.25 for elementary breakfast and $3.25 for elementary lunch.SPS encourages all eligible families to submit a new application for free and reduced-price meals now. The application is available online or you can request a paper copy from the front office.If not eligible, you can pay with a credit card online at PayPams, www.paypams.com. PayPams requires the Student’s ID number or meal account pin number (provided by the school) to create an account.PayPams charges users $1.95 (per student) each time money is added to the online account.
