Principal Newsletter 3.4.24
Dear Lawton Families,
Last week the Magnolia and Blaine communities were notified that a man in a car had approached students walking on the sidewalk and exposed himself to them. This incident was reported to SPD by parents, but it is now the 2nd time since January that an incident of this nature has happened to SPS students in Magnolia. While I don’t want to upset you, it is important for you to know of these incidents so we can all be mindful about keeping children in Magnolia safe. Remind your student to always be aware of their surroundings and not talk to strangers or go anywhere with them. If you are looking for guidance and tips, these resources might be
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Looking to order some sweet treats for family in another city or state for upcoming Spring celebrations? Want some nice chocolate for your own kids baskets? Then our See’s Candies fundraiser is a great option as they will ship the order to whatever address you choose. Check out out store front and place orders before March 15th!
Taco Tuesday – March 12th
The next Taco Tuesday is coming up! Warmer weather will make for a nice excuse to support Lawton at Nutty Squirrel. 15% of all sales go directly back to Lawton PTA.
Principal Newsletter, 2.19.24
Lawton Families,
I hope you are all enjoying the Presidents’ Day Holiday today and have a wonderful mid-winter break this week!
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders – as we return to school on Feb. 26
Morning Arrival:
- With later sunrises, we are excited to see more students walking to school in the morning. Safety Patrol is at the 27th and Elmore intersection from 7:40 – 7:55am to help walkers cross the street safely.
- Safety Patrol is staffed by our 5th grade students and either Lawton parent volunteers or Lawton staff. Please remember that when Safety Patrol is out that drivers are expected to follow and respect the directions from the adult supervisors at the intersection and obey the speed limit of 20
Recycle for Good – Last Day March 4
Let’s show Mother Earth a little love this Valentine’s season and recycle some hard to recycle items!
Starting February 1 we’re partnering with Terracycle to collect as many applesauce and yogurt pouches, and their caps as possible. We’ll send collected pouches back to Terracycle for recycling and to earn funds for Lawton!
This monthlong event is sponsored by GoGoSqueez, but any brand of pouch like those pictured above can be placed in the marked recycle bin located in Lawton’s front lobby. Pouches must be rinsed clean.
Spring Session: After School Enrichment
After School Enrichment – Spring Session – Register on Friday, March 1st
It’s time to register for the upcoming spring session of our After School Enrichment program. You will see many familiar classes, such as Coding, Basketball and Watercolors, plus a new soccer and Pokémon program.
The spring session will run from April 1st-June 14th, 2024.
Registration opens on Friday, March 1st at 7:00am and closes on Sunday, March 17h at 11:59pm.
To register and to find more information on each class as well as
STEAM Week – Coming Soon!
Lawton celebrates STEAM Week (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) March 11 – 15 and we need your help to make it a success!
Here’s how you can help:
Mark your calendar for Pi(e) Night from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday, March 14 and sign up to bring a pie or volunteer to set up or help clean up.
Sign up to help with the visit from the Pacific Science Center on Tuesday, March 12. Volunteers are needed to unload vans and set up in
(Ice Cream) Taco Tuesday – 2/13/24
Join us for (arguably) the BEST type of Taco Tuesday – the type where ice cream is involved!
Visit Nutty Squirrel in the Magnolia Village on Tuesday, 2/13 from 3-6 PM. 15% of all sales are donated to the Lawton PTA.
Principal Newsletter, 2.5.24
Lawton Families –
I’m so impressed by our amazing students these last couple weeks – from
- Kindergarten students reciting a poem for their 3rd grade buddies,
- all 3rd grade students taking turns as fish biologists, monitoring the water and temperature of our Salmon Tank (and our salmon roe have turned into alevin this week – see the pictures below!),
- 1st and 2nd graders using graphing and models to demonstrate addition and subtraction concepts,
- to 4th and 5th student leaders speaking to prospective families about their experiences at Lawton at our recent Open Houses – everywhere I look, I see joy, confidence and engagement in our Lawton school community!
School Budget Survey – one more chance to let us know your priorities for how Lawton uses
Volunteers Needed
Please consider signing up to volunteer for the following items:
- 5th Grade Promotion
- End of Year Celebration
- Event Planner/Committee Chair
- Field Day Committee
We love that Lawton and the PTA help put on these events – but they can’t happen without support of families. Thank you!
Please email vicepresidents@lawtonelementary.org if you are interested in volunteering!
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
Our first School Spirit Day of 2026-2027! Thank you, dogs and Dolphins, for showing your Lawton pride! 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Friday Sept 11 is our first School Spirit Day of the new school year! September’s theme is Lawton Dolphins! 🐬 Show your Lawton pride by wearing our school colors (blue, teal, green), blue tie dye, your favorite Lawton merch, or some fun dolphin gear!
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
Lu had such a fun morning with our new classes of Kindergarteners! 🐬 Welcome to the pod, Dolphins! 💙
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
Attn Kindergarten parents: We can’t wait to show you how much we love our school! 🩵 Please join us for Coffee with Ms Clagg at 8am on Tuesday Sept 8 (first day of school)! ☕️ See you there, and welcome to the pod! 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
We’ve hit 25% ($30k) of our Direct Drive fundraising goal! 🥳 Our kids have earned a Pajama & Stuffed Animal Day at school - details to come! 🙏 A GIANT high-five and a mega THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated! You are absolutely amazing! ⏳ We only have a couple of weeks left to smash our grand total goal of $130,000, so let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀 Pro Tip: Don’t forget to check if your employer offers a company match! It’s basically like a real-life money multiplier spell that stretches your dollar twice as far! Let’s power
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Kids’ hoodies are back in stock! 🛍️ Check out our Spirit Wear Fundraiser on Custom Ink and load up on Lawton gear for back-to-school!
www.customink.com/fundraising/lawton-spirit-wear-fall-2026
Lawton Elementary School PTA
We are SO back, Dolphins! 🐬 School is in and our PTA has already launched our 2026-2027 Direct Drive to fund this year’s budget! 60% of our annual budget covers staff salaries, including front office staff, recess and lunch monitors, and academic interventionists for all grade levels. If you’ve been following the negotiations between SPS and SEA, then you already know what a hot button topic this already is. We’re proud to have such an active and invested community, passionate about making our school the best it can be for our kids. Please register and donate what you can to
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
We’re ready when you are! Happy back to school season! 🍎✏️🎒
The Lawton PTA remains neutral during contract negations. We encourage all parties to continue doing the hard work of contract negations in good faith.
(Thank you to our friends at Whitman Middle School PTSA for crafting this message!)
Lawton Elementary School PTA
🐬Spirit Wear on Sale Now!🐬
Gear up for the 2026-2027 season with some fresh Lawton merch, including our new Kindergarten class color: Marine Green! Grab your spirit wear before the sale ends on Sept 12!
www.customink.com/fundraising/lawton-spirit-wear-fall-2026
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Discovery Park Playground.
Our ✨last✨ Kindergarten playdate before the first day of school! Please join us and get to know your new pod! 🐬
🛝Discovery Park Playground
🗓️Saturday August 29
🕙10:00am-12:00pm
See you there, Dolphins!
