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.
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!
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 can
be purchased from food trucks on site. Baked goods and gently used Dolphin gear will be on sale as a
cash only transaction.
Back this year – kids dance party! Starting at 5:45, our very own Mr. Peters will be leading the kids in fun
group dances. They have been practicing in PE and it is sure to be a hit.
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
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
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
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!
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!
