What’s Happening

The salmon tank in the main hallway is attracting lots of attention this week. Our salmon are in the alevin stage – spending most of their days in the gravel with their yolk sacks hanging below them providing the nutrients they need. Our students are busy measuring the water daily to keep it healthy. It’s a joy to watch their collaboration and pride as they care for our swimming guests. Book Fair Update Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s book fair a big success. We raised nearly $2,000 for library books! Math Game Donations In preparation for Pi Night in March, we are seeking donations of math games in good working order. Have some your family has outgrown or is willing to donate? We are hoping to find: Yahtzee, Mastermind, Uno, Battleship,

This week had a lot of great community building opportunities at Lawton! We filled a FedEx delivery van with sneakers collected by our 4th grade students (more than 1,000 shoes!). This effort was such a success that we will continue to collect used sneakers in the front lobby for the rest of the year. Students loved visiting the Book Fair and listening to a story from our 4th and 5th grade Library Leaders. It was also great to have so many families in the building for Bingo Night! Safety Reminders It takes all of us working together to keep students and families safe during drop off. Students arriving by car should: Be packed and ready to exit the car independently Exit car on the sidewalk side of the car in the loading zone (not in

This week has been a busy one at Lawton, with the bike unit for 3rd – 5th grades in full swing, enrichment programs starting after school, and classrooms spending time learning about the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King’s leadership both in the 1950’s-60’s and in our lives today. Today’s school assembly was a student-led celebration of this learning and launched us into the long weekend with a sense of purpose and excitement. School Budget Survey This is the time of year we start budget planning for the next school year. An important part of that process is gathering staff and community input. Please use this community budget survey to share things you want considered as we develop options for next year’s discretionary spending. Secret Garden Book Fair January 17 – 20th Please plan a

It was wonderful to welcome students back to school on Tuesday. We also welcomed our salmon eggs to the tank this week where we will get to watch them grow and change. We hope 2023 is off to a great start for your family and will be filled with curiosity, learning, and joy. We have exciting things happening at Lawton in January: 3rd – 5th Grade Bike Unit. Lots of riding and skill growth happening on the field this week. Thank you, Mr. Peters, for making this happen! Secret Garden Book Fair January 17th – 20th. See detailed blurb below with hours and volunteer needs. 4th Grade Music Concert January 24th. This year we’re moving our music events from perform-ance to inform-ance emphasis. This gives students a chance to invite others into their learning, showcase

Good morning! A friendly reminder that today is a one-hour early release – students dismissed at 1:25pm. We wish you and yours a safe and joyful Winter Break – with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the people you love. We will look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, January 3rd. Covid Tests Available at Pick Up Today Reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 over break by testing if you feel sick, testing before attending large gatherings, and testing after any exposure. We will put a supply of rapid antigen tests on top of the lost and found rack in front of the building for those wanting to take a box home for break. 3rd – 5th Grade Bike Unit Starts January 5th The Lawton PE bike and pedestrian safety unit