Principal Newsletter – May 20, 2022
We have reached the mid-point of the spring testing season. Students and teachers in all grades are working hard on their reading and math assessments. This is the time of year we begin to see the fruits of all the hard work students been engaged in throughout the year. Take some time to celebrate your student’s learning and growth. Health Updates Covid notifications. We sent five classroom notifications in the past week. You can find district-level information on the SPS Covid Dashboard. PTA Updates Field Day. The PTA is excited to bring back Field Day on June 10th. Please consider volunteering to help with set up, take down, and/or game stations. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445acad2ea7f58-lawton Yearbooks. The PTA purchased yearbooks for every student this year. We will be distributing these to students on Field Day.
Yearbooks are coming!
The weather is (finally) getting warmer and the school year is winding down – which means it’s yearbook time! After a pandemic-related hiatus of one year, we are more than happy to bring back this beloved tradition. And we have more great news: The PTA is financing the books this year, and every student will receive a copy for free! The books are currently being printed and we are planning to distribute them on Field Day, June 10th. There will be a small supply of extra copies that will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in an extra copy, please send an email to yearbook@lawtonelementary.org. The price will be $12 per book.
End of the Year Celebration!
Come join others in the Lawton community as we finally gather in-person to celebrate the end of the school year! We'll have Zumba, face painting, tattoos and sweet treats galore. Secret Sausage will be available for purchase. We need your help to make this event run smoothly; please consider signing up for baking treats or helping during the party. Where: Lawton playground and upper fields When: June 3rd, 5 - 7 PM Why: to see old friends, meet new friends and gather together! Who: all families are invited to attend - including siblings
Principal Newsletter May 13, 2022
As we get closer to the end of the year our school comes alive with activities - from end of year reading and math assessments to classroom celebrations and fun. Our partnerships with families are what makes it successful for our students. Today's outpouring of volunteers for the Move-a-thon was joyful and an excellent way for our community to come together in person. Thank you for all the ways you support our students and our entire Lawton Dolphin community. 5th Grade Music Concert – Tuesday, May 17th at 3pm On May 17th, 5th graders will present a short instrumental music performance in the Commons beginning at 3pm. This will showcase the hard work students have done during instrumental music sessions with Mr. Sugrue and with the xylophones during music class with Ms. Cooper. All 5th
Lawton Elementary PTA Standing Rules
The PTA Standing Rules are voted upon by PTA members. Please review the rules listed and linked below. These will be up for vote at the next PTA general meeting. Standing-Rules-Draft-2022-1Download Standing Rules for Lawton Elementary School PTA Name and Identity The name of this PTA is the Lawton Elementary School PTA (“Lawton PTA”), Washington State PTA number 6.15.205. Its National PTA number is 00023313. PTA Purpose and Community This PTA serves the children in the Lawton Elementary school community, which includes the residences and businesses in the Lawton Elementary school enrollment area. Incorporation This PTA was incorporated on November 12, 1986 and assigned UBI 601 270 613. The treasurer is responsible for filing the annual corporation report. The registered agent for this corporation is Washington State PTA. The Employer Identification Number (EIN) is kept
Move-A-Thon!
Lawton Move-a-Thon is THIS Friday, May 13 It's BACK! The Move-a-Thon is a festive, supportive opportunity for our kids to run, walk, skip and dance around the upper field until the music stops. It’s a fun-filled event with lots of parent involvement, and a big accomplishment for our kiddos. We need lots of parent helpers (at least 3 per class) to track laps, run with the kids and otherwise encourage our movers to keep on keeping on. This is a high-reward, quick and easy outdoor volunteer opportunity—the more the merrier! MAT volunteers are required to be vaccinated and have completed this short Health and Safety Course. See the time schedule below and arrive at the field 10 minutes before your child's session to get instructions. Parents of K – 3rd graders with full SPS volunteer clearance can head to their
Field Day!
VOLUNTEER FOR JUNE 10 FIELD DAY! The PTA is excited to bring back Field Day on Friday, June 10. All that fun will require lots of YOUR help - please signup to make this a great day! Also make sure you are an official SPS volunteer here.
Student Talent Show
Lawton will be holding two school-day assemblies for students to showcase their talents: 3-5 Talent Show on June 8thK-2 Talent Show on June 9th Auditions will be after school on Thursday, May 12th from 2:45 – 3:45 in the gym. To sign up, CLICK HERE. Talent Show Guidelines: Acts must be under 2 minutesNo lip syncingFour or fewer performersMinimal equipment from home onlySkits/poems memorized Once we know how many performers we have, we’ll review space available to determine capacity for non-student audience members.
Principal Newsletter – May 6, 2022
Thank you to all the families who showered the staff at Lawton with appreciation this week. We enjoyed the delicious treats, thoughtful notes, and beautiful flowers. It was great to see students so excited to share their appreciation of teachers and staff and rejuvenating to bask in the glow of our warm and welcoming community. It’s Time to Update Your Volunteer Approvals We’re entering the time of year with lots of events and volunteer needs. Field trips, move-a-thon, and field day … oh my! Hoping to participate in the fun? Please make sure you have a complete and updated volunteer approval on file a minimum of two weeks before any event: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/ Many of those with past approvals need updating for new Covid protocols. Once your approval for this year is processed, it should be
Principal Newsletter – April 29, 2022
Lawton will celebrate Staff Appreciation Week May 2nd – 6th. As a principal, it is a privilege to work with a team of professionals who care so deeply about the work they are doing and show up every day committed to delivering quality learning experiences, guiding the social and emotional growth of our students, and keeping our school safe and clean. I am excited that next week provides a formal excuse to show our appreciation for all the people who make Lawton a great place for students. Student Talent Show Lawton will be holding two school-day assemblies for students to showcase their talents: 3-5 Talent Show on June 8th K-2 Talent Show on June 9th Auditions will be after school on Thursday, May 12th from 2:45 – 3:45 in the gym. To sign up, CLICK
Planning For Next Year
Your plans for next year (K – 4th grade families only). Please complete THIS ONLINE FORM by May 6th to let us know if you are returning to Lawton next year. Having a good idea of our enrollment numbers helps us when building classes and assigning staff to grade levels. You are welcome to provide feedback on your student’s strengths, challenges, and learning style. We consider many factors when building balanced classrooms. While we do not take teacher requests, we value your expertise about your student. Great care and consideration is given to each child’s placement, whether you submit input or not. However, the information you provide helps us build balanced classrooms that maximize learning and success for all students. Your opinion on a student supply fee for next year. Lawton’s Building Leadership Team (BLT)
