What’s Happening

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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)