What’s Happening

This week, students began visiting the library with our librarian, Ms. Gallegos. The re-opening of our library to students is exciting for all of us. Ms. Gallegos did a great job keeping books in student hands during remote and hybrid learning last year but it’s so much more fun for them to browse the shelves themselves to discover something new.  

Each fall, we make time for families to meet your student’s teacher and hear about the upcoming year. Our teachers are looking forward to hosting virtual Curriculum Connections meetings on September 21^st. Please join us to hear about the exciting learning planned for your student and what our new “normal” looks like in the

Happy Friday Lawton Dolphins!

This week we had a chance to welcome our kindergarten students to campus this week. Students and teachers are thoughtfully creating class charters, continuing community building, and learning all within our new normal.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

The health and safety of our entire community is important. We’ve had confirmed COVID cases in three classrooms since the start of school.

It takes all of us working together to keep learning safe and joyful. The rest of this newsletter is dedicated to safety reminders, sharing information about how COVID is handled at school, and identifying things you can do to help keep students safe outside of school hours.

Consistent with Department of Health guidelines for safe schools at Lawton we:

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Thank you for a wonderful first week of school! We are looking forward to welcoming our kindergarten students to campus on September 9^th.

First Day Packets

Your 1^st – 5^th grade student should have brought home an envelope full of start of school forms and information. Kindergarten families will receive their packets soon. Please return all forms as soon as possible.

Extra Masks

Please send your child with a few clean masks each day. We’re finding that PE and multiple recesses can leave masks soiled and uncomfortable. Having extras will keep your child safe and comfortable throughout the school day. We have disposable masks available when

Happy Friday! Lawton teachers and staff are hard at work preparing for the year ahead. We are looking forward to seeing your students next week!

You should have received your student’s teacher assignment via email today. If you didn’t, please email Kristina Cerise.

Your teacher assignment email includes lots of important information about school supplies, arrival and dismissal procedures, health protocols, and more. We’re keeping this newsletter short so that you can focus on reading the teacher letter closely.

Students with Medications

Please remember that if your student has life-saving medications (e.g., epi pens or inhalers) or needs medication of any kind

Welcome to the New Year

Preparations are underway for the new year. Teachers and staff are excited to welcome students on September 1^st!  Teachers return to work on Thursday, August 26^th; look for your child’s teacher assignment via email on Friday, August 27^th. 

School Supplies

The grade-level supply lists are available HERE  and will be included in your teacher welcome letters. If buying school supplies is a financial burden for your family, please email Kristina Cerise for assistance.

Arrival and Dismissal

Bell Times. School will start at 7:55am daily. Students may arrive on campus at 7:45am.

From: Dr Deno
Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – June 4, 2021

We know many in our community have been waiting for details about a service to honor the life and memory of Ms. Ulmer. There will be a remote laying in service on Friday, June 11th – please email for link.

It was Lily’s wish to use a composting service to return her body to the nature she loved so dearly. You can find out more information about the process and what to expect by visiting: https://recompose.life

The waiting room will open 15 minutes