Principal Newsletter – September 3, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful first week of school! We are looking forward to welcoming our kindergarten students to campus on September 9th.
First Day Packets
Your 1st – 5th 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
TEST to email Last food fundraiser of the year this Sunday!
fundraiser of the year this Sunday!
The last Takeout Tuesday will be on SUNDAY and orders can be placed any time.
Principal Newsletter – August 27, 2021
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
Principal Newsletter – August 20, 2021
Welcome to the New Year
Preparations are underway for the new year. Teachers and staff are excited to welcome students on September 1st! Teachers return to work on Thursday, August 26th; look for your child’s teacher assignment via email on Friday, August 27th.
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.
2021-22 Return to School Health and Safety Information
As the return to school approaches, the PTA invites you to browse the information provided by the school district about health and safety.
Includes information about:
- Masks
- Ventilation and air quality
- Cleaning
- Distancing
- Hand-washing
- …and more!
- Note that August 13th is the priority deadline for enrollment in the virtual pilot.
Secret Garden Work Day! Sunday July 18th
Sunday 9 – 1:30pm. We’ll be cleaning flower beds and making the Secret Garden learning friendly! Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Principal Newsletter – June 4, 2021
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
Info session with SPS Chief Academic Officer
Do you have questions about the return to school in the fall that you’d like answered?
Please join the Lawton Elementary PTA and guest speaker Dr. Keisha Scarlett, Chief Academic Officer for Seattle Public Schools on Monday, June 14th at 6PM to hear updates on fall 2021 planning and get YOUR questions answered. The link will be shared the Friday before the meeting.
About Dr. Keisha Scarlett, Chief Academic Officer for Seattle Public Schools
Dr. Scarlett is a multigenerational resident of Seattle and an SPS graduate. Her vast educational leadership experiences range from her early career in STEM at Boeing, to her work as a STEM teacher at Asa Mercer Middle School; principal of South Shore PK-8, human resources director, and
Last food fundraiser of the year this Sunday!
The last Takeout Tuesday will be on SUNDAY and orders can be placed here— order early, limited quantities!
Principal Newsletter – May 28, 2021
From: Allison Deno
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – May 28, 2021
A kind thank you to all families for your assistance in supporting Lawton safety measures! We love seeing students smile through their masks, maintaining distance in the halls, and knowing they are healthy with cleared attestations. Thank you for your teamwork keeping our school a healthy and safe space for all.
Next week we’ll have end of year updates for you including instructions for device and materials return. Have a safe and relaxing weekend. We’ll see you again Tuesday!
Drop Off & Pick Up Reminders
Please help us keep students safe and things running smoothly by remembering to:
- Drive slowly and be vigilant
- Avoid stopping in the turnaround circle
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Registration for fall After School Enrichment opens this Friday September 18 at 7am! Browse class options via the link in our bio.
ASE is made possible by our Lawton PTA - if you haven’t joined the PTA yet, you can do so now via the link in our bio!
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Lawton Elementary School PTA
We’ve hit our $60k goal prize and unlocked a Popsicle Party for all our Lawton Dolphins! 🍡 Details to come, but our kids will be enjoying their treat soon. ☺️
🗓️ There’s only TEN days left to donate to our 2026-2027 Direct Drive! If you haven’t already, please donate to support the work our Lawton PTA is doing!
🪩 Once we hit $100k, our kids will earn a School-Wide Glow Party!
Register and donate via the link in our bio.
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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!
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Lu had such a fun morning with our new classes of Kindergarteners! 🐬 Welcome to the pod, Dolphins! 💙
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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
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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!
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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
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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!)
