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 Fundraising with Minted
Looking for personalized graduation cards and gifts? Minted is offering Lawton families 20% off ALL card and gift orders, and will donate 15% back to our school! Visit minted.com and use code FUNDRAISELAWTONELEMENTARY at checkout.
Principal Newsletter – May 21, 2021
From: Allison Deno
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – May 21, 2021
It’s hard to believe we only have four weeks left in the school year. June is just around the corner with its many celebrations and closing activities. Whether students are in person or remote, Lawton staff is working to ensure we end the year on a high note. A strong finish for students this year will support our preparations to welcome all students back to campus next year.
April Music Recordings
Lawton’s April Art Songs are ready! These soundtracks based on different books were created by students during an online collaboration with the Learning with Style team. Check them out here: https://learningwithstyle.com/student/ Scroll down to Lawton
COVID-19 Vaccinations at Blaine (students 12+)
Catharine Blaine K-8
- 1st dose: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 21
- 2nd dose: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 11
Important info here from SPS.
Takeaway Tuesday: Damoori Kitchen on May 25th
Damoori Kitchen is once again supporting Lawton by offering a 3 course heat & serve Lebanese dinner! They’ve also partnered with Magnolia’s local breweries for an optional beer pairing! Preorder by SUNDAY, May 23rd for pickup at their Magnolia location on Tuesday May, 25th. Click here to order
LAST DAY TO ORDER LAWTON SPIRIT WEAR
Order your Lawton spirit wear here!
Principal Newsletter – May 14, 2021
From: Allison Deno
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – May 14, 2021
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to acknowledge staff members for whom June marks more than just the end of another school year. Susan Krizanc and Gayle Adler are retiring this year after dedicated and passionate service to Lawton students. Kelsey Fatland is taking a sabbatical next year to attend to matters with her extended family. Maria Volk has accepted a job at Coe Elementary. Due to decreased enrollment numbers, Abby Kinder and Bri Veleber have been displaced from Lawton but will still have jobs with Seattle Public Schools. Jasmine Lewis’ assistant principal position was eliminated. We are sad that we
Plaza Garibaldi this Tuesday May 18th!
Once again Plaza Garibaldi is supporting Lawton with another delicious Takeaway Tuesday! This Tuesday, May 18th, you have the option to order Take & Bake Enchiladas, Family Taco Bar, or both! For every order 30% goes back to Lawton! Preorder by Tuesday at 2pm for pickup either at Lawton or Plaza Garibaldi. Click here to pre-order today!
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Congratulations to our yearbook cover art winner, T.T.! All the art this year was so fantastic; we don’t envy our K-3rd graders for having to choose just one! 📚
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Girl Scout Troop 41696, in partnership with the Lawton PTA, (and MES & Blaine), continues their Food Drive now benefitting low income seniors in the Magnolia neighborhood! They are assembling Thanksgiving Dinners in a Bag and are asking for the following:
🛍️2 gallon ziploc bags
🦃Cans of turkey or chicken
🍲Boxes of stuffing mix
🥔Bags of mashed potatoes
🥘Packets of gravy
🥫Cans of green beans
🍇Bags of cranberries
🥐Muffin/scone/biscuit mix
🧈Spray oil
🥣Rectangle baking trays
Drop off donations this week in one of the blue bins!
Lawton Elementary School PTA
It’s SPORTS DAY at Lawton! Go Sports! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🥎🏐🎾🏉
Fall Fest tonight! See you there, Dolphins! 🐬🍁
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Lawton’s PTA (and MES & Blaine) are partnering with Magnolia Girl Scout Troop 41696 for a holiday Food Drive! From now through December 11, Girl Scouts will be collecting specific donations to provide to local families and seniors experiencing food insecurity. 🚨Now through Friday Nov 6, the Girl Scouts are asking for donations of: 🎂Boxes of cake mix 🍰Jars of frosting 🥤12oz cans of lemon lime soda 🕯️Birthday candles 🍽️Disposable cake trays 🛍️Medium/large birthday bags These will be assembled and donated to the Ballard Food Bank as “Birthday Cakes in a Bag” in honor of GS founder Juliette Gordon Low’s
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Fall Festival is Friday! 🍁 We can’t wait to see you there, Dolphins!
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Happy Halloween from all our dolphins! 🎃 Magnolia Village Trick or Treating tomorrow from 4p-6p. Be safe and have fun! 👻
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Look familiar? 👀
All Lost & Found items that have not been claimed by Friday Oct 30 will be donated! Come take a peek by the end of the week!
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at .
Our Yearbook Cover Art Contest is on now! ✨
Our K-3rd graders will vote this week to choose which 4th/5th grader masterpiece will grace our 2026-2027 yearbooks. 🎨
Lu loves them all! How to choose?! 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
You AUTumn sign up to volunteer at Fall Fest! 🍁 We’re in need of lots of FALLunteers! 🍂 Sign up to help on Konstella.
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Lawton Students Speak Up! 🗣️ After rumors circulated in our 4th and 5th grade classrooms that there would be no Halloween celebrations at Lawton this year (since Halloween is on a Saturday), our impassioned students wrote a letter to Ms Clagg, the staff, and our PTA. Ms Clagg’s response: “When I received this letter, I beamed with pride. As a former high school Social Studies teacher, this kind of civic action on the part of 10 and 11 year olds embodies my core values as an educator: to develop thoughtful, well-rounded citizens who engage in productive discourse and positively contribute
