Move-a-Thon!
Remote Move-a-Thon starts May 3 and ‘runs’ to May 9! This is a PTA fundraiser this year to replace our annual art auction, with all donations helping to fund our librarian and counselor, as well as fulfill commitments to Lawton teachers and programs. Our school’s goal is to raise $50,000, or $150 per student.
We understand not everyone is able to fundraise, but encourage ALL STUDENTS to participate by being a MOVER! Watch for videos on SEESAW from your PE teachers, and use this BINGO BOARD to track activities. Email a picture of your completed Bingo Board by FRIDAY, MAY 14 to newsletter@lawtonelementary.org to receive your mover’s
Principal Newsletter – April 30, 2021
From: Allison Deno
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – April 30, 2021
The week of May 3rd – 7th is Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to take this opportunity to not only thank all of the teachers at staff at Lawton who work so hard to design learning experiences for our students but to thank all of our families and community members as well.
Over the course of the last 13 months parents have been more involved in direct teaching of their own children than ever before. The partnerships between school and home have been the key for making this year a positive experience for our students. Thank you for your efforts and teamwork!
School and Classroom Planning for Next
Staff Appreciation Week May 3rd-7th
We LOVE our Lawton Teachers! Staff Appreciation Week (May 3rd – 7th) is time to show our teachers that LOVE. The PTA will be providing grab-and-go lunches for our teachers on Monday and Friday, breakfast on Thursday to compliment the coffee truck sponsored by Lawton parent Wes Walls, and sweet and salty treats on Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you haven’t heard from the Room Parent for your child’s classroom, please reach out to them with an offer to help. And, don’t forget our amazing front office staff, librarian, counselor, music teacher, P.E. teachers, specialists and custodian!
Principal Newsletter – April 23, 2021
From: Allison Deno
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – April 23, 2021
This week the jury reached a verdict in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. As educators, we are committed to providing safe spaces and age-appropriate resources for students to process, learn, and engage in important conversations about current events and the world around them.
We invite you to join us and support conversations about racism and violence at home. While talking points and online resources may not help answer all the hard questions, they provide a place to start. Below are some resources you may find helpful.
- Read Aloud. Click HERE for a read-aloud of Something Happened in Our
CANCELLED – barre3 virtual class May 16th – all proceeds to Lawton!
THE BARRE3 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT. WE APPRECIATE THIS BUSINESS’S SUPPORT OF LAWTON ELEMENTARY!
When: Sunday, May 16th from 4-5 p.m.
Where: The comfort of your own home! All you need is a yoga mat or the space of a yoga mat, water,
sweat towel and device to connect to Zoom.
Cost: $40 per household
1oo% of ticket sales will be donated to your school community! 25% of any post class sales will
also be donated.
Barre3 is a full body workout combining strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness. We are a local
and independently owned small business located in downtown Ballard. We love supporting our
Takeout Tuesday – April 27th
Next week will be hosted by Baked in Bosnia! Click here to pre-order anytime until Sun, April 25th at 10pm for pickup on Tuesday April 27th!
This week’s (4/20) Takeout Tuesday with Geni’s Ethiopian will need to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for the more info!
Principal Newsletter – April 9, 2021
Students, families, and staff have all be adjusting to new learning schedules this week. Thank you for all you’ve done to ensure your students get to class on time virtually or in-person! This has allowed our teachers to stay focused on social emotional and academic learning.
My highlights this week were seeing students inside our doors and getting to say hi to Ms. Misner’s virtual class as she took them on a mini-tour of Lawton!
I hope everyone has a restful and rejuvenating spring break. Are you traveling? Click HERE for SPS’s travel and quarantine guidance.
Grab & Go Breakfasts and Lunches
In-Person Drop-off/Pick-Up Info
April 2nd’s Principal Newsletter details the protocol for in-person drop-off and pick-up! :
New Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
There will be 3 separate entrance points for students:
- Kindergarten will enter through one downstairs door
- 1st and 2nd grade will enter thought the other
- 3-5 will line up on the playground and enter with their teachers when the bell rings
Please Note:
- Parents and caregivers may not enter the building.
- Students may arrive on campus without an adult as long as the daily health screening is completed at home.
- Vehicle drop off will be possible on
Principal Newsletter – April 2, 2021
Subject: Principal Newsletter – April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
This week has been a whirlwind of action both on and off the Lawton campus. Teachers and staff have been busy preparing to welcome students on April 5th whether they return to us in person or remotely. Students have been working hard this week – both asynchronously and in live meetings – to keep their learning moving forward. For any student who completed the Sweet Math Challenge be sure to return those to be entered into the drawing for a fun family math game!
Monday morning will feel like the first day of school for each of us! I am grateful for the strength of our entire community as we make this transition
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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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!)
