Our Partner School
Lawton PTA has chosen Bailey Gatzert Elementary as our SPS partner school and we hope that this is the beginning of a long-term partnership between our schools. Our partnership with Bailey Gatzert developed out of an existing relationship cultivated by Lawton's PTA Outreach Committee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI2-_5ufPUQ Located in the Central District, Bailey Gatzert serves a population of ~300 pre-K through grade 5 students. At Gatzert, 94% of the population are students of color, 33% of students are English Language Learners, and 18% are students with disabilities. Watch this video to learn more about a Day in the Life of a Bailey Gatzert student. The Kindergarten Welcome video is an introduction to the teachers and administrative staff. You may find this to be a good way to connect with the Bailey Gatzert community. You can help Bailey
2020 Direct Drive Partner School
Did you know that this year you have the opportunity to donate to a partner school along with your support of Lawton Elementary? Lawton PTA has chosen Bailey Gatzert Elementary as our SPS partner school and we hope that this is the beginning of a long-term partnership between our schools. Our partnership with Bailey Gatzert developed out of an existing relationship cultivated by Lawton's PTA Outreach Committee. Located in the Central District, Bailey Gatzert serves a population of ~300 pre-K through grade 5 students. At Gatzert, 94% of the population are students of color, 33% of students are English Language Learners, and 18% are students with disabilities. You can help Bailey Gatzert’s Family Partners Group break down education barriers by ensuring families have access to key learning resources, such as translation services, critical materials to
Direct Drive 2020 is Live!
Our Dolphin Dreams direct drive fundraiser is an important opportunity for the community to come together to support programs such as library books & support, school counselor, student technology licenses and so much more. The primary goal of the Dolphin Dreams campaign is to reach 100% participation so that all members of our community come together to support the students, teachers, staff, and families at the school. Please participate today!
Washington State PTA eSurvey 2020!
Member voice matters — please take a few minutes and complete our Lawton Elementary PTA e-survey. There’s a wide range of advocacy issues and we need your voice to help our PTA delegates vote on the Top 5 issues that are most important to us. The survey also includes other proposed positions that delegates will vote on to develop the WSPTA platform. The issues all support the health, education, and welfare of children and youth but the proposed platform covers a wide spectrum of advocacy positions and legislative policies from increasing access to mental health to preventing gun violence and suicide to closing the digital divide. There are also eight resolutions with topics ranging from access to recess and unstructured play to improving outcomes in special education to dismantling institutional and systemic racism. Plus one
K-2 Packet Pickup – Fridays 8a-3p
Materials packet pickup for K - 2Weekly, 8am – 3pm, outside main school entrance
Tech Support for Remote Learning
If help is needed with technology issues related to remote learning, please call student TechLine at 206-252-0100, or email laptops@seattleschools.org. You can also call Lawton's front office at 206-252-2130 between 8am and 3pm or email lawton@seattleschools.org any time.
Dolphin Dialogue Tuesday 9/29
You're invited to a lunch chat with our Principal, Dr. Allison Deno on September 29th from 11:45 am – 12:30 pm. This opportunity is a space for students and families to ask any questions they have.
Lawton PTA Standing Rules
This post contains the Lawton PTA Standing Rules. Standing Rules 2022Download
PTA Board Open Positions – We Need YOU!
This year, more than ever, we will need to support one another. Sometimes, volunteering gives one a sense of purpose and connection within the community, and we are hoping this sentiment applies to you!Our PTA Board is looking for a new Member-At-Large volunteer whose main responsibilities are to manage the strategy and tactics associated with the annual PTA membership campaign and keep the membership database up to date and an Advocacy Chair who will work to inform our PTA about education and equity issues, PTA legislative goals, and advise the PTA Board on how to effectively advocate for our students and their families. Not only will you be a great help to the PTA, you’ll have the opportunity to meet monthly with the PTA Board and Dr. Deno to hear school updates.We also are looking for chairs for the following positions:Art
Represent Lawton PTA at the State PTA Assembly Oct 24!
Interested in representing Lawton PTA as a delegate at the WSPTA Legislative Assembly on October 24th and 25th? Any PTA member is welcome to attend the WSPTA Legislative Assembly. The registration cost of $25 includes access to all classes, educational opportunities, caucusing and materials. For an attendee to also have the privilege of participating in the debate and vote during general session, they must be designated as an authorized voting delegate by the president of their PTA by 11:59 pm, October 6. Please contact Mikelle Nuwer if you are interested in being one of the delegates from Lawton Elementary.
Join the Lawton PTA!
Without members, there wouldn’t be a Lawton PTA. Without a Lawton PTA, there wouldn’t be: The Lawton PTA provides enriching educational opportunities and improves the well-being of our students and school community. Many of the experiences and support that our children enjoy are funded directly by the PTA budget. We are run by volunteers and mobilize countless volunteer opportunities at Lawton throughout the year. When you join the Lawton PTA each year, you become part of the largest child-advocacy association in the state, and you show your support for all that the Lawton PTA does collectively to help our children, families, and school. PTA membership funds support PTA activities at the National, State, and City levels, with the remaining portion of funds covering the cost of trainings, insurance, banking, and general administration expenses here at Lawton.
Lawton Elementary School PTA
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