What’s Happening

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – November 13, 2020

Each year when November comes and the days get shorter, colder, and wetter it can be difficult to maintain enthusiasm for new learning. This year presents several additional challenges – including Remote Learning. I encourage you and your students to be strength spotters. Take time to discuss with your students what they see as their own areas of success, academic and social. You will learn a little more about what success looks like from their perspective and can use those conversations to support them to apply what works across settings. 

Fall Virtual Book Fair on

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – October 30, 2020

Today’s Principal Newsletter has lots of information. Please read on for updates about curriculum night, fall conferences, Thanksgiving meal support and internet safety.  

Dolphin Curriculum Connection and Fall Conferences

This year, Lawton Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night asynchronously on Flipgrid. We invite you to learn more about our teachers at Lawton and what they are teaching at each grade level this year. This is also where you’ll be able to sign up for conferences.

Step 1: Click this link and watch welcome video.

Step 2: Go to the “View 8 Topics” dropdown

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – October 23, 2020

I continue to be amazed by the learning happening at Lawton in our online spaces. From Kindergarten students practicing letter formation and identification – showing their work on the screen as well as in Seesaw – to 5^th grade students articulating what mature throwing is in PE and then demonstrating using socks, plastic bags, and even rolled up paper.

Remote learning is hard (as Ms. Barry reminded us this week) and at the same time has brought out the innovator in each of us. The Lawton community continues to be dedicated to serving our students. If you missed

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – October 16, 2020

This week saw students and teachers learning about Indigenous People’s Day. Students are learning about contemporary Native Americans and Washington State tribal history. For more information, please feel free to check out these resources on the SPS website.

In the coming weeks all families in Seattle Public Schools will be asked to complete a survey sharing their experiences with remote learning. Please share your feedback to help our school and district leaders plan for how best to support students and families during remote learning. 

New Meeting Links & Expanded Tech Center

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – October 9, 2020

Thank you for sharing your students with us for another great week of remote learning. Last Friday’s whole school library and packet pick up day was a success. Students now have library books for the next month as well as musical instruments for applying their new music knowledge at home! 

This week, Lawton 5^th graders Talia Wilson and Naomi Haddad were featured in a Seattle Times article. Inviting and amplifying student voice is a key feature of the work our teachers put into designing engaging instruction for students across content areas.

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – October 2, 2020

Thank you for another great week of partnership in supporting students at Lawton. Teachers and staff at Lawton continue to take opportunities to learn and grow so that we can provide high quality learning experiences for all students.

How we interact and encourage students affects their attitudes toward learning. A positive/growth mindset is the difference between a student giving up because they’re “not good at math” or engaging in a productive struggle that yields growth.

A growth mindset allows students to value what they’re doing regardless of the outcome. Students with a growth mindset

From: Allison Deno <andeno@seattleschools.org>
Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 9:02 AM
Subject: Principal Newsletter – September 25, 2020

We’re doing it! Learning is happening. Friends are connecting. Students are bonding with their teachers and having those “ah-ha” moments that make learning so fun. Thank you for the critical role you are playing in these successes!

Next week Lawton will have our first spirit day of the school year. Please join us in wearing tie-dye! 

Productive Struggle – Why it Matters

Thank you for partnering with us to help students learn and grow. You know your own children better than anyone and this year you are getting a bird’s