Lawton Picture Days – September 25th and 27th
All students will be photographed for school files and the yearbook-so dress your best. Solid colors in medium to dark tones photograph well. Avoid neon and busy prints-they draw attention away from the subject. A note about glasses: glasses with anti-glare are recommended. We work really hard to avoid glare but some glasses make it impossible. AVOID glasses that do not have anti-glare coating, sapphire coating (reflects blue/purple) and Transition glasses (they photograph like sunglasses in many cases). If you have any of these, consider removing your glasses for the photo. You may preorder your photos online here: (This preorder link closes on 9/29.) If the preorder link has expired you will need to wait until the images are posted into the online gallery-about 3 weeks after picture day. Or buy scanning the QR2 code with
FREE National Parks Pass for 4th Graders
Visiting public lands is healthy and fun. Learn about your heritage, and connect with nature. No matter where you live in the U.S., you’re within two hours of an included site. Every Kid Outdoors was created so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website to get your 4th grader a FREE Parks Pass!
Lawton Drop Off Safety
Lawton Families, First - welcome Kindergarten Families! The students are doing great in their classes, and we are so happy to have you join our school! Next - Our PTA-run Safety Patrol program will start on Wednesday, and when the Patrol students are present at drop off, we ask that all adults and students follow their signs, movement and directions. This applies to people in cars as well as people walking to school. Additionally, here are some reminders and tips about having a safe and efficient morning drop off at Lawton: 1. Drop off is between 7:40am and 7:55am. There is no staff supervision of students who are dropped off before 7:40am, and that is a safety risk for students waiting outside the building alone before 7:40. Please arrange to have your student arrive in
Principal Newsletter 9.3.24
Lawton Families! After a classic PNW Labor Day weekend, we hope your first through fifth grade students are ready to start school on Wednesday, Sept. 4! Please note that this is a full school day, with no Early Release. Our Kindergarten families will meet with their teachers next week, and then we’re excited to welcome all 65 new Kindergarten students on Monday, Sept. 9! New staff, staffing updates Academic Intervention Specialists – Over the summer we have hired Hannah Hansen, former 3rd grade teacher at John Hay, as an AIS. She will work with small groups of students to strengthen literacy and math skills at all grade levels this year. Hannah joins Audra Gallegos, our School Librarian, who also provides academic support to students in grades K-3 for part of her day at Lawton. Speech and
Magnolia Summerfest Parade Information
The Summerfest Parade is right around the corner, and Lawton will be part of it. Please join us on August 3rd in the Village! The parade line-up begins at 9am at 34th Ave W and W Raye St. Our position number is 10 (that number will also be marked on the street). An adult needs to accompany their child(ren), drop off is not available. There has been a change of rules and waivers are not needed anymore. Wear your Lawton spirit wear, bring candy if you like, and have fun!
Principal Newsletter 6.18.24
Lawton Families – This is the last Family Newsletter for this school year - please remember that tomorrow is a holiday with no school, and on Friday we release 1 hour early at 1:25pm! Paper report cards come home June 21, and you can also view progress reports and spring assessment results on the Source in July. Lost and Found will be donated the last day of school! Poster for Lawton Family Outdoor Work Party 6.2024.pdf on Sunday, June 30th, from 9am to 1pm. Let's come together to weed, prune, and beautify Lawton. While most tools will be available, feel free to bring your preferred gloves and trimmers. Looking forward to seeing you there! Summer reading Flyer 5-31.pdf Our playground gates are now locked at night – there has been vandalism and trespassing on our
PTA Position Needed: Advocacy Chair
The Nominating Committee is still looking for someone to fill the Advocacy Chair role on the PTA Board next year. This is an important role on the board so we kindly ask any community member who has been on the fence about joining to please step forward to ensure that the PTA board will be able to run smoothly next year. This is a flexible position that you are free to make your own. If you have any questions or are interested in the position please reach out to the Nominating Committee: nominations@lawtonelementary.org
Principal Newsletter, 6.10.24
Lawton Families, This week I have news and information related to the end of this school year, and next week I will send a final family newsletter with information about summer activities and the new Fall 2024 school year. Device Collection – all school devices must be at Lawton starting this week. We check them back in for the summer and your student will have a new device issued to them in the fall. Staff Updates - While I am delighted that the vast majority of our staff are returning next year, we do have some staff leaving us in order to pursue new opportunities: Erica Collis will be the PE teacher at Cascadia next year, and SLPs Victoria White & Brett Myles will move to other SPS schools as Hannah Bowley returns from her
Lawton at the Magnolia Summerfest Parade
The Summerfest Parade is always a blast, and this year will be even better because Lawton will be a part of it! Join us on August 3rd in the Village. The parade line-up begins at 9am at 34th Ave W and W Raye St. We don’t have our position number yet but will announce it before the event (keep an eye on our website). In order to participate, you need to sign the waiver, and an adult needs to accompany their child(ren), drop off is not available. Wear your Lawton spirit wear, bring candy if you like, and have fun!
Thank you, Volunteers!
The Lawton PTA wants to extend a warm, heart-felt 'thank you' to all volunteers who have assisted this school year. This school and community wouldn't be the same without you!
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