Principal Newsletter, 9.20.24
Lawton Families,
This year I plan to continue sending this email every two weeks, and this version is really the 9/23 message. Because we have some timely info that I want you to have today, I’m sending it off-cycle; my next email will be Oct. 7, followed by Oct. 21, etc. I also will be sending you a separate email with PTA info and news today, as the PTA has just transitioned to a new communication platform called Konstella, and has stopped sending Dolphin Tales.
I also want to share that this morning one of our staff members experienced a medical emergency and we did call SFD and EMTs for assistance. During the time that they transported the
After School Enrichment classes
The Lawton PTA is bringing back our popular after school enrichment program. You will see a variety of familiar and popular classes from past years, as well as a few new classes, such as Lego Robotics, Piano and a second Arts and Crafts class.
The fall session will run from October 7 till December 12, 2024.
Registration opens on Friday, September 20 at 7:00am and closes on Monday, September 30 at 11:59pm.
To register and to find more information on each class as well as the schedule and pricing, please visit the Lawton After School Enrichment portal. Spots are limited and
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
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
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
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
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!
Our playground gates are now
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
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Friday is School Spirit: Matching Day! 💙💙
You can match with a friend(s), you can match yourself, or you can match with a teacher! We know what will be matching - that Lawton spirit! 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Get those smiles ready, Dolphins! 🐬 School Picture Day is tomorrow, October 1st! 📸
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
Thanks to the hard work of our volunteer fundraising team and the generosity of our supporters, our Direct Drive raised over $130,000 - which means Ms Clagg had a pie thrown in her face! Thank you to our incredible principal for being so supportive of our PTA and Lawton families! This will be a core memory for most of our Dolphins! 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
✨B2SB 2026✨
Thank you to our teachers for opening their classrooms to our Lawton families! Thank you to our incredible volunteers for hosting our first PTA shindig of the year!
If you aren’t a PTA member yet, what are you waiting for?! Link in our bio to join. 🐬
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Thanks to our incredible Direct Drive donors, tomorrow is Pajama Day and Glow Party at Lawton! Wear your comfiest clothes and best dance shoes to celebrate us reaching these incredible fundraising milestones. 🪩
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
B2SB TONIGHT!
🍎Curriculum Night in the classrooms 4:30-5:30
🌭Bash on the playground 5:00-7:00
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
We are SO CLOSE to our $100k prize: a school-wide Glow Party! 🪩 If you haven’t donated yet, you might be the one to put these kids over the edge (and light up the dance floor)! 🕺
Lawton Elementary School PTA
Our Back to School Bash is less than a week away! Save the date!
🍎4:30 - 5:30pm Curriculum Night in the Classrooms
🐬5:00 - 7:00pm B2SB on the Playground
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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Lawton Elementary School PTA
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.
