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
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
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
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
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!
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
Lu had such a fun morning with our new classes of Kindergarteners! 🐬 Welcome to the pod, Dolphins! 💙
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
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
Lawton Elementary School PTA
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!
www.customink.com/fundraising/lawton-spirit-wear-fall-2026
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
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Lawton Elementary School.
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!)
Lawton Elementary School PTA
🐬Spirit Wear on Sale Now!🐬
Gear up for the 2026-2027 season with some fresh Lawton merch, including our new Kindergarten class color: Marine Green! Grab your spirit wear before the sale ends on Sept 12!
www.customink.com/fundraising/lawton-spirit-wear-fall-2026
Lawton Elementary School PTA is at Discovery Park Playground.
Our ✨last✨ Kindergarten playdate before the first day of school! Please join us and get to know your new pod! 🐬
🛝Discovery Park Playground
🗓️Saturday August 29
🕙10:00am-12:00pm
See you there, Dolphins!
