Office News
Office News: Jasper Lee from Room 101 is going to showcase his Lego collection in the display case located between the library and office. If your child would like to display a collection in the display case, please stop by and talk to Laura Thomas in the office or send an email to lthomas@seattleschools.org.
Lawton News
Direct Drive Ends This Friday
We have five days to fully fund enrichment programs for this school year. So far, 55% of families have participated for this year’s Direct Drive, and we are grateful for their participation and
support, but we are only 59% to our goal of $145,000
What happens if we don’t reach 100% of our goal?
Depending on the size of the budget gap, the board can freeze funds, reduce funds, or cancel planned enrichment programs. The programs that would likely be impacted are Field Day, World Cultures, 5th Grade Promotion, and spring art and outdoor enrichment activities. Let’s keep pushing. If you haven’t turned in your pledge card yet, please do so, or make a gift online , before Friday! If you’ve already given, and want to pledge again, you can do that too.
Grandparents love Lawton too. Did you know that many of the volunteers you see at school are grandparents to Lawton students? Grandparents play an important part in many families and they are an important part of the Lawton community too. Each year about 5% of the pledges supporting Lawton enrichment programs come from grandparents. This year is no different. We’ve already received several donations, and stories, from Lawton grandparents.
If your family has a grandparent that would like to support your child’s school experience at Lawton with a donation to the Direct Drive, the PTA has drafted this letter to help you get started. To print a copy of the pledge card, click here . You can also share with them this short video about the Lawton enrichments programs. The PTA will thank grandparent(s) after any donation and acknowledge their participation with a handwritten thank you note. Here are a few comments from Lawton grandparents…
“I love that the kids get so much time with art. I cannot paint, but I am glad there are so many volunteers at school willing to help my grandchild with art.” Grandma to Lawton 2nd grader
“I was watching to CNN a few weeks ago, when my grandson came into the room. He said, “Oh we have Student CNN News at school… we just heard about carbon taxes. Do you think carbon taxes are a good idea, Papa?” …Wow, I was so impressed! Thank you Lawton teachers and PTA for all that you do enrich these young minds.” Papa to Lawton 5th grader
“Recently, my grandson was telling me all about the different countries he’s learned about in school. He talked about each country with such interest and respect for their culture. I love to travel and I’ve been to Egypt, so we pulled out my old travel pictures and he told me all about how the Egyptians built the Sphinx that I was standing in front of all those years ago.” Nana to Lawton 5th grader
Welcome New PTA Board Members
Welcome Deanne Allegro as our new Vice President and Pricilla Wenneman as our new Recording Secretary. Deanne can be reached at vicepresidents@lawtonelementary.org and Priscilla can be reached at secretary@lawtonelementary.org.
Lawton School Directory 2015-2016
Now that the school year is underway, the Directory Committee would like to invite you to submit your information online for this year's directory. Inclusion in the directory is voluntary and requests email and phone for contact information. The form will be available until Nov 9th, at which time the directory will be created from entries received. In order to better align with the school's green initiatives, the directory will be a formatted pdf file delivered electronically through room parent email. Families can then download to their home computers, save the pdf into mobile apps such as iBooks or GoodReader, or print at home. There will be limited number of printed copies available in the main office for those families without printer access. Please contact Stephanie Skinner with questions. Click here to get started adding your information!
Fall Festival and the Dance Dude
The Dance Dude is back thanks to the Lawton PTA! Starting next week, all our students will get a full week with the Dance Dude. All classes will come to the gym daily for PE/Music to learn new dances and review old ones. This is a fun week for parents to join in the fun! The week will culminate with the Fall Festival which will be on Friday, October 30 from 6:30 - 8:00. If you haven't experienced the Dance Dude yet, ask around and I'm sure you'll hear how it's not to be missed! Don't forget to ask your children to show you their dance moves!
12th Annual Halloween Candy Challenge
Our 12th Annual Halloween Candy Challenge is coming up very soon. This a a tradition at Lawton and has been very successful. Our students brought in close to 700 pounds of candy last year and all of it was donated to one of our military bases that organizes packages to soldiers and families during the holidays. Candy must be turned in November 2 - 6, 2015. Attached is a flyer with more information.
Opportunities to Volunteer and A Chance for A New Career
The Lawton Staff welcomes parents to volunteer and help with lunch and recess, just sign-in in the office and wear a badge to join in on the fun. Would you like to make helping with lunch and recess a new career choice? Stop by and speak with the office staff and Mr. Manza to express your interest.
Lawton Holiday Outreach
Forms for requesting help for Thanksgiving and the holidays are going out the week of October 5th. If your family could use some assistance during these holidays or you would like to donate to help Lawton families please fill out the form and send it into Laura Thomas at the office. Forms will be due no later than Friday, November 6th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Laura Thomas at the office or email Jamie Hoskinson, Community Outreach Chair at mrshoskinson@hotmail.com
Ballard Food Bank Provides Needed Weekend Meals to Lawton Students
To All Lawton Families:
The Ballard Food Bank/Lawton Back Pack Program is dedicated to providing needed weekend meals for students at Lawton. Each Friday, students served by the program are sent home with paper grocery bags full of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare meals for the weekend. If you would like your child to participate, please return the blue, double-sided form sent home last week to our counselor, Constance Hutchinson, or Laura Thomas in the main office, or click on this link to print and complete the form. For further information, additional forms, or questions, please contact Constance Hutchinson: cahutchinson@seattleschools.org, 206-252-2140.
The Playground Committee Needs You!
The Playground Committee is looking for one volunteer to assist this coming school year: Time commitment varies, however meetings are typically held the Tuesday of each week at 7p in Magnolia Village.
Grant Writer: You do not have to be an experienced grant writer! Two Grants have already been written, we need someone to take the “meat” of the information, and tweak it to be relevant for new grants we go after. This is an extremely important role, we can’t get to the finish line without this role!
A portion of our fundraising comes from matching volunteer hours, not only are these two roles critical to the success of this project, they are worth important volunteer hours!
Any questions, please contact Kathryn Ficarra.
Box Tops for Education Due This Wednesday - October 28th
It's time to submit our Box Tops for Education! Please check your food packaging, cut off the Box Tops and have your child(ren) bring them to school by Wednesday, October 28. Each Box Top clip will earn our school 10 cents! For a complete list of Box Tops products, visit http://www.boxtops4education.com
A Thank You & Kindergarten Still Needs More Bookshelves and a 4th Grade Classroom Needs a Rug
Thank you so very much to Liz Barany, mother of Kenzie in Room 108 who donated a shelf to my classroom, Room 111. Mrs. Armstrong is still looking for 3 more shelves, but is so appreciative that this Mom who doesn’t even have a child in her class would bring that shelf right to the door of her room! Mrs. Armstrong is in need of 3 more bookshelves that are about 3 ft. high (no more than 4 ft.) in order for students to be able to reach books safely and to be able to select books independently. In addition, the room could also use a drying rack for the student artwork. Ms. Hafzalla's 4th grade classroom is in need of a rug size 15'x8' or 14'x7'.
Amazon Smile Gives to Lawton PTA
Share this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1005949 and ask your donors, volunteers, employees, and friends to bookmark this link so all their eligible shopping will benefit Lawton Elementary School PTA.
Bartell Drugs Gives to Lawton PTA
Sign up at any Bartell Drugs store, click here for more information.
Fred Meyer Gives to Lawton PTA
All you have to do is link your card to the Lawton Elementary PTA. Here is a FAQ, most importantly, you still get your rewards too. Click here for more information.
Save Boxtops and Drop at Many Locations in Lawton
Seattle Public School News
Revised Seattle Public Schools Calendar
The following makeup days for a revised school calendar have now been finalized with our Seattle partners, pending approval by the Board of Directors on October 7. Click here for updated calendar information. They are:
- Friday, January 29
- Wednesday, February 17, Thursday, February 18, and Friday, February 19. This is a shortened mid-winter break.
- Friday, June 24
Community News
13th Annual Shop 'Til You Drop Shop for a Cause
13th Annual Shop 'Til You Drop, Shop for a Cause: Join us Thursday evening, November 5th from 6-9pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center, 3218 W. Barrett St., Seattle, WA 98199 for our 13th Annual evening of trunk show fun! Shop 'Til You Drop for unique gifts and fabulous clothing, support 30 local vendors & artists, and help the less fortunate in our community. Join us for sips and sweets, raffle and socializing. Kick-start your holiday shopping or just find a little something for yourself - bring a friend and join us for a community shopping event - for a cause! Magnolia Moms, a non-profit community service outreach group, will collect 10% of all vendor proceeds to then be used to purchase warm winter coats for women and children around Seattle area shelters. Be There! Admission: One new or gently used child's coat *OR* suggested $15 donation.
Retirement of UPS Driver Kevin
After 35 years of delivering for UPS in the Magnolia neighborhood Kevin is retiring. We would like to send him off with a thank you and let him know how much we (and our dogs!) have appreciated him. If you would like to drop off a card and/or money - you can do so at the Magnolia Mailbox from now until October 27th. A gift card for dinner will be purchased for Kevin and his family. Hours for the Mailbox are M-F 9-5:30 or Sat 10-3. Please feel free to spread the word to your neighbors and Magnolia friends!
Activities to Participate In ~ After School
- Pick 6 Flag Football: Our early registration period runs thru December 15th. All Spring Programs are $99 + Tax thru December 15th. Prices increase to $119 + tax on December 16th. Registration for Spring Programs closes on March 1st. Click here to find out more information or to register.
- Seattle Parks and Recs Citywide Youth Basketball Registration: Registration begins on October 6th at the Magnolia Community Center. Practices will begin in November. League games begin the first week in January 2 & 3 and run through the end of March with the opportunity for post season play at the end of the regular season. Practices occur at the home community centers and games on Saturday and Sundays at various community centers. *Registration for a team is based on the participants age as of August 31, 2015. **Please consider volunteering as a coach or helping with other game day set up or needs.
- One on One Basketball Seattle Presents: Pre-Season Player Development Programs (Ages 6-15) at Ravenna CC, Queen Anne CC, Bush School our nationally renown progressive basketball individual skills class. One on One Instructional Basketball League (Grades K-2nd) at Meadowbrook CC, Bitter Lake CC learn to play the One on One way! weekly fundamental skills sessions & scrimmages. Jongen Hups "Young Hoops" (Ages 3-5) at Ravenna CC teaching basic athletic motor-skills through basketball. Pre-Season Basketball Skills Tune-Up (Ages 8-13) at Bitter Lake CC. Tune up your individual skills before the season with One on One...shooting, footwork, ball-handling, passing, defense, strategy. Space is limited...check the schedule of classes below and register today!
- Gray Sky Gallery Classes: Are you looking for art mixed media classes for yourself or your child? Check out Gray Sky Gallery, (located by the Magnolia Bridge) for all your creative needs.
- Circle of Art Studio: Looking for a fun and creative outlet for your kids this fall? We still have availability in our art classes at Circle of Art Studios in Magnolia starting this week. Not ready to start this week as you are still settling into your new school routine? You can start when you are ready as long as there is space.
- Parkour Visions Summer Camp and Classes: Parkour Visions is located on the north-end of Queen Anne near the intersection of 12th and Nickerson. Click here for more information.
- Rain City Water Polo: Does your child love the water and team sports? Then water polo is perfect. We specialize in introducing kids to the sport and have programs to suit all ages. Boys and girls age five and older are welcome to join us. We have programs in North Seattle, West Seattle and on Mercer Island. A Free Trial is always available. Check out our offerings at http://www.raincitypolo.com or get in touch by emailing thor@raincitypolo.com or by calling 206-999-5686.
- Colorwheel Studio Children's Art School Schedule: The children are encouraged to work at their own pace, do their best work, and express themselves in their own unique way. Click here for more information.
- Magnolia Girl Scouts is open for 1st and 2nd Graders: The focus of the group is outdoor skills and service projects. Being a part of the Girl Scouts teaches girls valuable life skills: teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills. They meet twice a month at Catherine Blaine on Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm. If you would like more information or would like to join, please email Jim Petersen at jim.v.petersen@gmail.com
Activities for Parents
- Gray Sky Gallery Art Mixed Media Classes: Are you looking for mixed media classes for yourself or your child? Check out Gray Sky Gallery, (located by the Magnolia Bridge) for all your creative needs.
- Kickboxing for Lawton Parents: Tuesday & Thursday at 9:45 a.m. at Magnolia Karate Academy. First 3 classes are $25 (includes hand wraps & gloves). Visit http://www.magnoliakarate.com/ for more information.
- Zumba for Lawton Parents: Monday & Wednesday at 9:00am at Martial Sports on Nickerson. First class is free! Contact Nyaradzo Mvududu with any questions.
PTA Communications Information
Lawton eNews
The Lawton eNews is the weekly newsletter published by the Lawton Elementary School PTA (Unit 6.15.205) to keep parents and staff informed about activities at Lawton Elementary School and events sponsored by the Lawton Elementary School PTA. Other school related updates will be also sent as needed.
Deadline for submission is 9 pm Friday of each week for the next week's issue. During school breaks/holidays, the newsletter may not be published. Complete the attached form and email submissions to newsletter@lawtonelementary.org.
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