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
Fall STEAM Challenge This Friday
Click here for the details from the cardboard challenge flyer.
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The EXHIBITION DATE
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Friday, November 13th
Students will tour the cardboard challenge projects with their classrooms at various times throughout the day
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PROJECT Drop Off / Pick Up:
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Projects can be brought to the classroom on Thursday the 12th and the morning of Friday the 13th (8:15-8:40am)
Projects can be brought home with the student or picked up at the end of the day Friday the 13th.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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1. All projects should be labeled with student name(s) and room number(s)
2 Participation is OPTIONAL
3. A limited supply of recyclables will be available at school for students to use but most will come from home
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Questions
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You can ask your child's classroom teacher and/or Mr. Swartzman (one of our STEAM team members) at ayswartzman@seattleschools.org
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Lawton Book Fair November 16 - 19
The Secret Garden Bookstore will be hosting a book fair in the Lawton Library Monday, November 16th to Thursday, November 19th. The book fair will be open 8-9am, 11am-1pm (open during lunch), and 2:30-4pm, cash/MC/Visa accepted. A portion of the book fair benefits the Lawton library and volunteers are needed, click here to signup.
Lawton Students & 89ers Interbay Eagles Football Team
On Sunday, November 8th, the Interbay Eagles football team placed 2nd in the 2015 NJFL 89er Division. Lawton students: Andrei Golovanoff, Aiden Spang, Ian Musser, Joe Farley, Carson Ruegamer & Caden Armes were all members of the team. Congratulations on an amazing season!
Parents of Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Swartzman, and Mrs. Ulmer's Class
Attention Families in Room 204, 207, and 208: Mr. Swartzman, Mr. Hubbard, and Mrs. Ulmer send out weekly classroom updates. It has come to their attention that some families are not receiving those updates/class news. If you aren't receiving them, pease contact the homeroom teacher directly by clicking on the links above.
Thank You Garbage Man Micah Speir
Thanks to the keen eye of garbage man Micah Speir the lost checks for the Direct Drive were found. We are very grateful for Speir going above and beyond his job. Click here for the full story.
Fall Food Drive
The Lawton Fall Food Drive starts on Monday, November 2nd and runs until Friday, November 13th. The food drive supports Seattle Public School families in need as well as families right here at Lawton. Please send in breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner items your own kids enjoy and would eat. Expired food cannot be accepted so please check your dates. Students will be collecting food as a class and there will be a competition to see which class can collect the most food. A mystery prize will be awarded to one class in K-2 and one class in 3-5. Please put your food donations in the bin in your child’s classroom so that it is counted towards their collection. Contact Meagan Green with any questions.
Lost and Found Donation
The Lost and Found is going to be donated just before Thanksgiving. All labeled items are returned to the appropriate children so please make sure to label all your child's coats/sweatshirts/gloves/hats. Please check the Lost and Found before the Thanksgiving Holiday just in case you have any unlabeled items.
Opportunities To Help With Recess and Tutoring
Would you like to make helping with recess or tutoring during school hours a new career choice? Stop by and speak with the office staff and Mr. Manza to express your interest.
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!
We are always in need of volunteers for the Playground Committee, please contact Kathryn Ficarra if you are interested in learning more. Playground renovations are planned for this Summer.
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
Student Assignment Plan Community Meetings
The board action for the Student Assignment Plan, originally scheduled on Nov. 4, 2015, has been postponed until Nov. 18 in order to allow for additional understanding and feedback from our stakeholders and families. Three community meetings have been scheduled to present information and gather feedback:
Nov. 10, 2015
6:30 until 8 p.m.
Ingraham High School Library
1819 N 135th St Seattle, WA 98133
Nov. 12, 2015
6:30 until 8 p.m.
Washington Middle School Library
2101 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98144
Nov. 16, 2015
6:30 until 8 p.m.
Rainier Beach High School Library
8815 Seward Park Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
A copy of the Student Assignment Plan details can be found here. Comments and questions may be emailed to enrollmentplanning@seattleschools.org
Community News
Fast and Delicious Meals - A Local Magnolia Business
1. Browse on over to http://SilverForkClub.com.
2. Look through this week’s amazing meals.
3. Pick the daily chef creation and quantity you want to add your cart.
4. Then BOOM check out with your Visa or MC.
5. Meanwhile the chef will contact you to arrange for pickup or delivery
Lick your chops and prepare for a tasty home cooked meal
Winter Break Camps
TGA combined golf and tennis camps will return during the holidays. Due to court limitations, the camps will only run December 28-31, but will again offer morning and afternoon camps (no afternoon camp on 12/31). Registration is available at http://www.tenniscentersandpoint.com.
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. **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.
- 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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