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Lawton Elementary School PTA eNews - November 30

Upcoming Events
12/3 Kindergarten Cookie Social 6-7pm
12/3 PTA Board Meeting 3:15pm
12/4 Lawton Spirit Day
12/11 Lawton Spirit Day
12/18 Crazy Head Spirit Day
12/21 - 1/1 Winter Break
1/7 PTA Board Meeting 3:15pm
1/13 Early Release 12:50pm
1/18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
1/21 General PTA Meeting 6:30pm
1/29 Pajama Spirit Day

 

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From Cyber Monday to Giving Tuesday Remember Lawton
After Turkey, Friends, and Family: Remember the Organization That Supports Your Child's Education. It's Cyber Monday!  Did you know you can support Lawton Elementary School while you shop? You can, and it is easy. Below are a few of the retailers who will give to Lawton when you shop with them this holiday season. 
Amazon Smile Gives to Lawton PTA
Use this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1005949,  and select Lawton Elementary School PTA as the beneficiary, then all of your eligible shopping  at Amazon Smile will benefit your child's school experience.
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.
 
Tuesday, December 1st, has come to be known as "Giving Tuesday" – the day when thoughts turn from retail shopping and online deals, to favorite charities and worthy causes. On this day of support and service, please consider the organization dedicated to educating your child. You can donate to Lawton Elementary on the school home page, click the donate button.
Lawton Community Outreach
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated to the fall food drive!!  We collected over 85 bags of groceries this year!!!  The donated food was given to our families in need at Lawton.  Through your generous support we were also able to provide our Lawton families in need with grocery gift cards too!  In addition, this year we partnered up with Broadview-Thomas K-8 school to donate to their school food bank that serves over 30 of their homeless families!  The winners of the mystery prize for bringing in the most food for their grade band are: Ms. Adler's 1st grade class and Ms. Ulmer's 4th/5th grade class!  Great job!!
Adopt-A-Lawton-Family
If you are interested in helping to buy holiday gifts for some of our Lawton families in need this holiday season please visit our Sign Up Genius to find out what items are needed.  Grocery gift cards are also very helpful for struggling families and can be donated by dropping them off to the office staff anytime.  Donated gift cards and gifts will need to be turned into the Lawton Office by no later than Monday, December 14th.  If you have any questions please feel free to email Jamie Hoskinson, Outreach Chair at mrshoskinson@hotmail.com
November Principal Newsletter
Just in case you missed the November principal newsletter, here is the latest news from Mr. Manza. 

Recess/Lunch Room Monitors and Tutors Needed
If you are available during the school day & interested in working for Seattle Public Schools at Lawton Elementary, there are some current openings we are looking to fill.  We need a recess/lunch room monitor. This is an hourly position at a rate of $10.32/hour. No previous experience is necessary for this role. You would need to be available during each of the lunch sessions for all grades k-5 as well as recess times.  We are also looking for a tutor to come in during school hours & assist with children who are needing extra help. The pay rate for this position is $14.72/hour and you can work up to 17 hours per week. Hours for this role can be flexible. If you are interested in any of these open positions, please contact Laura Thomas.

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.

Seattle Public School News                                             
 

Newly Proposed Start Times
Seattle Public Schools is releasing a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Change in School Start Times program in accordance with provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The final impact statement evaluates the environmental impacts associated with changing school start times to meet the sleep needs of students

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Creative Writing Instructors Wanted
 iKhana Arts http://www.ikhanaarts.com is now in the position to hire teachers! They are looking for After School Kids Creative Writing (Word Magic) Instructors and offer other classes and private lessons as well. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to make extra money while pursing other ambitions or gaining experience working with elementary age students. Are you or someone you know, an exceptional teacher with talent, heart, commitment, enthusiasm, and have an interest in nurturing the creative spirit of students in their creative writing endeavors?  Are you a teacher, but not “in the traditional sense”?  Creative writing curriculum and materials provided.  This is a part-time position with three to five classes a week at local Seattle area schools in Magnolia, Queen Anne and Wallingford. A teaching certificate or someone working towards one is preferred. However, we are looking for motivated and creative people who have the qualities to lead and inspire a class in dynamic, interesting, and creative writing activities!  The schools where we teach require a full background check. This position will start in JANUARY and follows the school schedules.  There is no class the weeks of mid-winter or spring break, as well as early-release days.

December 5-6th Seattle's Largest Indie Craft Show
Urban Craft Uprising will be at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall on December 5th - 6th from 10am to 6pm.  Click here for more information.

Li'l Woody's Burger & Fries $5 Weekdays Between 2-5pm
Li'l Woody's - a burger joint located in Ballard & Capitol Hill. Our Ballard location is running a promotion til the end of the school year; From Monday to Friday, between 2-5pm - students can get a Li'l Woody burger & fries for $5. (Must have Student ID for Middle School/High School/College Students / or proof of school enrollment for Elementary School Students).

Winter Break Camps

  • Registration is now open for our “No School? No Problem!” All-Day Holiday Coding Camps being offered this winter. At our All-Day Camps, beginner and advanced students increase their coding and problem solving skills by creating games and animations while having a bunch of fun with old and new friends. Dates: Winter Break - December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 30, 31 - Sign up for one day or as many as you'd like! For more details and to register your child, please visit our website at http://www.creativecoding4kids.com 
  • Peter Fewing soccer camp available December 28 - December 31st.  Half-day session or full day sessions and camp is on indoor astroturf and outdoor turf fields.  Visit http://www.peterfewingsoccercamp.com for more information.
  • 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 for 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.
  • Queen Anne Quick Styx Girls Lacrosse: Online Registration for the Queen Anne Quick Styx Spring 2016 season is now open. We continue to grow and are excited to get the season underway. We have a $50 early bird discount to our registration fees so please take advantage. Register here: http://queenannequickstyx.usl.la/
  • Magnolia United Lacrosse Registration Open: Magnolia United Lacrosse (MAG-U) is now open for registration for our U11/U13/U15 program or our MAG-U Academy (K – 2nd grade) program. For the U11/U13/U15 program, players will be registering to join one of the six teams (two in each of the three age groups) for the 2014 Spring Season. MAG-U has limited roster space, which is expected to be 22 players per team (44 per age group). There is no roster limit for the MAG-U Academy program.  Click here for more information.
  • 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: Looking for a way for your kids to be wet while you stay dry and warm this winter?  Looking for a fun new activate?  Look no further – Rain City Water Polo!  A new session start on Jan 3.  There are options to play at 3 different pools in the greater seattle area.  Visit http://www.raincitypolo.com to find out more.  Questions?  Contact Sue Schoolcraft at 206-409-9277 or sdschool@comcast.net 
  • 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.

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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.

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