Lawton News
Kindergarten Tours Coming Up in February
Thank your friends and neighbors for their interest in Lawton Elementary School. Join us if you have an incoming kindergarten student or share the invite with other families in Magnolia. Unfortunately, we will not have childcare available during the tours and we do not accommodate private tours. This year will be hosting two tours on the following dates:
- Evening Open House Tour, Tuesday Feb 23 – 6:00 pm start – will include an introduction by our Principal, PTA Representatives, Q & A Session with the Kindergarten teachers and a look at one of kindergarten classrooms.
- Morning Tour- Friday, Feb 26th 9:00 am start – will include an introduction by our Principal, PTA Representatives, Q & A Session and a tour of the school so you can see the kids during a typical day.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 206-252-2130 or the School Tours Chair Vanessa Gregory.
Supplies Needed for Art Docent Program
The Lawton Art Docent program needs these recyclable items:
Men’s (or Ladies’ Large) Short-Sleeved Cotton T-Shirts. These will be used as painting “smocks” in the younger grades. Total needed: 30. CLEAN Glass Jars – short, stout-sized only. (Tall and/or skinny jars don’t work.) Ideal is 3” high X 3” diameter, e.g., size commonly used for salsa or jam (see picture above). These are used as water jars for painting. Total needed: 30. Please deliver supplies to the office or Art Docent Supply room. Thanks for your help! Questions? Contact:tracy.pozil@comcast.net
Lawton Poker Party Saturday January 23rd at 7pm
Get your game face on; it’s time for Lawton's Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament! Saturday, January 23rd co-hosted by Brandon Ebel and Bryan & Elizabeth Hester. Tournament check-in and social hour start at 6pm, cards fly at 7pm. Catch up with old friends, make some new ones, eat, drink and win some prizes. No experience necessary and there are still spots available; $125 for tournament ticket or $50 for social ticket (proceeds go to Lawton PTA). Please contact Elizabeth Hester.
Lawton PTA Board Positions Opening Up for 2016/2017
The Lawton PTA will have many board positions opening up for the 2016/2017 school year. Join a fun group that is passionate about Lawton and helps make the school a place that students, parents, and staff want to be every day. Change the lives of those in your community by running for one of the PTA Board Positions opening up for the 2016/2017 school year. All positions will start in June. Open positions will be: Co-President, Co-Vice President, Vice President - Communications Newsletter (starts publishing newsletter mid-June), Vice President - Communications Website (starts updating website mid-June), Assistant Treasurer, Co-Fundraising Position, and Member At Large. Elections occur at the April General PTA Membership Meeting. Notify the Co-Vice Presidents of your interest by emailing them at vicepresidents@lawtonelementary.org Click here to find out more about the positions.
WSPTA Focus Day Wednesday February 3rd 2016
Save the Date, WSPTA Focus Day, Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016. Join PTA members from across the state in Olympia to join our collective voice for our legislative priorities http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/index.html If you plan to attend and/or want to be involved in helping to rally others, e-mail or call your PTA’s legislative/advocacy chair and/or Eden Mack, SCPTSA legislative chair at legchair@SCPTSA.org or 206-240-6648
Join the Spring Art Auction Today
The Spring Art Auction could use some more committee members to pull off this fabulous event. Most of the hard work of organizing is complete and now members are needed to procure items and set-up the event along with other roles. Please contact Terry Richardson if interested.
Rollerblading Starts Today - Read and Return Forms
Please read and complete the helmet waiver form for the upcoming roller blade unit. The Winter Edition of the PE Newsletter contains important information about rollerblading at Lawton. Parent volunteers are needed to assist students with rollerblade gear, see the newsletter above for sign-up information.
Donate A Bottle of Wine or Host a Pay-It-Forward Party for the Lawton Art Auction
We need to procure (get donated) bottles of wine for the Lawton Spring Art Auction. The Auction is tentatively scheduled for April 1st, but with the holidays upon us now is the time to start procuring wine donations from Lawton parents, friends and family.
Ideas for hosting a Pay-It-Forward Party for Lawton:
Hosting or organizing your own fundraising event is an easy and terrific way to raise money for the Lawton Art Auction and to offer friends and family an opportunity to support our school and have fun. Most people bring a host/hostess gift anyway so you can just direct them to donate it instead. Are you having a party this year? Ask your guests (family, friends, co-workers) to donate a bottle of wine (request a value of $25 or more) to Lawton's Spring Art auction.
Here's how to get started:
Add the wine donation request to the invitation for your next:
- Superbowl party
- Book club
- Birthday (probably best for an adult party - request "gifts that give back", e.g. in lieu of a birthday gift please consider bringing a bottle of wine for donation to Lawton Elementary.....)
Provide your guest with the donation slips from the PTA to fill out at the party. Bring the donated bottles and donation slips to Stephanie Skinner after your party or the auction committee can also pick them up if that is easier for you. We will acknowledge the donation with a thank you letter (so the address is important) explaining the cause and tax-deductible information. (Or let us know if you'd prefer to send the thank you follow-up).
Below is a sample note to send to family/friends before a gathering:
"My kids school is doing a fundraiser and they are looking for wine donations (value $25 or more), this is a tax deductible donation. All proceeds from the wine auction will go to supporting art programs, physical education programs, and rebuilding their playground. If you would like to bring a bottle of wine to donate to this cause, I will gladly accept it and have a donation form for you."
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Skinner or Amanda Linton
Register for Chess Next Session Starts January 22nd
Morning chess club next session starts January 22nd to March 25th from 7:35 - 8:35am at Lawton Elementary on Friday mornings. Click here to register and for more information.
Morning Recess and Afternoon Recess Monitors Needed
Morning Recess and Afternoon Recess Monitors Needed - The rate is $15.00/hour beginning in January. We also need another lunchroom monitor. If anyone is interested, 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
Central Regional Parent Focus Group
All parents receiving special education services within the Central Region are invited to a focus group on January 27th from from 6-7:30pm at Stevens Elementary Library. This focus group will provide an opportunity for you to share your experience with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Pam Klopfer at paklopfer@seattleschools.org or call 206-252-0054. Please click https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e42a97264506dc4afb6d48179/files/CentralParentFocusGroupFlyer_w_translations.docx for more information.
McClure Information Night - January 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Find out all the latest information about McClure Middle School at their upcoming information night for incoming 6th grade students. Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Admission Nights
You are guaranteed a seat in your neighborhood school. Those who prefer a different school should complete a CHOICE FORM by May 31. For top (tiebreaker) priority, turn in a choice form between Feb. 17 and March 1 during “ON TIME” CHOICE ENROLLMENT. Click here for more information.
Want To Know More About The Seattle Public Schools Budget?
Have you ever wondered how school funding, staffing and budgets are determined, but never knew who to ask? The Seattle Public Schools finance team is excited to present an evening dedicated to understanding the school budget process on January 25, 2016 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the John Stanford Center. More details are listed on the Seattle Public Schools site.
Inclement Weather Information
From time to time, our normal operating hours or transportation services may be adjusted due to ice or snow. If inclement weather makes a schedule change necessary, the decision will be communicated through the following methods:
• Seattle Public School's District and school websites
• Automated phone calls or email messages from the district to parents or guardians
• The district's Twitter page
• Local media outlets
Click here for more information.
Community News
Ballard High School Gymnastics Class - Saturday January 30th
Current and aspiring gymnasts K-5 are invited to join Ballard High School Gymnastics team to learn new skills on real gymnastics equipment. Click https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e42a97264506dc4afb6d48179/files/BHS_Gymnastics_KIDS_CAMP_Poster.pdf for more information.
Activities for After School
- Magnolia Little League: Registration for the 2016 season is open! Register today at https://magnolialittleleague.com
- Pick 6 Flag Football: 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. Register here: http://queenannequickstyx.usl.la/
- Magnolia United Lacrosse Registration Open: Magnolia United Lacrosse (MAG-U) is now open 3/4th grade and 7/8th grade (5/6th grade is full) students. MAG-U has limited roster space, which is expected to be 22 players per team (44 per age group). Click here for more information.
- 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! 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: Adult Encaustic (Beeswax) Painting Class at Gray Sky Gallery starts Januray 14th. Visit http://www.grayskygallery.com/laura-adult-classes
- 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.
Click here or search Lawton Elementary School PTA on facebook and click LIKE in order to get facebook updates from the PTA.
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