Office News
Nurse News: Click here to download and complete a health form needed for every child, each year. If your child needs to take medication during school hours next school year, please have your health care provider complete the attached “Authorization for Medications to be Taken at School” form before school starts. Bring the completed form, signed by you and the health care provider and the medication in a properly labeled container to school when classes begin. Thank you for your attention to these important needs.
Office News: Student accident and health insurance forms are available to be filled out prior to the first day of school. Click here for page one and page two.
Lawton News
Lawton Elementary School Building History
Our first request for information about Lawton was about the Lawton Elementary School building constructed in 1990 and its seismic safety. We learned during the playground design meetings that the current Lawton parking lot was once the playground and where the current playground is located was the location of the former school building. Lawton is one of the very few schools with a covered outdoor area within Seattle that many community members enjoy during the weekend. Here is a link to the full history of the elementary school. Structural evaluation reports regarding seismic events are available for all schools in Seattle Public Schools online, here is a link to the analysis completed for Lawton in 2009. Many of these suggestions were completed in 2014 according to the latest online information. Get involved by attending Seattle Public Schools five community meetings in September on the February 2016 Operation Levy and BTA IV Capital Levy, click here for the latest meeting information. Want to stay involved here at Lawton with the upcoming playground remodel? Consider contacting Kristeen Penrod at Kristeen@scwildlands.org if you’d like to serve on the committee and look for announcements of Community Work Day events over the next year to help implement the vision.
Teaching is About Relationships with Mr. Terry
Our own Mr. Terry, Washington State's Teacher of the Year, was interviewed by Bill Gates regarding how to cultivate a growth mindset by learning from your mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, even teachers. Also, discussed is the career path for teachers. Click here to learn more from Mr. Terry and Bill Gates.
Before School Language Classes at Lawton
Before school language classes are offered at Lawton this Fall:
Mandarin Novice Low K-2nd T/Th 7:45-8:35
French Novice Low K-2nd T/Th 7:45-8:35
Spanish Novice Low K-2nd M/W 7:45-8:35
Click here for more information and how to enroll.
Volunteer for a Committee - Give Your Time to Lawton
Volunteers are needed to help with all PTA events! We are looking to build committees and in some cases, select a committee chairperson. Parents will be able to sign up for committees at Doing Business Day, or those interested in helping out can contact Jen Wenrick at jenwenrick1@gmail.com. The PTA event committees are as follows (* and in bold indicates those in need of chairperson):
- Art Docent Program Committee - run, update and keep organized the Art Docent program, including working with volunteer docents
- Arts and Enrichment Committee - work to organize and bring in visiting artists, assemblies, etc.
- *Bake Sale Bakers - bake treats for sales at various Lawton PTA and school events
- Bingo Night - 3/24/16 - committee to run Bingo night with pizza, games and prizes
- Box Tops for Education - collect and submit Box Tops, organize Box Top collection challenges
- BackPack Program - courier food/meal items from the Ballard Food Bank to Lawton
- Lawton Community Outreach - provide assistance to Lawton families in need
- Direct Drive Committee - work with Fundraising Chair to run the October Direct Drive campaign
- *Kindergarten Cookie Night - 12/9/2015 - organize a cookie decorating event for Kindergarteners and their families
- *Lost and Found - sort and organize lost and found on a monthly basis, donate unclaimed items
- Math Night - work with staff committee members to organize school Math Night
- *Elmore St. Reader Board - update announcements of school events on the school reader board on Elmore
- *Lawton Directory - build a directory of student family information for use by the school community
- *Student Birthday Board - take pictures of students each month with birthdays and post at school
- Move-A-Thon - 5/20/16- Students move around the upper field as many laps as they can for 60 minutes
- Young Authors' Day - committee to organize a day where students share their written work with one another
- Adult Spring Social/Fundraiser - Work with Fundraising Chair to organize a spring social event and/or fundraiser
- *Family Fun Dance 2/5/16 - Organize a dance for students and an honored adult guest
Want Information About Lawton?
Are you curious about something at Lawton that you would like more information about? Are you new to the school and have questions? Send Amy an email and it will be published in the next newsletter.
Doing Business Day at Lawton on September 8th
Join the Lawton PTA on September 8th to fill in essential school paperwork prior to school starting, save yourself from rushing to fill out forms after school starts in addition to packing lunches. We are asking families to sign up for 30 minute slots like last year between 10am - 6pm. Each year families must double check all student information and fill out paperwork the school district requires. In addition to this, parents will have the opportunity to fill out PTA forms such as membership, before and after school enrichment classes (more information coming soon!), order Lawton Spirit Wear, order Lawton Field Day shirts, signing up for committees, room parents, and much more. Student health information can be found here, please read prior to filling out the following health form. The second form is only necessary if your child requires medication at school.
Classroom Supply List for 2015 - 2016
Click here to find out what supplies you will need to bring to Lawton on the first day. Next time you got to Amazon online, consider changing your homepage to http://smile.amazon.com , Lawton will earn money too.
Join Us for Popsicle Playdates at the Lawton Playground
We are welcoming incoming new families (kindergarten or any other grade) to join us for popsicle playdates on the Lawton Playground. Come on over and meet some new friends!
Wednesday, September 2nd 6:00pm
Lawton PTA Co-Vice President Needed for 2015/2016
We will be electing a new PTA Co-Vice President this Fall, if you are interested in the position please contact Jen Wenrick or Kathryn Ficarra. Click on the following links for details about joining the PTA Board and the Co-Vice President responsibilities. Experience volunteering for at least one year at Lawton recommended.
Lawton Community Playground Update
With assistance from the Neighborhood Matching Fund, we retained a landscape architect firm in 2014 to guide our community through a series of interactive meetings over the last year to gather input on the conceptual design and develop a shared vision for a new and improved community playground at Lawton Elementary. The Conceptual Design is now complete and includes recreational, educational, and artistic features and ecological enhancements. Many thanks to everyone who has participated and provided their input through the community process over the last year and for everyone's help in raising money for Phase 1 through the auction and move-a-thon. The Lawton Community Playground Improvement Committee is now working to take the design to construction ready documents and pursuing several grant opportunities to help raise the funds necessary to implement Phase 1 by the summer of 2016. Contact Kristeen Penrod at Kristeen@scwildlands.org if you’d like to serve on the committee and look for announcements of Community Work Day events over the next year to help implement the vision.
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 Donates to the Lawton PTA
Sign up at any Bartell Drugs store, click here for more information.
Fred Meyer Gives to Lawton PTA
There is one for Fred Meyer. All you have to do is link your card to the Lawton Elementary PTA. I am filling out the paperwork and will send in tomorrow to get us as a non-profit and eligible for Fred Meyer. Here is a FAQ, most importantly, you still get your rewards too. Click here for more information.
Save Your Box Tops for Education Too (drop locations at many place in the school)
Lawton Library Volunteer Opportunities
Do you love books and reading?
Want to find out what the kids are into these days?
Volunteer in the library!
Shelving/organizing
The library needs one or two people to shelve books and tidy up the library. If you can commit to one to two hours a week for the remainder of the school year, please contact Mrs. Gallegos at ahgallegos@seattleschools.org.
Book Fairs
We need someone to help organize the Fall Scholastic book fair. This could be a much larger job, and involves coordinating set-up, volunteer shifts and sales. This is also an opportunity to get creative with fun reading promotions for kids.
Please contact Mrs. Gallegos at ahgallegos@seattleschools.org if you have questions or would like to help.
Seattle Public School News
Family Connectors University
Enroll in a 10 week course offered at North Seattle Community College to gain knowledge and skills to support children's academic success in Seattle Public School System. Fall quarter begins September 28th and tuition is $32, scholarships are available. Click here for more information.
Information About Paying for School Meals
There are a variety of convenient ways to pay for school meals. Checks and cash are always accepted by the manager of the lunchroom either as a pre-paid deposit to a student's account or for purchasing individual meals or milk/juice.Click here for more information.
Seattle Public Schools Calendar for 2015-2016
Click here to access the school calendar for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. As for the current school year, please remember that Monday, June 15, will now be a full school day, and the last day of school will be Tuesday, June 16, with a one-hour early dismissal.
Full Day Kindergarten Fees
Seattle Public Schools offers full-day kindergarten, which provides young learners the time they need to engage in learning and build the social and academic skills to support learning throughout their education. Research shows that children participating in developmentally appropriate, full-day kindergarten make greater gains both socially and academically. However, Washington State only provides school districts with enough funding to pay for half day kindergarten. To make full day kindergarten available at all Seattle Schools, the district must recover the costs for the non-funded portion of the kindergarten day by charging families a fee. Click here for more information about the cost for full day kindergarten.
Childcare Information
Child Care Resources, this organization helps families find childcare and have invited families to reach out to them. Click here for more information.
Save the Date - McClure Curriculum Night is September 30th
McClure’s Curriculum Night will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 8:20 p.m. Parents do not need to call the school to make reservations – they will sign in at the Reception Tables.
Save the Date - Hamilton IMS Curriculum Night is October 1st
Community News
Next Smith Cove Meeting September 21 (location TBD)
http://www.seattlesmithcovepark.org/
Activities for Days Off ~ Summer Camps
- Art Summer Camp August 31 - September 3rd taught by Lawton artist parents: For boys and girls ages 6-11: Young artists-in-the-making have a blast daily as they create multiple art projects, and discover the world of famous artists. The kids will create art through a variety of mediums such as acrylic paints, watercolor, oil pastel, sculpture, collage, ink, photography, textile and other mixed media. At the end of the 4 day class, the kids will have a gallery showing and friends and family are welcome to come to Gray Sky Gallery to view their work! The kids gallery show will be on the final day- Thursday September 3rd at noon. 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.
- Summer Sewing Camp: Right here in Magnolia, click here for more information.
- Clay and Mixed Media Camp: Summer is just a quick blink away! Circle of Art Studios has super fun and creative camps for your kid(s) ages 5-11. You can choose from mixed media or clay camps with a variety of themes available. Click here for more information.
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Fun Activities to Participate In ~ After School
- Fall Lacrosse League for CitySide LAX: Join a boys or girls lacrosse team this Fall with CitySide LAX. 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: 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 K - 6th grade: 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 9:30am at Magnolia Karate Academy. Grab a friend & come try it out! First 3 classes are $25 (includes hand wraps & gloves). Contact fellow Lawton Mom, Michelle Fescoe, with any questions at mfescoe@gmail.com. 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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