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Lawton warmly welcomes Interim Principal Kathy Bledsoe. Having served as Principal at both Blaine and McClure, Ms. Bledsoe is no stranger to Magnolia and Queen Anne.
Mrs. Bledsoe’s Letter to Parents:
Monday, February 8, 2010
Dear Lawton Parents,
Ms Beverly Raines, the principal at Lawton Elementary School, has taken a family medical leave for the remainder of the school year. I have been asked to come to Lawton to look after the school in her absence. Today was my first day and I will continue at the school until the end of June.
I retired from Seattle School District two years ago and have had experience as a teacher, consultant and principal in elementary schools, K-8, and middle school in Ontario, Canada and in Seattle. I worked for seven years at Catharine Blaine School, and worked with our community to develop the K-8 model. I also worked for seven years at McClure Middle School.
I am happy to return to the principal role, especially at Lawton, and I look forward to working with staff and parents to continue the great work being done for our children. I am getting to know the staff and students, and gathering information on all the issues that are important to this school.
It is difficult to have a change in leadership midyear, but I am confident that we will come together to do what is in the best interest of our children. I look forward to working with you.
Yours truly,
Kathy Bledsoe
Interim Principal
The Lawton Safety Committee is committed to maintaining a safe environment in our school, as safety is a high priority for everyone. The Committee is now meeting monthly, and an agenda is prepared during the month of the meeting. Agenda items may be sent to any member of the team and will be forwarded [...]
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Incoming kindergarten parents and parents with incoming 1st-4th grade children are invited to attend one final school tour on Wednesday, March 24th from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Come find out what we’re all about!
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Come see a special performance of The Wizard of Oz on Friday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawton Elementary School Commons. There will be Kindergarten Munchkins, 3rd to 5th grade Flying Monkeys, an evil witch, a good witch and
all of your favorite characters (Toto too!) in a school production of this well loved [...]
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Lawton Elementary’s Math Night is Thursday, February 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Math Night is meant to get kids excited by and further their interest in math. The fun includes math games, a Math Olympiad for 4th and 5th grade students, and new this year - Applied Math with interactive displays/presentations of how math is [...]
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Spring session is open to new AND returning debaters! Developed and run by Successful Schools in Action, this program at Blaine, Coe, Lawton, and John Hay schools helps kids improve their public speaking, writing, note taking, and critical thinking skills. We welcome kids who want to give it a try!
· Taught by elementary school teachers, [...]
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Check out the catalog for biggest Lawton fundraiser and social event of the year.
Event Catalog
Saturday, March 13th
6:00 – 11:30 pm
Space Needle, Skyline Level
Tickets: $60 per person
Includes $2,500 starter gaming scrip (a $40 value)
Buy your tickets online now at brownpapertickets.com
More information can be found here Las Vegas 98199 Casino Night & Pledge Drive.
This event promises [...]
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A bright orange media release form will be going home soon, and parents need to return the forms to the office ASAP. This year we will be doing some filming documenting our World Cultures event, so we want to be sure to have these forms in soon. Your assistance is appreciated! – [...]
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Jan. 25th through Feb. 28th, 2010.
Wanted: White Copy Paper!
For two weeks, the school will collect reams of paper. Your donations will offset photocopying costs and help your school dollars go further!
Two ways that you can help:
Bring reams of 8.5 x 11 white paper to the school office and place them into the drop-box,
or write us [...]
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Your PTA General Meeting is this Thursday, January 21, 6:30pm
In addition to our announcements about PTA happenings, we will also have a guest presenter, Emily Fuller from Seattle Parks and Recreation. Emily will present the draft design of the Lawton Play Area (a.k.a. the “Upper Playground”) which will undergo renovation this summer. There will be [...]
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Incoming kindergarten parents and parents whose 1st-4th grade children are invited to attend the Lawton Open House on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. Come find out what we’re all about!
School Tour Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 3rd, Feb. 10th, & Mar 3rd from 9:15- 11:15 a.m.
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H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine is now available at free clinics in Seattle and King County, and is being provided by the Seattle and King County Public Health Department. For more information visit the H1N1 Vaccination Flyer.
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On Thursday December 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the John Stanford Center Auditorium, the Seattle Public School District will hold a Public Hearing to solicit input on the sale of Memorial Stadium. Click here for information about this Public Hearing. Here is the Draft Memorandum of Agreement.
John Stanford Center, Auditorium
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, [...]
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Here is more information on the Musical Holiday Assembly on Tuesday 12/15 announced previously. The assembly will start at 1:45 p.m. with performances by the following classes. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Cooper.
104 Mr. Terry
105 Ms. Raymond
202 Mrs. Wong
203 Ms. Rybock
206 Mrs. Misner
208 Mr. Reddy
209 Mr. Howard
& the 2 extracurricular choirs (1/2 and [...]
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