Lawton Elementary School

Seattle, WA

Lawton is a public elementary school located in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood. We're focused on academic achievement and cultural enrichment. We've served this community for over 100 years, and proudly continue to offer an excellent K-5 learning experience in a healthy and caring environment.  Learn More about Lawton

It’s Party Time ! A few spots remain at Lawton Parties and Special Events sold at the Auction — ACT NOW !!

Don’t miss these amazing Lawton Parties and Special Events! It’s Party Time! Treat your child or yourself to a special event! There are still a few spots left at the Lawton fundraiser parties that were sold at the auction. Space is limited so please reply quickly if you are interested. All proceeds go to the [...]

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Posted May 13, 2012

Proposed Revisions to Transportation – Info, Talking Points and Action Items

From the Lawton newsletter: The school board is currently considering changes to the transportation plan for 2012-2013 school year. This email is intended to provide you with additional information regarding the transportation proposal, some talking points, and suggestions on how to voice your concerns.  Please note that the school board is planning to vote on [...]

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Posted May 9, 2012

Lawton’s MSP testing (5/1-5/4) and MAP testing (5/14-6/1)

MSP Testing Next week for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders – May 1st – 4th The MSP or Measurement of Student Progress test (previously known as the WASL), begins next week for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders across Washington State.  Please click here to see the complete MSP schedule for Lawton’s 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  [...]

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Posted April 26, 2012

Field Day t-shirt orders

Field Day t-shirts are on sale now and the deadline is Friday, May 4th. The previous company we worked with went out of business so we longer have our previous design but this year’s new design is great! A sample is on display in the hallway outside of the gym and is on the order [...]

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Posted April 26, 2012

Young Author’s Sharing Day – May 25th

Hello All.  The Annual Young Author’s Sharing Day is fast approaching for Spring 2012.  On May 25,  from 9:00 – 10:00 our entire student population is re-configured into small multi-age groups of 8-10 students.  At this time, the students share an example of some of the writing they have completed during the year.  Leaders are [...]

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Posted April 26, 2012

Order Lawton Yearbooks Now !!

It’s time to order your yearbooks!  If you haven’t already done so, please complete the form sent home with your child along with a check made out to “Lawton Elementary PTA” and return it to your child’s teacher or the office.  Click here for the order form.   Contact Mollie Mills with questions. There will be [...]

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Posted April 10, 2012

Whooping Cough Information

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is in Our State You may have been hearing in the news about a pertussis epidemic in Washington State. Pertussis is also known as “whooping cough”. It is a disease caused by a certain bacteria. Pertussis is spread through sneezing and coughing. This disease is of high concern in infants because they [...]

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Posted April 10, 2012

Last Day of School – JUNE 22nd

Last day of school at Seattle Public Schools finalized: Friday, June 22 The Seattle School Board on Wednesday decided to extend the school year by two days to make up for January’s inclement weather. The last day of school will be Friday, June 22. Seattle students lost three days of school in January because of [...]

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Posted April 10, 2012

Lawton World Cultures 2012

World Cultures Market Day Tuesday April 10th 12:15-3:00pm The 3rd through 5th grade are hosting the Marketplace this year. All Lawton students will tour Marketplace with their class and sample local foods from the different regions or parts of history featured by the 3rd through 5th grade classrooms. Make sure to ask you children what [...]

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Posted April 10, 2012

Important for ALL SPS families – meetings re: Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy Project Options

NOTE to Lawton Families, these meetings are where SPS takes community feedback about schools and buildings and the plans for addressing projected enrollment data.  See the preliminary plan here. NOW is the time to voice your opinion and learn about building renovations and long term plans for schools in the district (for ex. a high [...]

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Posted April 3, 2012

April letter from Dr. Gerrans

April 2012 Dear Lawton Staff, Families and Community Partners, Thank you for the kind words that many of you have extended to me with the announcement of my appointment as Lawton Principal.   I am truly excited to be leading and growing with this dynamic community of students, teachers and families. One of the ways that [...]

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Posted April 3, 2012

World Autism Awareness Day

About World Autism Awareness Day In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), with the goal of bringing the world’s attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health concern. [...]

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Posted April 2, 2012

Lawton PTA Survey Results

Thank you to all who took the time to offer their opinions on PTA programs and funding priorities. We had 76 total responses from both new and returning families. Of these, 73% are PTA members, 82% have donated to the PTA this year, and 75% have volunteered their time. Some highlights of the survey responses [...]

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Posted April 2, 2012

Dr. Gerrans appointed principal at Lawton

March 23, 2012 Dear Lawton community, Today I am excited to officially appoint Dr. Neil Gerrans as your new principal. Dr. Gerrans stepped into the role of interim principal in October and has developed collaborative relationships between the PTA and the Building Leadership Team, including creation of a new mission and set of core beliefs [...]

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Posted March 26, 2012

Lawton Rocks Auction raises $90,000 for Lawton PTA programs benefitting ALL Lawton kids

Lawton Auction a Rockin’ Success! Thank you to everyone who attended the Lawton Rocks PTA Auction on Saturday night! It was a truly fun evening filled with great energy and enthusiasm for Lawton, and dancing the night away to The Throbs! We are still working on a final total, but together this community raised a net [...]

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Posted March 14, 2012

February Book Fair report

February Book Fair was a Great Success!  Thank you to all the families who supported our February Usborne Bookfair.  The final sales total was $2,671.05.  The Lawton Library received half of that total in new books…100 new books!   You all are the best!  Our library continues to grow through your support of book fairs, birthday [...]

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Posted March 14, 2012

Movie Star BINGO ! Thurs. 3/15 from 5:30 – 8:30

Calling all Lawton families!!  Please come dressed as your favorite movie star and join us for $5 pizza, salad and a drink dinner, FREE BINGO, and a little fun runway competition!  Mom’s, Dad’s, brothers, sisters and friends can all try their luck at winning some fabulous movie packages during our 4 Bingo games.  BINGO is [...]

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Posted March 14, 2012

Great Visit with author Laura Kvasnosky

Lawton was crazy for visiting author, Laura Kvasnosky, and her lively presentations she used to educate and entertain our children. We weren’t able to have much time for book sales last week so, if you’re interested in one of her many well-known books, you can order them through school this week only at great discount [...]

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Posted March 14, 2012

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