Announcements

Posted in Announcements, Fundraising | Monday, March 15th, 2010

Building Leadership Team (BLT) Needs Team Members for 2010/2011 School Year.

Parent representatives are needed to serve for the 2010-11 school year on the BLT. This group is charged with collaborative decision making among staff and parents on issues such as budget development, academic achievement planning and professional development. It is a representative model with equal numbers of parents and staff members.

The BLT needs three parent members, each serving a two-year term.

If you are interested in applying for a position, you are committing yourself to one monthly meeting with a possible extra meeting when issues arrive that need to be resolved.

Applications must be submitted to the school office by 3:30pm on March 26 (or via e-mail to Bev Clonch at clonch@aol.com), and include a letter indicating:

• The grade your student(s) will be in next school year and if they are Spectrum or Special Needs.
• School involvement such as volunteer activities.
• Your understanding of consensus decision making.
• How you will advocate for the interests of the group of parents you wish to represent while supporting all Lawton students.

Click here to learn More about the BLT.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact a BLT member.

Thank you, Bev Clonch BLT Chair

Tags: 2010-11, BLT, volunteer
Posted in Academics, Announcements, Health and Safety | Sunday, March 14th, 2010

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 to Elizabeth Hensley (Chair) or Kathy Bledsoe (Principal) to be placed on the agenda. Please see the Safety Committee page for meeting dates, times, and assignments.

Posted in Announcements, Health and Safety | Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Incoming kindergarten parents, and parents with incoming 1st-4th grade children, are invited to attend the final school tour of the year on Wednesday, March 24th 2010 from 9:15-11:15 a.m.

Come find out what we’re all about!

Posted in Announcements | Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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 other favorite characters (including Toto!), in this school production of a beloved classic.

Doors open at 5:30, and there’s even a Wizard of Oz themed bake sale at Intermission.

Posted in Announcements, Events | Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Posted in Announcements | Sunday, February 21st, 2010

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.

Read Mrs. Bledsoe’s Letter to Parents

Posted in Announcements | Thursday, February 11th, 2010

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, trained in debate

·     Meet after school once a week for 12 weeks, starting mid-February

·     Students develop both affirmative and negative arguments about a topic related to kids!

·     A cross-school tournament will be held in May

Tuition is $120, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Online registration will open Feb. 1^st at www.schoolsinaction.org. There is space at each school for 12 participants.  Questions? Contact the Debate Program Manager, Sandy Nielsen, at 206-283-2187 or sandynielsen@schoolsinaction.org.

Posted in Announcements | Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

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!  – Amie Schumer

Posted in Announcements | Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

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 an opportunity to review the draft design and provide additional feedback. Ideas from the first meeting in December, 2009 were incorporated into the draft design that we’ll see on Thursday. Come make your voices heard !

Childcare (for children out of diapers) will be provided for Lawton families, but you must reserve a spot in advance. Please contact marla@masterdesign.ca to reserve.

Posted in Announcements | Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

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.

Posted in Announcements | Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Come see what McClure is all about at the McClure Open House – it is now the feeder middle school for Lawton Elementary in the Seattle Public School District’s new assignment plan.  Tour dates are:

Thursday, March 4th 9:00 – 11:00

Thursday, March 11th 9:00 – 11:00

Tuesday, March16th 9:00 – 11:00

Posted in Announcements, Community | Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Please join SSIA and Schools First! Board member Lisa Macfarlane for an important and informative evening to learn about the upcoming School Levies – what they are, why we need them, and how you can help.   Tuesday, January 12^th, 7:00-8:30 p.m., McClure Middle School Lunchroom.

Posted in Announcements, Community | Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Schools First! is dedicated to a quality education for every Seattle child.  Join Mayor-Elect & Campaign Co-Chair Mike McGinn, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson, School Board President Michael DeBell, Schools First Board President Betty Hoagland … and a host of others as they kick off the Schools First! Campaign:

Saturday, January 9

10:30 to 11:30am

Schools First Campaign Headquarters

524 Dexter Avenue N (between Republican & Mercer)

Featuring the Garfield High School Jazz Quartet

For more info or to RSVP, contact Kerry Cooley-Stroum at kcs@seanet.com or (206) 910-1400

www.SchoolsFirstSeattle.org

Posted in Announcements, Community | Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

No experience necessary, must be 15 or older – qualifies for service hours!  Parent, friend, and neighbor volunteers are welcome, too!  Tournament is at John Hay Elementary on Queen Anne.  Orientation materials will be sent by email, and a half-hour training for volunteer judges starts at 8:30am on tournament day.  Each judge evaluates two teams of 2 kids in two rounds. A detailed description of a tournament is here: http://www.schoolsinaction.org/debate.php, click on Tournament Information at the bottom of the page. We also need volunteers to monitor sign-in, snack table, and make copies. Debate Club is sponsored by Successful Schools in Action, www.schoolsinaction.org, and is for 4^th & 5^th graders of Blaine, Lawton, Coe, and Hay Schools.  Contact sandynielsen@schoolsinaction.org for more information.

Posted in Announcements, Community | Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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.

Posted in Announcements, Health and Safety | Saturday, December 19th, 2009

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, WA 98124
(206) 252-0040

Posted in Announcements | Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Posted in Announcements | Monday, December 14th, 2009