Lawton Elementary School - Seattle WA

Safety Committee is Meeting

nashford — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:59 +0000

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 and times, as well as all the Committee members.

One More Kindergarten Tour Wednesday, March 24th

nashford — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:56:56 +0000

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!

Wizard of Oz at Lawton Friday, March 19th!

nashford — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:53:26 +0000

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 classic. Doors open at 5:30 with a Wizard of Oz themed bake sale at Intermission.

Math Night – Tues. 2/25 6-8 pm

Kimball — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:33:33 +0000

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 used in various professions and everyday life. Blue Highway Games will be there to sell games (a percentage of the proceeds goes to Lawton PTA)

See the newsletter for more information.

Interested in volunteering? Email aburton927@comcast.net

Lawton has a New Interim Principal

nashford — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:13:04 +0000

Lawton warmly welcomes Principal Kathy Bledsoe. Ms. Raines has taken a family medical leave of absence for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Bledsoe is no stranger to Magnolia and Queen Anne, having been the principal at both Blaine and McClure in years past. For more information please read the Ms. Bledsoe’s parent letter.

Debate Club for 4th & 5th Graders

nashford — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:26:48 +0000

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.

The Catalog is Done! Last Chance to Buy Tickets!

nashford — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:43:17 +0000

Tickets are now on sale for the biggest Lawton fundraiser and social event of the year.

Just in….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 all the fun, glitz, good food and drink of our traditional annual auction but with a special new twist!

Media Release Form….please fill out ASAP

nashford — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:53:46 +0000

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

Winter Paper Drive

nashford — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:23:18 +0000

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 a check* for $27.00, and we will arrange to have a case of paper delivered to the school.

(*Please make checks payable to “Lawton Elementary”)

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