PTA Fall Membership Drive
The PTA Membership Contest is on now through Friday, October 10th! The grade with the most signups will win a POP Party!
The PTA supports critical academic needs and resources such as Field Trips, Assemblies, Tutoring, Room/Teacher Supplies, Community Events, Technology, and much more! Sign up today to help your Lafayette learner earn a donut Disco Party!
Your Annual PTA Membership is $16. Everyone is welcome to join our meetings and events, but in order to vote, you must have a current PTA Membership. One Membership = One Vote
We have a limited number of scholarships available for PTA Membership. If you would like to request a scholarship, please contact us.
Move-A-Thon: Mad Dash to Success
MAD DASH TO SUCCESS
Donate HERE!
Event Details
Date:
October 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:15pm
Let's Get Moving!
The Lafayette Move-A-Thon is a celebration of movement! Our students look forward to actively participating and raising funds to make Lafayette an amazing school! Your contributions support PTA programs, like tutors for our students, our garden program, our online reading platform and fun events for the students throughout the year.
Move-A-Thon Logistics:
Each student has 20 minutes to complete as many laps as they can along with their classmates. Students move at their own pace and complete anywhere from 5/10 laps up to 20/25 laps! You can support your favorite Leopard Learner by contributing a set donation amount or motivate them with a per-mile contribution!
Thanks for your support and being a part of our Lafayette Leopard community!
Class Times:
Parents are welcome and encouraged to come cheer on their favorite Leopards as they take to the track! Class times are as follows:
1st grade: 8:30am – 9:00am
K & Pre-K (AM): 9:05am – 9:35am
2nd grade: 9:40am – 10:10am
3rd grade: 10:15am – 10:45am
4th grade: 10:50am – 11:20am
5th grade: 11:25am – 11:55am
PreK (PM): 11:55am - 12:15 pm
Volunteers:
We need a lot of help to make this day happen. Volunteers, please plan to be at the school EARLY that day to help with set up, and stay until noon when the older students finish up!
Fall Enrichment
Fall Enrichment
Enrichment classes are offered on-site after school hours in a variety of subjects to expand students' knowledge and academic experience. This program is made possible by the Lafayette PTA and parent volunteers.
SESSION DATES: Classes run September 23 through November 13.
ENROLLMENT: Ends September 19.
VOLUNTEERS: We need (1) volunteer per class; spots are limited for this opportunity! We cannot sustain this program without parent volunteers during the class sessions.
CLASSES OFFERED: Descriptions listed online here
FAQ
Teachers will send students directly to the Enrichment volunteers to check in for their class at the end of the school day.
The PTA will not provide snacks for students, but you are welcome to send your own with your child for them to eat between the end of school and the start of enrichment class. No food is permitted during class.
Email the Enrichment Team with questions, scholarship info, and volunteer opportunities: enrichment@lafayettepta.com
Pickup will be in the front of the school, unless otherwise noted.
DINE OUT: Mioposto
Mioposto Dine Out for Lafayette!
Join us to dine out at Mioposto West Seattle on Tuesday October 7th for a good cause. 20% of the evening's sales from both dine-in and take-out, excluding 3rd party delivery services, will be donated back to Lafayette PTA!
Mention “Lafayette” when you order.
School Picture Retake Day
Picture Day is September 12th - Lafayette Elementary School (seattleschools.org)
Lafayette Elementary Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 12th
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits of students and staff
Online Code = SPS Student ID #
Enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings
Print preorders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students at school within three weeks after the picture day
Digital preorders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use “no-reply@imagequix.com “ to search your inbox/spam folders if you don’t see the email come through)
Photos will be available to view after the bulk order is placed (about a week after picture day) — families can view and order photos using their student’s school ID number — these print orders are shipped directly to students’ homes (+ a shipping fee) within 10-14 business days after the order is placed; digital images will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com to the address provided within 10-14 business days after the order is placed
Retake day is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th
For questions, please contact customerservice@yuenluischools.com
If you are an Approved Volunteer and available to help during Picture Day, please reach out to Kathy Johnson in the front office.
Room Parent Orientation
Join Room Parent Coordinator, Christine Carter, in the Lafayette Cafeteria on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00am to hear more about the Room Parent role, meet the other Room Parents, and find out about new procedures and best practices for this school year.
Interested in becoming a Room Parent? Email Christine: rpc@lafayettepta.com
Hope you can join us!
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night: Tuesday, Sept 30th
Parents and Guardians, please join us in-person at Lafayette for this year's Curriculum Night to meet with your child’s teacher and learn about what's ahead for this school year. You will not only get to hear about the curriculum, but you will also get to hear about the daily schedule, classroom rules and routines, and ask any lingering questions you may have. Please come in through the front of the school on California Ave. and make your way to the cafeteria.
5:00PM - 5:30PM : Kindergarten Only
5:30PM - 6:30PM : 1st - 5th Grades (two 30 minute sessions)
*This event is for parents and guardians only because there is so much content to cover. Childcare will not be provided, so please make arrangements for your children. If you cannot attend, your teacher will send a summary and the PowerPoint so you can be filled in on the details.
Virtual PTA Fall General Meeting
Join us for the PTA General Meeting, Monday September 29th at 6:30-8:00
NOW ON ZOOM!
Come here what exciting things we have planned for this year, along with a recap of last year. We’ll be reviewing the Standing Rules, the approved budget, and the financial review report from last year. We’ve moved all quarterly General Meetings virtual, so hopefully you can attend!
Please join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365866466
All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.
Fall Clothing Swap
Lafayette's 2nd Annual Clothing Swap!
(And yes, there will be grown-up clothes, too!)
The Clothing Swap will be held Saturday, Sept 27th from 10am-2pm in the school cafeteria. All clothes are FREE, and you don’t have donate to come shop! All clothes left after the event will be donated to local charities. Lafayette community members are welcome!
Donations Needed!
GENTLY WORN, CLEAN, NO HOLES.
Please NO underwear, socks or swim gear.
Kids sizes: T shirts, Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Hoodies, Sweaters, Coats, Shoes, etc
Adult sizes: Business shirts, Suits, Skirts, Blouses, Jackets, Pants, Shoes, etc
Please drop your donations in the marked collection boxes in the Lafayette front hall by Thursday Sept 25th.
Questions? Contact Nikki Rice at fundraising@lafayettepta.com
Volunteers Needed on Friday and Saturday! Sign up here!
TICKETS: Mariners vs Angels
Seattle Mariners: Sunday, September 14, 1:10pm, $25 section 148
Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: Sept 10th @ 8pm
Our Lafayette Elementary community will be celebrating the start of another great school year with another great ticket offer! Come watch your Seattle Mariners take on the Angels on Sunday, September 14th at 1:10pm! Tickets are $25 each, in section 148 Rows 10-30.
Fall Enrichment Registration OPENS
Enrichment Returns this Fall!
We're happy to get the Enrollment for Fall Enrichment underway this week!
Enrichment classes are offered on-site after school hours in a variety of subjects to expand students' knowledge and academic experience. This program is made possible by the Lafayette PTA and parent volunteers. We have a variety of interesting classes to offer this season!
ENROLLMENT PERIOD: Starts Friday, September 12 at 7:00 pm, and ending September 19.
SIGN UP HERE!
SESSION DATES: Classes run September 23 through November 13.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We cannot sustain this program without parent volunteers during the class sessions. We need (1) volunteer per class; spots are limited for this opportunity! Click here to email the Enrichment Coordinators and claim your spot!
The benefits of being a parent volunteer include
Early enrollment in the class of your child's choice
Free tuition for that class
CLASSES AVAILABLE, with descriptions listed online here:
FAQ
Teachers will send students from their classroom directly to the Enrichment Pickup Area. They will be chaperoned during this time.
The PTA will not provide snacks for students, but you are welcome to send your own with your child for them to eat between the end of school and the start of enrichment class. No food is permitted during class.
At Lafayette, we do not want any kids to feel excluded from learning opportunities! Please contact us at enrichment@lafayettepta.com for Scholarship options; these are available through the PTA.
School Picture Day
Picture Day is September 12th - Lafayette Elementary School (seattleschools.org)
Lafayette Elementary Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 12th
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits of students and staff
Online Code = SPS Student ID #
Enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings
Print preorders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students at school within three weeks after the picture day
Digital preorders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use “no-reply@imagequix.com “ to search your inbox/spam folders if you don’t see the email come through)
Photos will be available to view after the bulk order is placed (about a week after picture day) — families can view and order photos using their student’s school ID number — these print orders are shipped directly to students’ homes (+ a shipping fee) within 10-14 business days after the order is placed; digital images will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com to the address provided within 10-14 business days after the order is placed
Retake day is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th
For questions, please contact customerservice@yuenluischools.com
If you are an Approved Volunteer and available to help during Picture Day, please reach out to Kathy Johnson in the front office.
TICKETS: Last Day for Mariners Tickets
Seattle Mariners: Sunday, September 14, 1:10pm, $25 section 148
Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: Sept 10th @ 8pm
Our Lafayette Elementary community will be celebrating the start of another great school year with another great ticket offer! Come watch your Seattle Mariners take on the Angels on Sunday, September 14th at 1:10pm! Tickets are $25 each, in section 148 Rows 10-30.
FIRST DAY: PreK & Kindergarten & Tears and Cheers
September 8 First day of school for Kindergarten and Pre-K students.
Developmental Preschool Hours
7:40am-10:20am (morning session)
11:45am-2:25pm (afternoon session)
Developmental Preschool has the same start date as Kinder (Sep 8). Dropoff and pickup will be at the school’s main entrance.
Kindergarten Bell Schedule
Kindergarten School Hours: 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7:50 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.
Teachers will greet students on the playground with signs to identify themselves. This is where you will line up every day. Students will be released back on to the playground at the end of the day. Please remember to stay behind the painted white lines at pick up to give everyone space to find their families. Teachers will make sure students in after school care are escorted to their next location. Bring your school supplies with you on the first day!
Tears and Cheers: Lafayette Cafeteria, Sept 8th @ 8:00am-9:00am Kindergarten Parents, please join us after drop-off on the first day of Kindergarten for a cup of coffee, a tissue or a high five, and to get to know the other Kindergarten families. PTA board members and school admin staff will be on hand to answer questions! Enter the school through the front doors on California and join us in the cafeteria to your left. Sign up here to volunteer!
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
Kindergarten + New Student Playdates
The PTA has organized two Kindergarten and New Student playdates, which will be held at the Lafayette playground on:
Sunday, August 24th at 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, September 6th at 9am - 11am
Come by to let the littles play and get to know other new Lafayette families and students! PTA members will also be available to answer questions. The school will not be open, so plan accordingly. We hope you can join us!
Kindergarten: Family-Teacher Connection Meetings
Family Connection Conferences
Your Kindergarten Teachers are so excited to meet you and welcome your new Lafayette Leopard to kindergarten. We know this is an exciting milestone and a big deal in your and your child’s life, and with that can come a variety of feelings. We want to take an opportunity to talk with you and say hi to our wonderful new students before the first day of school. This can help put your child at ease, and we can get to know you better and answer any questions you may have.
Teacher assignment post cards will be mailed to every student in August. Once you find out who your child’s teacher is, you can sign up for a Family Connection Conference for you and your student to attend together. Plan to bring your school supplies with you to the meeting, and your teacher can help sort them out together!
Ms. Peterson’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9AF2DA5F58-58160716-family
Ms. Angel’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA8AB2AABFEC70-50753480-family
Mr. Marks’ Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4BA4AE22AAFF2-58178442-kindergarten
Ms. Sarah’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A5AF2AA2F94-58056040-mssarahs
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
We can’t wait to see you all on the first day of school - Monday, September 8th!
FIRST DAY: 1st-5th Grades
September 3, 7:55am - 2:25pm First day of school for 1st – 12th grade students. Sept. 3 is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
Teachers will greet students on the playground with signs to identify themselves. Look for your classroom number on the blacktop! This is where you will line up every day. Students will be released back on to the playground at the end of the day. Please remember to stay behind the white lines at pick up to give everyone space to find their families. Students in after school care will be escorted to their next location.
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
Back to School Teacher Meet & Greet
August 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm : Back to School Teacher Meet and Greet
Your Lafayette teachers and staff will be hosting a Back to School Teacher Meet and Greet on the playground on Thursday August 28th from 4:30-5:30pm to meet before the start of the new school year!
This event will provide an informal setting for students, parents, and guardians to meet their child's teacher, ask questions, and put names to faces. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to reconnect with old friends and make new ones before the start of the school year.
We look forward to welcoming all our Lafayette families to this exciting event and are eager to kick off the school year on a positive note. See you on the playground!
Please note: the school will not be open during this event.
Kindergarten + New Student Playdates
The PTA has organized two Kindergarten and New Student playdates, which will be held at the Lafayette playground on:
Sunday, August 24th at 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, September 6th at 9am - 11am
Come by to let the littles play and get to know other new Lafayette families and students! PTA members will also be available to answer questions. The school will not be open, so please plan accordingly. We hope you can join us!
Admiral Block Party: Lafayette Booth
Lafayette will be representing at this year's Admiral Block Party on August 23rd! We will have a booth with kid's activities and goodies, on California Ave near the Admiral Theater. This is a lively neighborhood event with bands, beer gardens, food, local vendors & more!
Please volunteer for a timeslot to help with our booth & share your Leopard Pride with our Admiral community!
Playground Cleanup
Join us for a fun-filled morning on Sunday, August 17th, from 9:00am to 11:00am, for a Playground Cleanup before the new school year starts.
We are happy to partner with A Cleaner Alki, who will be hosting a Spruced! Cleanup event on the playground for us, as well as a Block Drop in front of the school that day to clean up the surrounding streets!
Bring your enthusiasm, a pair of gloves, and some gardening tools as we work together to spruce up our beloved playground, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all. Buckets, grabbers and bags will be provided by A Better Alki. Feel free to bring battery/gas powered gardening tools (leaf blowers, weed whackers, etc), hand clippers and loppers and gardening gloves if you have them. We will have some tools available to use as well.
All community members are welcome! We can't wait to see you there!
Summer Garden Watering
Hello wonderful Lafayette families!
Each summer we look to our community to help water and tend our school garden spaces. You can bring the kids to explore the garden with your little ones and harvest what is there. Feel free to bring things to plant!
When you sign up, you are committing to one week of daily watering (if it is hot), every other day if it is cool. It takes 30-60 minutes each day. We have two garden spaces at the school: one by the garden portable on the northwest side of the building, and one near Lander and the preschool, on the southwest side of the building. You can sign up for one garden space or both.
You will pick up the keys near the school on Sunday and return them on Saturday so the next family can pick them up. More details for key pickup will be provided after signup.
Please email Ms. Adams with any questions, comments or issues: caadams1@seattleschools.org
Last Day of School (1:25pm Dismissal)
Wednesday, June 18th Last day of school (1-hour early dismissal). All schools have a 75-minute early release on Wednesdays, except the first and last day of school. The last day of school will have a 60-minute early release.
5th Grade Promotion
Fifth Grade Families - Save the Date!
The 5th Grade Promotion will take place on Tuesday, June 17th in the Lafayette cafeteria.
Art walk-through begins at 12:30 PM
Musical performance and promotion ceremony start at 1:00 PM
A reception with refreshments will follow in the Garden Portable area
All immediate family members are encouraged to attend in person, and we will be live streaming the event on Zoom for all your friends and extended family!
Field Day
One of the best school days of the year is almost here! With the help of Mr. Cudney and a whole bunch of volunteers, we will host the annual Lafayette Field Day during school hours on Friday, June 13th. Activity stations and games are set up around the playground and in the gym for students to enjoy.
Volunteers Needed! SIGN UP TODAY!
3rd-5th Grade Volunteers: 7:30-10:30am
Kinder-2nd Grade Volunteers: 12:00-1:30pm
We will need everyone's help on this fun end-of-year extravaganza!
Music Concerts & Art Show: 3rd-4th Grades
Lafayette Elementary is excited to present the End of Year Music Concerts, led by Mr. Payne in the Lafayette cafeteria, along with the Lafayette Art Show, presented by Ms. Bajaj!
Music concert times:
Third Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm
Fourth Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm
If you have any conflict where you or your child are unable to be in attendance for the music concert, please let Mr. Payne know by emailing: sapayne@seattleschools.org
Stop by the Lafayette Art Show before or after your concert in the art room to see Ms. Bajaj and check out what your student has been working on this year!
Art Show Volunteers: Ms. Bajaj needs a few volunteers on June 10th right after school to hold the ends of the hanging tape and make sure the large papers are hung on the wall evenly.
Volunteer Celebration & Golden Acorn Presentation
Principal Chaput, Assistant Principal Baisden, the PTA, and staff will be hosting a celebration of all Lafayette Volunteers from this year. If you contributed in some way to your child's classroom, the school at large or in any other capacity, you are invited!
The celebration will be in the Lafayette Cafeteria from 8 am - 9 am. Please check in at the office first when you arrive. Refreshments will be served, and there will be special thank you's delivered by students throughout the celebration, so stay for the duration if you are able!
The PTA Golden Acorn Award to recognize this year’s Outstanding Volunteer will also be presented during the celebration!
All volunteers are welcome!
Music Concerts & Art Show: K, 1st, & 2nd Grades
Lafayette Elementary is excited to present the End of Year Music Concerts, led by Mr. Payne in the Lafayette cafeteria, along with the Lafayette Art Show, presented by Ms. Bajaj!
Music concert times:
Kindergarten: Tuesday June 3rd, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm
First Grade: Tuesday June 3rd, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm
Second Grade: Tuesday June 3rd, 7:30-8:00 pm *arrive by 7:15pm
Third Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm
Fourth Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm
Fifth Grade: Tuesday, June 17th, 1:00 pm (During 5th Grade promotion)
If you have any conflict where you or your child are unable to be in attendance for the music concert, please let Mr. Payne know by emailing: sapayne@seattleschools.org
Stop by the Lafayette Art Show before or after your concert in the art room to see Ms. Bajaj and check out what your student has been working on this year!
Art Show Volunteers: June 3rd, June 10th and June 16th
Ms. Bajaj needs a few volunteers right after school to hold the ends of the hanging tape and make sure the large papers are hung on the wall evenly.
LAST DAY: Submit PTA Reimbursements
Remember to get your PTA Reimbursements in before the end of the school year! All reimbursement checks must be cashed before the last day of school to count towards this school year's budget, and our treasurers need at least one week to process checks. So, get any outstanding reimbursements in today!
PTA General Meeting: Budget & Executive Board Nominations
Join us for the PTA General Meeting, 6:30-8:00 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.
We’ll be having a detailed discussion of the ‘25-’26 Budget Proposal, and introducing our slate of ‘25-’26 Executive Board Nominations, which include:
President: Laura Monsey
Vice President: Sarah Peppers
Co-Treasurers: Haley Smith & Sarah Winkle (2nd year)
Co-Secretaries: Angela Koumriqian & Tanya Gardiner (2nd year)
Every member of the PTA is encouraged to attend. Ballots for electronic voting will be sent out after the meeting, and voting will end on June 4th. We hope you can join us!
We hope you can join us in person, but if not, please join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365866466
All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.
TICKETS: Last Day to Get Your 6/1 Sounders Tickets!
Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC @3pm on 6/01/25
Lafayette Elementary PTA will be purchasing $33 tickets for the Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC game in Section 147 at Lumen Field on June 1st @ 3:00pm.
NOW EXTENDED! Please purchase your tickets by 8:00pm on May 28th.
e-tickets will be distributed by event coordinator prior to the event via email.
TICKETS: Last Day for Seattle Storm Tickets
Seattle Storm: Sunday, June 27, 7:00pm, $40 / ticket, Section 8
Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: May 26th @ 8:00pm
Lafayette Elementary PTA has reserved 48 tickets in Section 8 at Climate Pledge Arena for the Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Suns Game on June 27th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $40 each.
Tickets will be distributed by event coordinator prior to the match via email.
Deadline for Golden Acorn Award Nominations
Lafayette Golden Acorn Award Nomination: 2024-2025 School Year
Nominate a Volunteer HERE: Lafayette Golden Acorn Award Nomination: 2024-2025 School Year
The Lafayette PTA is seeking nominations for the 2024-25 Golden Acorn award, celebrating exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond for our Lafayette community. Nominations should showcase the candidate's service to all our students, encompassing their contributions through our PTA, within the school, and throughout the community.
Nominations close on May 18th, and the Golden Acorn Award Committee will make the final selection. The award will be presented during the Volunteer Celebration event on June 4th. If you know someone who makes a difference, nominate them today! Let's celebrate the bright lights of Lafayette together!
Eligibility
PTA Membership: Nominees must be active, paid members of the Lafayette PTA for the current school year. Check with the Membership Chair to confirm current active status.
Service Scope: Nominees should have demonstrated consistent service to all students at Lafayette and their volunteer efforts should extend into the broader community during the current school year, as well as historically throughout their time at Lafayette.
Contribution: Nominees should have a track record of significant and impactful volunteer service, showing dedication to the children and youth of the Lafayette community.
Non-eligible members: current PTA executive board members (President, Vice President, Treasurers and Secretaries) and past winners are not eligible for this award. Volunteers who are also in paid positions (ie. tutors) will only be evaluated based on volunteer contributions and impact.
Evaluation Criteria Used in Final Selection Process
Impact: The extent and impact of the nominee’s volunteer service to students and the community.
Dedication: Demonstrated commitment and reliability in volunteering efforts throughout their time at Lafayette, as well as during the current school year.
Legacy: The lasting positive influence the nominee has had on the Lafayette community.
