Mark your calendars for this fun and free event!

Join us April 19th from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Lafayette Elementary Cafeteria. All students and families are welcome to this no-cost event. There will be a photo booth, and drinks and snacks for purchase.

Note that all students must have a chaperone with them during the event.

Starting on Monday, April 1st, there will be a song request box outside of the front office. Students should add the name of their favorite songs, so we can hear them at the dance.

Volunteers Needed!

Calling all Leopard Learners! Design our yearbook cover! Our yearbook theme for 2024 is:

Our Leopard Constellation Shines Bright

and we are calling all Lafayette Leopard artists to help design our yearbook cover. The cover contest is open to ALL students.

UPDATE: Deadline to submit artwork is now Friday, April 19th!

Students who wish to participate in the cover contest should pick up blank paper and submission instructions which will be available in Ms. Bajaj’s art classroom and on the table by the teacher’s workroom.

Turn in your design at the front office in the PTA mailbox no later than April 5th. The school will select the finalists and we will send a link where families will be able to cast their vote on their favorite design.

Contest Guidelines:

• Must include the following text: "Lafayette Elementary 2023-2024”.

• The theme is “Our Leopard Constellation Shines Bright” so the artwork should relate to the theme in some way (artists are encouraged to get creative!).

• Use an 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper in vertical format.

• Use any medium but must be bold (markers, pastels, paints, colored pencils, crayons).

• Entries should include the student’s name, teacher, and grade on the back only.

• Each student is allowed to submit 1-2 entries.

• The Deadline is April 5th, 2024.

Dine Out at Good Society, the second Tuesday of every month! Now open at 2:30pm!

Join us to dine out with our neighbor, Good Society Brewery, for a good cause. A portion of sales will be donated back to Lafayette PTA when you mention Lafayette while ordering!

Mention “Lafayette” when you order.

Seawolves Rugby

Start Spring Break with a Seawolves Rugby Game – Bonus – it’s Kid’s Night

Lafayette has been given special pricing for this match – tickets available until sold out or 1-hour before match start. Ticket price varies by section.

April 5, 2024, 7:30 PM 

Purchase Your Tickets Here

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Sounders Soccer Game – and it’s Youth Day!
 
Lafayette has reserved 180 tickets together in Sections 100 and 101 – tickets must be purchased by April 4th! $38 per ticket.
 
Tickets Here

Last day to purchase tickets: April 4th @ 11:45pm

Join us for the PTA General Meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd from 6:30-8:00 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.

Our staff counselor, Kenna Hart, will present "Positive Discipline" a one-hour deep dive to help us continue to foster respectful relationships.

Childcare and light refreshments will be provided! We hope you can join us in-person, but if not, please join us on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365866466

Meeting ID: 833 6586 6466

All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.

Lafayette Skate Nights - Save the Date!

The Lafayette PTA invites you to join our community for Family Roller Skating nights on March 26-28th! 

We will split the grades into 3 nights again so there's plenty of room for everyone. Siblings are welcome to join with their sibling’s group. While we encourage families to attend with their grade level, any Lafayette family can choose to attend any night.

Cost to skate sponsored by the PTA (please only take a ticket at the door if you plan to skate). Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar, but we do recommend you eat before coming as it's a limited menu and small kitchen.

When: 

Pre-K/Kindergarten/1st Grade: March 26 @ 6-8pm

2nd/3rd Grade: March 27 @ 6-8pm

4th/5th Grade: March 28 @ 6-8pm

Where: Southgate Roller Rink

Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! 

RSVP here so we can give them an appx head count!

Lafayette Skate Nights - Save the Date!

The Lafayette PTA invites you to join our community for Family Roller Skating nights on March 26-28th! 

We will split the grades into 3 nights again so there's plenty of room for everyone. Siblings are welcome to join with their sibling’s group. While we encourage families to attend with their grade level, any Lafayette family can choose to attend any night.

Cost to skate sponsored by the PTA (please only take a ticket at the door if you plan to skate). Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar, but we do recommend you eat before coming as it's a limited menu and small kitchen.

When: 

Pre-K/Kindergarten/1st Grade: March 26 @ 6-8pm

2nd/3rd Grade: March 27 @ 6-8pm

4th/5th Grade: March 28 @ 6-8pm

Where: Southgate Roller Rink

Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! 

RSVP here so we can give them an appx head count!

Lafayette Skate Nights - Save the Date!

The Lafayette PTA invites you to join our community for Family Roller Skating nights on March 26-28th! 

We will split the grades into 3 nights again so there's plenty of room for everyone. Siblings are welcome to join with their sibling’s group. While we encourage families to attend with their grade level, any Lafayette family can choose to attend any night.

Cost to skate sponsored by the PTA (please only take a ticket at the door if you plan to skate). Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar, but we do recommend you eat before coming as it's a limited menu and small kitchen.

When: 

Pre-K/Kindergarten/1st Grade: March 26 @ 6-8pm

2nd/3rd Grade: March 27 @ 6-8pm

4th/5th Grade: March 28 @ 6-8pm

Where: Southgate Roller Rink

Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! 

RSVP here so we can give them an appx head count!

Dine Out at Good Society, the second Tuesday of every month! Now open at 2:30pm!

Join us to dine out with our neighbor, Good Society Brewery, for a good cause. A portion of sales will be donated back to Lafayette PTA when you mention Lafayette while ordering!

Mention “Lafayette” when you order.

A Walk on the Wild Side

Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Doors open at 5pm

Brockey Center, South Seattle College

Join us on March 9th, 2024 for our 2024 auction & gala, A Walk on the Wild Side at the Brockey Center. This evening will be a celebration of Lafayette Elementary families and community members coming together to support the Lafayette PTA. This year, we will come together for a dinner and live auction, taking time to celebrate together and enjoy an amazing dinner and cocktails, with a fantastic post-event party featuring live music and karaoke by Rock Bot. Dress in your WiLdEsT Jungle party wear!

The auction & gala is an evening when celebration meets purpose--a testament to our commitment to education and the bright future ahead of Lafayette. As a PTA, our mission is to support the school's academic success and enrich the student experience while building a strong community. We rely on the support of the entire community--parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and local businesses- to raise funds to provide this exceptional experience for our children while they develop into people who show respect, make good decisions, and solve problems.

Check out our Auction Website for more details!

Click HERE to sign up to Volunteer!

Join us for the PTA General Meeting 6:30-8:00 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.

The primary topic will be school funding, as well as a discussion around our participation in the West Seattle Equity Fund, as we kick off budget planning for the 2024-2025 school year.

We are looking for volunteers to provide complimentary childcare during the meeting to increase accessibility to the meetings. Please reach out to one of our PTA board members, if you or anyone you know is interested. Two adults (18+) minimum.

We hope you can join us In Person, but if not, please join us on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365866466

Meeting ID: 833 6586 6466

All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.

Join us for our Second Family Game Night of the school year! The AMAZING Meeples Games (a local game shop) will bring a bunch of games – come try them out and find your new favorite! Games for all ages will be available, as well as for groups small and large. This event is always a huge success, we hope you can make it!

Tuesday, February 27th @ 6:30-8:00pm

Lafayette Cafeteria

RSVP Here

Sign up to Help Teach the Games Here (this is a great volunteer opportunity for older kids!)

Dine Out at Good Society, the second Tuesday of every month! Now open at 2:30pm!

Join us to dine out with our neighbor, Good Society Brewery, for a good cause. A portion of sales will be donated back to Lafayette PTA when you mention Lafayette while ordering!

Mention “Lafayette” when you order.

Introduce a Girl is an annual STEM outreach event geared towards youth ages 6-15. Students have the opportunity to explore science and technology through a variety of interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities. This event is free for all participants and is a great way to get youth excited about STEM!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 10th, 2024

• Time: 12pm - 3pm

• Venue: University of Washington HUB Lyceum

Registration:

Please use our website (linked here) to reserve your tickets. A parent/guardian will need to register all students participating in the event.

For Black History Month, we are so excited to have Seattle JazzED coming to Lafayette for an all-school assembly on Thursday, February 8th at 8:30am to teach our students more about the history and roots of jazz music!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

• JazzED Black History Month Assembly is a 45-minute-long event.

• Our Black History Month assembly is intended to be a whole school event and is tailored for students in grades K-5.

• Students in grades 3-5 receive priority enrollment to our Summer Jazz Foundations camp.

• JazzED will provide all necessary assembly equipment and materials.

In the Assembly, students learn the historical roots of jazz as a Black American art form, how jazz musicians use music to express feelings, and are introduced to musical instruments. This event is only for students.

Chili Potluck Cookoff (and Bake Sale) at Ounces on Sunday, February 4th from 12pm - 3pm!

In an effort to help offset costs of the annual Lafayette 4th grader camping trip, the friends and family of the 4th graders are putting together an epic Chili Potluck Cookoff and bake sale at Ounces! Attendees will have the opportunity to sample all of the competitor’s best batch of chili and the chance to vote for their favorite!

Money will be raised by a suggested donation of $10+ for tasting. Additionally, bake sale items including cornbread, biscuits, pies, brownies and much more will be available for purchase! Aside from the food, Ounces will have cornhole setup for fun, the NFL Pro Bowl on, and the 1st place team will be rewarded with a prize!

 All money collected will be equally distributed to the 4th graders to help lower the overall cost of the camping trip. Ounces will also be donating part of the proceeds during the event to the cause – so be sure to mention Lafayette when you buy your drinks!

If you’d like to enter your Chili into the cookoff, provide goodies for the bake sale, or help volunteer you can SIGN UP HERE!

Please reach out to Kyle Davis (kyle.a.davis@hotmail.com) for any questions!

Join us for the PTA General Meeting 6:30-7:30 in the Lafayette Cafeteria, with special guest, Know Before We Grow, to talk about The Neuroscience of Drugs and Alcohol.

About Know Before We Grow:

• We are a science-based education workshop agency.

• We help students, educators, and parents learn about the science behind the effects that drugs and alcohol have on the brain and body.

• We offer educational IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL workshops for parents of students on the impact of nicotine, THC, and alcohol on developing brains.

• We work with parents arming them with practical and actionable information and tools in support of students.

We hope you can join us In Person, but if not, please join us on Zoom. Details to be provided the week before.

All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.

Open House for Incoming 6th Graders–Jan. 25th

Madison Middle School Open House (“Explore Madison Night”) for incoming 6th grade families

Thursday, January 25, 2024

6:30-8:00pm

Join us for a full evening beginning with Principal’s welcome followed by classroom visits and teacher presentations. We’ll start right at 6:30pm, so please arrive on time as we have a busy schedule. Space is limited and last year was very crowded, so Madison is asking families to make this event for adults/parents only (if possible). Student tours and 6th grade orientation will come at a later date.

*No RSVP required

Know an incoming ‘24-‘25 Kindergarten family?

Volunteers and staff will be leading Kindergarten tours this Friday, Jan 12th from 8am-9am. This event is for parents to see the classrooms and meet our team of Kindergarten Teachers before next school year. Come to the front of the school and check in with Kathy at the main office when you arrive.

Please help spread the word! RSVPs are appreciated but not required to kajohnson@seattleschools.org . If parents can’t make this event, they are welcome to call or email the front office and schedule a mutually convenient/date time.

Interested in volunteering to show families around our wonderful school on Friday after drop-off? Email Kathy Johnson kajohnson@seattleschools.org or Chad Young chad.young@gmail.com today!

Address: 2645 California Ave SW
Phone: (206) 252-9500

Come laugh with your fellow Lafayette parents on Thursday, January 11th at 7pm at Otter on the Rocks!

Otter on the Rocks (21+) is hosting Lafayette parents for this fun comedy night out featuring headliner Phil Kopczynski. Tickets are $30 and part of the proceeds will benefit Lafayette, but most importantly this event is about bringing together the Lafayette Adults to get to know one another and have fun!

Tickets can be purchased Here until sold out or at the door!

Doors open at 6pm. Get there early to find a table and order a beverage!

Dine Out at Good Society, the second Tuesday of every month! Now open at 2:30pm!

Join us to dine out with our neighbor, Good Society Brewery, for a good cause. A portion of sales will be donated back to Lafayette PTA when you mention Lafayette while ordering!

Mention “Lafayette” when you order.

Winter = Kraken

By Popular Request, we have worked out discounted tickets with the Kraken on December 29th! Slightly different from other teams, nothing will be coming back to the PTA and while we will all be close, we won’t be in the exact same area, but this is a great opportunity to see them play at a more affordable price!

Please note that there are price tiers – the less expensive tickets do have obscured views of the jumbotrons – but clear views of the ice (see their 3D ticket view map on link). Tickets will be available until Dec 22nd or when sold out! 

Seattle Kraken vs Philadelphia Flyers
Friday, December 29th, 7pm
Climate Pledge Arena
Ticket Prices from $45.30 - $80.30 (varies by location)

Tickets can be purchased HERE

Lafayette Elementary PTA has worked with the PNW Ballet to reserve 200 group rate tickets to see The Nutcracker! At $60 per person, this is an incredible opportunity to see this beautiful show.

Tickets will be available thru November 30th or until sold out. Seats are located in the first and second tiers, priority seating will be distributed based on date of purchase.

Purchase your tickets HERE!

The PTA has a few scholarship tickets available as well. If interested, reach out to Sara Davis at sara.s.davis2013@gmail.com or Kenna Hart kmhart@seattleschools.org for details!

Lafayette’s annual Holiday Music Sing-Along assembly led by our Music Teacher, Mr. Payne will be on Friday, December 15th! All of the classrooms will be singing a song. Parents are welcome to join (although it will be VERY crowded) in the cafeteria. Feel free to join us!

December 15th at 12:30-1:00pm in the Lafayette Elementary Cafeteria

Reminder: One-hour early dismissal will follow at 1:25pm!

Lafayette's Day at the Movies...

On Thursday, December 14th our entire school will be treated to a movie at The Admiral Theatre to celebrate everyone's amazing accomplishments at this year's Move-a-thon! It's going to be a great event, but we're going to need a LOT of help getting kids safely to and from the theatre, serving refreshments, monitoring during the movie and tidying up after.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS in the morning hours, and most ending by noon. If you're interested and available to volunteer, you can sign up here! 

MOVIE SHOWINGS: 
For K-2nd graders - Finding Dory
For 3rd-5th graders - Toy Story 4

Dine Out at Good Society, the second Tuesday of every month! Now open at 2:30pm!

Join us to dine out with our neighbor, Good Society Brewery, for a good cause. A portion of sales will be donated back to Lafayette PTA when you mention Lafayette while ordering!

Mention “Lafayette” when you order.