Kiddos growing out of their clothes? Need a fresh look to start the new school year but don’t want to spend the money?  Look no further! This Fall, Lafayette will hold its first ever clothing swap! So, during this summer break, don’t let those too small, gently worn items go, save them for our exchange! 

More info to come in September. Until then, HAPPY SUMMER!

The Lafayette PTA is seeking nominations for the 2023-24 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. PTA membership is required for candidacy.

Nominations will close on May 24th, and the Golden Acorn Award Committee will make the final selection.If you know someone who makes a difference, nominate them today! Let's celebrate the bright lights of Lafayette together!

All things Yearbook! Deadlines for preorders, photo submissions, and cover art votes is May 15th! Make sure you have everything in by the end of the day on Wednesday!

Our school counselor, Kenna Hart, is offering a 6-week Positive Discipline Parenting Class on Wednesdays (May 1 - June 5) from 8-9 am. This class will help you learn the basic parenting approach of the Positive Discipline model by engaging in group activities and discussions. 

Let's Celebrate our Lafayette SUPERHEROES

Teacher and Staff appreciation week is May 6-10

We will be celebrating our teachers and staff and have included ways for you and your family to give them the appreciation they deserve!

This Mother's Day, support Lafayette Elementary and Hmong farmers by buying flower bouquets! Proceeds go to a SPS school of your choice and a Title 1 school in Seattle and are tax-deductible. Bouquets will be available to be picked up at Lafayette on May 11th, between 1:00-3:00PM. They are $60 for one bouquet or $100 for two.

Pre-order before May 4 to get your bouquet on May 11.

Lafayette PTA has organized reduced ticket offers to four Seattle sporting events for our community! We hope you can join us to cheer on our teams at these upcoming events. Get your tickets today!

We're thrilled to get the Enrollment for Spring Enrichment underway! Registration opens at 7PM on March 25th. We have a variety of interesting classes to offer this season! Please register each child in only (1) class per session at this time. If more space becomes available, we will make further announcements.

SESSION DATES: April 23rd - June 6th

Shout out to our amazing Diamond Sponsor! A huge thank you to Lafayette parents Travis and Courtney Weeks at The Best Practice Construction Company for supporting A Walk on the Wild Side and our Lafayette students. The Best Practice is a Seattle-based builder and developer focused on sustainable housing. We are so grateful for their support! 

Get ahead of the game by pre-ordering your 2023/2024 Lafayette Yearbook. They will be full color and will feature our favorite moments from this school year. Yearbooks are priced at $15.25 plus tax. Deadline to pre-order is May 1st. Pre-order your yearbooks and submit event photos today!

Students recently completed winter MAP testing. Results can be found on The Source. You can see the percentile in which your student performed in comparison to their peers nationally. Should you have concerns, it's a great time to partner with your teacher and determine plans for closing gaps and how you can best support at home. For more information about the test & how to interpret results, please review the MAP Family Guide.

Feb 1- March 1, 2024 Marks Black History Month.

February is Black History, though the accomplishments are worthy of daily celebration, there has been a designation to bring focus to the contributions of so many that have created change and impact on our world. The National Museum for African American History in partnership with the Smithsonian has an excellent resource for exploration of Black History in the Arts: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/black-history-month-2024

Did you know that there are examples of biased words that are scattered throughout the English vocabulary? Biased language is made up of words or phrases that might make certain people or groups feel excluded or underrepresented. We can help create a more inclusive community within our school and neighborhood by ensuring the words we use don’t cause harm towards others unknowingly.