Join us the second Tuesday of each month to dine out at Good Society for a good cause. Please mention "Lafayette" when ordering.

The auction is quickly approaching! Get your Rockstar costumes ready and come rock out to raise money for our wonderful school! The karaoke band will be jamming all night! Any questions, check out our website: Rock of Ages 

Thank you for attending the Lafayette General PTA meeting last week on 3/23/23.  Information was shared about how to approach improvements to the playground (structures & field) from guest speakers Shelly Kirby (SPS Playground Planning Analyst) and Thabisa Mazur (SPS Self Help Department), DEI updates, Enrichment updates, PTA events, and requests for volunteers for the 2023/2024 PTA Executive Board. Hope to see you all at the next one!

Spring Enrichment is coming in April! Signups begin April 1st and classes will start the week of April 17th. If you’re interested in volunteering on one of the enrichment days in Spring (1 day/week for the 10-week session), please reach out to: lafayette.enrichment@gmail.com.

Anyone is welcome at the first DEI Committee Meeting on Tuedsay 3/28 @ 7pm in the cafeteria. Come see what DEI means at Lafayette!

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee will address issues in and around the building that may limit or exclude community members and communicate & support families with resources to navigate difficult topics.  Please reach out to Sadie Schnitzler for more information at sadie.om@gmail.com.

The Lafayette PTA invites you to join our community for Family Roller Skating nights on April 4-6 at Southgate! Cost to skate sponsored by the PTA. Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar.

• Kindergarten-1st Grade: Apr 4 6-8pm

• 2nd-3rd Grade: Apr 5 6-8pm

• 4th and 5th Grade: Apr 6 6-8pm

Please RSVP by Fri 3/31 to let us know you’re coming!

The West Seattle 5K is returning this year on Sunday, May 21st for the first time since 2019. The 12th running of the WS5K is presented by the West Seattle High School PTSA. Participants will enjoy a beautiful 5K course along Alki Avenue SW. Register now: https://westseattle5k.com/registration/

Spring Enrichment is coming in April! Signups begin April 1st and classes will start the week of April 17th. If you’re interested in volunteering on one of the enrichment days in Spring (1 day/week for the 10-week session), please reach out to: lafayette.enrichment@gmail.com.

There have been complaints recently from the Bank of America branch next to the school about Lafayette families parking in the bank parking lot and walking students onto the school property. Please do not park in the Bank of America parking area during drop-off and pick-up times. We love our Lafayette neighbors and want to keep friendly relations in our community!

PTA Budget Planning for the 23/24 begins this month! We are welcoming any PTA members who would like to be a part of the budget committee to help draft next year's budget. Meetings will be held March 30th and April 17th and the budget will be voted on at the May 4th PTA Meeting. If you would like to be a part of this process, please email: lafayette.pta.seattle@gmail.com and we will add you to the list!

The Lafayette PTA invites you to join our community for Family Roller Skating nights on April 4-6 at Southgate! Cost to skate sponsored by the PTA. Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar.

• Kindergarten-1st Grade: Apr 4 6-8pm

• 2nd-3rd Grade: Apr 5 6-8pm

• 4th and 5th Grade: Apr 6 6-8pm

Please RSVP by Fri 3/31 to let us know you’re coming!

March 23rd: General PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.

Special Guest Speakers: SPS Playground Planning Analyst, Shelly Kerby and SPS Self Help Representative, Thabisa Mazur will be educating us about what it takes to make capital improvements around our school! All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.

Test out your knowledge (for free) and support Maslow's Closet in providing basic needs items for students and families in our neighborhood! The fabulous Devon will be hosting free-to-play trivia at the Admiral Pub. You will also be able to buy raffle tickets for the chance to win prizes from wonderful local businesses!

Meeples Game Shop will be at Lafayette on Tuesday March 14th at 6:30pm to teach families and friends the rules of a few new games that Meeples will be providing. No food or drinks will be sold/provided. Please RSVP and Sign Up to Volunteer!

Interested in Volunteering to provide complimentary childcare during the General PTA meetings? Email us!