It's time to dust off that bike, find missing helmets, and remember what the bike lock code is. All students are invited to participate by biking/walking/scooting/skipping to school during May.

Raffle prizes will be given out during the month to students that participate. Tracking calendars will be handed out the week of April 24 (also attached). 

We also need volunteers to help cheer on and count bikers/scooters/walkers, hand out raffle tickets, and help students lock their bikes up every morning throughout the month. Sign up for one (or more!) days HERE. 

Starting Wednesday April 19th, SDOT will implement a 30 day test of a School Street on S Lander Street, between California Ave SW and 45th Ave SW. School Streets are in effect 7AM to 5PM on school days. When possible, walk, roll, or bike with your child to school.

JOIN OUR TEAM.

Any level of participation is welcome and encouraged.  This is your community, this is your school, and we can’t wait to learn how you’d like to get involved. Lafayette PTA is a non-profit organization, driven by inspiration, supporting student enrichment opportunities within the community.

• Monday 5/1: Make ‘em Laugh Monday - Bring in your teacher’s favorite snack with a joke on a note

• Tuesday 5/2: Teaching Tuesday - Bring in flowers with a note sharing something they taught you this year

• Wednesday 5/3: Write a Letter Wednesday - letting your teacher + staff know how much they mean to you

• Thursday 5/4: Throw Some Love to Staff Thursday - PTA will provide a poster for all children to sign

• Friday 5/5: Food for Thought Friday - bring in a special treat for your teacher to show your appreciation

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

May 4th: General PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.

It’s the annual Budget Vote! We will be proposing and voting on a final School Year 23/24 Budget at this important meeting. Please join us!

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 

WINE PULL DONATIONS: If you are able, please donate a bottle of wine (valued at $25 and up) by Friday April 21st for our Auction.

Join us for this fun community engagement event! The Mariners are offering our school discounted 100-level tickets for Saturday, June 17th at 1:10pm, Mariners vs White Sox Game! We will have a large area together, so get your tickets, pick your spirit wear, and join us at the Ballpark! Cost: $25 per ticket 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE! All tickets must be purchased by 5/14/2023

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!