Lafayette Leopard Look Out
Lafayette Leopard Look Out
Message from the Principal
Dear Lafayette Community,
This year has flown by and we have many more activities scheduled for this month. Classrooms are finishing their district and state testing. There are many celebrations going on across the grade levels. Please check with your student’s teacher to get specifics on dates and times. There are also many field trips that are planned so please check with the teacher, so you don’t miss them.
I want to thank our excellent PTA for all the hard work they have done this year. In reflecting back on the year, there was much joy for the students in the Movement Walk in the fall followed up by the school field trip to the Admiral. The students loved it despite the rain. Also, they enjoyed our skating parties, math nights, the school dance, etc. It has been great and I love the activities that have provided for all students to attend.
I also want to thank our volunteers and the services they have brought to the students. Whether it has been an activity or tutoring, our students have shown so much growth! I know that I and the staff are grateful for all that you do! I hope you will be able to attend our Volunteer Breakfast on June 12, 2024, at 8:00am. It will be a wonderful event and I know the students are excited to perform for you.
The weather has changed and I hope you are enjoying it with your student. Please check your child’s teachers calendars so that you don’t miss anything-there is lots going on. Have a great summer and enjoy.
Sincerely,
Cindy
Message from the Assistant Principal
Hello Lafayette! Happy June!
I would like to wish a happy Pride Month to all our LGBTQ+ families and students!
We made it to June and the sun is out, at least sometimes! We will take it whenever possible!
I would like to second Principal Chaput in thanking our amazing PTA and all school volunteers for all the wonderful things they have done and continue do to help Lafayette run smoothly! It really does take a village, and we greatly appreciate your support! Please come and feel appreciated on June 12th for our volunteer breakfast, starting at 8 AM.
I will be bringing Oscar the Milk Snake back to visit classrooms over the last two weeks of school. I would say I get asked at least 5 times a day when that is going to happen! I think it is safe to say that Oscar may be the most famous snake in all of Seattle!
As we wrap up this year, I would like to say that I feel so happy and lucky to have landed in such a fantastic school and wonderful community! I appreciate the teachers, staff and community so much, and I am greatly looking forward to next year!
Wishing you all a fantastic summer!
Best-
Tom
Music Update from Mr. Payne
Hello Lafayette!
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the beautiful weather as the end of the year draws near!
We had an incredible Kindergarten and First Grade concert on May 30th, and I want to say again, thank you to this amazing Lafayette community for being there to support our students! It was a great way to kick off this next month and the concerts we have to look forward to!
2nd grade– June 4th 6:00-6:30 p.m.
3rd grade– June 4th 7:00-7:30 p.m.
4th grade– June 6thth 6:00-6:30 p.m.
5th grade– June 18th during 5th grade promotion
If you have any questions about the concerts, please email me at sapayne@seattleschools.org
After the concerts, we will be continuing our learning on music from around the world, practicing rhythmic and melodic symbols, and discussing plans for next year.
Thank you again for all your help and support this year! And have a great summer break!
Best,
Mr. Payne
Physical Education
Hello Wonderful Lafayette Community,
Thank you everyone for an excellent month of healthy PE and great participation during Bike to School Month! Keep the momentum going and plan for healthy travel and commuting throughout your neighborhood! We are at the end of the school year, and I can tell that it has been a success. Students are working hard to create a safe and fun environment in the gym and showing vast improvement in their warm-up exercises. The next three weeks of PE will be finishing up fitness measurements and setting ourselves up for success in the next school year.
There is a wonderful opportunity coming up at the Admiral Theater that our Ultimate Frisbee coach shared with me. I’ll share it with you all here. I hope you can join!
You’re Invited! One Night Only – ULTIMATE CITIZENS Screening @ Admiral Theater, West Seattle – organized by the Lafayette Leopards Ultimate Frisbee team!
Wednesday, June 12 @6:30 p.m.
ULTIMATE CITIZENS is the story of Mr. Jamshid, a Seattle primary school counselor who uses the sport of Ultimate Frisbee to help immigrant and refugee children find belonging on their way to compete in the world’s largest youth tournament. Please join us for a special screening of this inspiring and award-winning documentary, fresh from the Seattle International Film Festival, and directed by West Seattle filmmaker Francine Strickwerda. Filmmaker Q&A to follow the screening. Bring your family, your Ultimate Frisbee team, or your school class! Tickets are $10.
Thank you,
Shawn Cudney
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Physical Education Specialist
Monday- Friday (8:00 am – 3:30 pm)| Book an appointment
Fine Arts
Dear Lafayette Families,
It is an exciting time in Visual Arts as we wrap-up a wonderful school year. I am so proud of my students and all that they have accomplished. The work is not done as kindergarten finishes glazing their clay projects and I am loading and unloading the kiln. My students are slowly finishing projects and bringing home their portfolios. Some students have brought work home throughout the year while other students will be bringing home an amazing collection of artworks.
I wish you all a wonderful summer vacation! To my fifth-grade students, it has been such a wonderful gift to be your Art teacher. I wish you all the best in Middle School, I will miss you all!
Best,
Mrs. Bajaj
Multilingual Families
Lafayette Leopard Families,
We are at the end of the school year and still going strong! If you would like to join us on one of the upcoming Thursdays directly after school in Portable 34, we would like to share with you how to access the digital resources provided to your student through the school or the school district. Some easy-to-access resources are SuccessMaker, Libby, PebbleGo, RAZ Kids, Typing Club and a few others depending on what your student’s needs are. We’ll be hosting these gatherings to support families on 6/6 and 6/13.
Thanks, and have a great summer!
Your Multilingual Team
Traci Hogrefe (pronounce)
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Multilingual Teacher & Interventionist
Mondays (7:25 AM -2:15 PM), Tuesdays (10:30-2:15), Wednesdays (7:45 AM – 11:45 AM), & Thursdays (10:30 AM -2:55 PM)
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Counselor’s Corner
Hello Lafayette Families!
During the month of June, we are reflecting on our school year, celebrating our accomplishments, practicing gratitude towards those who helped us along the way and looking towards our future – summer and next school year!
Here are some ideas on how to help your child(ren) through the transition from school to summer:
- Post a visual calendar for the family
- Balance activity with downtime
- Create a schedule or daily routine – include some time for reading, practicing skills, physical activity
- Develop a plan for managing screen time
- Stick to a behavior system
- Help keep students connected to classmates and friends
I have really enjoyed working with the Lafayette community again this year. If you have any questions, or if I can support your child or family in any way, please reach out!
My email address is kmhart@seattleschools.org.
Warmly,
Kenna Hart, School Counselor
Health Room News
Seattle Public Schools wants to ensure a healthy return to school and work for our students, families, and staff.
https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/health-services
Stop Germs, Stay Healthy
Stop Germs, Stay Healthy
- Stay home if you feel sick. Students and staff experiencing new, changed, or worsening respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms should stay home and test for COVID-19.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when unable to wash hands.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper arm, not your hand.
- Wear a high-quality, well-fitting facemask (such as an N95 or KN95) in crowded areas and indoor public spaces.
- Get vaccinated. Vaccines and boosters are the best protection against illnesses.
- Test for COVID-19. Even if you test negative, it’s important to follow Department of Health guidance and stay home if you are experiencing symptoms. Please be sure to test for COVID-19 before and after travel.(Free home COVID-19 tests can be ordered from the federal government).
- Get plenty of sleep and eat nutritious foods. Taking care of yourself will help your body stay healthy.
- Improve indoor ventilation by opening windows and doors and using air filtration devices.
Library News
The month of May will be our final library check out for the year. All books are due on Friday, June 14, 2024. Families will receive email notices for missing books next week. After June 21st, you may drop off Lafayette Library books to the school office between 8:00-2:30 until Friday, June 28, 2024. Thank you for your support! It’s been an incredible year!
Check the Seattle Public Library in Mid-June for more information about the 2024 Summer of Learning. The library has offered summer programs for Seattle youth since 1919 – this summer will be the 105th year of summer youth programming! Or sign up to receive Seattle Public Library emails to know what is happening at your local Library.
Summer of Learning at the Seattle Public Library provides:
- fun and educational programs.
- activities to support reading for fun over the summer.
- early literacy engagement for families to do together.
- learning experiences that center youth voice and interests.
Elementary School Librarian
Important Dates
- Tuesday, June 4th – Music Concerts – 2nd Grade at 6pm 3rd Grade at 7pm in the school auditorium
- Thursday, June 6th – Music Concert – 4th Grade at 6pm in the school auditorium
- Friday, June 7th – 5th grade EIM Concert 10am Auditorium
- Wednesday, June 12th – 3rd Graders to The Burke Museum
- Friday, June 14th – 4th Graders to The Museum of Flight – Kindergarten Promotion 1:30pm
- Monday, June 17th – 5th Graders to The Southgate Roller Rink – Spirit Week: Book Character Day
- Tuesday, June 18th – Kindergartener’s and 1st Graders to The Woodland Park Zoo – 3rd Graders to Alki Beach – 5th Grade Promotion 1:30pm – Spirit Week: Fancy Day
- Wednesday, June 19th – Juneteenth – No School
- Thursday, June 20th – First Day of Summer – Field Day at Lafayette!! – Spirit Week: Lafayette Gear/T-Shirt
- Friday, June 21st – 1 hour early dismissal – Last day of School – Spirit Week: Leopard Day