Welcome to Lafayette Elementary School PTA
Founded in 1893, Lafayette Elementary School in West Seattle teaches PreK-5th grade.
As a PTA, our mission is to support the school’s academic success and enrich the student experience while building a strong community.
Lafayette Leopards show respect, make good decisions and solve problems.
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!
Please sign up to help at Gatewood PTA’s Auction on Friday, May 17!
Our friends at Gatewood Elementary sent us 8 volunteers for our auction so that more Lafayette parents could enjoy the party, let's return the favor! Dinner will be provided for all volunteers!
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!
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
Missed out on auction tickets? No worries! 🎫 You can still be a part of the action by volunteering at the event. Assist with registration, raffle sales, the live auction, and more…. and as a bonus, enjoy a free dinner! 🍽️
Or, join us on Friday, March 8th, to help with auction set-up, decor, and the dessert dash. This event is crucial for Lafayette Elementary School - it’s our primary fundraiser of the year. Your support means everything. Let's make this our best auction yet! 🚀
Sign up to volunteer HERE: Auction Team: Walk on the Wild Side Auction 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Join us for our Second Family Game Night of the school year on Tuesday, February 27th @ 6:30-8:00pm! 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!
Sign up to Volunteer and RSVP!