Winter Enrichment Enrollment Open
Please reach out to enrichment@lafayettepta.com for information about - SCHOLARSHIPS or VOLUNTEERING!
If you are able to volunteer every week and are SPS-approved, then your child's enrollment is free.
Winter Enrichment - Latest Addition
Please reach out to enrichment@lafayettepta.com for information about - SCHOLARSHIPS or VOLUNTEERING!
If you are able to volunteer every week and are SPS-approved, then your child's enrollment is free.
The Lafayette Elementary Family Dance
Put on your dancing shoes!
The Lafayette Elementary Family Dance is coming up!
Please mark your calendars for January 23, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM for our all-family dance.
Just like last year, we’ll also be hosting the 4th Grade Bake Sale the same evening to help raise funds for Camp Colman.
Sign up here to volunteer! We can’t wait to see you there!
Coffee with the Principals
Caffeine & Chit Chat...
Have a few minutes to spare after drop-off to drink some coffee (on us) and get to know our principals? Come join Ms. Chaput & Mr. B for coffee and donuts in the Lafayette cafeteria. You can come to say hello, chat about what's on your mind, or just eat all the sweets.
When: Jan 28th, 8:15 AM 9:15 AM
Where: In the Cafeteria
Hope to see you there!
UW Women’s Basketball Community Game — Washington vs. Illinois
Join Lafayette Elementary for a fun and spirited afternoon at the University of Washington as we cheer on the Huskies Women’s Basketball team in their matchup against Illinois!
This event is all about bringing our community together—a chance for families, students, and friends to enjoy a game, connect, and show some Husky pride.
25% of each ticket purchased goes directly to the Lafayette PTA!
📍 Alaska Airlines Arena
📅 February 1, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM Tip-Off
We hope to see you there for an exciting game and a great community outing!
No School: Mid-Winter Break, including Presidents’ Day
No School: Mid-winter break, including Presidents’ Day
26'-27' Kindergarten Tours
This event is for parents to see the classrooms and meet our team of Kindergarten Teachers before next school year.
Interested in volunteering to show families around our wonderful school? Email Kathy Johnson kajohnson@seattleschools.org today!
AUCTION: Leopards Through the Looking Glass
Curiouser and curiouser!
The Lafayette Elementary School PTA's annual auction is fast approaching and we need YOUR help to make it a mad success.
This year's auction, "Leopards Through the Looking Glass" will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Brockey Center on the South Seattle College campus.
But to make it work, we need YOU!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with the lead up to our silent and live auctions in April, as well as at the live auction event. Whether you have a few hours or a few weeks to spare, there are auction committee positions for all types of volunteers.
Please consider signing up for a committee to help bring whimsy and magic to this incredibly important fundraiser.
Volunteer Interest Form: https://forms.gle/wbsAeMWLva8M9XEN7
If you are unable to serve on a committee, you can still help us make this event a success!
We are currently looking for donations for our silent and live auctions.
Do you own a vacation home we can auction off for a weekend?
Do you have connections with a local business who might be interested in donating items or services?
Are you a business owner who would like to sponsor our event or make an in-kind donation?
Reach out to this year's Auction Co-Chairs (Nikki Rice & Arianna Gervasio) at fundraising@lafayettepta.com for more information.
(For those who are brave enough to follow us down the rabbit hole, tickets to Leopards Through the Looking Glass will go on sale soon. Stay tuned.)
See you in Wonderland!
Free Health Fair at Highland Park Elementary
Public Health - Seattle & King County is hosting a health fair specifically at Highland Park Elementary:
Date and Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Location: Highland Park Elementary, 1012 SW Trenton St, Seattle, WA 98106.
Services: This event is an Open Enrollment Health Fair and Mobile Vaccine Clinic. Attendees can get help:
Health insurance enrollment
Receive COVID, Flu, and childhood immunizations
ORCA LIFT
EBT
Seattle City Light
Mammogram & dental screenings by appointment - call 1-800-756-5437
And more resources
26'-27' Kindergarten Tours
This event is for parents to see the classrooms and meet our team of Kindergarten Teachers before next school year.
Interested in volunteering to show families around our wonderful school? Email Kathy Johnson kajohnson@seattleschools.org today!
Madison MS Open House for Parents and Guardians
Get to know the Madison Middle School community!
We warmly invite all parents and guardians of incoming 6th graders to our Open House; an evening designed to help you feel confident, informed, and excited for your child’s transition to middle school.
During this event, you will:
Meet Madison’s teachers, staff, and leadership team
Explore classrooms and learning spaces
Learn about academic programs, activities, and student support services
Get answers to your questions about schedules, expectations, and school life
Discover what makes Madison MS a welcoming, supportive place for every student
Whether you're curious about curriculum, wondering what a typical day looks like, or simply want a feel for the Madison community, this event is the perfect opportunity.
📍 Location: Madison Middle School
🕢 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 More Details: Visit the official event page HERE
We can’t wait to meet you and welcome our future Bulldogs!
1hr Early Dismissal
Reminder: There’s a one-hour early dismissal on Friday at 1:25 PM.
We’d love to see you at school for the Winter Sing Along before dismissing for winter break.
Winter Sing Along
Lafayette’s Annual Winter Sing-Along!
Join us for our festive Winter Music Sing-Along Assembly led by our wonderful music teacher, Mr. Payne, on Friday, December 19th! Each class will be performing a song, and families are warmly invited to attend in the cafeteria.
This year, we’ll have two sessions:
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades: 10:00 - 10:30 AM
3rd, 4th & 5th Grades: 12:45 - 1:15 PM
Each session is about 30 minutes long
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign in at the office — we can’t wait to sing and celebrate the season with you!
Reminder: There’s a one-hour early dismissal on Friday at 1:25 PM.
Spirit Week
Get ready, Leopards—Spirit Week is almost here!
Remind your kiddo and prepare those closets… it’s time to show off some school spirit with a fun theme each day.
Monday • 12/15 — Sports Day
Rep your favorite team! Seahawks, Mariners, Ducks—whoever you cheer for, wear your gear with pride.
Tuesday • 12/16 — 90’s Day
Break out the throwbacks! (Yes… we know. We’re sorry. But the 90’s won the vote!)
Wednesday • 12/17 — Pajamas / Stuffy Day
A cozy midweek treat. Wear PJs to school and bring along your favorite stuffy.
Thursday • 12/18 — Disney Day
Mouse ears, princess gowns, Marvel heroes—bring a little Disney magic to school.
Friday • 12/19 — Fancy Day
Dress to impress for the holiday sing-along!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit next week!
Winter Craft Fair
Want to volunteer at the craft fair?
An event this big needs many hands! Please review the available slots here and sign up!
Scholastic Book Fair
Interested in Volunteering?
We're looking for folks to help run the store during our craft fair on Dec 12th, recess and after school Dec 15th - Dec 17th. Sign up here: Lafayette Elementary PTA: Lafayette Scholastic Book Fair 2025
PNW Ballet: The Nutcracker
Lafayette PTA Goes to The Nutcracker!
Lafayette Elementary PTA has partnered with Pacific Northwest Ballet to reserve 150 group-rate tickets for the timeless holiday classic (and mouse-stravaganza)The Nutcracker!
Date: December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Location: McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
Tickets: $55–$90 (based on seating location)
Don’t miss this magical opportunity to celebrate the season with your Lafayette community.
Tickets are available through November 13 at 8:00 PM — or until sold out!
No School: Family / Teacher Conferences - Thanksgiving
No School, November 24-26: Family / Teacher Conferences
No School, November 27-28 - Thanksgiving
MAT Movie Day @ the Admiral!
Our All School Movie Field Trip to Admiral is coming up on Nov. 19th!
To celebrate our students' hard work and success of surpassing our goal for our Move-A-Thon, we will be taking an ALL SCHOOL field trip over to the Admiral Theater for a movie party. The students will be voting on a selection of movies: G Rated for grades K-3, PG for grades 4-5.
We need volunteers to help get our kids down to the theater, snacks handed out and safely back to school after the show. We need A LOT of parent help to make this work. But this can't happen without your help! We need at least two volunteers per grade plus volunteers to pass out snacks and help students find seats.
Fill The Truck Food Drive
We need your help getting the word out, collecting food donations, and loading the truck on Saturday, Nov 15th from 9am-12pm! Please sign up to volunteer: Lafayette Elementary: Fill the Truck! Food Drive
Student Artists: Submit to this year's Reflections!
We’re looking for a few parent and high school volunteers to help with judging and event support.
Interested in volunteering or learning more?
Email pta@lafayettepta.com (Attn: Reflections / Amy Black)
Lost & Found: Find It Friday!
Volunteers Needed - Help families reclaim their lost and found hoodies, jackets, hats, gloves… and of course the beloved water bottles!!
Click here to volunteer!
***This is a weather and volunteer dependent event - the goal is to get the rack out every other week***
Math & Masterpieces
Math & Masterpieces — November 5th, 6:30–8:00 PM
Join us for Math & Masterpieces, a fun evening for the whole family!
Mathnasium will host hands-on family math games in the cafeteria, open to all Lafayette students. At the same time, enjoy a showcase of 4th & 5th grade artwork on display — a perfect mix of numbers and creativity.
Come play, explore, and celebrate our students’ amazing minds and talents!
Sign up to be a volunteer here.
DINE OUT: Mission Cantina
Before you go to the school for our Masterpiece and Math night on Nov. 5th head to Mission Cantina for dinner or takeout. They will be giving 10% of their nightly earnings to our school!
Please support Lafayette by eating at this Admiral staple. They are open from 3-10pm… you can also order take out - click HERE to order on-line.
See you there!
Please mention Lafayette to your server and 10% of your meal’s price will be donated back to Lafayette Elementary School PTA!
Admiral Trick or Treat
We’re so excited to join the Admiral Neighborhood Family Trick-or-Treat Night on October 24th between 3–6 pm!
Want to join the fun and help us hand out treats?
Sign up here. We'll supply the candy; you just come hand it out!
Move-A-Thon Day!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help support our students in their "Mad Dash to Success!" The Move-A-Thon is on Friday, October 24th.
There are so many ways you can pitch in whether you're available before, during or after the event! Click here to learn more.
School Picture Retake Day
Picture Day is September 12th - Lafayette Elementary School (seattleschools.org)
Lafayette Elementary Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 12th
Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits of students and staff
Online Code = SPS Student ID #
Enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings
Print preorders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students at school within three weeks after the picture day
Digital preorders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use “no-reply@imagequix.com “ to search your inbox/spam folders if you don’t see the email come through)
Photos will be available to view after the bulk order is placed (about a week after picture day) — families can view and order photos using their student’s school ID number — these print orders are shipped directly to students’ homes (+ a shipping fee) within 10-14 business days after the order is placed; digital images will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com to the address provided within 10-14 business days after the order is placed
Retake day is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th
For questions, please contact customerservice@yuenluischools.com
If you are an Approved Volunteer and available to help during Picture Day, please reach out to Kathy Johnson in the front office.
Coffee with the Principals
Caffeine & Chit Chat...
Have a few minutes to spare after drop-off to drink some coffee (on us) and get to know our principals? Come join Ms. Chaput & Mr. B for coffee and donuts in the Lafayette cafeteria. You can come to say hello, chat about what's on your mind, or just eat all the sweets.
When: Oct 15th (Wed), 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Where: In the Cafeteria
Hope to see you there!
DINE OUT: Mioposto
Mioposto Dine Out for Lafayette!
Join us to dine out at Mioposto West Seattle on Tuesday October 7th for a good cause. 20% of the evening's sales from both dine-in and take-out, excluding 3rd party delivery services, will be donated back to Lafayette PTA!
Mention “Lafayette” when you order.
Room Parent Orientation
Join Room Parent Coordinator, Christine Carter, in the Lafayette Cafeteria on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00am to hear more about the Room Parent role, meet the other Room Parents, and find out about new procedures and best practices for this school year.
Interested in becoming a Room Parent? Email Christine: rpc@lafayettepta.com
Hope you can join us!
October is Disability Awareness Month
October is Disability Awareness Month, and our school is celebrating inclusion in a few special ways:
We’ll have a big poster with the words “Inclusion is within everyone’s ability!” Students get to sign their name on it to show their support — and even get a fun Inclusion sticker!
Students can check out books from a special Inclusion Library Bookcase. If they want to borrow one, they’ll just write their name and teacher on the checkout log and please keep the books at school.
We’re excited to celebrate together and show that everyone belongs!
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night: Tuesday, Sept 30th
Parents and Guardians, please join us in-person at Lafayette for this year's Curriculum Night to meet with your child’s teacher and learn about what's ahead for this school year. You will not only get to hear about the curriculum, but you will also get to hear about the daily schedule, classroom rules and routines, and ask any lingering questions you may have. Please come in through the front of the school on California Ave. and make your way to the cafeteria.
5:00PM - 5:30PM : Kindergarten Only
5:30PM - 6:30PM : 1st - 5th Grades (two 30 minute sessions)
*This event is for parents and guardians only because there is so much content to cover. Childcare will not be provided, so please make arrangements for your children. If you cannot attend, your teacher will send a summary and the PowerPoint so you can be filled in on the details.
Virtual PTA Fall General Meeting
Join us for the PTA General Meeting, Monday September 29th at 6:30-8:00
NOW ON ZOOM!
Come here what exciting things we have planned for this year, along with a recap of last year. We’ll be reviewing the Standing Rules, the approved budget, and the financial review report from last year. We’ve moved all quarterly General Meetings virtual, so hopefully you can attend!
Please join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83365866466
All are welcome! You do not need to be a PTA member to attend.
Fall Clothing Swap
Lafayette's 2nd Annual Clothing Swap!
(And yes, there will be grown-up clothes, too!)
The Clothing Swap will be held Saturday, Sept 27th from 10am-2pm in the school cafeteria. All clothes are FREE, and you don’t have donate to come shop! All clothes left after the event will be donated to local charities. Lafayette community members are welcome!
Donations Needed!
GENTLY WORN, CLEAN, NO HOLES.
Please NO underwear, socks or swim gear.
Kids sizes: T shirts, Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Hoodies, Sweaters, Coats, Shoes, etc
Adult sizes: Business shirts, Suits, Skirts, Blouses, Jackets, Pants, Shoes, etc
Please drop your donations in the marked collection boxes in the Lafayette front hall by Thursday Sept 25th.
Questions? Contact Nikki Rice at fundraising@lafayettepta.com
Volunteers Needed on Friday and Saturday! Sign up here!
Fall Enrichment
Fall Enrichment
Enrichment classes are offered on-site after school hours in a variety of subjects to expand students' knowledge and academic experience. This program is made possible by the Lafayette PTA and parent volunteers.
SESSION DATES: Classes run September 23 through November 18.
ENROLLMENT: Ends September 19.
VOLUNTEERS: We need (1) volunteer per class; spots are limited for this opportunity! We cannot sustain this program without parent volunteers during the class sessions.
CLASSES OFFERED: Descriptions listed online here
FAQ
Teachers will send students directly to the Enrichment volunteers to check in for their class at the end of the school day.
The PTA will not provide snacks for students, but you are welcome to send your own with your child for them to eat between the end of school and the start of enrichment class. No food is permitted during class.
Email the Enrichment Team with questions, scholarship info, and volunteer opportunities: enrichment@lafayettepta.com
Pickup will be in the front of the school, unless otherwise noted.
Move-A-Thon: Mad Dash to Success Fundraising
MAD DASH TO SUCCESS
Donate HERE!
Event Details
Date:
October 24, 2025 at 8:00am - 12:15pm
Let's Get Moving!
The Lafayette Move-A-Thon is a celebration of movement! Our students look forward to actively participating and raising funds to make Lafayette an amazing school! Your contributions support PTA programs, like tutors for our students, our garden program, our online reading platform and fun events for the students throughout the year.
Move-A-Thon Logistics:
Each student has 20 minutes to complete as many laps as they can along with their classmates. Students move at their own pace and complete anywhere from 5/10 laps up to 20/25 laps! You can support your favorite Leopard Learner by contributing a set donation amount or motivate them with a per-lap contribution!
Thanks for your support and being a part of our Lafayette Leopard community!
Class Times:
Parents are welcome and encouraged to come cheer on their favorite Leopards as they take to the track! Class times are as follows:
1st grade: 8:30am – 9:00am
K & Pre-K (AM): 9:05am – 9:35am
2nd grade: 9:40am – 10:10am
3rd grade: 10:15am – 10:45am
4th grade: 10:50am – 11:20am
5th grade: 11:25am – 11:55am
PreK (PM): 11:55am - 12:15 pm
Volunteers:
We need a lot of help to make this day happen. Volunteers, please plan to be at the school EARLY that day to help with set up, and stay until noon when the older students finish up!
There are so many ways you can pitch in whether you're available before, during or after the event!
Sign up here for one or (many) more slots!
