One of the best school days of the year is almost here! With the help of Mr. Cudney and a whole bunch of volunteers, we will host the annual Lafayette Field Day during school hours on Friday, June 13th. Activity stations and games are set up around the playground and in the gym for students to enjoy.

Volunteers Needed! SIGN UP TODAY!

3rd-5th Grade Volunteers: 7:30-10:30am

Kinder-2nd Grade Volunteers: 12:00-1:30pm

We will need everyone's help on this fun end-of-year extravaganza!

Lafayette Elementary is excited to present the End of Year Music Concerts, led by Mr. Payne in the Lafayette cafeteria, along with the Lafayette Art Show, presented by Ms. Bajaj!

Music concert times:

• Third Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm

• Fourth Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm

If you have any conflict where you or your child are unable to be in attendance for the music concert, please let Mr. Payne know by emailing: sapayne@seattleschools.org

Stop by the Lafayette Art Show before or after your concert in the art room to see Ms. Bajaj and check out what your student has been working on this year!

Art Show Volunteers: Ms. Bajaj needs a few volunteers on June 10th right after school to hold the ends of the hanging tape and make sure the large papers are hung on the wall evenly.

Principal Chaput, Assistant Principal Baisden, the PTA, and staff will be hosting a celebration of all Lafayette Volunteers from this year. If you contributed in some way to your child's classroom, the school at large or in any other capacity, you are invited!

The celebration will be in the Lafayette Cafeteria from 8 am - 9 am. Please check in at the office first when you arrive. Refreshments will be served, and there will be special thank you's delivered by students throughout the celebration, so stay for the duration if you are able!

The PTA Golden Acorn Award to recognize this year’s Outstanding Volunteer will also be presented during the celebration!

All volunteers are welcome!

Lafayette Elementary is excited to present the End of Year Music Concerts, led by Mr. Payne in the Lafayette cafeteria, along with the Lafayette Art Show, presented by Ms. Bajaj!

Music concert times:

• Kindergarten: Tuesday June 3rd, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm

• First Grade: Tuesday June 3rd, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm

• Second Grade: Tuesday June 3rd, 7:30-8:00 pm *arrive by 7:15pm

• Third Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-6:30 pm *arrive by 5:45pm

• Fourth Grade: Tuesday, June 10, 6:45-7:15 pm *arrive by 6:30pm

• Fifth Grade: Tuesday, June 17th, 1:00 pm (During 5th Grade promotion)

If you have any conflict where you or your child are unable to be in attendance for the music concert, please let Mr. Payne know by emailing: sapayne@seattleschools.org

Stop by the Lafayette Art Show before or after your concert in the art room to see Ms. Bajaj and check out what your student has been working on this year!

Art Show Volunteers: June 3rd, June 10th and June 16th

• Ms. Bajaj needs a few volunteers right after school to hold the ends of the hanging tape and make sure the large papers are hung on the wall evenly.

Remember to get your PTA Reimbursements in before the end of the school year! All reimbursement checks must be cashed before the last day of school to count towards this school year's budget, and our treasurers need at least one week to process checks. So, get any outstanding reimbursements in today!

Submit Reimbursements HERE

Join us for the PTA General Meeting, 6:30-8:00 in the Lafayette Cafeteria.

We’ll be having a detailed discussion of the ‘25-’26 Budget Proposal, and introducing our slate of ‘25-’26 Executive Board Nominations, which include:

• President: Laura Monsey

• Vice President: Sarah Peppers

• Co-Treasurers: Haley Smith & Sarah Winkle (2nd year)

• Co-Secretaries: Angela Koumriqian & Tanya Gardiner (2nd year)

Every member of the PTA is encouraged to attend. Ballots for electronic voting will be sent out after the meeting, and voting will end on June 4th. We hope you can join us!

We hope you can join us in person, but if not, 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.

Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC @3pm on 6/01/25

Lafayette Elementary PTA will be purchasing $33 tickets for the Seattle Sounders FC vs Minnesota United FC game in Section 147 at Lumen Field on June 1st @ 3:00pm.

NOW EXTENDED! Please purchase your tickets by 8:00pm on May 28th.

e-tickets will be distributed by event coordinator prior to the event via email.

Get Your Tickets Here!

Seattle Storm: Sunday, June 27, 7:00pm, $40 / ticket, Section 8

Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: May 26th @ 8:00pm

Lafayette Elementary PTA has reserved 48 tickets in Section 8 at Climate Pledge Arena for the Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Suns Game on June 27th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $40 each.

Tickets will be distributed by event coordinator prior to the match via email.

No School, May 26th - Memorial Day

Lafayette Golden Acorn Award Nomination: 2024-2025 School Year

Nominate a Volunteer HERE: Lafayette Golden Acorn Award Nomination: 2024-2025 School Year

The Lafayette PTA is seeking nominations for the 2024-25 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. 

Nominations close on May 18th, and the Golden Acorn Award Committee will make the final selection. The award will be presented during the Volunteer Celebration event on June 4th. If you know someone who makes a difference, nominate them today! Let's celebrate the bright lights of Lafayette together!

Eligibility

• PTA Membership: Nominees must be active, paid members of the Lafayette PTA for the current school year. Check with the Membership Chair to confirm current active status.

• Service Scope: Nominees should have demonstrated consistent service to all students at Lafayette and their volunteer efforts should extend into the broader community during the current school year, as well as historically throughout their time at Lafayette.

• Contribution: Nominees should have a track record of significant and impactful volunteer service, showing dedication to the children and youth of the Lafayette community.

• Non-eligible members: current PTA executive board members (President, Vice President, Treasurers and Secretaries) and past winners are not eligible for this award. Volunteers who are also in paid positions (ie. tutors) will only be evaluated based on volunteer contributions and impact.

Evaluation Criteria Used in Final Selection Process

• Impact: The extent and impact of the nominee’s volunteer service to students and the community.

• Dedication: Demonstrated commitment and reliability in volunteering efforts throughout their time at Lafayette, as well as during the current school year.

• Legacy: The lasting positive influence the nominee has had on the Lafayette community.

Stay & Play + Playground Clean-Up – Friday, May 16th!

Join us for some after-school fun and help give our playground a little extra love!

When: Friday, May 16th, 2:30–4:30 PM
Where: Lafayette Elementary Playground

Kids can play while families pitch in to tidy up the school grounds. We’ll provide trash bags and some cleanup supplies—just bring your gloves, helping hands and community spirit!

Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Let’s make our playground shine!

The lost and found pile is rapidly growing. Items will be donated on Friday May 16th. Please come by and look for missing jackets, hats, gloves, water bottles, etc. 

Seattle Mariners: Sunday, June 15, 1:10pm, $25 section 148

Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: May 13th @ 8pm

Lafayette Elementary is celebrating all of our amazing Leopard Father’s at the Mariner’s game this year, on Father’s Day - Sunday June 15th! Come spend time with our Lafayette Community. Tickets are $25 each and will be in sections 148.

UPDATE! Yearbook pre-orders have been extended to May 12th

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Yearbook Orders

• The last day to pre-order your 2024/2025 Lafayette Yearbook is NOW May 12th!

• Preorder Here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/lafayette

• Yearbooks are priced at 15.25 plus tax. They will be full color and will feature our favorite moments from this school year. 

• The yearbooks will be delivered to each classroom the last week of school.

• 5th Grade Parents: All 5th grade students will receive a complimentary yearbook courtesy of the Lafayette PTA.

Submit Candid School Event Photos

• The last day to submit candid photos to be included in the yearbook is May 1st.

• Submit Photos Here

• If you have photos of your children enjoying any school events from this school year (Move-a-thon, Math Night, Leopards at the Ballpark, etc.), please upload them!

• Please include the name of your children, grade/classroom with your photo submission in the notes field. We will do our best to include everyone’s photos. 

Yearbook Cover Contest

• Thank you to all our amazing student artists that submitted designs to our Yearbook Cover Contest for this year’s theme “Leopard Adventures in the Emerald City”!

• Our 10 finalists will be voted on in the classrooms this year!

If you have additional questions about our Lafayette yearbook you can email yearbook@lafayettepta.com

ANNOUNCING: The First Ever Lafayette Talent Show!!!

Does your student sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes, play an instrument, or do anything else that can delight a crowd? We’d love to have them participate in Lafayette's very first Talent Show!! Coming to a cafeteria near you! 

• May 8th & 9th, 2025, 6:30-8:00pm

Participation Requirements:

No students will be turned away! Anyone who wants to perform, will perform - as long as they can meet the following requirements: 

• Prepare an "act" that is 2 minutes or under, school appropriate, and fully self-contained (meaning you'll provide musical accompaniment, props, costumes as needed for your student.) 

• Attend one no-cut “audition” (4/24 or 4/25 @ 8:30-10am), prepared to demonstrate their talent

• Attend one of two evening dress rehearsals in late April/early May.

• Rehearse on their own/with parents to perfect their act!

• Be ready, willing, and excited to perform either one or both nights (TBD based on student response)

For students who want to be involved but don't want to perform, we'll also be looking for:

- 2 student MC's for each performance (to host, introduce talent, crack a few jokes)
- Student stagehands and other crew to help with lights, sound, talent and audience wrangling. 
- Parent volunteers to help make the show a success!

Sign Up Today! 

To sign your child up to perform, MC, or to be backstage crew, please fill out this interest form. We will contact interested families with audition slots by early next week. 

NOTE: Permission slips were sent home with students. Every performer will need a filled-out permission slip in order to audition/participate (in addition to the online interest form)

For questions or help contact the Talent Show Chair, Lia Aprile - laprile@gmail.com

ANNOUNCING: The First Ever Lafayette Talent Show!!!

Does your student sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes, play an instrument, or do anything else that can delight a crowd? We’d love to have them participate in Lafayette's very first Talent Show!! Coming to a cafeteria near you! 

• May 8th & 9th, 2025, 6:30-8:00pm

Participation Requirements:

No students will be turned away! Anyone who wants to perform, will perform - as long as they can meet the following requirements: 

• Prepare an "act" that is 2 minutes or under, school appropriate, and fully self-contained (meaning you'll provide musical accompaniment, props, costumes as needed for your student.) 

• Attend one no-cut “audition” (4/24 or 4/25 @ 8:30-10am), prepared to demonstrate their talent

• Attend one of two evening dress rehearsals in late April/early May.

• Rehearse on their own/with parents to perfect their act!

• Be ready, willing, and excited to perform either one or both nights (TBD based on student response)

For students who want to be involved but don't want to perform, we'll also be looking for:

- 2 student MC's for each performance (to host, introduce talent, crack a few jokes)
- Student stagehands and other crew to help with lights, sound, talent and audience wrangling. 
- Parent volunteers to help make the show a success!

Sign Up Today! 

To sign your child up to perform, MC, or to be backstage crew, please fill out this interest form. We will contact interested families with audition slots by early next week. 

NOTE: Permission slips were sent home with students. Every performer will need a filled-out permission slip in order to audition/participate (in addition to the online interest form)

For questions or help contact the Talent Show Chair, Lia Aprile - laprile@gmail.com

May is Bike to School Month! Join Us for Walk/Bike to School Day – May 7!

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, May 7, we encourage all families and friends to walk or bike to school together and celebrate a fun, active start to the day with our school community.

The celebration kicks off at 7:30 AM at the playground entrance, where students can safely park their bikes inside the enclosed playground. Plus, Alki Bike and Board will be there to provide helmet and bike fittings and demonstrate bike safety tips.

Let’s make it a great morning of movement, fresh air, and community spirit. See you there!

More information on Bike to School month can be found here: Bike to School Month | Cascade Bicycle Club

Volunteers: Please SIGN UP HERE to help!

Deadline extended! Order Mother’s Day flowers by May 5th!

Support SESEC'S Flower Sale! 33% of the proceeds go to Title I schools.

Mother’s Day is approaching fast and the Annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale organized by the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is LIVE!

• Order 1 bouquet for $60, or 2 for $100

• Deadline to order is May 2nd - Now May 5th!

• Pick up flowers on May 10 at Gatewood (10am-12pm) or Alki @ Schmitz Park (1pm-3pm) and make someone smile on May 11th!

For more information, click here.

To order, click here.

Seattle Seawolves vs. RFC Los Angeles

Lafayette has been given special pricing for this match – tickets available until sold out or 1-hour before match start. Ticket price varies by section.

College Night is here! Wear your alma mater colors proudly and get rowdy at an epic home match of Seawolves Rugby against RFC Los Angeles on May 2nd at 7.30pm. Enjoy a pre-match pie-eating contest and a special guest appearance (stay tuned), plus discounts for collegiate rugby clubs and college-themed accessories for sale.

May 02, 2025 7:30 PM PDT

Starfire Sports Stadium

14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA 98188, US

Purchase Deadline: May 02, 2025 7:30 PM PDT

Purchase Your Tickets Here

Join us for the PTA General Meeting, Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30-8:00 in the Lafayette Cafeteria NOW ON ZOOM!

We’ll recap the Auction success, have updates from our Building Improvement team, and discuss all the upcoming end of year events. Come learn about what is happening at the school and let your voice be heard!

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.

Lafayette Auction 2025: "One Short Night in the Emerald City"
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 - Doors open at 5pm
Brockey Center, South Seattle College

✨ Get Your Tickets! (SOLD OUT!)
Tickets are flying off the shelves faster than a tornado in Kansas, so be sure to grab yours before they vanish! There's a limited number available—don't miss your chance to be part of this magical night in the Emerald City!

🎁 Donate!
Our procurement team is looking for donations that will make the evening shine brighter than the Wizard's emerald glasses! If you have tickets to sporting events, gift certificates, vacation getaways, or unique experiences you’d like to contribute, we'd love your support. Other enchanted ideas include:

• Sports Tickets or Memorabilia: Help our guests feel like they're on top of the world—you don’t need a yellow brick road to make their dreams come true!

• Unique Gifts & Experiences: Gift cards for local shops, restaurants, or experiences—make someone’s heart soar like the Tin Man after finding a little oil.

• Exclusive Art & Home Décor: Oz-inspired artwork, vintage memorabilia, or beautiful pieces that would make even Glinda envious!

• And so much more—every donation helps us bring Oz-tastic joy to the community!

Please reach out to our procurement team if you’d like to donate: [insert contact information].

🌈 Volunteer!
We need YOU to help make the night as magical as a ruby slipper sparkle! Join us on April 26th to help create an unforgettable evening—whether you’re helping with setup, assisting during the live or silent auction, or guiding guests through the night, your support makes a world of difference!

If you want to volunteer or have any questions, please contact our auction co-chairs:

• Nikki Rice - nikkirice@gmail.com

• Arianna Gervaso - arianna.m.ca@gmail.com

Let’s work together to make this the most wizardly event of the year! We’ll see you on the yellow brick road to a night of fun, food, and unforgettable memories.

Come cheer on your Lafayette Leopard Ultimate Frisbee Team for their FINAL GAME!

Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Walt Hundley Playfield
Opponent: Sacajawea Soaring Eagles

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph class group photos and yearbook makeup portraits at Lafayette Elementary on Tuesday, April 22

• Students who are present at the time of their group photo will be pictured in their class group photos; students who are absent at the time of their photo will be listed as not pictured. 

• There is no need to place an order at this time. Every student will receive one 8x10 class group print at no charge as part of our yearbook services. We will share a link to order additional class group prints after the images are processed for anyone who would like to purchase them.

New students and those who missed both picture days are welcome to have their portrait taken for the yearbook; families can view and order portraits after April 22 via this link (the online code is your student's SPS ID number): 2024-25 Lafayette Elementary - Online Code = SPS Student ID #

Come cheer on your Lafayette Leopard Ultimate Frisbee Team!

Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Van Asselt Playfield
Opponent: Tsunami