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!
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Lafayette Library, December 12th, and December 15th - 17th.
25% of every online purchase during the Fair directly benefits our school!
Hours:
Friday, December 12th: 5:30pm-7:30pm (including during the Craft Fair!)
Monday-Wednesday, Dec 15th-17th: During Recess and One Hour after Dismissal for Family Shopping
Thank you in advance for supporting our Library Fundraiser. Proceeds are used to purchase books for our library and every classroom.
Here’s what you need to know:
Visit Lafayette’s Scholastic Book Fair Webpage to set up your student’s eWallet and preview what will be available before the fair!
eWallet Funds allow students to shop the fair during school on their own, and leftover funds can be used to shop online with Scholastic or fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair.
We accept the following as payment at our fair: cash, credit cards, or checks payable to Lafayette PTA.
Explore the Digital Flyer to preview books from the fair. Watch book trailers with your child in our interactive book flyer for a sneak peek of our upcoming Fair.
We are also seeking donations that will benefit Lafayette students who need help purchasing a book. Donations for the Book Fairy e-Wallet will open on Nov 18th.
Also, consider rounding up your purchases or donating directly to Share the Fair to support students who need help buying new books.
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. Keep an eye out for Volunteer Signups soon!
Winter Craft Fair
Calling all entrepreneurs and kids who love to craft...
Winter Craft Festival - Friday, December 12th at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crafts. Gifts. Keepsakes. Everything you could imagine a crafty kid could make and a ton of things you could never dream of. It all happens at the Lafayette Winter Craft Festival!
The festival is free to attend, and open to the public. Most sellers will be CASH ONLY so come prepared! Participants must have adult supervision at all times.
Whether you're selling or shopping, everyone is welcome to join in on a fun night filled with popcorn, hot chocolate, carolers, and free cookie decorating! This is meant to be a fun opportunity for students, families and the community to create something and sell their wares.
Registration for seller spots is NOW OPEN [click here]!
Spots go fast, sign up today! Registration is open until December 5th or until spots are sold out. Questions? Please email Holly and Erin at events@lafayettepta.com
Come one, come all, to this fun filled event for the entire Lafayette Community!
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Want to volunteer at the craft fair?
An event this big needs many hands! Please review the available slots here and sign-up!
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 AM
3rd, 4th & 5th Grades: 12:45 PM
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.
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.
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!
TICKETS: Mariners vs Angels
Seattle Mariners: Sunday, September 14, 1:10pm, $25 section 148
Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: Sept 10th @ 8pm
Our Lafayette Elementary community will be celebrating the start of another great school year with another great ticket offer! Come watch your Seattle Mariners take on the Angels on Sunday, September 14th at 1:10pm! Tickets are $25 each, in section 148 Rows 10-30.
Fall Enrichment Registration OPENS
Enrichment Returns this Fall!
We're happy to get the Enrollment for Fall Enrichment underway this week!
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. We have a variety of interesting classes to offer this season!
ENROLLMENT PERIOD: Starts Friday, September 12 at 7:00 pm, and ending September 19.
SIGN UP HERE!
SESSION DATES: Classes run September 23 through November 13.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We cannot sustain this program without parent volunteers during the class sessions. We need (1) volunteer per class; spots are limited for this opportunity! Click here to email the Enrichment Coordinators and claim your spot!
The benefits of being a parent volunteer include
Early enrollment in the class of your child's choice
Free tuition for that class
CLASSES AVAILABLE, with descriptions listed online here:
FAQ
Teachers will send students from their classroom directly to the Enrichment Pickup Area. They will be chaperoned during this time.
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.
At Lafayette, we do not want any kids to feel excluded from learning opportunities! Please contact us at enrichment@lafayettepta.com for Scholarship options; these are available through the PTA.
School Picture 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.
TICKETS: Last Day for Mariners Tickets
Seattle Mariners: Sunday, September 14, 1:10pm, $25 section 148
Tickets Here - Last day to purchase tickets: Sept 10th @ 8pm
Our Lafayette Elementary community will be celebrating the start of another great school year with another great ticket offer! Come watch your Seattle Mariners take on the Angels on Sunday, September 14th at 1:10pm! Tickets are $25 each, in section 148 Rows 10-30.
FIRST DAY: PreK & Kindergarten & Tears and Cheers
September 8 First day of school for Kindergarten and Pre-K students.
Developmental Preschool Hours
7:40am-10:20am (morning session)
11:45am-2:25pm (afternoon session)
Developmental Preschool has the same start date as Kinder (Sep 8). Dropoff and pickup will be at the school’s main entrance.
Kindergarten Bell Schedule
Kindergarten School Hours: 7:50 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7:50 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.
Teachers will greet students on the playground with signs to identify themselves. This is where you will line up every day. Students will be released back on to the playground at the end of the day. Please remember to stay behind the painted white lines at pick up to give everyone space to find their families. Teachers will make sure students in after school care are escorted to their next location. Bring your school supplies with you on the first day!
Tears and Cheers: Lafayette Cafeteria, Sept 8th @ 8:00am-9:00am Kindergarten Parents, please join us after drop-off on the first day of Kindergarten for a cup of coffee, a tissue or a high five, and to get to know the other Kindergarten families. PTA board members and school admin staff will be on hand to answer questions! Enter the school through the front doors on California and join us in the cafeteria to your left. Sign up here to volunteer!
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
Kindergarten + New Student Playdates
The PTA has organized two Kindergarten and New Student playdates, which will be held at the Lafayette playground on:
Sunday, August 24th at 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, September 6th at 9am - 11am
Come by to let the littles play and get to know other new Lafayette families and students! PTA members will also be available to answer questions. The school will not be open, so plan accordingly. We hope you can join us!
Kindergarten: Family-Teacher Connection Meetings
Family Connection Conferences
Your Kindergarten Teachers are so excited to meet you and welcome your new Lafayette Leopard to kindergarten. We know this is an exciting milestone and a big deal in your and your child’s life, and with that can come a variety of feelings. We want to take an opportunity to talk with you and say hi to our wonderful new students before the first day of school. This can help put your child at ease, and we can get to know you better and answer any questions you may have.
Teacher assignment post cards will be mailed to every student in August. Once you find out who your child’s teacher is, you can sign up for a Family Connection Conference for you and your student to attend together. Plan to bring your school supplies with you to the meeting, and your teacher can help sort them out together!
Ms. Peterson’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9AF2DA5F58-58160716-family
Ms. Angel’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA8AB2AABFEC70-50753480-family
Mr. Marks’ Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4BA4AE22AAFF2-58178442-kindergarten
Ms. Sarah’s Class: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A5AF2AA2F94-58056040-mssarahs
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
We can’t wait to see you all on the first day of school - Monday, September 8th!
FIRST DAY: 1st-5th Grades
September 3, 7:55am - 2:25pm First day of school for 1st – 12th grade students. Sept. 3 is not an early release Wednesday. Early release will occur every Wednesday except for the first week of school.
Teachers will greet students on the playground with signs to identify themselves. Look for your classroom number on the blacktop! This is where you will line up every day. Students will be released back on to the playground at the end of the day. Please remember to stay behind the white lines at pick up to give everyone space to find their families. Students in after school care will be escorted to their next location.
New school year supplies lists are available: HERE
Back to School Teacher Meet & Greet
August 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm : Back to School Teacher Meet and Greet
Your Lafayette teachers and staff will be hosting a Back to School Teacher Meet and Greet on the playground on Thursday August 28th from 4:30-5:30pm to meet before the start of the new school year!
This event will provide an informal setting for students, parents, and guardians to meet their child's teacher, ask questions, and put names to faces. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to reconnect with old friends and make new ones before the start of the school year.
We look forward to welcoming all our Lafayette families to this exciting event and are eager to kick off the school year on a positive note. See you on the playground!
Please note: the school will not be open during this event.
Kindergarten + New Student Playdates
The PTA has organized two Kindergarten and New Student playdates, which will be held at the Lafayette playground on:
Sunday, August 24th at 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, September 6th at 9am - 11am
Come by to let the littles play and get to know other new Lafayette families and students! PTA members will also be available to answer questions. The school will not be open, so please plan accordingly. We hope you can join us!