PHOTOS: West Seattle summer starts with Highland Park Elementary Field Day – and a request for neighbors

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Less than an hour after summer officially arrived this morning, Highland Park Elementary started celebrating with this year’s Field Day.

PE teacher Chellie LaFayette invited us to stop by and see the variety of activities students are enjoying.

The sun came out just in time. Field Day is in two sessions – this morning, the third- through fifth-graders; this afternoon, the younger students.

One request for people in the neighborhood – and maybe even beyond – see that big inflatable black-and-white ball in the photo above? Chellie also had a rainbow-striped version but it vanished this morning. Like this, only multicolored:

If you find the missing ball, please take it to the school office (1012 SW Trenton).

Proud hpe parent June 21, 2019 (8:40 pm)

Thanks Chellie for another wonderful field day – and school year! You go above and beyond and we are so fortunate to have you at HPE. Feeling grateful!

LINDA A CARR June 25, 2019 (11:10 pm)

Chellie (Ms. LaFayette) puts a ridiculous number of hours into this event every single year. And, she gets help from parents, other school staff, friends, family, and community volunteers, too. My favorite part is the “job application” the 4th and 5th graders submit to get the privilege of helping when the younger kids are at the stations. It all adds up to a glorious day with laughter and fun for all!

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