Leschi Community Update

Hello Leschi Families,

We continue to prepare the building and classrooms for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. This newsletter repeats previously communicated information. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

Our databases sometimes update inconsistently and not all families have received my updates.

The first Leschi Community Update sent 8/7

The welcome to Kindergarten families

Enjoy a couple pictures of Leschi in summer. Thank you to our custodians for their hard work cleaning the building and our volunteers for watering the garden. We are reading to welcome back students in just under three weeks!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions before then:

gsramsey@seattleschools.org; 206-252-2967

Sincerely,

Principal Genny Ramsey

• Tuesday, August 18 - Peppi's Park Community Meet-up - 4:30-6 p.m.
• Thursday, August 27 - Kindergarten meet-up at Peppi's Park, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 1 - Popsicles on the Playground - 4-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 2 - First Day of School for 1st - 5th
• Wednesday, September 2 - Friday, September 4th - Family Connections Meetings for K and preschool students
• Tuesday, September 8 - First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten

Leschi Before-School Community Meet-ups

Leschi community meet-up - Come to Peppi’s Park on Tuesday, August 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. for families to socialize and kids to play with each other. Principal Genny Ramsey and Assistant Principal Will English will be there too!

Kindergarten meet-up – Meet at Peppi’s Park on Thursday, August 27 at 4 p.m. to meet new Leschi kindergarten families.

Popsicles on the Playground - Tues, Sept 1

Gather on the playground on Tuesday, September 1st from 4–5 p.m. to meet your teacher and reconnect with classmates. Class placement will be communicated Thursday, August 27.

First Day of School

• The first day of school for 1st - 5th graders is Wednesday, September 2.
• Preschool and Kindergarten’s first day is Tuesday, September 8/

Preschool and Kindergarten families: teachers will reach out to schedule a Family Connection Conference held September 3, 4, and 5, in person or on teams.

Daily Schedule

Leschi begins at 7:55 a.m. and dismisses at 2:25 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Leschi begins at 7:55 a.m. and dismisses at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday. There is no student supervision prior to 7:40 a.m..

The first day of school, September 3, will dismiss at the regular time – 2:25 p.m..

School Supplies

Leschi provides all students school supplies. You do not need to buy any supplies for your students. Families in need of a backpack and/or lunch box, please contact Leschi’s new Family Support Worker Omaretta Sharpley omsharpley@seattleschools.org.

Download the Talking Points app.

It is through this app that the district, school and your child(ren)s teacher(s) communicate with you. Be sure to regularly update the app to ensure you continue receiving these messages throughout the year.

PTA

Visit the Leschi PTA Website where you can learn about how to get involved in supporting the school. We encourage all families to join the PTA! Direct questions? Email PTA_Board_at_Leschi@googlegroups.com

The PTA is still looking for volunteers to fill important roles or take on leadership for PTA events for the 2025-2026. Please consider volunteering for the PTA!

We look forward to seeing many Leschi families soon during our meet-up events and then at the first day of school. Enjoy the rest of August!

Principal Genny Ramsey and Assistant Principal Will English

• Coming soon - help organizing first day of school packets the week of August 26.