Leschi Community Update
October 8th, 2026
Thanks to all the families who attended the first PTA community meeting. Leschi benefits from the support of the PTA and appreciate all community members who give their time to PTA efforts! We hope for increased membership (join here) and volunteers so this organization can continue to thrive and support our school.
There is no school TOMORROW Friday, October 9th for a staff professional development day.
Next week is the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 15th from 4:00-6:00. Please consider donating food or time so students and families can enjoy this fun event! Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-66044820-fall#/\
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions:
gsramsey@seattleschools.org; (206) 252-2950
Sincerely,
Genevieve Ramsey
Library Week
Fall Art Projects
PE!
Friday, October 9th - No School; Teacher work-day
Wednesday, October 14th - PTA coffee chat at student arrival on 31st (library in case of rain)
Thursday, October 15th – Leschi Fall Festival 4:00-6:00 - Volunteers needed https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-66044820-fall#/\
Friday, October 23rd – Hearing and Vision Screening https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-66183726-student
Jazz Reach Concert
This Thursday 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders experienced a Jazz concert and music learning experience from a NY nonprofit Jazz Reach in partnership with Earshot Jazz. Students heard great jazz, learned about melody, harmony, and rhythm, and participated in a jazz song. We appreciate our community partners!
MAP Testing
MAP Testing (Measurement of Academic Progress) begins next week for Reading and Math. Classroom teachers should share which date their class will take each assessment. Please reach out to your classroom teacher to confirm these dates.
Leschi PTA news
☕Oct. 14th 8am: Coffee Chat Right outside of drop off gate, weather permitting. Join other Leschi Families and Principal Ramsey for connections and chats and am treats!
🎃Oct. 15th: 4 - 6 pm Leschi Annual Fall Fest! Join us on the blacktop for a community celebration featuring face painting, arts and crafts, and maybe some fun visitors from the Seattle Fire Department. FOOD TRUCK visiting! We will need volunteers & potluck items to make this event a success.
Sign Up HERE: https://tinyurl.com/LeschiFallFest
Community News
The UW School Psychology Clinic is offering free mental health services beginning in January 2027, and we welcome interested client!
We provide the following services:
- Counseling services to children and young adults that are 10 - 21 years old using evidence-based practices, addressing a wide range of childhood disorders and mental health issues (Monday or Wednesday evenings; virtual/hybrid available to ages 13 and older)
- Evaluation services to children and young adults that are 8 - 18 years old examining cognitive, academic, and socio-emotional/behavioral concerns (Tuesday or Thursday morning sessions; at least two sessions must be held in-person)
It is important to note that our clinic evaluations do not result in diagnoses provided, but rather provide broad cognitive, learning, and social/behavioral profiles. We will screen and determine the best form of treatment for each individual client and family. Services are provided by school psychology graduate clinicians and are all supervised by a licensed clinician/faculty member at the University of Washington. All services are provided in English at this time.
Parents, guardians, or professionals of potential clients are asked to fill out the Service Request Form on our website if they are interested in our services. Responses submitted using this form are viewed during regular business hours, and families can typically expect to be contacted by clinic staff shortly after submitting information. Recruitment will conclude at the end of November 2026.
If you have questions, please email spclinic@uw.edu or call 206-543-4970. You will find a linked flyer with details for signing up to request services.
Thanks,
Genny Ramsey (Principal) and Will English (Assistant Principal)
Fall Festival volunteers - Thursday, November 15th
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-66044820-fall#/\
Hearing and Vision Screening - Friday, October 23rd - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-66183726-student