Licton Springs K-8 2026-2027

Licton Springs K-8 will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on October 15. At 10:15 a.m., students and staff will join schools and organizations across Washington in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

We encourage all families to take this opportunity to review emergency plans, update emergency kits, and talk with children about earthquake safety. The Great ShakeOut website offers excellent resources, checklists, and preparedness information to help your family be ready before an emergency happens: Great ShakeOut Resources.

A little preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow! 🌎🏫💙

School pictures arrived and went home this week if you ordered them. If you haven't yet ordered photos, Families can use this link 2026-27 Licton Springs K-8 Pictures to view and order their student’s photos. To access your student’s photo gallery, enter their school ID number when prompted for the online code. Orders are now shipped directly to homes.

Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, October 26. We will also have our class photos taken on that day.

Portrait packages from our September picture day are expected to arrive in approximately one more week. Once they arrive, families will have an opportunity to review their child's photos before retake day.

Students who ordered individual portraits will receive a class photo mid-November. Information about ordering portraits for retake day will be shared soon.

• If you placed an order (in Sept) but your child was not photographed, no action is needed. Your child can simply have their picture taken on retake day.
• If your child was photographed in September but you would like a retake, please have your child bring their original photo package to school on October 26 and they will have their picture retaken.

If you have questions about orders, packages, or retakes, you may contact Yuen Lui Photography directly for assistance. customerservice@yuenluischools.com

We look forward to seeing lots of smiles on Picture Retake Day! 📸

We’re having a field trip!

On Friday, October 23, our K-8 students and staff (and hopefully a few family chaperones) will visit Carkeek Park with Nature Guides from the City of Seattle’s Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning Department. This exciting outdoor learning experience will take place from approximately 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., returning for lunch at school.

This field trip provides an opportunity for students to learn about the seasonal return of salmon to Piper’s Creek. Many of our students have been stewards of salmon at our school and participated in the smolt release at Carkeek Park. This will be a fun and educational opportunity to observe another stage of the salmon life cycle.

Students will also learn about habitats, watersheds, food webs, and the connections between freshwater ecosystems and Puget Sound. Depending on conditions, students may be able to observe salmon in the creek. We will connect classroom learning with the outdoors as students explore ecosystems, plant and animal relationships, living things, and human impacts on the environment.

Cost: $2.50 per student

Payment may be made:

• By cash or check (payable to Licton Springs K-8) at the school office, or to classroom teacher
• Pay field trip fee Online

* Permission slips went home last week please take a look in the backpacks if you have not seen it (it is bright yellow!) We ask that you sign and return them as quickly as possible to confirm your child's participation.

* If you would like to chaperone, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting your child's classroom teacher or emailing Salem Garvey at shgarvey@seattleschools.org.

We are looking forward to this wonderful fall outdoor learning opportunity and hope all students will be able to participate.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:30–8 p.m.

Get ready for one of our favorite family events of the year! Join us for the Licton Springs Annual Harvest Fest, a fun-filled evening of community, creativity, laughter, and fall festivities. Students, families, and staff are invited to come together to celebrate the season and enjoy all the wonderful things that make our Licton Springs community so special.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including bingo, festival games, arts and crafts, Musical Cakes, a community potluck, and our Student Art Gallery Walk. This year, the PTO is excited to showcase the incredible creativity and learning happening throughout Licton Springs with a gallery featuring student artwork, writing, classroom projects, LEGO creations, collaborative work, and more. Come explore the amazing accomplishments of our students and celebrate their hard work!

Bring your appetite and your community spirit! Families are welcome to contribute a favorite dish to our potluck. Please label ingredients to help keep everyone safe, and we especially appreciate nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. We are also collecting nut-free desserts for Musical Cakes. Cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, pies, and other sweet treats are all welcome!

Best of all, every activity is free and open to all. Bringing food or desserts is completely optional. Whether you're playing games, admiring student artwork, sharing a meal with friends, or simply enjoying time together, there's a place for everyone at Harvest Fest.

Come celebrate, connect, and make memories with the Licton Springs community. We can't wait to see you there for an evening full of fun, friendship, and fall magic! 🍁✨🍂

Breakfast: 7:30–7:50 a.m.

October is Principal Appreciation Month

9/15-10/15: Hispanic Heritage Month 🌎

10/15: The Great Washington Shakeout - Earthquake Drill

10/26: Picture Re-Takes AND class/group photos 📷

10/23: Field Trip - K-8 to Carkeek Park

10/29: Harvest Fest - a PTO Event

10/30: Final Friday Event - Costume Parade 🦹🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️👻👯

Families can subscribe to the district and/or school website online calendars. Your personal calendars update automatically when a change is made or when a new event is added. How to subscribe:

1. Click the calendar link(s) below:
   • Licton Springs K-8 School Calendar
   • Seattle Public Schools Calendar
2. Scroll to the bottom of the calendar page.
3. On the right-hand side, under Subscribe to Calendar, select a subscribe option.

Please Complete the CNEEB Application

While school meals are available to all students at no cost, SPS encourages every family to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) application. The information helps schools receive important funding and resources and may qualify students for additional educational benefits. Families who do not wish to provide income information may select the “Decline Benefits” option.

Fill Out The Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Form

Learn More
Learn more about school meals and the CNEEB application on the SPS Culinary Services webpage.

Tasks would include:

• group books by type/level
• restock when shelves get empty
• pull uninteresting titles (books generally not interesting to children, like Better Homes and Gardens Landscaping How-To)

Licton Springs is looking for someone that can come to the building once a month and clean up the Lost and Found.

Tasks would include:

• Looking to see if items are labeled with student name and returning to correct classroom
• Hanging up/sorting lost and found items
• Date Items, and remove after 60 days for donation
• Take photos for newsletter in hopes someone recognizes their scholar's belongings

Please send an email to Carole in the office at cljohnson@seattleschools.org and let her know. This will get the ball rolling!

The next PTO meeting will be Monday Nov 2nd at 6pm!

Families are invited to the FREE Read, Rise & Thrive Citywide Early Literacy Summit & Family Block Party on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event will feature free books, author storytelling, family workshops, and literacy activities for children. Every child will receive 3-5 free books, and books will also be available for older children and adults. SPS will host information sessions on the new literacy curriculum, and community resources will be available for families.

Register and learn more at Read, Rise & Thrive Registration. Event details are referenced in Free Early Literacy Summit Oct 24th and Family Block Party.
Questions? Email Dr. Beatrice A. Butler at bbutler27@icloud.com

Seattle Public Schools is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for SPS staff, students, families, and community members. Appointments are required, and space is limited. Be sure to register early. The updated 2026 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available. For clinic dates, locations, and registration information, visit the SPS clinic registration site.

Important:

• Insurance information must be entered during registration, or payment is due at the appointment.
• Out-of-pocket costs: $60 for flu vaccine, $200 for COVID-19 vaccine.
• Cigna, TRICARE, and First Choice insurance are not accepted.
• Flu shots are available for ages 4+; COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5+.

Please see the clinic schedule link and registration link below, and feel free to share with family and friends.

SPS Clinic schedule (Oct 10-Nov 22)
Register for SPS Flu & Covid vaccination clinic!

For insurance questions or registration issues, contact info@seattlevna.com before confirming your appointment.

At Licton Springs K-8, student safety is our top priority. We would like to remind families that the Kindergarten/1st Grade classroom is designated as a Nut-Free Zone to protect students with life-threatening food allergies.

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