Leschi Community Update

Hello Leschi Families,

Welcome kindergarten and preschool students! We had a great first week with our youngest students as they learned routines and procedures around the building, enjoyed circle time, practiced learning behaviors and enjoyed recess!

We had our back to school assembly on Wednesday morning. We cheered, reviewed Leschi expectations, set a yearly Pup Pride Ticket goal of 24,000 earned across the years, and played a fun minute-to-win-it game with Leschi staff. Next Assembly is Wednesday, September 30th.

Next week is Back to School Night on Thursday, September 17th from 5:00-6:30.

5:00-5:30: Pizza and Title I presentation in the cafeteria

5:30 – 6:30 – Open house through the school. Visit your child’s classroom, complete the Leschi Bingo Card, and meet Leschi staff who serve in other parts of the building. We will continue to serve food for families arriving after 5:30.

Next week is the first five day week of the school year! See you Thursday!

Sincerely,

Genevieve Ramsey

• Thursday, September 17th - Leschi Back to School Night from 5:00-6:30

• Friday, September 25th - apply for PTA enrichment. See more info below.

• Saturday, September 26th - One Seattle Day of Service at Leschi from 10:00-12:00

• Tuesday, October 6th - PTA General Meeting from 6:00-7:00 on zoom or in the library

• Friday, October 9th - No School; Teacher work-day

• Wednesday, October 14th - PTA coffee chat at student arrival on 31st (library in case of rain)

PTA Coffee chats

Thanks to all our families who stayed for PTA coffee chat on Wednesday! It was a great time to connect and meet other families. PTA is still looking for volunteers to fill important roles and plan fun Leschi events that our community enjoys. Click this link to learn more about ways you can support Leschi.

The next coffee chat is Tuesday, October 14th at arrival. Parents wanting to stay can briefly park on 31st. Please pull your car up as far on Spruce as possible to provide space for through traffic. If you can’t stay but want a donut wave down a volunteer and they’ll bring you a donut!

Counselor Corner:

Hello Families,

I’ve created a Counselor Corner Newsletter to help keep you updated on what’s happening in the

Counseling Department at Leschi. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:

· September counseling activities

· New Lunch Bunch information

· Counseling services offered

· Mindful Moment

· Family Resources including Leschi's School Counseling website

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to access any of my services.

I also want to share that I serve as Leschi’s 504 Building Coordinator. If you’re considering starting a 504 plan for your child and aren’t sure where to begin, you can find helpful information on the Seattle Schools 504 website or contact me directly at erares@seattleschools.org.

I’m always here to support you and your student—please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Leschi PTA

👋WELCOME or WELCOME BACK from Leschi PTA:

Need aftercare Childcare Options? Wondering when the next Events are happening? Please check out the www.leschipta.org and explore the Events or Aftercare (➡️MENU)

♟️Leschi Enrichment Classes: Afterschool Opportunities - Deadline is 9/25 to apply/enroll

👨‍🎓Scholarships Available! https://forms.gle/HesrJnUbQ2E6HV5z8

Jr. Chemistry / K-pop Dance / Chess Club / Coding4Kids / Craft Lab

https://www.6crickets.com/schools/US/WA/Seattle/Leschi-Elementary-School/13124?refer=&school=13124&type=any&include_sold_out=&page=1&any_grade=&any_date=#programs

📆Welcome new K families & new to Leschi families! You're Invited to a Community Meeting! ALL are welcome

Join us on October 6th 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Library or on ZOOM! More details re: Childcare and Food Provided to come

👩‍👦 PTA Member Numbers Matter! Join online here - no volunteer commitment required: https://leschipta.givebacks.com

📲NEW: Add Events to Your Phone Calendar

Never miss a school event! Add dates directly to your phone:

Google Calendar Link:

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iCal Link:

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SPS District Holidays:

Seattle Public Schools Calendar

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One Seattle Day of Service at Leschi

Join other Leschi Elementary families and neighbors for our One Seattle Day of Service event on Sat 26 Sep, from 10am-Noon. We will have coffee from Broadcast and pastries from Temple, plus possibly t-shirts from the city. Activities will include litter cleanup on nearby streets, spreading bark at Peppi’s, some maintenance of the school grounds (and any other projects y’all want to advertise).

You can register on the city’s web page or just show up that day. We are event 67 on the map. If you’d like to help supervise one of the specific activities, please email Chris Tremonte (parent of two Leschi kids) at tremonte@gmail.com

• PTA is looking for volunteers for various events and programs outlined in their September newsletter. Many Leschi events and programs only happen because of family volunteers. Please consider signing up to help with something this year!