Licton Springs K-8 2026-2027

Dear Licton Springs K-8 Learning Community,

My name is Christy Bowman-White. I am a first-generation college graduate, that spent 10 years as a teacher in Highline Public schools and 10 years as leader in Seattle Public Schools, both as an Assistant Principal at Asa Mercer International Middle School and principal of Maple Elementary. In recent years, I have also served as a leadership coach and consultant, supporting school leaders with continuous school improvement planning across the Puget Sound region.

In March, I stepped in to support the Licton Springs community following the loss of Principal McWashington. Since that time, I have come to know Licton Springs as a unique and special community. I will continue serving as principal during the 2026-2027 school year.

My husband and I have three adult daughters, and 14-year-old twins who are starting high school this fall. We also have two pandemic rescue dogs, Joy and Lily, who bring a healthy amount of laughter and chaos to our lives.

As a leader, I am driven by a few core beliefs. I believe that each of us has great value and potential and deserves to be treated with respect. I believe that our purpose as an organization is to continually grow and get better, and that we are better together. I also believe that connection, joy, and fun matter.

My focus this school year will be to support the continual improvement of teaching and learning at Licton Springs while honoring and building on the strengths of our community. This will include:

1. Developing positive and productive relationships with our students, staff, families, and community partners

2. Learning about our school’s culture, stories, strengths and needs

3. Guiding and supporting our Continuous School Improvement Plan

4. Supporting staff in strengthening effective instruction and assessment practices.

I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside you as we support our students and continue building on what makes Licton Springs special.

In Partnership,

Christy Bowman-White
Principal of Licton Springs K-8

Happy Fall, and Welcome back to school!!

School Supply Lists, by Grade.

If your family needs assistance with school supplies for the year, please reach out to us at 206-743-3700, we have backpacks, and other supplies available.

If your family needs other assistance, please reach out to Mr. Stewart at 206-743-3730.

We are looking forward to a GREAT YEAR at Licton Springs K-8!!

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at Licton Springs K-8 on Monday, September 21.

Families can preorder portraits (Details and Link to order coming soon). Print orders will be delivered to the school in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com.

Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions. Thank you!

8/31: Popsicles with the Principal (& meet the staff) 2-3pm on the playground)

9/2: First day of school 😄 Gr 1-8, optional for Kindergarten

9/7: Labor Day - No School

9/8: First day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten

9/21: Picture Day

9/25: Final Friday Event (more information to come)

9/29: Curriculum Night

9/30: Orange Shirt Day

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.

What is a Community Eligibility Provision School?

A community eligibility provision (CEP) school is for schools that have a 40 percent or higher number of students who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch.

CEP schools offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students.

Does our family complete the school meal application?

Yes. Families at these schools should still complete the free student meals application to help our schools maintain federal and state funded programs.

Why is this survey important?

The School Meals Application provides your student’s school with a way to collect household income information. This information is important because it helps your school receive federal and state funding.

In addition to healthy and nutritious meals, the School Meals Application also helps to fund school programs, such as:

• Before-school and after-school enrichment programs
• School counselors
• Health and wellness services
• Resources for classrooms and teachers

Please complete the Online School Meal Application

Families with multiple students will only complete this form once. The form is simple to fill out and confidential. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs.

Picture day is coming up Monday September 21

Licton Springs needs TWO parent volunteers to help out the photographers!

You will be getting teachers and their classes from the classrooms and helping the students keep their name tickets ready.

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!