Licton Springs K-8 2026-2027

Dear Licton Springs and Salmon Bay Families,

We warmly invite you to join us on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., for a family conversation with Superintendent Shuldiner regarding the proposed merger of Licton Springs and Salmon Bay for the 2027-2028 school year.

We recognize that this proposal may bring questions, concerns, and many different emotions for families in both school communities. This conversation is an opportunity to come together, hear information, ask questions, share your perspectives, and begin building connections with one another.

This work is currently in Phase 1, focused on listening, learning, and gathering feedback. No decisions have been made. Your voices, experiences, and perspectives are important as we begin these conversations.

Family Conversation Information

· Date: Friday, December 11, 2026

· Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

· Location: Salmon Bay K-8, 1810 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117

· Executive Director(s): Justin Hendrickson

Licton Springs and Salmon Bay are strong school communities with students, families, educators, and staff who care deeply about their schools. We hope this conversation provides an opportunity to listen to one another, learn more about what families value about their school communities, and begin building relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our students.

Most importantly, we want to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming you on Friday, December 11, 2026 and beginning this conversation together.

Sincerely,

Christy Bowman-White and Barbara Dixon
Principals, Licton Springs and Salmon Bay

School pictures have arrived and gone home 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 placed now, will be shipped directly to homes.

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup & retake portraits and class group photos this Monday, October 26

• Makeup portraits: students who missed picture day should plan on getting a portrait taken on October 26. Families can preorder makeup portraits here: 2026-27 Licton Springs K-8 Make-up/ Retake Pre-payments 10/26. Print portraits will be shipped to the school in approximately three weeks after makeup/retake day; digital portraits will be sent via email.

• Retake portraits: Please let your student's teacher know if you would like your student to have a retake. Students who preordered picture day packets can return their package to the photographer in exchange for a retake - a new package of the retake image for all returned packages will be issued at no charge.

• View your student's picture day portrait online:
  2026-27 Licton Springs K-8 - Online Code = SPS Student ID # online code = student's SPS ID #); view and order portraits can be placed at any time throughout the school year and are shipped directly to your home. Makeup/retake portraits will be available via the same link about two weeks after makeup/retake day.

• Class Group photos: one 8x10 class group print is included with the purchase of a portrait order. Class group prints are processed separately from portraits and will be delivered to the school in late January /February. We will share a link to order additional prints once the class group prints are ready to print. 📸

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 🌎

10/26: 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 🦹🏻‍♀️🧙🏻‍♀️👻👯

November is Native American Heritage Month

11/11: Veterans Day (No School)

11/20: 4/5 to Meany for BIRDY by Hung Dance

11/23-24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (No-School)

11/26-27: Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day (No School)

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 Licton Springs K-8 PTO invites all families and community members to join the next PTO meeting on Monday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.

The PTO supports our school through community-building events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising efforts that benefit our students and staff. To learn more, visit the LSK8 PTO website.

Interested in getting involved? The PTO is always looking for volunteers! Contact Hannah at hanaruby156@gmail.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

We hope to see you at the meeting! 🎉

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.

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