Licton Springs K-8 4/21/26

We hope you and your family had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break. We are excited to welcome our students back to school as we begin the final stretch of the school year—hard to believe there are only eight weeks of school remaining!

As we return, we want to take a moment to remind students and families of our schoolwide expectations. Each day, we encourage all students to come to school ready to be safe, kind, and responsible. These expectations help create a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment where all students can do their best and finish the year strong.

The last eight weeks are an important time for learning, growth, and reflection. With your continued partnership and support, we know our students can stay focused, make positive choices, and end the year with pride in their accomplishments.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to a successful and rewarding conclusion to the school year!

During testing, no phones, smart watches, or personal electronics are permitted, with the exception of a student’s SPS-issued laptop. This policy applies during testing, during breaks, and for students who finish early but remain in the testing environment.
Any violation will result in test invalidation.

Licton Springs K-8 will have a marketplace on Friday, April 24. Students are making craft items to “sell” at the marketplace. They will “buy” each other’s items using thunderbird tokens. The goods students are making include jewelry, sculptures, pom pom "critters", origami, and bookmarks.

Please send Yearbook photo submissions to Carole at cljohnson@seattleschools.org

If you are at school or on a field trip, check out a camera from the office and take some photos for the school yearbook!

WIDA testing

WIDA tests will be administered on Wednesdays in March

SBA and WCAS Testing

3rd Grade
May 4 -SBA ELA CAT
May 5 – SBA ELA PT
May 6 – SBA Math CAT
May 7 – SBA Math PT

4th and 5th Grade
May 11 -SBA ELA CAT
May 12 – SBA ELA PT
May 13 – SBA Math CAT
May 14 – SBA Math PT
April 28 – WCAS (Science)

7th and 8th Grade
May 19 – SBA Math CAT
May 27 – SBA Math PT

SBA
Washington state requires all districts to administer the Smarter Balanced assessments each spring. These tests:

• Measure how well students are meeting College and Career Readiness Standards
• Help teachers, schools, and districts identify which students need more support
• Cover Math and English Language Arts (ELA)
• Take about 3-4 hours per subject
• Are given to students in grades 3 through 8 and 10
• Are required for federal and state accountability

WIDA testing
Each year, students in English learner programs take an English language proficiency test. This test is called the WIDA Access.
The test measures academic language skills for students in Washington state who are learning English.

The test will not affect student grades, but it can help determine whether the student will continue in the English language development program at school.
This year, WIDA testing will take place during the school day between January 29 and March 22.

The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) is a test given in the spring to all 5th, 8th, and 11th grade students. The WCAS is administered online during the same window as Smarter Balanced and uses the same state assessment platform.

The WCAS measures student performance on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) that were adopted by our state in 2013.

How can I best prepare my child for the assessments?

Our teachers’ engaging daily lessons are the most effective preparation for students because the assessments are designed to match classroom learning goals.

Families may take practice tests at home if they’d like, and students tend to perform best when they are well fed and well rested. No additional family preparation is necessary other than a positive attitude and growth mindset.

Practice Tests are available for ELA and math
Training Tests are available for science

Answers to the practice tests are available.

Licton Springs PTO Website

The next PTO meeting will be, May 6 @ 6 p.m. We’ll be meeting online, and we hope you can join us to hear updates, share ideas, and help shape plans for the year.

Join the PTO Zoom Meeting

April

4/24: Last Friday Event - Marketplace!

4/28: 5th and 8th Grade take the WCAS

May

5/4-5/7: 3rd graders to take the SBA
5/4 : PTO Meeting

5/5: Taylors class to start Discover Dance classes!

5/11-5/14: 4th and 5th Grades taking the SBA

5/19: 7th and 8th Graders to take Math SBA

5/22: MMIWP Solidarity March – Walking Field Trip

5/25: Memorial Day : No School

5/27: 7th and 8th Graders to take Math SBA

5/29: Licton Springs Talent show, including a performance by LSK8 instrumental music students AND the discover dance performance

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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.

Lincoln Volleyball’s annual summer camp is back from July 20-22!

Rising 5th through 8th graders are welcome to join us for a half day or full day camp run by the Lincoln Volleyball players and coaches. All proceeds go directly to the program. To register and for more information, visit our website or reach out to Coach Ware at rmware@seattleschools.org

SPS Seattle Preschool Program, Head Start, and Developmental Preschool Programs are accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year starting on Monday, March 16. SPS Preschool programs provide high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-old students.

Please see the Preschool Locations Map for SPS preschool programs offered near your home. You may be able to apply for a preschool classroom in your child’s elementary school! Families with 3- and 4-year-olds can visit the Early Learning website to learn more and apply.

Click on the preschool program links below for more information, program contacts, and how to apply.

Developmental Preschool Peer Program (located at Licton Springs)

Seattle Public Schools offers half-day preschool classrooms that include peer models and students with IEPs. Peer spots are free, and enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Contact schools directly for more information or visit Early Childhood Special Education preschool peer information to learn more.

Seattle Preschool Program

In collaboration with the City of Seattle, the Seattle Preschool Program offers high-quality, affordable preschool to all of Seattle’s 3- and 4-year-old children on a sliding tuition scale. Applications submitted between March 16 – April 15 receive priority enrollment. Please direct families to the City of Seattle preschool@seattle.gov or 206-386-1050 with questions on application. Language support is available.

Head Start Preschool Program

Head Start is a federally funded child development program for income eligible children and their families. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools offer preschool curriculum, family services and education, and transportation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for eligible families

Parents and Caregivers,

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Please complete the Online School Meal Application form (linked below).

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.

Online School Meal Application