Leschi Community Update

We have some changes in routine in upcoming weeks. Next week is a regular week with our end of November assembly on Wednesday, November 18th.

Parent-teacher conferences are held in November. Teachers have reached out to schedule your conference or may have already reached out.

Leschi’s conference schedule is:

· Thursday, November 19th – 3:00-6:25

· Monday, November 23rd – 7:25 – 6:25

· Tuesday, November 24th – 7:25 – 2:55

There is no school November 23rd – November 27th. November 23rd- 25th are for parent-teacher conferences and November 26th – 27th is for Thanksgiving Break.

We then have three short weeks until Winter Break. The Taste of Leschi, a special annual event, is on Wednesday, December 9th.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions:

gsramsey@seattleschools.org; (206) 252-2950

Sincerely,

Genevieve Ramsey

• Thursday, November 19th – Evening conferences from 3:00-6:25

• Monday, November 23rd – Wednesday, November 25th – No School for conferences

• Monday, November 23rd – Parent-teacher conferences from 7:25 – 6:25
• Tuesday, November 24th – Parent-Teacher conferences from 7:25 – 2:25
• Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th - No school for Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 9th - Taste of Leschi 5:00-7:00

Taste of Leschi

Save the date for Taste of Leschi! It will be Wednesday, December 9th from 5pm – 7pm! Flier with details coming soon. We hope all families will participate and bring a cultural/family dish to share. If you would also like to share and present your cultural attire, music, or something else that represents your family we’ll have times set aside for people to share on stage. This is a joyful way to get to know all the different cultures that make up Leschi and we hope to see you there!

One change in Taste of Leschi. To support our 5th graders in attending Islandwood Camp in March, we are asking that dessert selections are by donation. If you select a dessert donated by a 5th grade family or Leschi family, please be prepared to donate a small amount in either cash or by a QR code using your phone. Help us keep the important tradition of 5th grade camp alive!

Technology Changes (repeat announcement)

Seattle Public Schools is updating its technology guidance that Leschi wants you to be aware of. We follow these guidelines at Leschi

Elementary Technology Use

• K-2: No 1:1 device use; technology use limited to 30 minutes per day
• Grades 3-5: No 1:1 device use; technology use limited to 60 minutes per day.
• Devices should not be used for incentives, rewards, or free time.
• Excludes district and state assessments

Web Filtering and Student Access

• YouTube: Blocked for K-5 students.
• Minecraft: Blocked for K-12 students, with limited access when part of an approved instructional program.
• Generative AI: Generative AI tools and Google Search AI summaries will be blocked for K-12 students, including closing the Google Search/Gemini access pathway.
• SPS will continue to use district-managed devices and accounts, content filtering, approved ad blockers, and classroom management and monitoring tools to provide layered protections.

Leschi PTA news

👕LAST CALL!! SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPEN! Orders DUE: Nov. 15th

Show your Leschi Pride! Order your Leschi Shirt, Sweatshirt, or hat! Even tote bags this year! https://leschispiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/

PTA can offer a limited number of free shirts to those who would like to be sponsored. Email info@leschipta.org

🎁 Winter Giving Drive: It takes our whole community to fund things like tutors, camp and Holiday Giving for families asking for assistance. Join the Winter Gift Card Drive to support all our Leschi bullpups to have Happy Holidays. You can drop off cards in any amount over $20 in the office drop box OR donate a virtual gift card here that will be given directly to our wonderful family support worker. Want to Donate Online? https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/R6U5T6X If your family needs support please reach out to our Family Support Worker, Ms. Sharpley: omsharpley@seattleschools.org

🏕️5th GRADE ISLANDWOOD CAMP FUNDRAISING: A Leschi tradition is that every 5th grader gets to go to Islandwood Camp in February. The grant that used to fund this has been revoked to ensure that EVERY student gets this opportunity. If you can match your child’s tuition to sponsor another student, it would be so appreciated! Publicize among friends and family! https://www.givebacks.com/causes/leschipta/campaigns/157283a9b8

Community Info

Indian Health Board (SIHB), a community health clinic in your area. Their pediatric team is accepting new patients with no waitlist. Their primary care pediatric services include well-child exams, immunizations, sports physicals, and more.

SIHB is a federally qualified health center that serves all people, Native or not, regardless of their ability to pay. Their care philosophy centers on you, supporting the whole person on their journey towards wellness. SIHB’s pediatrician, Dr. Maithri Sarangam, serves our relatives (what we call our patients) at the Lake City and International District SIHB clinics. For more information visit their website or review this flier.

Thanks,

Genny Ramsey (Principal) and Will English (Assistant Principal)

• Coming soon - help set-up/clean up for Taste of Leschi