Leschi Community Update

Hello Leschi Families,

The 2026-2027 school year is launched! We are all relieved that a tentative agreement was reached and we were able to start the school year on time. It has been a wonderful two days to welcome back returning and new 1st – 5th grade families and students.

We look forward to a three day weekend, welcoming our kindergarten and preschool students on Tuesday, September 8th, and our first assembly next Wednesday to review our school values of Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Have a great Friday and Labor Day weekend! No school on Monday, September 7th.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions:

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

Sincerely,

Genevieve Ramsey

• Monday, September 7th - Labor Day - no school
• Tuesday, September 8 - First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten

Daily Schedule

Next week we begin our Wednesday early release schedule. School Dismisses at 1:10 this Wednesday, September 9th and for every Wednesday for the rest of the year.

Leschi begins at 7:55 and dismisses at 2:25 and 1:10 on Wednesday. Students may enter the playground or go to breakfast beginning at 7:40. There is no student supervision prior to 7:40. The gate closes between 8:00 and 8:05 daily and after that time all students enter through the main office. Regular and on-time attendance is critical to student learning. After a brief SEL block all classes begin academic learning right away!

Arrival Procedures Reminder

This week 1st – 5th grade students should walk to their classes independently upon arrival. Kindergarten families may walk their students to class the first several days of school and then encourage independence when possible. Preschool families can drop off students directly in their classroom throughout the year. Families are encouraged to walk through the open cafeteria door to their preschool classroom.

On the first day of preschool and kindergarten on Tuesday, September 8th, after a brief classroom welcome, we invite families to join Principal Genevieve Ramsey and Assistant Principal Will English in the library for coffee and donuts.

Thanks,

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

• No Leschi volunteer needs at this time.