Upcoming events
Family Dance
Hi Leschi Families,
The 5th Grade Student Leadership Team, with support from our school community and the Leschi PTA, are planning the Leschi Family Dance on Friday, May 30th, from 5:30 -7:30 pm, in the Leschi gym.
Watch for a flyer to go home with your student!
This year's family dance theme is: Midnight in Paris!
Please feel free to dress in your best Star / Moon / Fancy attire (or just come you are!)
Sweet and savory snacks, great music, and dancing will be the focus of this event! Come ready to boogie and enjoy being together!
We are in need of many more volunteers to make this event happen! In particular, we need help with set-up and clean-up. Please consider contributing food, drinks, or volunteer your time to the event to make the dance special for our students. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-56687285-family#/
Summer Ready Wellness Fair
Leschi Elementary invites all students and families (PK–5th grade) to our 2nd Annual Summer Ready Wellness Fair on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Library.
Explore local summer programs, camps, outdoor activities, wellness resources, in-person registration, and scholarship opportunities—all designed to help your child stay active, engaged, and healthy this summer!
In-person registration will also be available after school.
We can’t wait to celebrate community, wellness, and summer readiness with you!
Move-a-Thon
Our favorite heart warming fundraiser, the Move-A-Thon, is set for Wednesday May 14th!!
8:15 - 8:40 am - Preschool
8:45 - 9:10 am - Kindergarten
9:15 - 9:40 am - First Grade
9:45 - 10:10 am - Second Grade
10:15 - 10:40 am - Third Grade
10:45 am - 11:10 am – Fourth/Fifth Grade
Pledge Envelopes will be coming home with students for door to door fundraising, but please see this link for our online fundraiser:
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/moveathon13
You can add your participant by scrolling to the bottom of the page, and then please select your student's teacher. This will generate an email fundraising page for your student that you can share with family and friends for donations!
Also, we are looking for volunteers, please sign up to help with this joyous event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAFAF2EA4F58-56182414-leschi
Staff Appreciation Week
May 5- 9 is Staff Appreciation Week, and we are thrilled to show our dedicated Leschi Elementary School teachers and staff just how much we value the work they do with our children. There are a number of ways for your student(s) and family to demonstrate your love!
Amazon Wishlist: Once again, we've updated this wishlist and would like to restock the staff lounge with coffee, tea, snacks, supplies, and a few sweets. These items can be ordered and delivered now, before our official week of appreciation begins! Please use the following link to purchase items delivered directly to the school:
Shipping Info: make sure to select Leschi PTA c/o Rosa's Gift Registry Address
Donate Food by 10:30 AM for potluck Thurs or Sweet Treat Friday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-56487469-staff#/
Mother's Day Flower Sale
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE thru Southeast Seattle Education Coalition
PRE-ORDER by May 2nd and benefit Leschi directly as well as donate to the Title 1 schools fund automatically! 1 bouquet/$60 or 2 bouquets/$100 pick up on May 10th 1-3pm @ Leschi.
ANNUAL LESCHI JAZZ/R&B fundraising concert “Golden Grads”
May 1st @ 5:30 at Leschi Come enjoy food and music with your Leschi neighbors. Funds raised will help the family support team and support LESCHI students and their families via PTA funds. Butch Harrison and Good Company will play jazz, blues, and R&B songs,plus a featured student performance. Donations can be mailed, given at the door, or made online --> https://www.leschipta.org/donate
Leschi @ the Mariners Game
The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, parents, faculty and staff at our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members!
MARLINS VS. MARINERS FRIDAY APRIL 25 - 6:40 P.M.
Tickets: $10.00 (plus $3.50 processing fee)
To order tickets, please visit this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/LeschiSEA25
Watch for our school’s name on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning for our special welcome to T-Mobile Park. Promotional giveaway: City Connect Captains Hat (First 10,000 fans)
Co-parent Panel & Mixer
Thursday, April 24th at 6-8:30pm at Made Space (2002 E Union St, Seattle)
Co-Parent Panel presented by Exes & Babies, a co-parent support organization committed to uplifting and upleveling co-parents through podcast, workshops, and community events. The panel includes a collaborative divorce attorney, family therapist, and financial advisor moderated by a co-parenting father to help parents divorce amicably and co-parent holistically. Guests can ask the panelists questions during the Q&A, and afterwards, enjoy networking during the mixer portion. This free event is open to all. Please RSVP and share this important opportunity with friends and families soon, as space is limited.
Ridwell Plastic Drive @ Leschi
We’re keeping plastic film out of landfills with a @getRidwell recycling drive! Bring yours to school by April 25th! We also have the chance to earn ongoing recycling for the school. Find out more at https://get.ridwell.com/leschi
Community Meeting via Zoom
Let's Connect, Collaborate, and Empower Our Children Together.
You're invited to our virtual PTA meeting! This is an opportunity to ask Qs, pose new ideas, and connect with other families.
We will have a dedicated time for Principal Ramsey to discuss behavior supports at Leschi and answer Qs.
Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82032113105?pwd=rFbIqbjgSlwP9oGqKsZJMboH2r1LiW.1
Coffee Chat Q&A
Join fellow Leschi Families for coffee, donuts, community and a Q&A session with Principal Ramsey! Have something on your mind? Submit here: https://forms.gle/s3js5CN2ZiWbpJc66
Black Excellence Celebration
Celebrate Black History and Black Excellence with us on 2/27 @ 5:30. Art, Performaces, and Joy to celebrate our great Leschi Community.
Leschi School Tours
Help Spread the Word! Leschi Elementary will be holding school tours to showcase our wonderful community. Additional Tour Times are Tuesday 1/28 from 5:30 - 6:15 and Thursday 2/6 from 9:45 - 10:45.
MLK Jr. Day Assembly
Leschi will be celebrating MLK Jr. Day with an all school assembly Friday 1/17 @ 8:30 am. Families are encouraged to join!
PTA Community Meeting
Join us on Janurary 14th @ 5:30 on ZOOM.
Updates with Principal Ramsey
Preview upcoming Leschi Family events
Hear about After-School Programs
Connect with other families and build community!
Everyone is welcome, regardless of PTA membership!
See you virtually on Zoom (link to meeting sent in email) ~ Leschi PTA
Taste of Leschi
Join us for the Annual Community Potluck!
We invite you to bring a cultural dish to share. There is also an chance to present something that represents your culture during the open mic (Fashion, Music, etc.) Join in celebrating what makes our diverse commuinity so strong. (And Delicious)
In addition to sharing food and culture, PTA will host a gift Card Drive to support our families. Please bring gift cards of $25, $50, or more from safeway, amazon, Grocery Outlet or target to donate at the giving table during taste of leschi
Garfield Community Center Annual Holiday Party
Sign your child up for a Holiday Gift! 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle WA 98122 206-684-4788
Bullpup Coffee Chat
Coffee Chat with Prinicpal Ramsey and other Leschi Families right after school drop off. Great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and stay “in-the-know” about community events.
Teacher - Family Conferences
NO SCHOOL the week of 11/25 - Teachers will be reaching out to arrange family conferences for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Indigenous Day/Thanksgiving holiday on 11/26-27.
Vision Screening
Come Volunteer to help our students get their vision screening! Sign up for part of the day or full day and Nurse Christina will train you quickly! Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/n0FFznvgnV
Kindergarten Family Meetup
Come meet other Kindergarten Families this Thursday at Temple Patries on Jackson! Connect with community and enjoy some treats or bring your own.
Fall Festival
This is a fun event at which you can meet other Leschi families and staff and celebrate the fall season. There will be a fire engine visit from our local fire station, face painting, arts & crafts, outdoor games, and a photo booth. In addition to a community potluck, we will have a food truck and ice cream cart (weather-dependent) with food items for purchase.
Fall Fest can only happen with the support of our community -- please volunteer to help out! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA4A62EA6FEC34-52132115-fall
1st Community Meeting of the year
You're Invited to a Community Meeting!
Join us on October 15th at 5:30 in the Library or on ZOOM.
Updates with Principal Ramsey
Brief update on Seattle Public Schools budgeting and closure plans
Preview upcoming Leschi Family events
Hear about After-School Programs
Leschi School GEAR Clothing Swap -- bring outgrown Leschi Spirit Wear and trade up!
Connect with other families and build community!
Everyone is welcome, regardless of PTA membership!
See you there in Person or on Zoom (link to meeting sent in email)! ~ Leschi PTA
First Day of School (pre/K)
A big warm welcome to our newest little Bullpups. Hope you all have a very good first day of school .
First Day of School (1st-5th)
Welcome back, everyone! Reminder that this is a full day of school for 1st-5th grades and the day ends at 2:25pm.
Back to School Playground Social
Stop by for a popsicle while meeting your classmates and teachers for the upcoming school year. Let’s get off to a great start this year and start building relationships before we get back to the classrooms. All are welcome.
3rd grade meet up
The 3rd grade co-family facilitators invite the 3rd grade families to kick off the start of the year by having a meet up at Peppi’s Playground. Families can come say hello and kids can run around and see each other before returning to school. Hope to see you there!
New Family and 1st grade summer picnic at Peppi’s Park
All new families are welcome to join the 1st grade families for a summer picnic. After the Kindergarten meet and greet, stay for socializing, playing and picnicking together. The first grade families will provide a welcome picnic potluck from 5-6:30. Feel free to bring whatever else you would like to have or share.
Kindergarten Meet & Greet
Kindergarten teachers are hosting a meet-up at Peppi’s Park for all incoming Kindergarten students. Spread the word to other kindergarten families. We are excited to meet all of you!