SBLSD News
Sept. 29, 2022
Chris Scheufele - who goes by “Shoof” - has two steps for dealing with people who are mean.
The first step? Don’t get upset.
The second step? Treat them like a friend.
Shoof told those two steps to all Mountain View Middle School students on Wednesday during anti-bullying assemblies.
“If you want peace in your life, if you want the respect you deserve, follow those two steps and you win every single time,” Shoof said.
A teacher for more than a decade, Shoof knows a thing or two about preventing bullying. He now travels the country teaching students, parents and educators the truth about social skills and conflict resolution as part of Chris in the Classroom.
Shoof uses comedy to share his messages, encouraging students to laugh and engage.
On Wednesday night, Shoof spoke to a group of parents and students about how to help students be resilient by processing their emotions when they are mad or upset.
“Resilient people understand that no matter what anybody else says or does, it's up to you whether or not it’s going to bother you,” he said.
Mountain View sixth graders Liz and Grace attended the event with their parents and said that they learned if someone is mean to them, not to give them the reaction they want.
“One thing I really took away is when something happens you don't want to give into their temptation,” Grace said.
“It's nice to be able to know what she heard today so we can help support those skills that he provided,” added Grace’s mom, Jessie.
Principal Amy Montgomery said that Mountain View has two main goals: that all students achieve high levels of learning, and that their school is a place where all students feel they belong.
“Our purpose, dedication and investment of time in bringing Chris here was to help students help us in creating a place where ‘Every Wolf Belongs.’ It’s really a partnership among students, staff and parents,” she said.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
The meal menus for October are here. See what’s for breakfast and lunch:
- Elementary
- Middle and High
- Interactive menus (ingredients and nutritional information)
This school year, there are some important changes to meal prices. A national school meal waiver that provided free meals for all students due to the pandemic expired over the summer. This means that meals are no longer free for everyone.
We encourage families who may be eligible to apply for free meals. Applications can be found at sumnersd.org/meals.
The following is an excerpt of an article by Mark Evers with the Sumner News Index:
“East of the Mountains” was a rather small (by today’s Hollywood standards) film released about one year ago that opened to positive reviews.
It had some big star power.
The main character is played by Tom Skerritt, an Emmy winning actor from “Picket Fences” who also starred in films such as “M*A*S*H” and “Alien”:
Playing his daughter is Mira Sorvino, who won an Academy Award for her work in “Mighty Aphrodite” and starred in “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.”
The film also marked the film debut of an up and coming actor.
A Sumner High School senior who now has an IMDB credit: Diego Collie.
It was Collie’s film debut and biggest role of his career.
Read the rest of the story by Sumner News Index here. Congratulations, Diego!
This Friday is Orange Shirt Day, a day of remembrance for victims and survivors of government-run residential schools, which stripped First Nation children of their culture, language, and way of life. The day is also known as Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The movement started with one reconciliation ceremony at a former residential school in Canada in 2013 and has grown exponentially, including to the United States. Orange Shirt Day is meant to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honor the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation.
Join the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District in wearing orange this Friday in solidarity with Native students as we reflect on the impact of the residential school system.
Learn more at orangeshirtday.org.
It was like the first day of school all over again — yesterday — for Mountain View Middle School students, who enjoyed lunch in their newly-expanded commons and instruction in four new classrooms! In addition to the new construction, other spaces were remodeled, such as the library, classrooms and front offices. Technology and security upgrades include interactive flat panels in every classroom and a new security vestibule in the school’s front entrance. Parking and queuing improvements also provide a more safe and streamlined pickup/dropoff experience. We thank voters, who approved this project as part of the 2016 construction bond.
Construction of the Sumner High School Expansion Phase 1 project is coming along on time with ongoing exterior work and progress inside the building. Here are some updates:
Exterior
- Siding ongoing
- Window shading installed on south end
- Fire lane forms complete; fence posts are next
- On-site paving planned for early next month
Inside
- Level 1
- Library acoustic panels complete; classroom panels installation continues
- Installing lights and air/heating units in classrooms
- Installing epoxy countertops
- Installing kitchen moisture barrier, resilient flooring and equipment
- Commons painting ongoing
- Level 2
- Cabinet installation ongoing
- Vinyl wallcovering and acoustic panel grids up next
- Level 3
- Painting is complete
- Installing acoustic grids and panels
Do you have an interest in school safety with the opportunity to review issues and effect change?
With safety a paramount priority for SBLSD, the District is seeking applicants to serve on a yearlong Safety Task Force. Comprising staff, students, families, first responders and community members, task force members will participate in the recommendations of the development of policies and procedures that promote safety in our schools and support departments. The Safety Task Force serves as a recommending unit to the Deputy Superintendent.
Please complete this application form and submit it to Charmaine Abram on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Applications will be reviewed by the Deputy Superintendent and Community Engagement Office for the purpose of selecting Safety Task Force members. Applicants will be notified about the status of their role with the task force by email or phone no later than Oct. 7.
If you have questions, contact Charmaine Abram at charmaine_abram@sumnersd.org or (253) 891-6080. Learn more about the Safety Task Force.
