Liberty Ridge Elementary Newsletter

2/25/23 District STEM Fair at Sumner Middle School

2/27/23 Donations for Heart Association Due

2/28/23 READY! for Kindergarten @ Donald Eismann Elementary (see below)

3/6/23 READY! for Kindergarten @ Emerald Hills Elementary (see below)

3/8/23 Dental Day at Liberty Ridge

3/8/23 READY! for Kindergarten @ Sumner Early Learning Center (see below)

3/15/23 Lunch with Loved Ones

3/15/23 Kindergarten Orientation 4:00

3/17/23 - No School Elementary Only - Grading Day

3/28 & 3/29 - Conferences, dismissal at 11:40

4/3 - 4/7/23 Spring Break

On Monday we look forward to recognizing our February students of the month at our leadership assembly. All Thunder Eagles have been doing a great job displaying the character trait of Honesty this month. I am very proud of our student council representatives that have taken on leading our monthly assemblies for us! At our assembly we will be introducing the character trait of Cooperation which will be our focus for the month of March. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” This weekend ask your child what cooperation means to them and how they show cooperation here at school! Have a wonderful weekend!

-Julana Hardtke

Principal, Liberty Ridge Elementary

• Memorial Day weekend: School will be in session on May 30. This is a weather make-up day from when schools were closed on Dec. 1.
  

• Last day of school: Due to the Feb. 14 school closure, the last day of school is now June 22 with a half-day/early dismissal.

Rec Program childcare transitions from City of Bonney Lake to SBLSD for coordination, expansion

The long-standing partnership between the City of Bonney Lake and the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District has offered a Recreation Program with two major components – recreation and childcare. With the opportunity for SBLSD to expand the childcare portion, the organizations will divide oversight.

Starting with the 2023-24 school year, SBLSD will bring together a new and expanded before- and after-school program with Right at School. The City will continue to coordinate recreational activities through the Recreation Program.

The City and SBLSD believe this change will best serve residents with the recreational opportunities and quality childcare they’ve come to enjoy and rely on. We have communicated details directly with Recreation Program employees and current families in the Before- and After-School Activities Club.

SBLSD partners with Right at School for expanded, flexible childcare

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Right At School, a nationally-recognized school enrichment provider for before- and after-school care for elementary-aged students at all of our elementary schools and the Sumner Early Learning Center starting with the 2023-24 school year.

About Right at School

Right at School provides families flexibility in enrollment options and a comprehensive enrichment curriculum to keep students engaged while they participate. Students will have a healthy snack, engage in dynamic fitness activities, student-driven projects, team building, leadership development, and have the opportunity to complete homework assignments.

Program highlights:

• Open from 6:30 am to 6 pm

• Flexible schedules and pricing options

• Tuition discounts available

• Childcare available during breaks, non-school days, and summer

Please visit Right at School’s SBLSD website for more information, including program offerings, curriculum, registration and billing, electives, camps and more.

Parent Information Night

You are invited to attend a virtual Parent Information Night hosted by Right at School to learn more about the program and to have your questions answered. The meeting will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28

• Time: 6-7 pm

• Location: Via Zoom

  • Meeting link

  • Meeting ID: 885 2484 5162

  • Passcode: 7pa2Bm

Register for 2023-24 School Year

Registration for Right at School is now open.

We look forward to enhancing the educational experience of our students and families through this partnership.

Free workshop helps families prepare children for kindergarten

Ready! for Kindergarten is a free program that offers age-appropriate targets, training and tools for parents and caregivers of children birth to age five that ensure success in school. Learn more about the importance of nurturing a child’s development in their earliest years in this video.

Register:

Click here to register now for our winter sessions. Families new to Ready! must attend orientation from 6-6:30 p.m. on the date of their registered session.

Dates*:

• Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Donald Eismann Elementary,

• Monday, March 6 at Emerald Hills Elementary, or

• Wednesday, March 8 at Sumner Early Learning Center

*Please select one session date to attend per registered child.

Time:

All sessions are held from 6:30-8 p.m.

More information at sumnersd.org/ready.

Do you know a child who will be five years old on or before Aug. 31? Maybe it's your neighbor, friend or even your own child. Now’s the time to enroll kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year. The sooner you enroll, the better we can keep you informed.

Kindergarten kickoff video

To learn more about kindergarten in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, watch this video for an overview of kindergarten, the registration process and forms, resources, transition events and kindergarten readiness.

School orientations

To help welcome new kinders and their families, each of our elementary schools will host a Kindergarten Roundup. Prior to kinder screening, Roundup provides students/families an opportunity to physically tour school and meet important people as well as get pertinent information regarding registration. Find the date and time for each school’s orientation.

New immunization requirements

New requirements are in effect for students in preschool and kindergarten who are four years old or older on Sept. 1. Learn about the requirements, documentation, exceptions and more.

Registration

Enrollment into the District is online. Visit our enrollment page for details on the three-step registration process. Hard copy registration packets are available at our schools.

For more information, go to www.sumnersd.org/kindergarten.

Dental Day for Liberty Ridge is on March 8th this year! Please be looking in your child's folder for a permission slip form. Please only complete the permission slip if you would like your child to participate in this optional service. Permission slips are due by March 1st if you would like your child to participate. This program is offered by the Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department and is onsite at Liberty Ridge and separate from the event happening at the Sumner Community Food Bank.

Please contact smilesavedhs@gmail.com with any questions you may have about this program.

Visit the Sumner Community Food Bank on Feb. 20 or 21 for free dental services, sponsored by the Pierce County Local Impact Network. There will be two events:

• Feb. 20: Free Kids Dental Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free screenings and sealants.

• Feb. 21: Free Dental Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Urgent adult dental care, insurance sign-up assistance and free referrals.

Both events will be held at Sumner Community Food Bank, 15625 Main St. E. in Sumner.

Appointments are encouraged. Schedule one now at this link.

Email: LRE@sumnersd.org
Website: sumnersd.org/lre
Location: 12202 209th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4800