SBLSD News
July 13, 2023
Get ready for lift off!
The district is launching ParentSquare, a new parent communication tool for robocalls, emails, text messages and more. Later this summer, check your mailbox for detailed information, along with step-by-step instructions for how to register your account. Invitations to register your account will come by email and/or text message. We'll give you a heads up closer to when you'll receive these information pieces.
ParentSquare will greatly enhance and streamline family communication. Look forward to these key features:
One tool for all communication formats
Alert system
Choose communication format and timing
Real-time, two-way translation
Mobile app
Sumner High School:
Hope W., 3rd in Early Childhood Education
Viola E., 2nd in Instructional Video Design
Siena W., 5th in National Programs in Action
Hannah S. and Maddi B., 5th in Sustainability Challenge
BLHS FCCLA advisor Tricia Littlefield also received the FCCLA Spirit of Advising Award at nationals. Congratulations to all for your hard work.
Congratulations to the Flood Family, who won the grand prize in Right At School's “After School for Life” sweepstakes! With incoming kindergartener Rory beginning his school career this fall at Tehaleh Heights Elementary, Right at School will cover 100 percent of his program tuition for the next six years. This lucky Tehaleh family won the prize among more than 3,100 entrants nationwide.
Not only can you find free lunches for kids 18 and under at Daffodil Valley Elementary this summer, but on Thursdays, Sumner librarian Carol is there to share summer reading materials! Families can also take home a food pack from the Sumner Community Food Bank on Thursdays.
Free lunches are available from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday through Aug. 17. See details at sumnersd.org/summermeals.
Watch your mailbox in August for the District’s annual calendar mailing. The convenient fold-out format will feature key dates and important information to refer to throughout the year, such as inclement weather and safety procedures, school schedules, useful phone numbers and more.
You’ve likely already received the Pierce County voters’ pamphlet for the primary election, which includes two open positions for SBLSD school board. Your ballot should arrive July 15-19.
The ballot return deadline is 8 p.m. on Aug. 1. Our area’s ballot drop-box locations are at the Sumner Library (1116 Fryer Ave) and Bonney Lake Park & Ride (Sky Island Dr E & 184th Ave).
Are you registered to vote? In order to vote in next month’s primary election, register online or by mail by July 24.
Is local, live music your jam? The cities of Sumner and Bonney Lake have you covered.
Among the list of Sumner’s Music off Main series is Sumner High School 2020 grad Amelia Day & The Cloves, who will perform on July 29 at 6:30 at Loyalty Park. View more Sumner events.
For midweek music, Bonney Lake hosts Tunes at Tapps on Wednesdays in July and August at Allan Yorke Park. View more Bonney Lake events.
While you’re at these summer events, you just might spy our district booth. Be on the lookout for us and come say hello. We’re out and about to engage with our families and the community.
