SBLSD News
Dec. 8, 2022
This week has been a great example of how weather varies within our school district boundaries due to changes in elevation from the valley to the hill. While it can be bare and wet in Sumner, the roads in Bonney Lake may be icy. Please remember, when the District decides to delay or cancel school due to inclement weather, it’s based on the road conditions for the entire area.
How we decide:
When poor weather is anticipated, at approximately 3 a.m., designated transportation staff drive roads throughout the district to determine the ability to safely transport students, determine the status of arterials (major and minor) making note of specific challenging areas; and reviews existing and anticipated weather patterns throughout the area and consider decisions of surrounding school districts. Between 4 and 4:30 a.m., the Transportation Director and Superintendent’s Office determines the feasibility of safely transporting children to and from school. When possible, decisions regarding school delays or closures are made by 5 a.m. Sometimes, however, we're confident in making a decision the day prior. Either way, we will communicate a decision as soon as we possibly can, giving you advance notice to make arrangements.
Sumner High School’s ASB is hosting the 20th Annual Community Dinner on Dec. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at the school (1707 Main St). A Frozen Fantasy is the theme for this year’s event, which includes a free holiday meal, toys for kids, photos with Santa, and characters from Disney’s movie Frozen. Warm clothes and non-perishable food items will also be available.
The event is open to the entire Sumner-Bonney Lake community. If you know a family who would like to enjoy this experience, please spread the word.
Congratulations to our Transportation Department for earning 100 percent! For the annual winter inspection, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) shows up unannounced and randomly selects 25 percent of the fleet for inspection. The WSP safety team inspects district buses twice a year – the full operating fleet in summer during a planned inspection, and 25 percent of the buses in winter.
Attendance waiver applications for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted between Dec. 15, 2022, and Jan. 27, 2023, for optimal consideration. Waiver applications submitted after Jan. 27 may be considered if it’s determined that grade level and building capacity allows. Visit the Attendance Waiver webpage for the types of waivers, timelines and more information.
Happy December! See what’s for breakfast and lunch this month:
Interactive menus (ingredients and nutritional information)
You can always check for monthly meal menus at sumnersd.org/menus.
