May

27 - No school

30 - Memorial Day - No school

31 - School Play (rescheduled)

June

1 - School Play (rescheduled)

2 - School Play (rescheduled)

3 - Music Tour to NW and Mt. View

7 - 6th Grade Track Meet @ Sparks Stadium

7 - 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert - 7:00 pm

8 - 6th Grade Band, Beginning Band and Intermediate Band Concert - 7:00 pm

9 - Orchestra, Choir and Concert Band Concert - 7:00 pm

15 - 9th Grade Day - AM Awards Assembly; PM Off-Campus Activity

16 - House Event

17 - Early Release - Last Day of School

As tragic events occur in our nation such as the violence in Texas, it is understandable that students might feel uneasy with their surroundings and unsure of how to deal with the emotions that follow. As a school, we do our best to work with the district and our community resources so that we are being proactive with potential issues or ready to react when situations require a response. If your child is struggling with the current events being reported in the media, please reach out so we can work with them and provide support. Additionally, here are some resources that you might utilize at home that might help as well.

Resources:

• Talking and Teaching About the Shooting in Newton, Conn.
• Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News
• Talking to Students About Violence and Mass Shootings
• Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Helping Students After a School Shooting
• National Association of School Psychologists: Resources and Podcasts
• 15 Tips for Talking with Children About School Violence
• In the Wake of Newton, Helping Children Cope
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Resources
• Coping with Violence

On June 15th, we will celebrate the accomplishments of our 9th grade students and send them off to the high school with a fun event. Here are the specifics for the day:

• 7:30 - 8:20 - Students will turn in computers, textbooks, and receive yearbooks (if they purchased one).
• 8:20 - 9:45 - Breakfast and the 9th grade slideshow
• 10:00 - 11:15 - 9th Grade Awards Assembly (gym) - Parents are welcome!
• 11:15 - 4:45 - Bullwinkles Fun Center

We hope to make this a fun day for our students. Please see the attached informational form for more information as well as the permission slips for the off campus activity.

We still need a few 9th grade students to complete their slide for the 9th grade slideshow. For those that still need to complete this step, here are the instructions:

1. In Schoology, click the Courses tab.
2. Click “My Courses” on top right.
3. Click “Join A Course” button top right.
4. Enter Access Code: qnx4-kchq-t8g6z to join the 9th Grade Slide course.
5. Read Directions and view Sample Slides before creating your slide.
6. Submit your slide to the 9th Grade Slide assignment in the course (do not “share” or email it)

PLEASE SUBMIT BY MAY 31ST!

Congratulations to the following students who were elected to be the ASB officers for the 2022-23 school year:

• President - Piper Stiff
• Vice President - Bella Wieman
• Secretary - Piper Chambers
• Treasurer - MacKenzie Hardesty
• 7th Grade Senators - Lauren Cripe and Charlotte Edwards

The PSD School Board recently adopted the school calendar for the 2022-23 school year. Here are the highlights:

• 1st day of school - September 7
• Winter break - December 19-Jan 2
• Spring break - April 10-14
• Final day of school - June 22

A copy of the approved calendar is attached below. Prior to the start of the new school year, we will send out more details regarding our EJH dates through our summer newsletter.

If you are planning to transfer your child to a different school district for the 2022-23 school year? If so, please contact our data processor, Mrs. Horsley, to start the withdrawal process. We want to make sure that your school records get sent to the correct location in time for the next school year. She can be reached at 253-841-8727.

Please let the main office know in advance if you have any upcoming planned absences for your child. You can reach us at 253-841-8727.

Between now and the end of the school year, all 9th graders who are failing a course will be placed into our Freshman Tuesday and/or Wednesday Math Help afterschool intervention sessions. The purpose is to provide extra assistance for those who need to get back on track for graduation. These sessions last from 2:00 to 4:15 pm and tutors will be present to provide help. Students can either get a ride home from parents/guardians or ride the activity bus.

Students can be excused from these sessions once they have achieved passing grades, have turned in all missing work prior to Tuesday, or if families have communicated with our On-Time Graduation Specialist, Mrs. Mozrall, regarding a specific plan to get their child passing. She can be reached at mozrajm@puyallup.k12.wa.us.

If you have any questions as to the status of your child's grades, we encourage you to access your Schoology account. Better yet, ask your child to turn on their district device and have them show you their grades. This not only encourages accountability but also opens the door for conversation.

Summer is coming and spending time with your students is a great way to build relationship and trust. Having a relationship with a healthy adult is one of the top protective factors against youth using drugs and alcohol. Here is a list of just a few possibilities in the local area. The link below shares a larger list of ideas. Go ahead, have some safe fun with your kids!

Pioneer Park

324 S MERIDAN, PUYALLUP, WA 98371

Tucked away in the downtown area, Pioneer Park has lots to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. Amenities include grassy areas for picnics and sports, a supervised wading pool and seasonal, community-sponsored events.

Bradley Lake Park

531 31ST AVENUE. SE, PUYALLUP, WA 98374

Centered around a 12-acre lake, Bradley Lake Park is developing its grounds to provide more recreational opportunities. Currently the park hosts two ball-fields, an inclusive playground, walking trails, fishing spots and a covered eating area.

Wildwood Park

1101 23RD AVE E, PUYALLUP, WA 98374

Wildwood Park rests on 80 acres of secluded woodlands and hills in the midst of the city. The venue provides visitors with walking trails, a playground, ball-fields, picnic shelters and a waterfall feature.

Clarks Creek Park South

1700 12TH AVE SW, PUYALLUP, WA 98371

Located on wooded terrain, Clarks Creek Park South features hiking trails through the woods along with access to Clarks Creek. The park also offers a children's playground, an off-leash dog park, picnic shelters and restroom facilities.

DeCoursey Park

7TH AVE SW & 16TH ST SW, PUYALLUP, WA 98371

Situated in a residential area, Decoursey Park has a big park feel on its seven-acre lot. The park accommodates picnic areas, a shelter, playground, athletic fields, and a pond that attracts ducks and geese.

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Website: https://ejh.puyallup.k12.wa.us/
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