Laker Anchor

May 8, 2023

Greetings, Laker Families-

It is hard to believe that May is here and we are entering the last 6 weeks of the school year! As of right now, the weather is looking very promising for our PTA Spring Carnival this coming Friday night and for the next couple of weeks so let’s keep our fingers crossed for lots of sunny days ahead! Speaking of warmer weather, please plan on reviewing the “dress code” section (p.46-47) of the District’s Student and Family Information Guide with your child(ren) linked HERE. Thank you for partnering with us so that our students can begin dressing comfortably (while remaining school appropriate) for the warmer weather. Please reach out if you have questions.

Students are expected to comply with the following guidelines:

● Students must remove all headwear while in the building. Headwear includes hats, hoods, bandanas and other non-religious head coverings. Appropriate headwear may be worn for after school events.

● Clothing must cover the stomach and chest.

● Shorts, skirts and dresses may appear no shorter than the end (tips) of the fingertips (arm extended straight down sides).

● Footwear must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for the activity.

● Undergarments must be covered.

● Holes, tears, mesh, or other see-through materials in garments may not be in areas that clothing is expected to cover.

Thank you again for all the support of our PTA Spring Apex Fun Run Fundraiser! The students had a great time and the total proceeds being distributed to our PTA will be $24,559…incredible! These funds will be used by PTA to continue supporting and partnering with the school to enrich the school and community experiences for our students, staff, and families. Also a reminder from our PTA that yearbook sales will end on May 31 (please see attached flier for QR code) and the Scholastic Book Fair will run all this week. Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class during the school day (parents are welcome to load money into their child’s e-wallet) and the book fair will be open for parents to attend with their students 4:00-4:30 (Mon.-Thurs.) as well as during the Spring Carnival on Friday evening.

Spring testing season is now upon us. Here are the specific dates so you can plan for ensuring a good night’s sleep, avoiding out of school appointments, and encouraging your students that their teachers have prepared them well. 🙂

Upcoming Testing Dates:

May 9-12 – 2nd-5th grade benchmark testing

May 16 K/1 - benchmark testing

May 17 -- WCAS (5th grade state science)

May 23 -- 3rd-5th SBA: ELA CAT

May 23, 24 & 25 -- 3rd-5th SBA: ELA PT

May 31 - 3rd-5th SBA: Math CAT

June 1 -- 3rd-5th SBA: Math PT

From our front office team

Contact info: EHE@sumnersd.org or (253) 891-4750
If you have a change in your regular dismissal plans for your child (bus, car pick-up, or walker pick-up), please contact the main office by 3:00pm.
Bus schedules: Click here

Tues.-Fri. Student Day: 9:00-3:45 (drop off can begin at 8:45)
Mon. Student Day (90-min late start day): 10:35-3:45 (drop off can begin at 10:20)
Important District Dates for the 2022-23 School Year: LINK
Free and Reduced Meals (link) – apply for the 2022-23 school year to access services (school breakfast/lunch are NO longer free to all students) **More information on school meal service and loading money on accounts...link HERE.
Instructions for Online Payment of the School Supply Donation of $25 can be found on the district website…LINK: Welcome Back to School (this will cover the school supplies for your student this year).

Important Upcoming Dates for EHE:

5/8 - 5/12 – PTA Scholastic Book Fair
5/11 – PTA Membership Meeting…6:30pm
5/12 – PJ Day
5/12 - PTA Spring Carnival
5/17-6/1 – EHE state testing window for 3rd-5th grade students
5/17 – 5th grade/choir music concert at Lakeridge
5/18 – 2nd grade field trip
5/22 – Ready! For Kindergarten at EHE…6:30-8:00pm (see attached flier)
5/23 – MMS 6th Grade New Wolf Night
5/24 – LMS 6th Grade New Hawk Night
5/25 – SMS 6th Grade New Bobcat Night
5/26 – Kindergarten onsite field trip (Traveling Farm)
5/29 – Memorial Day (no school)
5/31 - 1st grade field trip
6/2 – 3rd grade field trip
6/2 – Deadline for all library books to be returned to school
6/7 – EHE Garden Party…5:00-7:00pm
6/8 - PTA Menchies Dine Out fundraiser…3:30-8:00pm
6/15 – 5th grade Celebration
6/16 – Walk to School from the Park (see flier from Mr. Holme)
6/19 – Juneteenth (no school)
6/20 – Kindergarten Celebration
6/21 – Field Day
6/22 – LAST Day of school…12:15 early release

Information from the District

Ready!For Kindergarten (see attached flier on how to register and for dates & locations)

Kindergarten registration is well underway

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.

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.

PTA Information

PTA May Newsletter (see attachment)

In order to stay up on our PTA, please make a note of the following contact information:

2022-23 PTA Executive Board

President - Jenn Dery eheptaprez@gmail.com

Co-Vice President - Virginia Read & Debbie Epperson eheptavp@gmail.com

Secretary - Sarah Fisher

Treasurer - Rhiannon Dodgen eheptatreasurer@gmail.com

PTA website: https://emeraldhillspta.memberplanet.com/

PTA link on EHE Website

You can always like "Emerald Hills Elementary PTA" on Facebook

Our May Laker Purposefull People Character Trait is “Creativity…Using your imagination to create something or solve a problem.” Your follow up at home reinforcing your child as he/she demonstrates “creativity” each day would be a wonderful home-school connection. Although “kindness” has been woven throughout our traits all year, we will be specifically highlighting “kindness” these last 6 weeks of school. Be sure to ask your kiddos about Kindness Coins and how they are demonstrating “kindness” throughout their day! The background for our Laker Purposefull People Character Traits can be accessed through the Character Strong website. Thank you for raising such amazing children that desire to be Purposefull People and for your continued support of our school community.

Have a wonderful May!

Mrs. Scheerer, Principal

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