Principal's Message
Sumner Academy Students and Families,
I trust all is well as we return from our well-deserved spring break. We have lots of important information in our March Newsletter as we move forward into the latter part of our school year.
Firstly, I would like to remind everyone that we will begin our state testing (KAP) immediately following spring break. These assessments will involve our 8th, 10th, and 11th grade students across multiple classes. It's a critical time for our students, and we appreciate your support in preparing them for these assessments. We are thrilled that we have successfully completed ACT testing for our Juniors. The dedication and hard work of our students have been truly commendable, and we eagerly await the results.
In response to the school closure days, the district has decided to extend the student schedule by an additional 20 minutes starting Monday, March 18th. The school day will now begin 15 minutes earlier at 7:50 AM and end 5 minutes later at 3:10 PM, with Wednesdays ending at 1:10 PM. Morning bussing schedules will remain unchanged, though please anticipate a 5-minute delay for afternoon routes. We understand that adjustments may take time, so flexibility regarding tardiness will be practiced during the week of March 18th. However, starting March 25th, it is imperative that students are in class by 7:50 AM to avoid being marked tardy. Please ensure your child arrives on time, keeping in mind our morning entry procedures.
With the arrival of warmer weather, I also want to remind students and parents about our dress code. Clothing that references violence, drugs, or alcohol is not permissible, and all attire must be school-appropriate, including the requirement for straps on tops and coverage of midriffs and undergarments.
I understand the difficulties some students may have in regard to parking as we are not able to park at St. Peters Church at this time. I hope this is only temporary and we will have that as a resource soon, I will keep you updated. The Forest Grove Baptist Church has opened their parking lot for additional parking. It is available at the corner of Oakland and 9th.
Thank you for your continuous support and cooperation. Together, we can make the rest of this school year a successful and enriching experience for our students.
Sincerely,
Rick Malone
Principal, Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
8th Grade: Kamea Richardson
She is an exceptional student with straight A's, a
member of the Acadettes, and is active in BSU. She is responsible, respectful,
dedicated, confident and is always prepared and ready to support her peers. She is goal
oriented and motivated to accomplish whatever she puts her mind to. This year Kamea
represented Sumner Academy and participated in the KCKPS Middle School Focus
Group that talked about enhancing the educational experience for all students. Kamea
enjoys writing poetry, theatre, speech, dancing, cooking and baking. Her favorite
subject is reading. Congratulations Kamea!!!!
9th Grade: Zeferino Aguilar
Zeferino Aguilar displays all of the positive traits of a Sumner Sabre. He is hardworking and always completes his assignments. Grades are a priority. He is friendly and respectful. He has a calm quiet personality. Zeferino is on the path to excellence and there is little doubt that he will be successful in all of his academic endeavors.
10th Grade: Yahaira Pacheco
11th Grade: Elijah Robinson
hardworking in the classroom, often the first to participate in a class discussion and frequently finding ways to include his classmates and encourage their success. He is also very involved in extracurricular activities and emulates what it means to be a scholar athlete. His hustle and optimism on the court and field set positive examples for his teammates and the student population as a whole.
12th Grade: A'Jah Johnson
demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities within her group and valuable contributions to class discussions. Her unwavering positivity, kindness, and respect towards her peers and teachers add so much to a positive school environment. She approaches every task with diligence and a bright smile, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence. A'Jah is undoubtedly deserving of this recognition for her outstanding contributions to our learning community in my class and I'm sure to the school as a whole as well.
