T.H.E. Trail Guide

The much-anticipated general election ballots have arrived! And, there’s a lot on them, so be sure and turn your ballot over to see SBLSD’s Proposition 1: K-12 Expanded Student Capacity, School Improvements & Safety Upgrades on the bottom.

After you’ve filled out your ballot:

• Drop it off at a Pierce County Ballot Dropbox, with three located locally:

• Sumner Library (1116 Fryer Ave)

• Bonney Lake South Park & Ride (Sky Island Dr E & 184th Ave E)

• Bonney Lake Public Safety Building (18409 Veterans Memorial Dr E) (NEW)

• Mail it and make sure it’s postmarked by Nov. 5

then

• Track it by signing in to VoteWA.gov and click the tab that says “Your Ballot & Voting Materials”

Not yet registered to vote? Click here to register or update your registration.

NOVEMBER

November 3rd-Daylight Savings Time (Yeah!!! Fall Back an Hour)

November 4th-8th-Fall PTA Book Fair (see info below)

November 8th-Veterans Day Assembly - 9:30am @THE

November 11th-NO SCHOOL Veterans Day

November 19th-PTA General Membership Meeting at THE @ 6:30pm

November 20th-22nd, 26th-Fall Conferences-Student 1/2 Day Schedule

November 27th-30th-NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER

December 2nd-NO SCHOOL Teacher Grading Day

Get ready! Our Scholastic Book Fair “Camp Read S’more!”, sponsored by the PTA, is coming NEXT WEEK! Choosing their own books empowers kids to be bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. AND - as always - every book they buy earns rewards for our school!

Here's what you need to know about the Book Fair, which will take place the week of November 5-8th.

• We'll kick off Tuesday with a full day of Class Previews and then our doors are open for business!
• The Book Fair will be open to families after school Tues.-Th. from 3:45 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and before school Wed.-Th., 8:00-9:00 a.m.
• 1st-5th grade students will get an opportunity to shop daily Wed.-Fri. during their 30-minute lunchtime recess. Kindergarten classes will have a specific time in the day Wed. or Thurs. to shop with their teacher.
• All our Tehaleh neighbors with preschoolers, toddlers and “Future Trailblazers” are invited to join us for our “Camp Read S’more” Book Fair Storytime at 9:30a on Wed., Nov. 6th.

Set up your Trailblazer's eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment option for your student to shop the Book Fair cash-free. Cash and Credit Card will still be accepted. Visit tehalehheightspta.org to set up your eWallet!

Remember, all purchases support our teachers, students and school. We hope to see you and your family at our Fall Scholastic Book Fair! We appreciate your support!

Today Tehaleh Heights started collecting crunchy fried onions for the Mayor's 11th Annual Food Drive. Our goal is to collect 2,000 items! Please grab a few next time you are at the store to help us meet our goal.

You can turn in any size & brand of crunchy fried onions. Items must be unopened and within the expiration date. We are NOT accepting other food item donations at this time.

Thank you to our amazing K-Kids group, our community service club of 4th & 5th graders a branch of Kiwanis and Key Club, for collecting and counting all of our items! Let's go Trailblazers!

Trailblazer families, we want to take the time to honor Veterans and current service members who have a connection to Tehaleh Heights Elementary! Please take the time to fill in the form below for as many current and former servicemen and servicewomen in your family! We will be displaying their information and photos in our 2024 Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 8th at 9:30am. Thank you!

Veterans Day 2024 Submission Form

Calling all artists! We invite students in all grades to create original artwork for use in promoting the 2025 STEM Fair, a districtwide event featuring activities and displays from the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

View information on contest guidelines, template, submissions and judging criteria. The submission deadline is Nov. 29.

This year’s STEM Fair and Art Show will be held at Sumner Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.