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Laker Anchor

April 13, 2024

Laker AnchorApril 13, 2024

Greetings, Laker Families-

I hope you all have been able to enjoy a few extra moments with family and friends this past week. As we gear up to return to school on Monday after spring break, it is hard to believe that it is already mid-April! There are so many things on the calendar to bring to your attention for these last 9 weeks of school…we have lots of learning still to do in addition to some fun school and PTA sponsored activities!


April is National Autism Awareness Month. Each of our classroom teachers will be incorporating age-appropriate conversations and lessons into their instruction.


Warm weather is on the horizon, and we are asking our parents for some help. When that sun comes out, it is always challenging for students to know what is “appropriate” clothing for school and what is best reserved for home or the beach. If you could take just a few minutes to review the dress code on pages 45-46 of the Student and Family Information Guide with your child(ren), this will help us all be on the same page for supporting school wide expectations (pdf also attached to this newsletter). Thank you!


School Updates/Reminders

  • Cheryl Eldridge is continuing to provide administrative support here at Emerald Hills as our Dean of Students. If you have questions or concerns about your student and/or a situation that is brought to your attention by your child, feel free to reach out to her at: cheryl_eldridge@sumnersd.org or call our office at (253) 891-4750.

  • Our intermediate grades have begun preparing for the spring state math and reading SBA, and 5th grade will also be taking the state science assessment (WCAS). Please watch for more specific communication from the 3rd-5th grade teachers on how you can best prepare your child. State testing days:

    • May 1: Science Assessment (5th grade only)

    • May 7-9: ELA (3rd-5th)

    • May 14-15: Math (3rd-5th)


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 parent 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 2023-24 School Year: LINK

  • Free and Reduced Meals – apply for the 2023-24 school year to access services **More information on school meal service and loading money on accounts...link HERE.

  • Volunteer applications – we would love to welcome you at school during the school day! Please feel free to get your district 23-24 volunteer clearance started now. (As a reminder, to volunteer during the school day in ANY capacity, you need to be cleared as a volunteer by the district’s Human Resource Department. This process can take two or more weeks to complete so please start the process online now if you have not already.)


Updates From the District

Community Cultural Celebration (see five fliers attached)

Join us for an enriching experience at the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Community Cultural Celebration event on April 20, 2024, from 11am to 2pm at Sumner High School's new Phase 1 building. Immerse yourself in cultural performances, engaging activities, enlightening workshops, and captivating art exhibits, which are all student and community organization led! This event offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and learn about the diverse cultures of students and families within our community. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration and our commitment to our promise: to know, value, and support ALL students!


Kindergarten Registration


Important Upcoming Dates for EHE

**Please see attached PTA April newsletter & fliers for more details on PTA events.

  • 4/15 – PTA Reminder: LAST day to buy a yearbook

  • 4/15-5/6 – PTA Laker Gear for sale…it’s Tie Dye! (see attached flier)

  • 4/16 – Kids Heart Challenge kicks off (watch for information coming home as well as emails from Mr. Holme to support the American Heart Association)

  • 4/18 – Water Safety Assemblies for K-5

  • 4/19 – 4th grade field trip

  • 4/20 – Community Cultural Celebration at SHS

  • 4/26 – 5th grade to Biztown

  • 5/1 – Kids Heart Challenge event after school at EHE

  • 5/2 – 4th/5th grades and choir concert at the SHS PAC

  • 5/17 – PTA Laker Olympics, 5:30-7:30 (see attached flier)

  • 5/27 & 5/28 – No School

  • 5/28 – PTA Gotcha! Event (see attached flier)

  • 5/29 – 1st grade field trip

  • 5/30 – Kindergarten onsite field trip Traveling Farm

  • 5/31 – 3rd grade field trip

  • 6/7 – Lakers Walk to school from the park (see information from Mr. Holme)

  • 6/12 – 5th grade Celebration

  • 6/13 – 2nd grade field trip

  • 6/14 – Field Day

  • 6/17 – MONDAY: school starts at 9:00am and releases at 1:45pm

  • 6/18 – LAST day of school (early release at 12:15)

  • 6/22 – PTA Night at the Rainiers Game! (see attached flier)


PTA Contact Information

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

2023-24 PTA Executive Board

President - Jenn Dery eheptaprez@gmail.com

Co-Vice President - Bonnie McDonald & Trina McKinstry eheptavp@gmail.com

Secretary - Sarah Fisher emeraldhillspta@gmail.com

Treasurer - Heather Forbis eheptatreasurer@gmail.com

PTA website: https://ehe-pta.square.site/


Our April Laker Purposefull People Character Trait is “Courage…To choose what is good, right, and kind, even when it’s hard or scary.” Your follow up at home reinforcing your child as they demonstrate “courage” each day would be a wonderful home-school connection. 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 April!


Mrs. Scheerer, Principal


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Martina Scheerer
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