SBLSD News
Sept. 15, 2022
A promise with a commitment to equity, measurable goals and portrait of a grad
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s new strategic plan, called Future Ready, is a roadmap to successfully fulfill our promise to know, value and support every student, helping them graduate ready to pursue a promising future. With our promise, rooted in a commitment to equity, we have clear goals with dedicated resources and an engaged community to help every student achieve success.
This five-year strategic plan was developed over several months in collaboration with diverse voices involving staff, students, families and community members. Watch this fun video for an animated overview of the plan’s major components, which include our promise statement, five goals and portrait of a graduate. There are several ways to learn more about Future Ready:
- Website: sumnersd.org/futureready
- Summary: 1-page fact sheet
- Dig deeper: 8-page condensed version (Spanish)
- Everything you want to know: Full 32-page document (Spanish)
Not a plan to keep on our bookshelf, we’ll bring it to life by further sharing components of Future Ready with connections to our Sumner-Bonney Lake community and stories of success. Stay tuned for this monthlong rollout in newsletters and on social media. #SBLSDfutureready
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
This year's theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." You can read more information here: The National Council Hispanic Employment Program Managers.
Community events are ongoing throughout the month. Visit the Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibition at the Waterfront Market at Ruston, or read book recommendations from the Tacoma Public Library and Pierce County Library System.
Throughout the month, we will share how our schools are celebrating and recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
For more information about National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov.
Cada año, el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana se reconoce del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre celebrando las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados vinieron de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur.
El día 15 de septiembre es significativo porque es el aniversario de la independencia de los países latinoamericanos Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua. Además, México y Chile celebran sus días de independencia el 16 y 18 de septiembre, respectivamente.
El tema de este año para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana es "Unidos: inclusión para una nación más fuerte". Puede leer más información aquí: El Consejo Nacional de Gerentes de Programas de Empleo Hispano.
Los eventos comunitarios están en curso durante todo el mes. Visite la Exhibición de Arte de la Herencia Hispana en el Waterfront Market en Ruston, o lea las recomendaciones de libros de la Biblioteca Pública de Tacoma y el Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Pierce.
A lo largo del mes, compartiremos cómo nuestras escuelas están celebrando y reconociendo la Herencia Hispana.
Para obtener más información sobre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, visite hispanicheritagemonth.gov.
Do you have an interest in school safety with the opportunity to review issues and effect change? With safety a paramount priority for SBLSD, the District is seeking applicants to serve on a yearlong Safety Task Force. Comprising staff, students, families, first responders and community members, task force members will participate in the recommendations of the development of policies and procedures that promote safety in our schools and support departments. The Safety Task Force serves as a recommending unit to the Deputy Superintendent.
Please complete this application form and submit it to Charmaine Abram on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Applications will be reviewed by the Deputy Superintendent and Community Engagement Office for the purpose of selecting Safety Task Force members. Applicants will be notified about the status of their role with the task force by email or phone no later than Oct. 7.
If you have questions, contact Charmaine Abram at charmaine_abram@sumnersd.org or (253) 891-6080. Learn more about the Safety Task Force.
