SBLSD News

“Today will be a good day!”

We could all use positive affirmations to start our day. Students in Mrs. Malarcher’s 2nd grade class at Crestwood Elementary have been practicing theirs all year!

Watch them share their daily affirmations in the video below. It’ll make you smile!

Congratulations to students from Sumner and Bonney Lake high schools who competed at the State Solo & Ensemble Contest last weekend at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Students from 22 regional contests across the state compete and show off their musical talents.

The ensemble contest includes “small” and “large” ensembles in these categories: woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, SMA, TBB, mixed vocal, guitar and Mariachi. There are 29 solo categories, including seven woodwind categories, five brass, four percussion, four strings, six vocal, piano, guitar and harp. Congratulations to all:

This week, students moved into the brand new Sumner High School Phase 1 Modernization and Expansion Project! This 86,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building includes a new commons, library, kitchen/cafeteria, 18 classrooms and additional restrooms. The new building houses science and social studies departments, with brand new science labs. Other features include updated security and technology, a mezzanine and outdoor courtyard, and a new Spart Mart student store.

This amazing new learning space would not have been possible without the support of our Sumner and Bonney Lake communities! Thank you to the voters who approved Phase 1 of the Sumner High School Modernization and Expansion project as part of our 2016 Capital Bond.

Seniors at Bonney Lake High School participated in a signing day ceremony this week to commit to a college or university to pursue a degree in education and become teachers! These students have been exploring and honing their education skills by participating in Teaching Academy/Educators Rising. Teaching Academy is a class that is offered in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District to students who are interested in becoming educators. Educators Rising is a co-curricular learning opportunity that provides further opportunities for students to learn about the teaching profession and get them engaged in the community. Educators Rising is a co-curricular opportunity for students interested in becoming an educator to get involved in teacher-focused competitions, an educational honor society and other curriculum enhancements.

Congratulations to these seniors for committing to education!

• Litzy A. C. - Pierce College
• Piper D. - Central Washington University
• Hailey L.- Washington State University
• Meghan N. - California State University Monterey Bay
• Emily W. - Central Washington University

The Sumner Theatre Company at Sumner High School presents Mamma Mia: an uplifting, fun-filled musical featuring the timeless songs of ABBA that will bring joy to all audiences. The show includes live music. Come support SHS students!

Mamma Mia! Performances

Dates: May 11-13, 18-19

Time: Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. Curtain at 7 p.m.

Location: Sumner High School Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $5 students, $8 seniors, and $12 adults. Purchase tickets at the door or online here.

Help prepare your child for kindergarten by participating in an upcoming Ready! for Kindergarten workshop.

Ready! for Kindergarten is a free program that offers age-appropriate targets, training and tools for parents and caregivers of children birth to age five that ensure success in school.

Register: Click here to register now for spring sessions. Families new to READY! Program must attend orientation from 6-6:30 p.m. on the date of their registered session.

Dates*:

• Monday, May 22 at Emerald Hills Elementary

• Wednesday, May 24 at Sumner Early Learning Center

• Thursday, June 1 at Donald Eismann Elementary

*Please select one session date to attend per registered child.

Free materials and toolkits will be available for each age group at the sessions. For more information, visit readyforkindergarten.org/sumner.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel and behave. Our mental health plays a role in relationships with others, making decisions, handling stress and activities in everyday life.

Kids Mental Health Pierce County is hosting a webinar at 3 p.m. on May 24 to discuss resources available to families in Pierce County, including youth mobile crisis services. Crisis behavioral health services are available to residents in Pierce County through a variety of partnerships with community providers. Hear from our local county providers about signs and symptoms of a crisis, and how to access services to keep kids healthy in our community. To register for the webinar, click here.

To learn more and for resources, visit sumnersd.org/MHAM.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District recognizes the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans.

Learn more about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:

• History, Exhibits and Collections, Audio and Video, Images

• The Story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and why it’s celebrated in May

The public is invited to attend School Board study sessions and meetings, which are held at 6 p.m. virtually and in person at the Central Office Boardroom (1202 Wood Ave). Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Agendas are published a day prior to each meeting.

Study session: May 10

• Virtual: Meeting link (passcode: 257797)

• Submit written comments electronically

Board meeting: May 17

• Virtual: Meeting link (passcode: 431828)

• Sign up for in-person or virtual comments (Deadline to sign up: Noon, May 16.)

• Submit written comments electronically (School board reviews online submissions by noon the day prior to board meetings. These are not read aloud at the meeting, but are included in meeting minutes.)

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