SBLSD News

Bonney Lake High School’s Kahale Ahina and Sumner High School's Janine Sather was recognized with an award at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Wenatchee last month.

Sather and Ahina were both awarded the Master Adviser Award for leadership and dedication to FCCLA.

Sather is a co-advisor for Sumner High School FCCLA and has many students compete at the regional, state and national levels. Her chapter has taught lessons to over 2,000 community members and had FCCLA member work in the construction trades class "Tiny House" project to make blankets, curtains and other items for donation.

She is described as "a pillar in our region and state" and always leads by example.

Ahina has been an FCCLA adviser for 21 years and is currently an adviser at Bonney Lake High School. He also leads the BLHS culinary arts team.

Washington State FCCLA posted about the award on Facebook, recognizing Ahina’s ability to form community partnerships, like with our local Bonney Lake Food Bank.

“One of the things that makes Mr. Ahina stand out in a crowd because of his community involvement. He gives his students real life experiences through catering numerous events, community Chef Dinners, and bringing in parents to judge class cooking demonstrations,” stated the post.

“Mr. Ahina sets a positive example for all of us on how to be a leader and positive role model through his hard work and service to the community. He truly deserves this Master Adviser award.”

Congratulations!

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is again participating in the United Way of Pierce County workplace giving campaign, which will run April 4-18.

On April 4, employees received a kick-off email with a link to the online pledge system where you can sign up to support organizations such as United Way of Pierce County, Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Center, Bonney Lake Food Bank or any nonprofit organization you choose. Please know that 100 percent of every $1 donated goes back into Pierce County.

Campaign emails will come from “Sumner-Bonney Lake School District United Way” with the address of sumnerblsd@uwpc.org. If you have questions, please contact our District’s 2022 Campaign Coordinator Val Reich, valerie_reich@sumnersd.org.

Here’s a reminder to check your beneficiary information for your SEBB life insurance, and health savings account (HSA) if you have one. Not only is it important to make sure you have the right person (or people) listed, but that all contact information is up to date.

To check your current SEBB beneficiaries and make changes:

• Life insurance: Log into the MetLife portal, MyBenefits, and click on Beneficiaries. You can also call MetLife at 1-833-854-9624, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Health savings account (HSA): If you have an HSA, log in to your HealthEquity account and visit the Profile Details webpage. You can also complete the Beneficiary Designation form and mail or fax it to HealthEquity. The form is available under Documents & Forms on the HealthEquity website.

• The Employee Newsletter focuses on how to build better relationships by developing better listening skills, covering three strategies for cultivating trust and relationships that can withstand conflict both at home and in the workplace.
• Through the EAP Work/Life site this month, find tools and resources to help increase your wellbeing by identifying and exploring some possible hobbies, featuring the on-demand seminar, “Finding a Hobby: How It Impacts Your Life.” This seminar is available beginning April 19. Access the Work/Life site by logging in with your Organization Code, SBLSD.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our EAP for support, consultation and resources -- for yourself and to help those around you, at 1-877-313-4455 or online. Use Org Code: SBLSD.