SBLSD News
Jan. 19, 2023
“Pack the Gym” was held at Sumner High School on Jan. 18 to celebrate the joint Sumner Spartans and Bonney Lake Panthers Special Olympics basketball team, the Spanthers! They played the Puyallup High School team. See below for smiles and fun!
Bonney Lake High School will also host a “Pack the Gym” on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
On Jan. 7, approximately 360 students from about 20 different schools competed at the DECA Area 7 Competition at Bonney Lake High School. There were more than 60 volunteer judges, 20+ advisors and about 20 chaperones!
Students in DECA work both independently and as a team to showcase their knowledge of careers in areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA members created business ideas to present to judges, developed on-the-spot marketing strategies with their teams, and more.
Congrats to all who competed from both Bonney Lake High School DECA and Sumner High School DECA and who qualified for the state competition in March.
BLHS:
Zack B.: Sports & Entertainment Marketing, 8th Place
Taytum C.: Apparel & Accessories Marketing, 7th Place
Sara D. and Landen R.: Travel & Tourism, 1st Place
JJ E. and Talon L.: Innovation Plan, 6th Place
Carson F.: Business Finance, 3rd Place
Chase J.: Business Services, 3rd Place
Alex K.: Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling, 1st Place
Justine L.: Apparel & Accessories Marketing, 8th Place
Skylar L. and Macee M.: Entrepreneurship, 4th Place
Talon L.: Food Marketing, 7th Place
Jaellan M. and Liam P.: Hospitality Services, 3rd Place
Brady O.: Restaurant & Food Services, 4th Place
Jaylee R.: Innovation Plan, 5th Place
Caitlynn W.: Apparel & Accessories Marketing, 1st Place
SHS:
Athena W.: Restaurant & Food Services, 1st Place
Siena W.: Professional Selling - Marketing, 1st Place
Jackson R.: Accounting Application, 2nd Place
Hailey G. and Chris S.: Marketing Management, 3rd Place
Katie C. and Lucy W.: Travel & Tourism, 3rd Place
Daniel L.: Food Marketing, 8th Place
Elise R.: Restaurant & Food Service Management, 8th Place
For those with preschool- and kindergarten-aged children, registration for the 2023-24 school year will open next month.
- Kindergarten registration opens Feb. 7. More details will be available soon.
- Tuition-based preschool enrollment opens Feb. 1 after 9 a.m. Registering is based on space available. Please contact Early Learning Director Pam Stoner at pam_stoner@sumnersd.org.
Are you interested in learning more about your elementary student’s core curriculum? SBLSD is providing an opportunity for families to view Language Arts, Math and Social Emotional Learning elementary curriculum at one of two events:
Jan. 26: 5:30-7 p.m., Victor Falls Elementary, 11401 188th Ave Ct E (Bonney Lake)
Feb. 7: 5:30-7 p.m., Maple Lawn Elementary, 230 Wood Ave (Sumner)
What to expect at each event:
Preview SBLSD core curriculum in Language Arts, Math, and Social Emotional Learning for each grade level, as well as intervention and remediation programs
Meet and talk with SBLSD K-5 teachers, administrators, and specialists
View our 5th grade Human Growth and Development/ HIV videos and classroom lessons. This content will only be taught in 5th grade. Opt out forms for current 5th graders will be available after viewing the videos/lessons.
Get information about 2023-24 kindergarten registration and readiness programs.
Visit resource tables hosted by elementary specialists in PE, Music, and STEM
We’re offering the same event two times, providing flexibility with dates and locations, so please attend whichever one is most convenient. This event is intended for parents/guardians; there will be no activities for children or childcare. Light refreshments will be available.
Attendance waiver applications for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted by Jan. 27 for optimal consideration. Waiver applications submitted after Jan. 27 may be considered if it’s determined that grade level and building capacity allows. Visit the Attendance Waiver webpage for the types of waivers, timelines and more information.
Are you looking for a job or know someone who is? We’re always hiring and looking for great people to join our team with a commitment to know, value and support every student, helping them graduate ready to pursue a promising future. Below are just a couple of jobs we’re highlighting this week. View all of our jobs.
Legal Affairs Paralegal: Announcement | Job Description
- Cyber Security Engineer: Announcement | Job Description
Mental wellness is often overlooked, but is deemed critically essential in order for both children and adults to thrive in a school setting. SBLSD has seen a need to increase access to community-based mental health services for students in all grade levels and substance use services for students in middle and high school.
A variety of mental health, counseling and community resources are available on our website on our Wellness Resources page.
This week, the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board adopted a resolution proclaiming January 2023 as SBLSD Whole Child Month. The Whole Child approach is an effort to transition from a focus on narrowly defined academic achievement to one that promotes the long-term development and success of all children in grades K-12.
An intentional focus on social/emotional learning can help to build and support a student’s positive mental wellness and enhance coping skills. For a calendar of daily activities, visit sumnersd.org/wholechildmonth.
Today’s activity for Whole Child Month is: “During a meal time or car ride, take turns sharing favorite things you have done in the past.”
