Laker Anchor
February 5, 2024
Greetings, Laker Families-
January was a busy month for our Laker team! Grade levels honored the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. with various age appropriate activities…such as classroom read alouds, book creations, viewing videos highlighting his “I Have a Dream” speech, class discussions tying into our monthly themes of perseverance and kindness, etc. Students also just completed our K-5 district winter math and reading benchmark testing, Highly Capable testing, etc. Each grade level has had a different assessment schedule and teachers will be communicating student results with our parents via email, 2nd trimester report cards, upcoming spring conferences in March, etc. Very soon our intermediate grades will begin 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 as we get into the spring. NOTE: As you schedule family vacations and appointments for your children, please keep in mind that students will need to be present during our SBA testing window which will be April 29 - June 7.
We kicked off February Black History Month with Bright Star Touring Theatre performing in two separate assemblies: George Washington Carver & Friends (K-3) and Black History Heroes, Soldiers, & Spies (4th & 5th) on the stage in our MPR. It was such a special moment for our school to celebrate and learn together. A HUGE thank you to our PTA for funding these very impactful assemblies for Emerald Hills! Our PTA Art Docents are hard at work preparing and sharing art lessons as well that will tie into our school wide theme for the month of February (see attached picture).
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 (link) – 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.)
From the District
*FREE* Love & Logic Parenting Series at Emerald Hills
Our counselor, Ms. Rendahl, will be facilitating a FREE Love & Logic parenting series starting March 7. This five week series includes time-tested solutions for building healthy relationships with children while setting firm limits.
Free childcare will be provided for school-age children. Snacks will be provided, you are welcome to bring your own dinner if you would like.
When: Five Thursdays starting March 7 (March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4)
Time: 5:30-7:00
Where: Emerald Hills
Space is limited, so watch for a district email coming soon to sign up.
You can also contact Ms. Rendahl if you are interested by calling the main office at 253/891-4750 or emailing tawny_rendahl@sumnersd.org
Community Cultural Celebration: April 20, 11:00-2:00, at SHS (see attached flier for information on how to get involved)
Kindergarten Registration: Opens online on February 15 (see district website & attached fliers) & view the kickoff video HERE.
Propositions on February 13 ballot includes measures that support student learning
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will have replacements of two expiring levies that support every student on the Feb. 13 ballot: Replacement Educational Programs & Operations Levy and Replacement Instructional Technology Improvements & Security Upgrades Levy. View the levies fact sheet for an overview of what each proposition funds.
Prop 1: Replacement EP&O Levy
Four-year replacement levy to continue funding staff, educational and extracurricular programs, safety and day-to-day operations not covered by the state. Learn more about the Prop 1 replacement levy.
Prop 2: Replacement Instructional Technology Improvements & Security Upgrades Levy
Six-year replacement levy to continue to provide technology access for all K-12 students, up-to-date tools for teaching and learning, and safety, security and privacy protections. Learn more about the Prop 2 replacement levy.
Please remember to vote in the Feb. 13 election. Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates for EHE:
**Please see attached PTA February newsletter & fliers for more details on PTA events.
2/9 – PTA Spirit Day…Hat Day
2/12-2/14 – PTA Round Table Dine Out Night (see attached flier)
2/14 – Valentines Day (wear red/pink/white)
2/12-2/23 – PTA Apex Glow Run (indoor fun run fundraiser)...please see communication from PTA for signing up to volunteer on 2/22 & 2/23 for the actual events
2/19 – No school Presidents Day
2/20 – No school currently (weather makeup day if needed)
2/21 – Celebrating the 100th Day of School for K-5! 🙂
2/23 – PTA Spirit Day – Wear your Apex Gear!
2/27 – PTA Chick Fil A Dine Out Night (see attached flier)
2/29 – PTA Spirit LEAP Day….wear green
3/5 – Spring Class Picture Day
3/12 – PTA Membership Meeting…6:30pm
3/14 – 1st Grade Concert at EHE…7:00pm
3/18 – Kindergarten RoundUp for 2024-25 Kindergarten families…5:30pm
3/21 & 3/22 – PTA bringing the Pacific Science Center “Science on Wheels” Space Odyssey back to EHE!
3/25-3/29 – PTA Scholastic Book Fair
3/27 & 3/28 – Early Release at 12:15 for spring conferences (lunches will be served)
4/8-4/12 – Spring Break
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 February Laker Purposefull People Character Trait is “Honesty…Living truthfully in your words, actions, and thoughts.” Your follow up at home reinforcing your child as he/she demonstrates “honesty” 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 February!
Mrs. Scheerer, Principal
Please learn more about our school by linking into the website and continue to follow us on Facebook and http://instagram.com/emeraldhillselementary
Quick Links
Emerald Hills Elementary
Email: ehe@sumnersd.org
Website: https://www.sumnersd.org/ehe
Location: 19515 South Tapps Drive East, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Emerald-Hills-Elementary-1087068784699850/