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Eighth grade students and their families are invited to attend our high school curriculum and activities showcase events, which offer an opportunity to better understand students' choices for classes at Sumner High School and Bonney Lake High School, including graduation requirements, academic offerings, electives, extra-curricular activities, athletics and clubs.

Click on the links for each school to view their event schedule:

Sumner High School: Jan. 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• Breakout sessions (Performing Arts Center)

• 6-6:30: Spanish information session (registration process, heritage Spanish classes, College Bound Scholarship)

• 6:30-7: International Baccalaureate Programme information session

• More information: (253) 891-5500

Bonney Lake High School: Jan. 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

• ASB info, student-led tours, Q&A (Performing Arts Center)

• Session 1: 6:10 - 6:40 p.m.

• Session 2: 6:50-7:20 p.m.

• More information: (253) 891-5700

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.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is hosting its annual STEM Fair & Art Show in February. Students are encouraged to enter the following types of projects:

• Science Project (K-5 packet) and (6-12 packet)

• Engineering / Invention Project (K-2 and 3-5 packet) and (6-12 packet)

• Technology Project (K-5 packet) and (6-12 packet)

• Reverse Engineering Project (K-12)

One project per student, please. Project registration is due Jan. 13. To register, complete the form at this link.

The STEM Fair & Art Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at Sumner Middle School, 1508 Willow St.

This free event will showcase student STEM projects and artwork. Attendees will also enjoy food trucks, community exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.

For more information, visit sumnersd.org/STEMFair.

In the month of January, we are celebrating the Whole Child — 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.

The Whole Child approach is part of our SBLSD Future Ready Goal 2 to create nurtured, engaged and empowered students who attend school regularly in a supportive and challenging learning environment where they are empowered to exercise an active voice in their own growth.

School staff support the health and wellbeing of each child by:

• Promoting an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and adults.

• Using best practices to actively engage students in learning.

• Providing support for students’ academic, social and emotional learning.

• Challenging students academically to prepare for their success beyond high school.

You can help your child’s development beyond academics. Click here for a daily calendar of activities, or visit sumnersd.org/WholeChildMonth for more resources and information.

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.

Happy New Year! See what’s for breakfast and lunch in January:

• Elementary
• Middle and High
• Interactive menu (ingredients and nutritional information)

You can always check for monthly meal menus at sumnersd.org/menus.

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: Jan. 11

• Virtual: Meeting link (passcode: 036921)

• Submit comments online

Board meeting: Jan. 18

• Virtual: Meeting link (passcode: 536059)

• Sign up for in-person or virtual comments

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