T.H.E. Trail Guide

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026! We hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead.

We are so excited to welcome our students back to school. A new year brings a fresh start, and we can’t wait to see their bright smiles, hear their laughter in our classrooms and hallways, and feel the positive energy they bring to our school community.

At Tehaleh Heights, our focus remains on nurturing curiosity, inspiring growth, and building a love for learning. We’re looking forward to all the progress our students will make this year—academically, socially, and personally. Every child has so much potential, and we are committed to supporting them as they take on new challenges, explore their interests, and achieve their goals.

As partners in your child’s education, your involvement truly makes a difference. Whether you’re attending school events, staying connected with classroom activities, or simply encouraging your child each day, your support helps create an environment where learning thrives.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for being an important part of our Tehaleh Heights community. Here’s to a year filled with growth, discovery, and celebration!

Jennifer Knight and Mandy Green

JANUARY

January 14th - 4th/5th Grade Music Concert @ BLHS PAC 7:00pm

January 15th - PTA Meeting 4:15-5:30pm @ THE Library

January 19th - No School-MLK Day

January 23rd - Raise Craze Kickoff Assembly

January 26th - Raise Craze Starts!!!!

January 29th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Biztown

January 29th - Building Bridges Event @ SMS 5:30-7:30pm

January 30th - STEM Fair registration due by 3pm

FEBRUARY

February 6th - Last Day of Raise Craze

February 16th - No School-Presidents Day

February 21st - STEM Fair at Sumner High School @ 10:00am-2:00pm

Just a friendly reminder that all attendance notifications and dismissal changes should be sent directly to the Tehaleh Heights office. When possible, please use email or ParentSquare (instead of phone calls) for these updates.

Email: THE@sumnersd.org

Parent Square: Direct Message Kerstin Solis and/or Tracy Hartness

With the weather becoming a bit chillier and wetter this time of year, please make sure your student comes to school with a jacket that is appropriate for the weather. Students are welcome to leave a jacket, rain shell, gloves, etc. in their cubby so they don’t have to carry them back and forth each day.

We go outside even when it’s raining, cold and windy and sometimes rain begins while we are already outdoors. As you all know, our weather here can be unpredictable, so it’s best to be prepared for anything!

Please note that umbrellas are not allowed to be taken out at recess. Thank you for your help in keeping students comfortable and ready for outdoor play.

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month?

This is a reminder about our upcoming STEM Fair and Art Show, a celebration of student creativity, problem-solving, and innovation.

• Date: February 21st

• Time: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

• Location: Sumner High School, 1707 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390

• Project Registration Link

If your student is interested in participating, please remember that project registration is due by January 30. Projects do not need to be completed by the registration deadline. Registering simply lets us know your student plans to participate and helps us prepare for the event.

The STEM Fair is a welcoming and inclusive experience for students at all stages of the learning process. Families will have the opportunity to view student STEM projects and engage in hands-on, STEM-related activities provided by district programs and community partners. Everyone is invited to attend, support students, and enjoy a fun, engaging experience that highlights the breadth of STEM learning Art work happening across our district.

If you have any questions about the STEM Fair/Art Show please contact jeremy_martin@sumnersd.org

We look forward to celebrating student learning with you.

At the upcoming Sumner-Bonney Lake School District's free Building Bridges event on Jan. 29, families can choose three 20-minute parent learning sessions, including the following topics:

• Grade-level specific strategies to boost your child’s learning at home

• Bullying 101: What every parent needs to know

• Supporting your child with anxiety

• Tips & tricks for managing behavior

• Heidi’s Promise – Learn how to reduce your student’s future risk of drug & alcohol abuse

• Discover your future: Career & Technical Education opportunities

• …and more!

Event details:

When: 5:30-7:30 pm, Jan. 29

Where: Sumner Middle School, 1508 Willow St., Sumner

Also provided: Translators, childcare for ages 3-12, and dinner

See the below flier (Spanish | Russian | Ukrainian) for details or visit sumnersd.org/buildingbridges.

Questions? Contact Leann Klockeman, leann_klockeman@sumnersd.org, 253-891-6056; or Gina Wilkins, gina_wilkins@sumnersd.org, 253-891-6059.

SBLSD families are invited to share their cultural heritage at our Community Cultural Celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Bonney Lake High School.

If your family is interested in participating, please complete the required interest survey below.

Interest Survey: https://forms.gle/ZftAJeKWMSrjzo5GA

We look forward to celebrating the diverse cultures that make up our SBLSD community!

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. These classes are typically funded for school districts, foundations and community organizations.

Registration is now open for our Winter 2026 sessions. Register Here

Families new to Ready! must attend Orientation from 6 - 6:30 p.m. before your registered class session.

Dates:

• Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Sumner Early Learning Center: 6:30-8:00 pm with orientation for all families new to Ready! 6:00-6:30 pm
• Thursday, Feb. 5 at Donald Eismann Elementary: 6:30-8:00pm with orientation for all families new to Ready! 6:00-6:30 pm
• Monday, Feb. 9 at Emerald Hills Elementary: 6:30-8:00pm with orientation for all families new to Ready! 6:00-6:30 pm

All sessions will be held in person. As a reminder, if you have more than one child you need to attend more than one session.

PTA General Membership Meeting All are invited to our PTA Membership Meeting in the THE Library, Jan. 15th @ 4:15-5:30pm.

Eighth Annual T.H.E. Kindness Campaign and PTA Raise Craze Fundraiser Kick-Off! This is our one big PTA fundraiser of the school year and helps to fund everything from the Art Docent program and student/family events to classroom grants and the theater program, as well as all the items in our budget that benefit students, staff and families that you may not even be aware we assist with! Trust us, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill fundraiser! More details will be coming your way!

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