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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? Perseverance is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

We challenge you this week to work through the below challenge!

Have each person in the family commit to 1 thing they will do each day this week. Maybe it is flossing, drinking a certain amount of water, getting to bed at a certain time, limiting screen time, or exercising. Create a place where each person can tally their progress and see who can keep their streak going the longest!

January

10 - 26 Winter benchmark assessments

• See teachers for grade level assessment dates

13 STEM Fair Applications Due

16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school

20 PTA Flamingo Bingo 5:00 pm RSVP at donaldeismannpta.org

• Bring a blanket or towel for picnic style bingo!

25 5th grade Music Concert, at Bonney Lake High School PAC 7:00 p.m.

26 Elementary Curriculum Night, at Victor Falls Elementary 5:30-7:00 pm

27 Spirit Day - Hat day

February

1 PTA Read-a-Thon

10 PTA Candyland Family Dance at DEE

16 4th Grade Music Program at DEE

20 No School Presidents' Day

When: Thursday, January 26th

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Victor Falls Elementary

Address: 11401 188th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake, WA 98391

This district event will feature:

• Our Elementary core curriculum in Language Arts, Math, and Social Emotional Learning for each grade level.

• An opportunity to view our 5th grade Human Growth and Development (puberty) and HIV Videos

• Opt out forms will be available after viewing the videos for current 5th grade students.

• Meet and talk with some of our Victor Falls Elementary staff as well as teachers in nearby SBLSD schools.

• Obtain information about 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration and programs like READY for Kindergarten.

• Visit resource tables hosted by elementary specialists in PE, Music, and STEM.

• Light refreshments available

If you are unable to attend this event, please consider attending our other regional Curriculum Showcase:

Tuesday, February 7th at Maple Lawn Elementary- 5:30-7:00 PM

Address: 230 Wood Ave. Sumner, WA 98390

*This is an adult event to provide parents with information about the elementary curriculum. There will be no activities for children nor childcare available.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is hosting its annual STEM Fair 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 2023 STEM Fair & Art Show is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 at Sumner Middle School, 1508 Willow St.

For those living outside the DEE boundaries, attendance waiver applications for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted between Dec. 15, 2022, and Jan. 27, 2023, 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. In-district waivers do not need to be renewed for the same school; out-of-district waivers must be renewed each year.

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