T.H.E. Trail Guide

APRIL

April 18th-Volleyball Jamboree at BLHS

April 20th-Community Cultural Celebration at SHS 11:00am -2:00pm

April 23rd-26th-Spring Book Fair at THE

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May 8th-24-25 SY Kindergarten Screening at THE 4:20pm-6:20pm

May 8th-Kinder/1st Grade Spring Concert at THE 6:30pm

May 14th-24-25 SY Kindergarten Screening at 4:20pm-6:20pm

May 18th-Beauty and the Beast at BLHS PAC 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Testing sessions are starting up at THE.

• All grades will be taking the AIMS reading assessment.
• April 23-26: AIMS (3rd-5th)
• May 7-10: (Kinder/1st)
• May 21-24: (2nd)

• Our intermediate grades have begun 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 coming soon on how you can best prepare your student for SBA testing. State testing days:

• May 14-17: ELA (3rd-5th)

• May 21-24: Math (3rd-5th)

• June 4: Science Assessment (5th grade only)

Join us learning about and celebrating the various cultures represented in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District community during SBLSD’s Community Cultural Celebration:

Saturday, April 20

11 am - 2 pm

Sumner High School Phase 1 Building

1707 Main St, Sumner

Find art exhibits, performances, workshops, food and more at the event. This year’s theme is “Honoring Every Voice, Every Story.” Our own school clubs will be sharing their stories and cultures, including cultural dances from members of Sumner High School Asian and Pacific Islander Club and Sumner High School Latino Club.

As the event day grows closer, find additional information on our website at sumnersd.org/CCC.

Our Lost & Found is overflowing! If your child is missing clothing, please ask them to look through the items. Parents are able to look through the items before or after school as well. All unclaimed items will be donated on Wednesday April 26th.

Calling all future Trailblazers! Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open! Do you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31? Maybe it's your neighbor, friend or even your own child. Now’s the right time to enroll next year’s kindergarten students. The sooner you enroll, the better we can keep you informed. Get information on what documents you need and how to enroll -- the process is all online at sumnersd.org/register.

To help welcome our new kinders and their families, each of our elementary schools created virtual tours, which includes a school tour and staff introduction. Watch each schools' video here.

Ready to start the kindergarten registration process? Visit our Enrollment page for details on the three-step registration process.

Immunizations

New requirements are in effect for students in preschool or kindergarten who are four years old or older on Sept. 1.

Washington state's school immunization law requires documentation of immunization at the time of school registration. A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS), signed by the parent/guardian, must be on file at the school on or before the student's first day of school. Learn more about immunizations.

* Our Scholastic Book Fair is next week! PTA volunteers will host all students next Tuesday, April 23rd, for classroom previews and then the doors will open after school for family shopping! Students are welcome to shop during their lunchtime recess W/Th/Fri; families are invited to shop after school T/W/Th and before school Wed. from 8-9am. Get a jump on the shopping experience by loading your student’s e-Wallet today! Click through to www.tehalehheightspta.org.

* Neighbors with preschoolers are welcome to join us for “Future Trailblazer” Storytime with Principal Knight, Wed. morning at 9:15am for a story, pastries and Book Fair shopping! We could use a few more volunteers for our event! Head to our website to sign up! www.tehalehheightspta.org.

* Rainiers baseball ticket sales for the June 9th game go on sale next Monday, April 22nd on our PTA website! We had an incredible turnout for last year’s Trailblazer Takeover Event at Cheney Stadium and we hope to see you all again! You’ll have two options for tickets - $20/seat “Group Express” tickets (reserved seat and hot dog, chips, water) and $30/seat “Group Double Play” tickets (same as Group Express but includes limited-edition Tacoma Rainiers hat). Full details coming home with students next Monday. Rhubarb the Rainier reindeer mascot will make an appearance at our all-school Monday Morning Meeting as a friendly reminder!

* Our May 15th General Membership Meeting will feature Mountain View Middle School Principal Amy Montgomery as our guest speaker – she’ll be talking about middle school life at MVMS and answering parent questions about the transition from fifth grade to sixth grade. All are invited. *We’ll also be voting to approve the PTA budget for the 2024/25 school year. May 15th, 6:30pm, in the Launch Pad.

* The most comprehensive place to see what’s on deck and get recaps and photos from recent PTA and school events is at Tehaleh Heights PTA and Tehaleh Heights Elementary on Facebook. Trailblazer parents and guardians, be sure you’ve also found your private Class Parents group on FB!

* Feel free to reach out to president@tehalehheightspta.org with any questions!