Sunnycrest Press
March 2026
Friendship and kindness go hand in hand. To be a great friend, we need to show empathy and kindness towards others. Friends like others who listen to their ideas, laugh at their jokes, cheer them up when they are feeling sad, and share a common interest. As we focus on friendship and kindness for the month of March, please talk with your student at home about the attributes of a good friend.
Run Club is helping to stock the shelf at Hungry Hearts Lake Stevens
Each child who brings items on March 19th, 2026 and
completes 5 laps during Run Club will receive a cool
charm to celebrate their kindness and effort.
Sunnycrest Run Club
Food Drive Day
WISH LIST
*Boxed macaroni & cheese
*Canned soups
*Cup of Noodles or Top Ramen
*Canned pasta meals (SpaghettiO’s®, Beefaroni®, spaghetti & meatballs)
*Costco Archer Meat Sticks
*Microwave macaroni and cheese cups
*Canned Tuna or Snack Pack Tuna’s
*Granola or Cereal Bars
*Protein bars (Nature Valley, KIND, Kirkland brands)
*BelVita breakfast biscuits
*Instant oatmeal – single-serve packets (any flavor)
*Individual-sized cereal (1–2 oz single-serving boxes only)
*Cookies – single individual pack sizes
*Crackers – single individual pack sizes
*Snack-pack sized crackers
*Fruit leathers & fruit strips
*Raisins, Craisins, Trail Mix - single individual pack sizes
*Fruit cups & applesauce cups - single individual pack sizes
*Fruit Snacks
*Popcorn - single individual pack sizes
*individual sized Drinks UHT shelf-stable milk (1% or chocolate flavored, 6–8 oz boxes)
*Hot chocolate packets
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? While it's important for your student to have a healthy lunch packed with the nutrition they need to learn and be active, it is also important to make sure they eat it. To ensure their nutritious meal doesn't go to waste, you can encourage student’s interest with a few of these ideas:
Sit down occasionally and plan lunches together. Encourage student to help you with packing lunch or them to pack their own lunch. If kids have an interest in their lunch, they will be more likely to eat it. Let them watch you pack your lunch to set a good example.
Celebrate special days. Plan lunch menus around special events. For example, pack an all-green lunch in honor of St. Patrick's Day, make tacos for a random Tuesday or include dumplings and spring rolls to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Try new foods. Bring your children to the grocery store to pick out some new fruits, vegetables or snacks. This will encourage an interest in trying new foods and may be helpful for picky eaters.
Keep them excited about being hydrated. Pack a healthy drink.
Add some color with fruits and veggies for a nutrition-packed lunch. Try mixing fruits and vegetables together to include a balance of foods.
Make a switch from daily sandwiches. Try making sandwiches with mini pitas, English muffins or tortillas for a fun change. Also you can cut sandwiches into fun shapes or bite-sized pieces.
Invest in fun lunch containers. An insulated lunch bag in a fun print and insulated food container will enable your student to take a wider variety of foods for lunch, such as chilled pasta salad or warm soup.
Add a personal touch. Try adding a note or picture to their lunch as a reminder to have a great day or to give your student a laugh with a silly joke.
Thank You, Families!
A big thank you to all the families who participated in our February Family Challenge and took the time to complete the activities together! We truly appreciate your engagement and the meaningful moments you’re creating at home.
Please note that the submission deadline is Monday. After all entries are collected, we will draw for a winner and announce their name in the April newsletter—stay tuned!
I'm excited to share that we’ll be hosting another family challenge in May. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon.
In addition, our harassment prevention lessons continue to be delivered across grade levels. These lessons focus on kindness, respect, and helping students learn how to be safe and supportive members of our school community.
As spring is just around the corner, this is a wonderful time to encourage children to enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor play supports elementary-aged students’ physical health, emotional regulation, creativity, and social skills—whether it’s a walk, playing at the park, riding bikes, or simply spending time outside together. Every chance you see the sun, go out and enjoy the fresh air!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We're grateful to work alongside such a caring school community!
