The MMS Wolf Call
April 27, 2026
In This Issue
- State SBA Testing Information
- Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Students
- Vaccine Clinic
- MMS PTO News
- Yearbook Sales
- Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum
- Upcoming Important Dates
State SBA Information
Dear Families,
This spring your student will take the Smarter Balanced tests in math and English language arts. Students in grade 8 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).The results from these tests will help us identify your student’s strengths, areas of growth and their readiness for the next step in their educational path.
Students will take all parts of the assessment online. The math and language arts assessments are administered in two parts; a computer adaptive test (CAT) and a performance task (PT). The testing schedule for MMS students is as follows
For more information about the assessment: Smarter Balanced and WCAS
Please call or email Amy Montgomery, Principal or Kathleen Tuttle, District Assessment Director if you have questions about state testing.
Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Students
If your student is entering 7th or 8th grade next year, they will start registering for encore (elective) classes on Monday, May 4th. The registration window will be open until May 20th.
Free Vaccine Clinic
Did you know that all students are required to have a Tdap booster prior to starting 7th grade? Families of incoming 7th grade students are invited to a free vaccine clinic on Tuesday, April 28 from 2–4:30 PM at Mountain View Middle School. To participate, please complete and return the Consent & Screening Form (Spanish | Russian | Ukrainian) to health_services@sumnersd.org or your school nurse by April 27.
MMS PTO News
- MMS families with incoming 6th graders - we look forward to seeing you at New Wolf Night in May! This is your advance notice that we've now got a line of Wolf Wear t-shirts featuring this year's Mt. Rainier MMS design! Order online at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO and we'll have it ready for pick-up when we see you May 13th or 14th! Don't delay! Product is limited to inventory on hand!
- National Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner! Join the PTO in treating our Mountain View school staff to a snack cart the week of May 4th! Please check out our Sign Up Genius shopping list and let us know where you can help with a food or Venmo donation! Thanks in advance for your generosity! https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO => FYI! In addition to the snack cart, the PTO will also be hosting the Legendary Doughnuts truck for all staff, catering lunch and dessert from Chick-fil-A, and providing a fun cold drinks bar! Drop us a note, if you’d like to get involved in our staff appreciation planning team!)
- We need YOU as a PTO VOLUNTEER at upcoming student and family events! We've still got several events in May and June that need volunteers to sell spirit wear and concessions! Come join the fun! Check out opportunities here: https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO
- PTO Parent Meeting, Wed., May 6th, 6pm, MMS library - all are invited! We'll be voting in our PTO leadership team and operating budget for the 2026-27 school year! Come learn how the PTO contributes to Mountain View! Gift card raffle drawing from those in attendance.
- Ever consider joining the PTO in a leadership capacity? We'd love to talk with you about the responsibilities of our Secretary, Treasurer, President and Vice President positions! We could also use spirit wear and staff appreciation support! Reach out to president@mmswolfpackpto.org to learn more!
- Stay current with PTO projects and activities by clicking through to Linktree to connect with us, discover volunteer opportunities and learn ways you can offer support to the PTO! MMSWolfpackPTO | Stay Engaged & Involved | Linktree
Yearbook Sales
Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum
Parent Curriculum Review Night
Washington State law requires that every student receives Comprehensive Sexual Health education, including HIV/AIDs prevention education, in grades 6 through 12. Because this unit covers sensitive topics, Washington State law and SBLSD board policy require that parents are provided the opportunity to preview these lessons and excuse their student from these lessons if they wish.
The district is hosting a Curriculum Review Night to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians of students currently enrolled in the classes listed below to preview Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention teaching materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.
Curriculum Preview Night
May 14, 2026 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Administration Building, Board Room
The information below outlines how a parent or guardian may review materials and, if they choose, request an excusal for their student in accordance with state law.
● Human Growth and Development (Puberty): Taught in the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade classes listed above
In accordance with RCW 28A.300.475, a parent or guardian may excuse their student from human growth and development instruction upon written request to the building principal and/or classroom teacher. Previewing instructional materials is not required in order to request an excusal.
● HIV/AIDS Prevention Education: Taught in all classes listed above
Under RCW 28A.230.070, state law requires that parents or guardians attend one of the district’s information sessions in order to request that their student be excused from AIDS prevention education. Following attendance at the Curriculum Preview Night, you will have the opportunity to excuse your students from these lessons. If you are unable to attend the preview event and you wish to view the resources, please contact Instructional Services at (253) 891-6065 to schedule a viewing appointment.
Upcoming Important Dates
May
5th-15th - SBA ELA
25th - NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day Holiday
26th-29th - SBA Math