Panther Update
Principal Message
Panther Families and Staff Members,
I want to take a moment this Thanksgiving Week to let you know how grateful I am to be back at BLHS. My wife and I have been trying to focus on three things we are grateful for each day. One thing I am continually grateful for, is the fact that I am a Panther again. The Panther family (students, parents, staff members, and community members) have welcomed me back with open arms. They have made me feel like I have come home. I want to assure you that I will always do everything that I can to serve this community. I hope your students and your families have had the same experience at BLHS this year and I hope it continues. I hope that every one of you has a safe, happy, and love filled Thanksgiving.
I want to make a big reminder that tomorrow, Monday (11/21/22) is Career Day. This day will be a little unorthodox in its schedule. It is a great opportunity for our Panthers to meet with community professionals to learn about potential career interests and opportunities. Check in with your Panthers tomorrow afternoon. I hope they find the experience fruitful.
Please know that bringing in 50+ community speakers is amazing. However, it will also create logistical issues. In particular, parking will be a challenge. A community member may unknowingly take someone's parking space. If this happens, please do your best to find another parking space nearby. We need to all be gracious on this day. We do not anticipate high attendance this day, so there should be parking elsewhere. The front office will work with students if they have been delayed on this day. I have pasted the schedule below. Each session is important, so please try your best to be on time.
As always, remind your students that if they “see something” to “say something.” An easy way to report concerns is through the district’s Report It link or through the BLHS’s Incident Report link found in every teacher’s Google Classroom. We will address every concern and we are committed to keeping BLHS a safe and healthy place for all of our students.
Reminder
No School 11/23 & 11/24 for Thanksgiving Break
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Panthers!
Helpful Information - See Important Upcoming Dates and Events
Career Day Information
Click the link to see the schedule for the day also.
Thank you to all of our community volunteers who are taking the time to come speak with our students! Go Panthers!
Thanksgiving Meal Opportunity
Bonney Lake Food Bank, in collaboration with community partners, will be providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need.
If you need assistance or have any questions, visit the website and click "NEED A MEAL?"
Please reach out to Ms. Rienzo to take advantage of this opportunity - andrea_rienzo@sumnersd.org OR 253-891-5731
Holiday Gift Opportunity
Bonney Lake High School has been adopted by a locally organized group to support our students and families who have a greater need during the winter holiday by providing gifts around a $20.00 value to brighten up their holiday season.
For those families who participate in this support they will receive a phone call from Ms. Rienzo to make arrangements to pick up the items two weeks before winter break begins.
Please reach out to Ms. Rienzo to take advantage of this opportunity - andrea_rienzo@sumnersd.org OR 253-891-5731
Friday Backpack Program
In partnership with The Market, bags of food will be supplied to students who would like to take one home over the weekend.
Each bag contains: Two breakfast items, Two lunch items, Two dinner items (Non-perishable), drinks and snacks.
Please reach out to Ms. Rienzo to take advantage of this opportunity - andrea_rienzo@sumnersd.org OR 253-891-5731
Inclement Weather
With the weather changing, I want to share the link for the Inclement Weather information from the district.
Lockdowns and Reasons for them.
After the events of Ingram High School we adjusted course and used time to specifically teach what students should do in a Lockdown Situation and to review our “See Something, Say Something” options.
There are a number of reasons why our school might go into lockdown, only one of them is an active shooter situation.
In a real lockdown, the school and district will share information as soon as we are able to.The primary goal is to keep our students and staff members safe. I want each of you to know that the drill is coming and it is a good opportunity to talk with your students.
Graduation - Save the Date!
Monday June, 12th - 4:00pm @ the Tacoma Dome
June 12th will be an early release day.
Secondary: 12:20
For those of us with kiddos in elementary
CWE, DVE, LRE, MLE, VFE: 1:10
SELC: 1:20
BLE, DEE, EHE, THE 1:45
More information to come. Stay Tuned!
Senior Information
Senior Class Meeting Information
See the Josens Flyer Below or go to the Bonney Lake High School Hub.
Order your Cap & Gown, Custom Announcements, Class Rings, Senior Memorabilia, School Apparel.
Order by December 12th to Guarantee Early Bird Pricing, Official School Announcement, Discounts.
Senior Ads
The time is now to order Senior Ads. The deadline is December 16th.
The process is a little different this year, Please review the flier below on how to purchase and to set-up the ad for your Senior Yearbook.
Counseling Services
Find links to the many services that our amazing Counselors provide.
Bonney Lake Retro Spirit Gear Is On Sale Again By Popular Demand
$25 for Crew Necks, $30 for Hoodies
Pick Yours Up At The BLHS Bookkeeper.
HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum- Parent Review Night
Washington State law requires that every student receive HIV/AIDs prevention education in grades 5 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.
The detailed for the first opportunity for families to attend a curriculum night for families who have students in 8th grade Skills for Life or 9th grade Health classes are below;
December 8, 2022 4:30-6:00pm
Location: SBLSD Administration Building, Board Room
There will be another opportunity for families of 6th-12th graders who will study this Health-related content during 2nd semester. There will also be an opportunity for students in other grades to preview the curriculum in the Spring of 2023.
Parents wishing to exclude their child from the HIV/AIDs curriculum required by our state must preview this curriculum and sign an exclusion form.
Safety
It’s Getting Dark
As the days go by, the sun is rising later and setting earlier. This means students are walking to school when there is less visibility.
Please drive carefully, keep your eyes out for students walking to school, remind your students to use crosswalks and to be vigilant.
Thank you all for helping to keep our Panthers safe.
Parking Lot
Be prepared for long lines for pick-up and drop off. Traffic can be tough so please plan ahead in your transportation plans.
Please avoid parking in parking stalls when dropping your student off in the morning. Often the parking stalls are assigned to students. When someone is in their parking space they often get confused and park in another student’s space. It quickly becomes an issue. Thank you for understanding.
School / Parent Communication:
Roughly 95% of our communication home is electronic.
Please make sure your email address is correct in our system (Skyward) so you receive the communications we send out!
If you need to update your contact information, please contact the BLHS Main Office at 253-891-5700 to be connected to someone who can help you.
Letters we send out will also be available on the BLHS home page.
I plan to continue sending out regular “Panther Update” emails to families. These emails will contain upcoming events and important information.
Get Information
Bonney Lake High School Web Page : Daily Announcements, Clubs & Activities, Sports, Parking, Upcoming events, etc.
Please see the Connect with Us Page for links to the BLHS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and Remind 101 Links.
Remind Codes
Class of 2023:
Text @blhs2023 to 81010
Class of 2024:
Text @blhs2024 to 81010
Class or 2025:
Text @blhs2025 to 81010
Class of 2026:
Text @blhs2026 to 81010
Teachers will have other information about their Google Classroom Information.
Get your Family Access Skyward Information to check grades, make payments, see student specific information, etc.
Attendance
Student attendance is a major factor in student learning and success in school.
Students who miss 10% (or more) of school are at high risk of failing courses and research shows they have a significantly decreased chance of graduating.
Please help your students by getting them to school every day!
If your student is going to miss school please contact our attendance office at 253-891-5860 within 48 hours of the absence. Late Arrivals must be cleared the same day.
Attending a medical appointment (Dr., Dentist, Orthodontist, Ect.) during school hours? Ask them to provide you with a note and your student can turn that in to clear their attendance and to check back in school ** If you are an athlete, in season, a Dr. note is required.
Transportation
Buses
Please see the following link for SBLSD Bus Transportation Information
Use this tool to find your specific bus route information.
Lunch / Food Service
Please see the Child Nutrition Link to see; the price of meals, the monthly menus, add money to your student’s account, and to sign-up for free and reduced lunches if needed.
Upcoming Events
Date / Time / Event / Location
Now / NA / Winter Sports Registration - Open Now / Online
November 21st / All Day / Career Day / BLHS
November 23rd, 24th, 25th / All Day / No School - Thanksgiving Break / NA
December 8th / 4:30-6:00pm / HIV/AIDs Prevention Parent Preview Night / SBLSD -Board Room
I hope you have found this information helpful. More importantly, I hope the start to your student’s year goes well and that energy continues throughout the year.
With Excitement and Hope,
Anthony Clarke
Principal - Bonney Lake High School
253-891-5727
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