Thunder Eagle News

Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Courage. Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” you can complete together!

Remember that Courage is choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary. Reflect, think, and discuss things you would like to do, but find intimidating or scary (individually or as a family). Maybe it’s a new hobby, trying a new game, sharing your art or invention with others, or going on an adventure somewhere. Give 1 of these things a try together this month and take a selfie to capture the memory!

State testing (SBA) is coming up for our students! Testing will take place on May 12, 14, 19, 21, and 27. We kindly ask families to help set students up for success by scheduling appointments, trips, and other absences outside of these dates whenever possible. Consistent attendance helps students feel confident and do their very best—thank you for your support!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for two incredible events last week! The Fun Run was full of energy, smiles, and school spirit—it was so much fun seeing our students cheering each other on and families coming together to support our school. The laughter, encouragement, and excitement truly made it a memorable day for everyone involved.

We also want to express our gratitude for the fantastic STEAM Night! It was wonderful to see families exploring, creating, and learning side by side. The hands-on activities sparked curiosity and joy in our students, and it was clear how much thought and time went into making the evening so engaging.

Both events were a beautiful reminder of the strength of our Thunder Eagles community. When families, staff, and students come together, amazing things happen. Thank you, PTO, for your time, dedication, and for creating such meaningful experiences for our school!

Join us for a fun and delicious morning together at our LRE Family Breakfast Bash—this time, we’re heading to Applebee’s for breakfast!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3rd
⏰ Time: 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Applebee’s (the whole restaurant is reserved just for LRE families!)

Important: Tickets must be purchased in advance—no walk-ins allowed.
Cost: $10 per person ❤️ Bonus: $4 from every ticket goes right back to support our LRE PTO!

We have a limited number of 300 tickets, so be sure to grab yours early before they sell out.

👉 Purchase tickets here:
https://libertyridgepto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6541&form=11

You can also find more details on the LRE PTO Facebook page, or send in cash/check to the main office.

We hope to see you there for a great breakfast and a great cause! 🍽️✨

The Love & Logic parenting series is back! Interested in a how-to practical approach to parenting? The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District invites parents and guardians to a free parenting workshop.

This training is available to any parent or guardian regardless of the age of their student. The training will be capped at 30 participants per series. SBLSD families will be given first priority for registration. Space is limited. Water and snacks will be provided at each session.

Participants will learn how to:

Avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments (putting an end to arguing, backtalk, and begging)
Set enforceable limits
Empower kids
Help kids learn from mistakes rather than repeating them

There are five sessions in this series:

When: 6-7:30 pm on Thursdays starting April 30 (April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28)
Where: Tehaleh Heights Elementary, 17520 Berkeley Parkway E., Bonney Lake

Register and learn more at sumnersd.org/loveandlogic. For questions, contact Cheri Simpson at cheri_simpson@sumnersd.org.