THE Newsletter

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, school will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Enjoy your long weekend and we look forward to seeing all our Trailblazers on Tuesday morning.

CAR LOOP PICK-UP:

For the safety of all the children, please do not go past the car loop gates before 3:15pm. Students have recess in the afternoons, take mask breaks and use the playground back there.

MASKS:

Correct use of well-fitting face coverings or masks helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 and is required when indoors at K-12 facilities for all school personnel, students, and visitors. If you or your student don't have a mask, we have adult and child masks in the office.

Calling all future Trailblazers!

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2022-23 school year begins Feb. 1. Our online enrollment process allows you to complete the process from anywhere at any time. Visit our enrollment page to begin.

Immunizations

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.

This event is designed for parents to have an opportunity to take a look at the curriculum we teach in our elementary classrooms. There will be teachers in each grade level and administrators available to answer questions and point out resources our students and teachers use on a daily basis.

This event also provides 4th and 5th grade parents an opportunity to view the Human Growth and Development (puberty) videos and the HIV/AIDS video our 5th grade students will watch this year. (Opt out forms will be available upon request after viewing).

There will also be specialists on hand to share about their program and the curriculum they use as well as information about Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year.

There are 3 regional Curriculum Showcase Events throughout our district. Please mark your calendar and try to attend the event in our region or whichever one works best with your schedule. Light refreshments available.

Region 1: North: (Representing Crestwood, Bonney Lake, and Emerald Hills)

Location: Crestwood Elementary Date: Thursday, January 20th Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Region 2: Valley (Representing Daffodil Valley, Maple Lawn, and the Early Learning Center)

Location: Daffodil Valley Elementary Date: Thursday, January 27th Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Region 3: Southeast/Tehaleh (Representing Donald Eismann, Tehaleh Heights, Victor Falls, and Liberty Ridge)

Location: Donald Eismann Elementary Date: Thursday, February 3rd Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Recently I’ve been working a lot on self-regulation with many students. I would like to share about some of that work. The physical component of self-regulation consists of moderating the fight/flight stress response in the brain stem (the lower region of the brain). When the stress response in the brain stem is activated, chemical reactions take place in the body that cause adrenaline and cortisol to be released. Additionally, the heart rate and blood-flow to the major muscle groups increase in an effort to prepare the body to fight or run. The capacity for activity in the higher portions of the brain, required for effective problem solving, is decreased. It’s critical that we deactivate this stress response before moving forward with higher level interventions. Physical strategies include: repetitive movement involving the major muscle groups (ex, bouncing a ball), regulation of breath (ex, deep breathing exercises), redirection or distraction (ex, leaving the stressful situation), bilateral stimulation of the brain; activities that engage both sides of the brain (ex, crossing and uncrossing one’s arms or legs). I hope this information is helpful. Next week I’ll discuss the emotional component of self-regulation.

Vicki Johnson, Counselor

Let’s connect: Vicki_Johnson@sumnersd.org

253-891-6530

ALL ARE INVITED: Wed., Jan. 19th, 6pm

PTA General Membership Zoom Meeting (link below)

Hopping on our membership meeting every two months is an easy way to show your support for our PTA mission! Help determine the course of Tehaleh Heights PTA in 2022! Prize raffle drawing for those in attendance! All are invited to attend, but only current, paid members may vote on budget and PTA initiatives. Sign up or renew your PTA membership here: http://www.tehalehheightspta.org/membership

Topic: Tehaleh Heights PTA January General Membership Meeting
Time: Jan 19, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2299979630?pwd=bjZEY0tCOG5iRXQ4VWwzVEZDWXIvdz09

Meeting ID: 229 997 9630
Passcode: DreamBig

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YEARBOOK CONTENT NEEDED!

This month, our PTA Yearbook Team will get to work planning for our school yearbook! But we need your help with content - send us all your photos from Back To School Night, First Day of School, Spiritwear and spirit days to yearbook@tehalehheightspta.org. Your involvement is greatly appreciated!

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ANNUAL T.H.E. KINDNESS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF IN FEB!

Our fourth annual Tehaleh Heights Kindness Campaign and Raise Craze PTA fundraiser is just around the corner! Kick-off is Friday, Feb. 4th! New to Raise Craze? Check out this how-it-works video www.raisecraze.com/how-it-works-video and start thinking about Acts of Kindness, big and small, your Trailblazer can take on during our two-week event! Our Raise Craze website will be live Feb. 4th for students to register. More details to follow in the weeks ahead! A big thanks to our Fundraising Chair, Andria Bonney, and her team of volunteers for their hard work!

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Questions or comments for the PTA? Email president@tehalehheightspta.org

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