Sunnycrest Press
February 2026
Respect means treating others with kindness, consideration, and understanding. It involves listening to your teachers, classmates, and staff, valuing their opinions, and acknowledging their differences. Respect also means following the rules, taking responsibility for your actions, and creating a positive, supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow.
The Sunnycrest Run Club is back and we've had a lot of excited students participating! Every year, we set a school wide goal destination. This year, we are hoping to run the same amount of miles it would take to reach LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California! After the first 3 weeks of Run Club, we have run a total of 274 miles as a school! Only 989 miles to go! Way to go Sunnycrest! When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with a school wide LEGO dress up day!
The socks and mittens donation day in January was a huge success! Sunnycrest was able to donate many socks and mittens to the VOA Lake Stevens Community Resource Center. Thank you to all the students who donated and helped make a difference in our community. Look for more Run Club donation opportunities later this year.
Run Club would not be successful without the help of our parent volunteers. Thank you so much for volunteering your time and making this activity a success for Sunnycrest students.
- Lake Stevens School District Policy No 5475.6 states: To resume participation following an illness and/or injury serious enough to require medical care, a participating student must present to the school officials a physician’s written release.
- Please pack spare clothing in your student’s backpack. At times, students have accidents, spills, or torn clothing. The health room tries to provide a change when possible; however is not able to provide new clothes for weather-related wet/muddy clothes. Please be mindful to return any clothing provided for your student after laundering. We also are accepting donations for pants and shirts if you have any available.
The new year can be full of resolutions and Tik Toks of what is healthy or best. I thought it would be fun to see what medical myths are factual, are false or somewhere in between. Feed a cold, starve a fever: This is a harmful myth; a person should eat nutritious foods and stay hydrated during both illnesses. It used to be believed that eating could raise your body’s temperature and be detrimental if you already have a fever. Spicy foods cause ulcers: Spicy foods can aggravate existing ulcers, but bacteria is the usual cause. Using Hydrogen Peroxide to clean a wound: While using hydrogen peroxide on wounds kills bacteria, it also damages healthy skin cells and cells that help your immune system. This causes the healing process to slow down and increases risk of infection. Instead, it is recommended to clean wounds with clean water and mild soap. It’s important to change bandages daily or when they become dirty; and to keep wounds clean and dry. Tilting head back for a nosebleed: This can cause blood to go down the back of the throat. Instead, remain sitting up and gently pinch the soft parts of the nose together. Check after 5 minutes to see if the bleeding has stopped. Sitting too close to the TV damages your eyes: This myth is false, though watching too much TV can lead to eye fatigue and dry eyes. Air hand dryers are more hygienic than paper towels: Air hand dryer in public restroom don’t remove germs as well as paper towels and may spread germs around. Applying a hot pack on a sprain or injury: Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling the “RICE” method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the recommended treatment.
Dear Sunnycrest Families,
Here are the updates regarding counseling services at Sunnycrest:
Counseling Lessons at School
Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Students are learning Bullying Prevention skills, including using kind words, recognizing safe vs. unsafe choices, asking for help, and being an “upstander” when they see someone being treated unkindly.
Grades 2–5: Students are engaging in lessons around Harassment and Interrupting Hate Speech. We are learning how words can impact others, how to stay safe and speak up, and how to interrupt unkind or harmful language. These lessons emphasize empathy, responsibility, and using our voices in positive ways.
Join Our Family Connection/SEL Jeopardy Challenge!
Strong family connections play a powerful role in helping children build confidence, emotional safety, and resilience. Small, everyday moments—listening, encouraging words, shared laughter, and calm problem-solving—help reinforce the skills students are learning at school.
To support positive family connections, we are excited to invite families to participate in our Family Connection/SEL Jeopardy Challenge!
This fun, low-pressure game includes challenge squares with easy activities that help build connection, kindness, and a positive home environment. Families can complete the activities at their own pace — no pressure, just fun and togetherness. The goal is not perfection, but connection
The Jeopardy game board and instructions are attached; a paper copy will also be sent home on Feb 3/Tuesday in your student's Tuesday folder. See how many challenges you can complete and how many points you can earn by the end of February! We hope you’ll join us for this fun opportunity to connect and grow together!
We would love it if you would share your family pictures as you play! You can email them to me at esra_yilmaz@lkstevens.wednet.edu
With care,
Mrs. Esra -- School Counselor
Want an easy meal night? Mark your calendars March 4th stop by MOD in Lake Stevens any time, just tell them you are there for the Sunnycrest PTA fundraiser!
Who doesn't love another easy dinner idea! Mark your calendars April 7th from 4-8 pm come out to Chipotle on Soper Hill and grab a bite to eat!
Sunnycrest PTA Marysville Skate Night! May 28th from 6-8 PM, $4 per skater! Come out for a rolling good time.
Did you know we have social media??
Like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SunnycrestPTA?ref=ts&fref=ts)
Join the PTA—No Volunteering Required!
Support your school with just your membership! By joining the PTA, you help fund important programs, advocate for students, and strengthen our school community. Bi-Monthly meetings with options to join virtually and no commitment required, just your support makes a big difference! Use the QR Code below to join today
