June 2025

Falcon Families,

As we close out the year, we are working on finishing well, both academically and social-emotionally. Our school-wide focus is the Kindness Closure. Throughout the year, we've worked to purposefully build our character. Our Falcons have learned that being kind means growing in respect, empathy, and cooperation muscles. We've learned that being kind means that we need to use strategies for resolving conflict that help us build stronger connections, even when we disagree. We've learned that being strong means growing our responsibility, perseverance, and courage. We learned strategies that help us focus, set goals, and try news things even when we are scared. Finally, we learned that being well means growing in our gratitude, being honest, and being creative. As we did this, we learned how to name our emotions and practice strategies that help us regulate our emotions.

We encourage you to help us close the year with kindness pursuits at home as well. Find time for a conversation with your What is 1 way you have shown Kindness today? How do you think we can practice more Kindness as a family? Which character trait was your favorite to learn about or practice

this year?

And, let's keep growing over the summer! Here are some ideas:

● Kindness at home: Challenge siblings to do 1 Kind act for each other each day. Small acts of Kindness go a long way and daily attention to Kindness helps form lasting habits! To help keep it going, set aside a regular time for siblings to share and celebrate what their Kind act was that day.

● Kindness toward neighbors: Get to know your neighbors or welcome new neighbors with an outdoor gathering! Invite families to bring lawn chairs and a snack to share and build community with your neighbors.

● Kindness in action: Be on the lookout for ways to show others you care. Facetime a relative who lives far away, make a card for a grandparent, or help a neighbor with a need.

We look forward to hearing about the ripple effect our Falcons will have as they spread kindness with simple, purposeful acts of kindness.

Enjoy this season!

Adam Uhler, Principal & Angela Kelly, Assistant Principal

The General PTO Meeting will be held on June 9th @ 4:15 pm in the VFE Library. All parents and families are encouraged to attend!

The fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Field trip will be on June 12th. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:20 in the MPR. The Doors will open at 9am.

The field trip portion will take place directly after the ceremony. There will be about 25 minutes for photos before they leave for the celebration field trip. Permission slips for the field Trip to Mike and Terry's Outdoor Park have already gone home. The field trip forms are DUE NO LATER THEN Tuesday 6/10.

Your child's teacher should have already sent you an invitation for the Moving Up Ceremony as well. If you have not received any information, please reach out to your child's teacher.

PARKING can always be a challenge. If possible, we recommend walking or carpooling if you are able to attend.

Can you believe it? We are already nearing the end of the year and that means.....Field Day! This fun end of the year celebration is not possible without the help of lots of volunteers... we need you! :)

Field Day will take place on Friday, June 13. We will have two sessions, one in the morning for our primary students (K-2) and one in the afternoon for our intermediate students (3-5).

In order to volunteer please fill out this VFE Volunteer Google Form. The last day to sign up to volunteer is June 6th.

If you haven't been cleared to volunteer by the district yet, please keep an eye out in the inbox for the email address you provide. We will be sending you information to get you cleared. If you are not sure if you are a cleared volunteer, please contact the front office at 253-891-4700.

PARKING can always be a challenge. If possible, we recommend walking or carpooling.

Thank you so much for all your support!
Please e-mail me with any questions.

Leslie Burhenn

PE Specialist
leslie_burhenn@sumnersd.org

The kindergarten Moving Up ceremony will be held 6/16 beginning at 1:55pm. Kindergarten parents, more information has been sent out by your child's teacher. We hope to see you there!

The last day of school is 6/17. Students will be released at 11:40am. Lunches will NOT be served that day.

Registration for the 25-26 school year is OPEN! Please visit SBLSD Enrollment and follow the steps for enrollment. If you will need before and afterschool care, here is the information for Right at Schools.

Kindergarten teachers plan to have 2 PTO sponsored ¨New Falcon Playdates¨ for our incoming kinders this summer. This is an opportunity for students to play on the playground, meet friends, and to help families connect. Kindergarten teachers are also planning to be there to connect with families and learn a bit more about our incoming falcons

Our lost and found is once again overflowing! Please ask your student to check the lost and found for missing items or parents can come look through before or after school. All unclaimed items will be donated by 6/20.

If your child has a health condition that requires treatment, medication, or any kind of extra support at school, please reach out to me and I would be happy to assist.

Thank you,
Paula Hemminger, VFE School Nurse
253-891-4700

If your child has medication in the health room, please pick it up on the last day of school, or call the health room if you need to make other arrangements.

If your child is going to be needing medication at school for next year, we need a doctor order for EACH medication. The orders must be renewed each school year. Here is the form to use.

With the weather getting warmer, please make sure your student brings a water bottle to school. Also, please ensure they have an extra pair of clothing in their backpack (especially for Kindergarten and 1st graders).

We are encouraging all families to apply for free/reduced lunch. Please use the link below to apply. If you would prefer a paper copy, please call the office at 253-891-4700.

If you have questions regarding school lunches or student lunch accounts, please visit the child nutrition webpage on our district website or call 253-891-6450.

Summer Backpack Events:

August 14 / Thursday/ DVE / 1:00 to 3:00 pm

• Note: Students ‘walking’ to the event may arrive at 12:30 pm before cars are allowed to drive through.

August 19 / Tuesday / LRE / 12:30 to 2:30 pm

• Note: Drive through

August 21 / Thursday / SMS / 3:00 to 6:00 pm

• Note: This event is INSIDE the SMS Commons

• Working on providing haircuts & additional resources (shoes/agencies, etc.) + backpacks

Are you looking for fun things to do throughout the summer?? Check out the Summer Events calendar for Free things to do around the community!

If you have questions about Right At School, please email victor_falls@rightatschool.com or look at their website.

Right at School is offering summer camps! If you are interested, please visit RASCAMPS.COM for more information.

Please check our website for updates.

Email: VFE@sumnersd.org
Website: sumnersd.org/vfe
Location: 11401 188th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4700
Twitter: @VictorFallsEle1

Quick Links

Calendar | Bus Schedules | VFE Website | Family Access

Lunch Menus | School Flyers | Volunteer