Sumner Middle School Update
6/11/23
In This Update
Monday, June 12: School Starts at 7:25 with Dismissal at 12:20
ASB Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser, June 16
Spirit Week
Dance, June 16, 2:30-4:00
No School June 19: Juneteenth
Celebrating our 8th Graders
Yearbooks for Sale
Stay Connected
Monday, June 12: School Starts at 7:25 with Dismissal at 12:20
There is no Monday Late Start for June 12 for all schools. School starts for SMS at 7:25am and students will be dismissed at 12:20pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
ASB Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser on June 16
Instead of selling products to support school activities this year, we're “selling” getting outside and moving! This fundraiser is critical because it supports our athletic programs and clubs.
Please read this document and the Walk-a-Thon pledge form for more information about our Walk-a-Thon and how to make online donations.
Students will participate in the Walk-a-Thon on Friday, June 16 during the school day.
Thank you for your support of Sumner Middle School!
Spirit Week: June 12-June 16
Monday, June 12: Comfy Day or Bobcat Colors
Tuesday, June 13: Tie Dye or wear orange
Wednesday, June 14: Wear red, white, and/or blue
Thursday, June 15: Twin day or wear purple
Friday, June 16: Tropical day or wear yellow
Important: School dress code guidelines must still be followed during spirit week. Remember, no full masks/face paints.
Dance/After School Activities on Friday, June 16, 2:30 to 4:00pm
Where: Sumner Middle
Who: All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who purchase a ticket ($3 with an ASB card and $5 without ASB).
What: Music and dancing, sports, games, and snacks for sale
Other important information:
Tickets are on sale this week. Tickets can be purchased until the morning of June 16.
School appropriate dress is expected.
Students are not allowed to leave this event unless it is over or they are being picked up early by a parent/guardian in which case they must get approval from a staff/volunteer chaperone.
Parents/guardians need to pick up students at 4:00pm. Students can be picked up in the front or the back of the school.
Celebrating our 8th Graders
On Tuesday, June 20, Sumner Middle and Sumner High staff are planning a day to celebrate our 8th graders which will include a visit to Sumner High.
Morning celebration
All 8th graders will get the following
Doughnuts and juice sponsored by SMS Boosters
SMS Boosters have a sign-up genius for those who want to contribute
Gift bag sponsored by SMS Boosters
8th grade tributes written by SMS Staff
Visit Sumner High School
8th grade students and staff will walk to Sumner High School to tour the high school and meet some of the staff and students
Permission slips will be handed out to students on June 13; students will be back to Sumner Middle by lunch time
Assembly and yearbooks after lunch
Yearbooks for Sale for $25
To pre-order a yearbook, students may pay in the main office or parents/guardians can pay by phone by calling our main office at 253-891-5000. Yearbooks will be handed out the last week of school.
If you are not sure if you have purchased a yearbook, please contact our Main Office at 253-891-5000. Please contact our Guidance Office at 253-891-5011 if you would like financial assistance toward the purchase of a yearbook.
Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!
Booster Store - purchase SMS gear at the Booster store
Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff
Facebook – Sumner Middle School Boosters Club https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/
Instagram @smsbobcatsboosters
Email – smsboosters@gmail.com
Fred Meyer Community Rewards – link your card; search for us by name or by our non-profit #84696. IMPORTANT: You still earn your Reward Points & Rebates!
Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!
Important SMS Information:
Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000. Parents/guardians may schedule conferences with teachers/counselors at a mutually agreed upon time.
Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need support/assistance. Thank you for partnering with us!
Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org
Brett McDaniel, Assistant Principal, brett_mcdaniel@sumnersd.org
Tomas Morales, Dean of Students, tomas_morales@sumnersd.org
Cassie Waddle, Athletic Coordinator, cassandra_waddle@sumnersd.org
Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org
Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org
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