July 2025
VFE Falcon Family Newsletter
Principal's Message
Dear Falcon Families,
We hope that your summer break is off to a fantastic start! We are looking forward to summer adventures too.
As we set off on some time away from school, we want you to know how much we appreciate the care and support you've given the Blue Crew this year. We are grateful to serve such an amazing community. We also want to give you a quick update. Please see the items below about school supplies, Back to School Night, summer meals, and much more. Also, check out our Facebook page for updates including the introduction of new members of the Blue Crew throughout July and August.
We encourage you to create playful summer learning experiences for your kids. Get them outside, let them explore, play as much as possible this summer, and continue to read with them each night. We look forward to seeing you in late August.
Enjoy your summer!
Angela Kelly, Principal & Bethany Whisler, Assistant Principal
The VFE office is closed and will reopen 8/18. If you need immediate assistance, please call out district office at 253-891-6000.
Free Summer Events Calendar
If you are looking for fun and FREE things to do this summer, here is a calendar of events!
Pierce County Summer Reading Program
Help keep your child’s brain engaged all summer long with discovery and connection through the Pierce County Library's Summer Reading program! Read or listen to books, attend free events, and enjoy everything that the library has to offer for all ages, including elementary, middle school, and high school students and their families. Join today at summerreading.pcls.us.
Free Summer Lunch Program
The District is offering free hot lunch for all children 18 years and younger throughout the summer at Daffodil Valley Elementary. The lunches must be enjoyed inside the school building.
Details:
- June 23 - Aug. 14, Monday through Thursday
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Daffodil Valley Elementary (1509 Valley Ave., in Sumner)
For more information, call the District’s Child Nutrition Services at (253) 891-6450.
Sun Bucks Program
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a new federal program that will provide qualified students with $120 to purchase groceries while school is out this summer.
The district has already notified families of students who automatically qualify for the program. Families should make sure we have their current address on file in order to receive the SUN Bucks EBT cards, which we anticipate will be mailed in June.
If your child is not currently eligible for meal benefits but your family may qualify, now is the time to apply through SBLSD. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 31. Two ways to apply:
Electronically through Skyward Family Access (preferred method)
Printable paper application (Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian); return to your child’s school or scan and email it to child_nutrition@sumnersd.org
For questions regarding SUN Bucks, please call the Child Nutrition office at (253) 891-6450.
Other Summer Meal Programs
Free Snack Bags
GoodRoots Market
24015 WA-410 Buckley, WA
9 am – 2 pmPrairie Ridge Community Center
14205 215th Ave E, Bonney Lake
11 am – 12 pm
Free Lunch
Prairie Ridge Community Center
14205 215th Ave E, Bonney Lake
Monday–Friday, 11 am – 12 pm
Welcome Class of 2038! It's time to register for Kindergarten!
We still have Kindergarten spots available! Please help spread the word!
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! To register, visit our enrollment page. See below for details.
Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins by 8 am on Feb. 3, 2025.
Back to School Grab & Go Events
Free backpacks and supplies for students in need attending schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will be available at the below events:
Summer 2025
Thursday, Aug. 14, 1 to 3 pm, Daffodil Valley Elementary, 1509 Valley Ave., Sumner
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Liberty Ridge Elementary, 12202 209th Ave Ct E., Bonney Lake
Thursday, Aug. 21, 3 to 6 pm, Sumner Middle School Commons, 1508 Willow St., Sumner
Learn more at sumnersd.org/BTSFairs.
School District Information
While schools will be closed during the summer, all other District offices will be open with some operating on a modified schedule. All buildings are closed for Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (Sept. 1).
Central Office
June 20: Open to the public, 7:30 am - 4 pm
June 23-Aug. 1: 7:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Thursday (closed Fridays)
Aug. 4: Regular hours resumes, 7:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday
Family Resource Center
- June 23-Aug. 29: 8 am-4:30 pm, closed for lunch between noon and 1 pm
Transportation
June 23-Aug. 29: 7 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Sept. 2: Regular schedule resumes, 7:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday
Child Nutrition
June 23-Aug. 22: 7 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday | 7 am-1:30 pm, Fridays
Aug. 25: Regular hours resume, 7 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Maintenance & Operations
Regular hours: 7:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday
Athletics & Facilities Scheduling
June 23-Aug. 1: 7 am-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Aug. 4: Regular hours resume, 7:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday
Families and Student Support
Student and Family Assistance
If your family needs support anytime throughout the year, please email our school counselor at kaitlyn_johnson@sumnersd.org There are resources to support families in their time of need.
Key Dates
We appreciate the advance planning families do to prepare for the upcoming school year. Being at school, on time, every day is critical for students' success.
Our goal is 90% daily attendance. That means students should not miss more than 10 days in the school year.
Here’s a list of key dates for 2025-26. Please stay tuned for the more detailed calendar mailing in early August.
We hope you enjoy your summer and see you back in September for the first day of school:
Sept. 2 (grades 1-12)
Sept. 5 (kindergarten)
VFE Key Dates
Please check our website for updates.
Victor Falls Elementary
Email: VFE@sumnersd.org
Website: sumnersd.org/vfe
Location: 11401 188th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4700
Twitter: @VictorFallsEle1
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