Thunder Eagle News

What a truly special week it has been at LRE! Our staff felt so celebrated, supported, and appreciated—and it’s all thanks to our incredible community.

To our amazing families and our dedicated PTO: thank you for the thoughtful treats, kind notes, generous donations, and all the behind-the-scenes efforts that made this week so meaningful. Every gesture, big or small, reminded our staff how valued they are and how lucky we are to be part of such a caring school community.

Our educators and staff show up every single day with heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to our students. Being able to celebrate them in such a joyful way was incredibly important to us, and we couldn’t have done it without your partnership.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for helping us honor the people who make LRE such a special place for kids to learn and grow. 💫

Get ready for some fun as we focus on Creativity this month! One way to think about Creativity is “using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem.” Opportunities to be Creative are all around us! How can you find ways to be Creative as a family this month?

Creativity is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Well. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like emotion regulation, positive self-talk, and stress-management.

State testing (SBA) is coming up for our students! Testing will take place on May 12, 14, 19, 21, and 27. We kindly ask families to help set students up for success by scheduling appointments, trips, and other absences outside of these dates whenever possible. Consistent attendance helps students feel confident and do their very best—thank you for your support!

Washington state law requires that every student receives Comprehensive Sexual Health education, including HIV/AIDs prevention education, in grades 6 through 12. Because this unit covers sensitive topics, Washington state law and SBLSD board policy require that parents are provided the opportunity to preview these lessons and excuse their student from these lessons if they wish.

The district is hosting a Curriculum Review Night to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians of students currently enrolled in the classes listed below to preview Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention teaching materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.

Curriculum Review Night

When: 4:30 to 6 pm on Thursday, May 14

Where: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Central Office Board Room: 1202 Wood Ave, Sumner

Who: Middle and high school students currently enrolled in these classes:

Middle Schools

6th Grade Science
7th Grade & 8th Grade Skills for Life

Bonney Lake High School

9th Grade Health
10th Grade Civics
11th Grade US History/AP
12th Grade CW/AP Government

Sumner High School

9th Grade Health
10th Grade Chemistry
11th Grade US History/IB History of the Americas
12th Grade CW/IB 20th Century World History

The information below outlines how a parent or guardian may review materials and, if they choose, request an excusal for their student in accordance with state law.

Human Growth and Development (Puberty): Taught in the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade classes listed above
In accordance with RCW 28A.300.475, a parent or guardian may excuse their student from human growth and development instruction upon written request to the building principal and/or classroom teacher. Previewing instructional materials is not required in order to request an excusal.
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education: Taught in all classes listed above
Under RCW 28A.230.070, state law requires that parents or guardians attend one of the district’s information sessions in order to request that their student be excused from AIDS prevention education. Following attendance at the Curriculum Preview Night, you will have the opportunity to excuse your students from these lessons. If you are unable to attend the preview event and you wish to view the resources, please contact Instructional Services at (253) 891-6065 to schedule a viewing appointment.