June 2026
Victor Falls Elementary
Principal's Message
Dear VFE Families,
It is hard to believe we are entering the final month of the school year. June always brings a mix of excitement, reflection, celebration, and gratitude. As we look back on this fabulous year, we are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families for the ways we have grown together as a school community.
This year, our students and staff focused on ten character traits that helped build a strong foundation for how we want to treat one another at VFE. These traits were not just words we talked about; they became actions we saw throughout our building. Our students showed us what kindness looks like through their words, choices, friendships, and everyday interactions.
As a school, we also focused deeply on our culture. Culture is the way we behave together as a group, and our culture has a direct impact on our climate, which is how we feel when we walk through the doors each day. Our students and staff truly took this work to heart. We listened to student voice in how they wanted to be celebrated, and we remained committed to restorative conversations and chats that helped students reflect, repair, grow, and feel connected.
Being a Falcon is not just about the building our students enter each day. It is about feeling proud of the culture we are building together. It is about students knowing, “This is my school, and I have an impact on how it feels to be here.” That sense of belonging, ownership, and pride is something we have seen grow throughout the year.
As we wrap up spring benchmark assessments and SBA testing, we are also reflecting on one powerful word: growth. While numbers, standards, and data are important tools that help us understand learning, they do not tell the whole story of a child’s journey. Growth is what happens when students set goals, learn strategies that work for them, fall forward when things are hard, and continue to believe, “I can grow academically, too.”
We invite you to ask your child how they feel about their growth this year. What are they proud of? What felt challenging at first but became easier with practice? What did they learn about themselves as a student, friend, and Falcon?
At VFE, our Promise is to Know, Value, and Support each student. Each student’s path is unique, and growth looks different for every child. This year, our staff worked to meet students where they were, support their next steps, and help them see what they are capable of achieving. Our students have shown resilience, creativity, perseverance, and courage throughout the year, and we are so proud of them.
As we move into June, we look forward to celebrating all that our students have accomplished. Thank you for partnering with us, encouraging our Falcons, and helping make VFE such a special place to learn and grow.
With gratitude,
Ms. Kelly & Ms. Whisler
The First Annual VFE Growth Parade - June 5th from 9:30-10:30.
The Growth Parade is a celebration of growth, resilience, and possibility. It encourages students to set meaningful goals, work toward them with determination, and proudly share their progress with our school community.
Parents may arrive between 9:00–9:25 a.m. and will need to check in at the front office. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Please note that the event will take place outside, so parents will not be entering the building that day. After the parade, families are welcome to take photos with their child at their grade level’s designated meeting spot.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VFEBlueCrew/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorfallselementary/