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SBLSD News: 8/26/21
Posted by SBLSD on 8/26/2021District calendar coming to your mailbox
Check your mailbox soon for the 2021-22 school year calendar, which includes:
School suppliesElementary
In order to provide some relief from back-to-school shopping, most elementary schools* are asking families to contribute a $20 donation per child to cover the cost of school supplies. Families may pay online or at their child’s school.
High school
*Liberty Ridge Elementary: School supplies for students attending Liberty Ridge have already been purchased by both the school and Open Life Church. Students will receive their supplies on the first day of school, but should plan to bring their own backpack.
Middle school
Lakeridge
Mountain View
Sumner
Please bring a small binder, paper, and a pen/pencil the first day of school. Specific school supply lists will be given out for each class by teachers during the first days of school. 10th – 12th graders should plan on bringing their Chromebooks.School schedulesFirst day schedules
Grades 1-12
There will be special school start times for students in grades 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 on the first day of school, Sept. 7.
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Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12: School start time will be 12:25 p.m. School lunch will not be served. Bus transportation will be five hours later than the regular weekday bus schedule.*
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Grades 1-6 and 9: Follow the regular Tuesday school day schedule. Breakfast and lunch will be served to students in these grades. Buses will operate on the regular weekday bus schedule.
*For example, if your regular morning bus pickup time is 7:10 a.m., your bus will pick you up at 12:10 p.m.
Kindergarten
The first day of kindergarten is Sept. 10. All schools operate on the regular school day schedule, which varies by school.-
Early Start Elementary Schools: 8:25 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
Crestwood, Daffodil Valley, Liberty Ridge, Maple Lawn, Victor Falls
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Late Start Elementary Schools: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Bonney Lake, Donald Eismann, Emerald Hills, Tehaleh Heights
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Sumner Early Learning Center: 8:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
Bell schedules vary by school. Elementary schools will continue to be defined by “early start” and “late start.” Here’s the 2021-22 bell schedule for each school.
Late-start Mondays
Our weekly late-start day is on Mondays for the 2021-22 school year. Referred to as “Late Start Monday,” these are days when students will catch the bus and begin school about 90 minutes later than other days. This late start schedule one day a week allows teachers to participate in professional learning groups to collaboratively plan, learn and share instructional practices, which increases school performance and student achievement.
Driver shortage means a likely disruption to bus transportationDue to a severe bus driver shortage, it’s highly likely that some bus routes will be affected to some degree on a daily basis. Any given route on any given day could experience a different bus number, earlier or later pick-up/drop-off times, and unfortunately the potential of no bus transportation at all.
Please note these important items that could affect your child:
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Different buses: It’s possible your child will ride two different buses — one bus in the morning and a different one in the afternoon. This means a different bus number and a different bus driver.
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Bus times: Pick-up and drop-off times could vary and may not always align exactly with school start and dismissal times. Because of the need to double-up on bus runs, your child could be picked up earlier or later than when school begins. Another possibility is that your child might need to wait (supervised) at school for a bus to pick them up. As soon as we know if your child’s route is affected, we will send a robocall to families with as much advance notice we can give.
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No transportation: As a last resort, when no bus drivers are available, it’s possible we may not be able to provide bus transportation for some routes on any given day. We encourage families to have a back-up plan with an alternative way to get your child to school. This a very unfortunate reality that will likely affect routes on a daily basis. If your child is unable to make it to school, it will be an excused absence. We will notify affected families as soon as we possibly can. We will continue to provide transportation for special education students who have special transportation in their IEP.
This bus driver shortage also affects:
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Waivers: While a condition of waivers is that District transportation is not provided, we have made exceptions in the past if a bus is not full. This year, however, our buses will be full and we are unable to accommodate students on waivers. Families will need to provide their own transportation to and from school.
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Bus passes: We are unable to allow students to ride a different bus when wanting to, for example, go home with a friend or be dropped off at a grandparent's house.
Bus lookup tool
Beginning Sept. 1, families may use our bus stop lookup tool to view their child’s route for the 2021-22 school year. Until then, our Transportation Department staff is working diligently to finalize the routes amid this servere bus driver shortage.School mealsSchool meals will continue to be provided to all students at no cost throughout the 2021-22 school year. We still strongly encourage eligible families to complete the Free & Reduced-Price Meals application as they may also qualify to have fees waived or reduced for ASB cards, sports participation and other extracurricular activities. Learn more.
COVID-19 prevention measures at schoolThe District will continue to follow requirements and guidance provided by the governor and state and local health authorities. Below are a few highlights. View the complete K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for the 2021-22 School Year.
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Masks: Students, staff and visitors must wear masks indoors, except when eating and drinking. This applies regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Masks are not required when outdoors regardless of vaccination status.
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Attestations: Quarterly health attestations and daily temperature checks are no longer required. Families should continue to keep their child home if they are sick, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Physical distancing: In classrooms, students will maintain 3 feet of distance between each other to the degree possible. In common areas outside of the classroom, we will maximize opportunities to increase physical space and maximize distance between students to the degree possible.
Directory information withholdingParents and guardians may choose whether their child’s name, photos and other directory information is used in district and school publications (print and electronic), social media, websites, videos or by the news media.
If you would like to opt your child out, complete the Directory Information Withholding Form and return it to your child’s school. Please think carefully before restricting this information as your child’s name and photo cannot be included in yearbooks or be part of classroom, team or club photos.
If you complete the Directory Information Withholding Form, your child’s directory information will also not be disclosed to outside organizations, the military, institutions of higher education or used in any communication that could reach the public or media. Learn more about keeping directory information private.Some immunizations required for studentsA COVID-19 vaccine is not required for students to attend school at this time, however, there are some required vaccines for school attendance. The state Department of Health requires students to show proof of required vaccines. View a list of free immunization opportunities for children. Learn more.Medication at schoolIf your child has a health condition that requires treatment or medication at school, written permission from the parent/guardian and healthcare provider must be provided before medications can be administered at school. Renewal of written permission must be completed at the beginning of each school year and whenever the health care provider adjusts a medication. Learn more.Featured job openingsWe’re hiring! Come join the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District and be part of an award-winning school district with a one-of-a-kind servant leadership culture that makes a difference in the lives of our students and community. Open positions include: paraeducators, bus drivers, teachers and more! Find open positions and apply online.Aug. 18 School Board meeting highlightsAdopted
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Resolution No. 28/20-21: Adoption of 2021-2022 Budget
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Resolution No. 29/20-21: Intent to Construct: Sumner High School Expansion - Phase 1
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Resolution No. 30/20-21: Approval of Constructability Report and Implementation Plan: Sumner High School Modernization and Expansion, a Phased Master Plan: Phase 1
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Resolution No. 31/20-21: Final Acceptance of Construction Completion Meeker Avenue Parking Expansion
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Resolution No. 32/20-21: Final Acceptance of Construction Completion Mountain View Middle School Track and Field Improvements
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Resolution No. 33/20-21: Out-of-Endorsement Assignment Waivers
Budget Hearing: 2021-22 Budget Adoption Presentation
Report: Budget Status, June 2021
Meeting Recording: Link (passcode: passcode: 8hY5Ed.c)
Upcoming Meetings
The public is welcome to attend School Board study sessions and meetings, which are generally held at 6 p.m. at the Central Administration Office with an option to join virtually. Agendas and links are posted a day prior to the meetings. View the 2021-22 meeting calendar.
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Sept. 15: Study Session
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Sept. 22: Board Meeting
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State continues to prioritize in-person learning with updated requirements
Posted by SBLSD on 7/28/2021
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