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Building Bridges

Partnerships for Student Success: Jan. 29, 2026

Support your child’s academic journey! Families are invited to Building Bridges, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District's Title I Part A Night from 5:30-7:30 pm on Jan. 29 at Sumner Middle School. 

Gain practical tips in parent learning sessions, explore community resources, and provide feedback to shape future events. Free dinner, childcare (ages 3-12), and translators available. 

Questions? Contact Leann Klockeman, leann_klockeman@sumnersd.org, 253-891-6056; or Gina Wilkins, gina_wilkins@sumnersd.org, 253-891-6059.

Parent Learning Sessions

Attend three 20-minute learning sessions on topics ranging from tips for math and reading to bullying prevention.

  • Grade-level specific strategies to boost your child’s learning at home
  • Bullying 101: What every parent needs to know
  • Supporting your child with anxiety
  • Tips & tricks for managing behavior
  • Heidi’s Promise – Learn how to reduce your student’s future risk of drug & alcohol abuse
  • Discover your future: Career & Technical Education opportunities

 

District & Community Resource Tables

Meet with local organizations that offer resources for your family, including:

  • Pierce County Library
  • Food banks
  • Sound Outreach
  • Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Resource Center... and more!
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Sessions

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The image is a flyer advertising a %22Building Bridges Session%22 event that aims to help parents and guardians of K-5 graders learn strategies to boost their child's learning at home. The flyer features an illustration of a family engaging in educational activities together, set against a blue background with various design elements.

Fliers

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