| Jason Silbaugh confirmed as Bonney Lake High's head football coach
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
May 11, 2012
Jason Silbaugh, the present Football Defensive Coordinator for Lakes High School, formally accepted the head coaching position for Bonney Lake High School on Wednesday.
Bonney Lake High School and the Sumner School District Athletic Department had previously announced Silbaugh as the recommended candidate for Head Football coach at Bonney Lake High School for the 2012 season.
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Bonney Lake selects new football coach
By Doug Pacey of the News Tribune
May 5, 2012
Bonney Lake High wasn’t without a football coach for long.
One month after coach Chad Barrett resigned, the Panthers pulled their new head coach from the dominant team in its league – perennial state contender Lakes High – when it announced the hiring Friday of Jason Silbaugh, defensive coordinator for the Lancers since 2004.
Silbaugh is eager to get started at Bonney Lake.
“It’s a program in a community I think is supportive and it’s successful,” he said. “It feels right.”
Silbaugh, 38, will likely be confirmed as Bonney Lake’s new coach at the Sumner School District school board meeting Wednesday. He beat out more than two dozen applicants.
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Upcoming Bonney Lake car show will benefit students
by Mary Anderson of the News Tribune
April 30, 2012
Bonney Lake High School is sponsoring a car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the upper parking lot. Registration will be on first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show, starting at 8 a.m. The $15 entry fee goes to the Class of 2014.
For more information call, 253-891-5712.
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Local districts receive energy-cost funds
The News Tribune
April 23, 2012
The state recently awarded $20.9 million for school facility energy-cost savings improvements to 40 school districts, and the Eatonville, Steilacoom and Sumner school districts were local recipients. To qualify, districts conducted audits of their schools that identified projects that would yield energy-cost savings while responding to facility needs. In most cases, state money is augmented with local dollars and funds from local utility providers.
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School district nominates Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy for Community Leadership Award
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
April 20, 2012 · 4:54 PM
The Sumner School District recently nominated the Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy for the 2012 Washington Association of School Administrators Region 111 Community Leadership Award. Representatives of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy received the WASA’s Community Leadership Award on April 20, at the Region 111 meeting.
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Action Day Camp registration is happening now
The Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
April 3, 2012
The Sumner/Bonney Lake Recreation Department will again host Action Day Camp for students appropriately aged for kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration began April 2.
Each week of camp has a theme which carries over to a field trip and activities for the week. Themes include:
- "School's Out for Summer"
- "Animal Planet"
- "Rock n' Roller Skate"
- "A Pirate's Life for Me"
- "Crazy Concoctions & More"
- "Out of this World"
- "Let the Games Begin"
- "Survivor, Australia"
- "Extreme H20," and
- "Where the Wild Things Are"
The cost of camp varies from $25 to $125 for the week, depending on that week's activities.
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Sumner shows up in national school ‘cheating’ report, defends record
By Matt Misterek of The News Tribune
April 2, 2012
Sumner is one of four Washington state school districts identified in a recent national investigation by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for showing improvements in student test scores that appear to defy the numerical odds.
The investigation, also the subject of a story in Sunday’s Seattle Times, says the Sumner, Tahoma, Mukilteo and Kennewick school districts showed suspicious swings in year-to-year standardized test results.
Sumner officials strongly defended the security of their testing regimen on Monday. In a statement to The News Tribune, they said staff has done exemplary work the last few years to rise to meet federal standards, and that any suggestion “teachers or principals are cheating to improve school performance is defamatory at best.”
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Attendance up for employers, job seekers at education fair
By Debbie Cafazzo of The News Tribune
April 2, 2012
For now, Robert Kratzig is working retail.
He’s a special-order sales coordinator at a home improvement store. But his not-so-secret ambition is to do the work he trained for: teaching.
“I had good teachers in school,” said Kratzig. “They made a big impact on me.”
He would love a chance to impact young lives and put to use the skills he gained while earning a master’s degree in teaching at Western Washington University.
His ambition brought him to a recent education job fair at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, along with an estimated 864 others from around the state. The fair, in its 27th year in Tacoma, was sponsored by the Washington School Personnel Association. A second fair is set for April 17 in Spokane.
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Three Sumner schools will share assistant principal
By Debbie Cafazzo of The News Tibune
April 1, 2012
Andrea Landes has a new assignment in the Sumner School District. In the fall, she will become assistant principal for three elementary schools: Victor Falls, Crestwood and Emerald Hills.
She began her career with the district in 2008 as an elementary school librarian. She completed an administrative internship at Victor Falls and was named dean of students there. She previously taught in the Northshore School District.
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Sumner School District names assistant principal for three elementary schools
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
March 28, 2012
The Sumner School District has named Andrea Landes as a new assistant principal to be shared among three of the district's elementary schools.
Landes will serve as assistant principal at Victor Falls, Crestwood and Emerald Hills elementary schools.
Landes started her career in the Sumner School District in 2008 working as an elementary librarian at Bonney Lake and Victor Falls elementary schools. She completed an administrative internship at Victor Falls, under the mentorship of Principal Beth Dykman.
This year Landes was named Dean of Students at Victor Falls in addition to her role as a learning specialist. She also stepped forward to serve an additional role as a Teacher Leader in her building.
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Summit nurtures fountain of ideas for community building
By Andrew Fickes of the Puyallup Herald
March 21, 2012
For the 19th consecutive year, more than 275 Sumner and Bonney Lake residents gathered together last Thursday for the Communities for Families Coalition’s Community Summit.
With the event theme, “The Heart of the Matter,” those gathered discussed ways to better the community via transportation, low-income housing availability and block watch strategies.
“This is an opportunity to have good conversations with members of the community,” said Marilee Hill-Anderson, director of the Sumner School District’s STARR Project and the facilitator of the coalition.
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2012 Unsung Hero award winners 19th Annual Community Summit
by Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
March 15, 2012
The following women were the Unsung Hero award winners for 2012. They were selected from a pool of candidates considered for their service to the community outside political or professional positions of power; in other words, people who help simply because they can help and enjoy doing it. They were presented their awards in front of the 19th Annual Community Summit, held at Calvary Community Church in Sumner.
The honorees were:
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Bonney Lake teachers awarded for innovative work with youths
By Debbie Cafazzo of The News Tribune
March 9, 2012
One student worries that her family’s financial struggles may hurt her chance to participate in sports. Another talks of suicide.
A third, with no computer at home, has trouble completing homework. A fourth can’t focus on school work because she’s afraid of conflicts with other students.
At Bonney Lake High School, a team of ninth-grade teachers talks about ways to reach out to these kids and keep them from falling into the abyss of school failure.
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Panther student chefs take Second Place at state competition, win $100,000
by Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
March 8, 2012
Bonney Lake High School's Culinary Arts team took second place and nearly $100,000 in scholarships, at the state ProStart competition Saturday. The 12th Annual Boyd Coffee ProStart Invitational, a high school level competition in professional kitchen operation and restaurant management, was held at South Puget Sound Community College on Saturday.
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The sun will come out for this Friday's production of 'Annie'
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
March 7, 2012
Bonney Lake High School's Drama department will bring the sun out this March when it it performs a stage adaptation of the musical "Annie."
Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage. The home for girls is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. The musical is filled with songs like Tomorrow, It’s a Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, You Won’t Be an Orphan for Long, and Maybe.
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Community Summit gets to the 'Heart of the Matter' March 15
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
March 6, 2012
The 19th annual S.T.A.R.R. and Sumner/Bonney Lake Communities for Families Coalition Community Summit is scheduled for March 15 at Calvary Community Church in Sumner.
This year's event is themed "The Heart of the Matter" and will feature a keynoter address from Sumner High School Leadership Teacher John Norlin.
The event gets started at 3 p.m. with the pre-summit session "The Heart of the Matter - Health as a Priority" featuring Lauren Wilson and the PEP Grant All-Stars. The session will focus on how movement and fitness can prevent health risks.
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Bonney Lake's ‘Annie’ performances will help needy kids
By Mary Anderson of the News Tribune
March 5, 2012
Bonney Lake High School’s musical production of “Annie” features 33 student actors and 10 stage crew members and will include accompaniment from a live band. It shows at 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 1707 Main St. in Sumner.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students, children, and seniors over age 60. The box office window will open an hour prior to showtime; there are no presales. Twenty percent of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Sumner/Bonney Lake Family Center to support needy children.
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$18,166 grossed to benefit Julie Moltke during Benefit Night week
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
February 28, 2012
Sumner High School's ASB has raised more than $18,000 in donations—not counting money yet to be tallied or subtracting expenses—stemming from last week's Benefit Night fundraisers for Julie Moltke.
Every year, ASB holds a benefit dinner and a two-night talent show to raise money for one person selected from the community.
Moltke is a Sumner High School graduate who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her appendix. She underwent a grueling and extensive surgery known as HIPEC, which required doctors to open the entirety of her torso, remove each tumor by hand, and wash her innards with a Chemo solution. The Benefit Night funds will go to Moltke and her family to help mitigate medical costs approaching $1 million.
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Sumner High School Benefit Night dinner nets $8,000 in donations
by Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
February 23, 2012
Sumner High School's ASB has raised $8,000 in donations stemming from Wednesday night's benefit dinner for Julie Moltke.
Every year, ASB holds the benefit dinner and a two-night talent show to raise money for one person selected from the community.
Moltke is a Sumner High School graduate who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The Benefit Night funds will go to Moltke and her family to help mitigate medical costs approaching $1 million.
The Benefit Night talent show will be held in the Performing Arts Center tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Admission price is $10 per person or $16 for two. Tickets are available at the door and donations are appreciated.
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Sumner schools receive top honors
By Meredith Lawrence of the Puyallup Herald
February 22, 2012
It’s not often that schools are recognized for their hard work, but this year, two Sumner schools received Washington Achievement Awards.
Lakeridge Middle School was recognized in the category of Closing Achievement Gaps, and Daffodil Valley Elementary was honored with the Overall Excellence award.
“The selection process for the Washington Achievement Award is very rigorous, and we take great pride in our schools’ accomplishments,” Sumner School District Superintendent Craig Spencer said.
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Special Olympics program helps students learn teamwork
By Andrew Fickesof the Puyallup Herald
February 17, 2012
On and off the basketball court, Ally Frame has evolved into quite a leader.
“I think the great thing about Ally is she is a great example of what we’ve seen in terms of her growth as an athlete,” said Shena Mouring, a coach in Sumner School District’s Special Olympics basketball program.
Frame, 19, joined the team when she was in junior high school seven years ago. She graduated from Bonney Lake High in 2010 and still participates on the team through the district’s Community Transition Program, which serves students who have special needs.
she hopes she can return some day as a volunteer coach.
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Sumner schools show off science and art
by Andrew Fickes of the Herald
February 8, 2012
The Sumner School District celebrated the arts and sciences among its student body during the annual Science Fair and Art Show on Saturday at Mountain View Middle School in Bonney Lake.
Hundreds of students exhibited works in art and science. Included in the event were free Pacific Science Center exhibits, demonstrations from the Tacoma Astronomical Society and other regional exhibitors.
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UW educator to speak at early learning workshop in Sumner
By Mary Anderson of the Tacoma News Tribune
January 30, 2012
The Sumner School District will offer an Early Learning Linkages Winter Workshop, designed for those who work with children up to age 8. The workshop, to be held from 5-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Sumner Middle School, 1508 Willow Ave., will feature Dr. Gina Lebedeva of the University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences.The program is free to parents, childcare providers, preschool to third-grade teachers, staff and community members within the Sumner School District boundaries.
The registration fee for out-of-district participants is $25 per person. Call 253-891-4776 to register.
The registration deadline is Thursday.
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Sumner kindergarten sign-ups beginning Jan. 9
By Mary Anderson of the The News Tribune
December 26, 2011
The Sumner School District will begin kindergarten registration Jan. 9. Proof of the child’s birth date (he or she must be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2012), immunization information and health history are required.
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Sumner School District's winter break activities camp begins Wednesday
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
December 20, 2011
The Sumner School District is hosting a winter break activities camp for elementary school students.
The day camp is open to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Activities include contests, individual and group games, arts and crafts, and much more. Children are supervised by members of the district's Before and After School Activities Club staff. All staff are First Aid/CPR and WSP certified
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Sumner adds 17 more to list of National Board Certified teachers
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
December 12, 2011
This year, 17 teachers in the Sumner School District earned national board certification, a nationally accepted sign of quality in the teaching profession. This certification program offers a nationwide standard for evaluating and encouraging quality teaching.
Districtwide 63 teachers have earned certification through this rigorous program, a number reflecting approximately 13 percent of the teaching staff.
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Peninsula, Bonney Lake decide to remain in 3A
Sometimes, just liking where you are is enough.
By Todd Milles of The News Tribune
December 7, 2011
After the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s latest reclassification cycle, which will be in effect for two years starting in 2012-13, Peninsula High School and Bonney Lake High School were eligible to become Class 2A members.
Both schools are satisfied with their opt-up standing in the South Puget Sound League 3A, and have decided to remain in that league.
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Bonney Lake High School named one of 22 Innovative Schools
Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
December 7, 2011
Staff and students at Bonney Lake High School have another reason to be proud of their school as it is being praised by state officials as one of the 22 most innovative schools in Washington.
Cited for its use of the High School That Work model since it was opened in 2005, the home of the Panthers was on of six schools in Pierce County named to the list by Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn.
This is the first list of its kind in Washington state. It was created earlier this year as part of a pair of bills passed by the Washington State Legislature.
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Six Pierce County schools among 22 statewide recognized for innovation
By Debbie Cafazzo of the Tacoma News Tribune
November 27, 2011
Washington state has recognized 22 schools – including six in Pierce County – for their creativity and new ideas.
The Legislature created the Innovative Schools designation this year, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn announced the first round of designees Nov. 18. Winners include:
Bonney Lake High School, Sumner School District.
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Educator For a Day gives local dignitaries a chance to peek inside the classroom
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter
November 23, 2011
Though used to dealing with questions from the city council, residents and even the media, Mayor Dave Enslow's audience on Thursday morning was not quite what his traditional crowd.
But seated in front of Mrs. LeMaster's first grade class at Maple Lawn Elementary, the mayor did his best to answer the kids questions.
"Do you work at an office?" asked one (he does).
"Do you know the president?" asked another (he doesn't).
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Bonney Lake High School drama club presents 'uproarious' play
by Andrew Fickes of the Puyallup Herald
November 16, 2011
The Bonney Lake High School Drama Club, directed by Brenda Williams, has been hard at work as it rehearses for its upcoming production of “Tom Jones: The Uproarious Escapades of an English Gentleman and His Wayward Romance,” based on the classic novel by Henry Fielding.
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Bonney Lake Elementary will celebrate 50th Anniversary and new building this Wednesday, Nov. 16
by Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
November 15, 2011
Superintendent Craig Spencer and Sumner School District's board of directors invites students, parents and families to an open house this Wednesday, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Bonney Lake Elementary and the modernization of the campus.The campus was renovated under the 2007 "Promises Made, Promises Kept" Capital Projects Bond.
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Saluting veterans for their sacrifice
Daffodil Valley Elementary students present patriotic music, show of gratitude
by Andrew Fickes of the Puyallup Herald
November 9, 2011
Dozens of men and women in all the armed services, spanning many generations, were saluted for their sacrifice from third- , fourth- and fifth-grade students of Daffodil Valley Elementary during the school’s annual Veterans Day program.
The Sumner school held its seventh annual program last Thursday at the Sumner Performing Arts Center, where hundreds of parents, veterans and community members gathered for what has quickly become a Veteran’s Day tradition in the Sumner School District.
“We make sure that the whole presentation is done by the kids for the veterans to honor all the veterans in the community,” said Marcie Belfield, Daffodil Valley Elementary principal. “Traditionally, a rose has been given to each veteran. When they hear their armed forces song, they stand up and receive a rose. They often stand with tears in their eyes.”
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Daffodil Valley’s Matt Smeller is a true blessing
by Andrew Fickes of the Puyallup Herald
November 9, 2011
Daffodil Valley Elementary is fortunate to have Matt Smeller as its music director. For the past seven years, the young teacher has inspired students at the Sumner School District grade school to perform at their optimal best and to know what it means to show gratitude and respect to the men and women of America’s Armed Forces.
The school’s “Our Military Veterans” concert last Thursday was packed full of heart and soul and made everyone attending proud of their country and proud to be an American.
And teacher Nancy Lenihan’s story about her sister, a veteran, battling a traumatic brain disorder from the war, made the ultimate sacrifice very real.
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Sumner High's FFA team brings home medals
by Nancy Covert of the Puyallup Herald
November 02, 2011
In late October a group of 15 Sumner High School FFA students traveled to Indianapolis for the four-day 2011 National FFA convention.
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An exercise in creating fitness habits
Sumner: School district gets $1.2 million to help physical ed curriculum
by Debbie Cafazzo of The News Tribune
October 31, 2011
They wiggle, jump, climb and stretch. Teacher Mark Holme puts his first-grade students through their paces during twice-weekly physical education classes in Bonney Lake.
“Move your toes – only,” Holme tells the children. “Show me how to wiggle one arm. Now one leg. Arms and legs only – but not your head.”
Judging by the expressions on their faces, it’s a good bet that precision body control is a challenge for some of these kids. But they are clearly having fun while they develop body awareness.
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Transitions students ready to work
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
October 26, 2011
For many students, graduation means the end of schooling or the beginning of college or a chance to head out into the real world and find a job. But for students with special needs, college may not be an option and finding a job right away might be a little more difficult than expected.
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State cuts compensated in teacher contracts
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
October 26, 2011
The state may have passed a 1.9 percent cut in its funding to local school districts, but Sumner teachers will be compensated for the loss in furlough days and an annual stipend.
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Sumner teachers' deal includes furlough days
Sumner teachers will take unpaid furlough time under a new two-year contract approved by the Sumner School Board Wednesday night.
by Debbie Cafazzo of The News Tribune
October 13, 2011
Sumner teachers will take unpaid furlough time under a new two-year contract approved by the Sumner School Board Wednesday night.
The district and the union, the Sumner Education Association, hammered out details of the contract Sept. 16. At a ratification meeting Oct. 3, a total of 72 percent of union members present voted to accept the agreement.
Sumner Superintendent Craig Spencer praised union members.
"Our educators have a strong commitment to students and families in our district," he said in a news release. "Our students were able to start school on time while the bargaining team continued negotiations, reaching a tentative agreement that has resulted in a fair contract for teachers despite challenging budget issues."
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Some schools replacing letter grades with new number system
KOMO TV
October 10, 2011
SUMNER, Wash. -- Students in some local school districts are facing a big change in the way they're graded. Gone are letter grades, which have been replaced by number grades and what educators hope are higher standards.
Instead of getting one cumulative letter grade per class, students will get several different number grades for each class. Each number reflects the student's ability to meet each of the set objectives of the class.
Teachers say the number grades offer a more defined, detailed approach to teaching that focuses on individual skills.
Watch the fuill news story at: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/131488923.html#idc-cover
Despite improvement to math scores, Sumner schools' Adequate Yearly Progress status remains static
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 28, 2011
How can a school be distinguished in Washington state and still be found wanting under national standards? It was a question that loomed heavy over the September meeting of Sumner's board of directors as its members listened to the preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress report for 2011. The district continues to try and pull eight of its campuses -- and itself -- in line with expected standards, even as the bars for reading and math continue to be set higher.
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Bonney Lake grad Chris Friant designs t-shirt for Autism Speaks
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 28, 2011
Drawing from his personal experience, a Bonney Lake High School graduate designed this year's Team Microsoft t-shirt for the annual Autism Speaks fundraising walk.
Chris Friant, a 2011 BLHS graduate and son of a Microsoft employee created the design for the shirt based on his lifelong experience with autism.
Chris Friant, a 2011 BLHS graduate and son of a Microsoft employee created the design for the shirt based on his lifelong experience with autism.
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Bonney Lake teacher tops in state
FAMILY AND COUNSUMER SCIENCES: ‘She really knows how to connect with students’
By Stephanie Kim of The News Tribune
September 26, 2011
Home economics is no longer about sewing patches or baking muffins – at least not in Tricia Littlefield’s Bonney Lake High School classroom.
It’s about teaching human development, and pointing students toward careers where they can work with children. It’s also about helping them make household budgets and guiding them toward smart personal choices.
A teacher for the last 13 years, Littlefield was recently named the state’s family and consumer sciences teacher of the year. She was nominated by her colleagues to represent her school, and took first among four teachers selected by colleagues to represent schools statewide.
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Sunset Festival of Bands gears up for its third year of fundraising
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 26, 2011
The Sumner city council couldn't catch a musical break in September. The cast of Seven Clever Pirates boarded the Sept. 5 meeting to serenade the council and promote their impending musical. The latest musicians to command council attention were members of Sumner High School's drumline, present to sis-boom-bah support for October's Sunset Festival of Bands.
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Sumner High School pool continues operations
Aging pool facility will be managed by Sumner Bonney Lake Aquatics under new five-year lease agreement
by Andrew Fickes of the Puyallup Herald
September 21, 2011
Sumner High School pool will remain open to the public after the Sumner School District reached a five-year agreement with a nonprofit organization.
The pool, which opened on Thursday, Sept. 15, will be managed by Sumner Bonney Lake Aquatics. Diana Ekstrom, executive director of the nonprofit and the current coach of the combined Sumner and Bonney Lake high school water polo team, will manage the day-to-day operations of the 40-year-old pool.
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Sumner pool agreement is a successful partnership
Published by The Puyallup Herald
September 21, 2011
At every turn, the Washington State Legislature is failing public education. The impacts are felt all across the state and even east Pierce County is feeling the pinch.In the Sumner School District, according to Tim Thomsen, the district’s athletic activities and facilities manager, state funding to support programs has depleted by 10 percent over the past four years.
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Sumner’s AYP shows mixed results
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 20, 2011
Susie Lynch, Sumner School District’s research and assessment director, presented the district-wide standardized testing progress report to the school board at its monthly meeting Sept. 15.
The preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress report measured results taken from the state’s two standardized tests, the Measurement of Student Progress for grades three through eight and the High School Proficiency Exam for students in grade 10.
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School board votes to refund bonds in favor of lower interest rate
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 19, 2011
Jon Gores of D.A. Davidson introduced himself to the Sumner School Board as a man "in the business of selling silver linings."
The environment of economic turbulence at home and abroad, he said, was one likely to result in currency inflation. As unfortunate as inflation is, it would provide a perfect opportunity for the school district to refinance its debt, he said.
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TEACHER CONTRACTS UPDATE: Tentative agreement reached in Sumner schools
By: Daniel Nash
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier Herald
September 16, 2011
Teachers of the Sumner Education Association and Sumner School District reached a tentative agreement on their new employment contracts yesterday, as confirmed by SEA President Hillery Berteaux.
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Rivalries are what high school sports is all about
By Shaun Scott of the Puyallup Herald
September 13, 2011
High school football is always a hot ticket in the east Pierce County region. Last Friday night, the Sumner Spartans battled the Bonney Lake Panthers in the “Sunset Bowl,” and the Rogers Rams faced the Emerald Ridge Jaguars in the annual “King of the Hill” showdown. Both events drew gargantuan crowds into their respective stadiums.
While I sat perched above Sunset Chev Stadium in the press box for the “Sunset Bowl,” I couldn’t help but get goose bumps as both teams approached midfield for the coin toss.
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School's in, but no contract yet for Sumner teachers
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
September 7, 2011
School starts tomorrow morning, business-as-usual. Teachers will welcome students into their classrooms to begin another year of education. But there was an important difference, sight-unseen: those teachers will not be working under contract.
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Sumner schools open Wednesday; Start times vary by grade level
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
September 6, 2011
Students in Dieringer started school Tuesday, but Wednesday marks the first day of classes for students in the Sumner School District.
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Sumner School District will have special first-day hours
The News Tribune
August 29, 2011
The Sumner School District has announced special hours for the first day of school, Sept. 7.
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Bonney Lake Elementary a pristine Nordic homage after renovation
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
August 22, 2011
As Bonney Lake Elementary School begins to celebrate its 50th year, students and teachers are returning to a familiar campus and a familiar footprint, but a whole new school.
After a year spent at Donald Eismann Elementary in the area formerly known as Cascadia, the new and improved BLE is ready to open its doors.
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Shirley Baker and J.D. Rushton selected as Sumner School District's Coaches of the Year
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
August 19, 2011
They pushed and encouraged and raised the bar for dozens of student athletes last year, and now Shirley Baker and J.D. Rushton are being rewarded as Sumner School District's Coaches of the Year.
The award is given to coaches who "demonstrate a strong commitment to developing positive character traits os student athletes," according to a release sent by the district Thursday.
District Athletic Director Tim Thomsen announced the Coach of the Year winners Tuesday and Wednesday, at the annual Awards Luncheon and monthly district board of directors meeting, respectively.
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Sumner pool will be managed by Diana Ekstrom and Bonney Lake Aquatics
By Daniel Nash of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
August 18, 2011
Will the Sumner pool go or stay? The answer's in: it's going to stay under new management.
The Sumner School District Board of Directors voted 3-2 to enter a management agreement with third-party organization Bonney Lake Aquatics. The agreement allows for a five-year contract reviewable for continuation in April of each year.
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Camp Invention encourages messy science fun
By Brian Beckley of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
August 3, 2011
The waiting is the hardest part.
After getting their hands all gooey and squeezing their polymer powder and food coloring into a special mold, the kids at Camp Invention this past week at Daffodil Valley Elementary School had to hold the mold in a cup of water, forcing the long chains of molecules in the polymers to expand and then begin to harden.
After that, it was still something of a wait until the kids brand new, hommade super balls would be ready.
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