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Make a real difference in planting the seeds of success for children!

The READY! for Kindergarten program is designed to help families prepare children with the skills needed to start and stay at grade level throughout their school career.  The program empowers parents and families as a child’s first and most important teacher. 

By supporting the READY! for Kindergarten program in the Sumner School District, you are helping plant the seeds for success in school and a lifelong love of learning for a child. 

For just $200 you can provide a family with a full year of READY! classes and three teaching kits; and $50 purchases one READY! teaching kit.

To make a tax-deductible donation to READY! For Kindergarten, please complete this form.  Your check can be made payable to the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation, referencing READY! For Kindergarten on the memo line.  Completed forms and donations may be mailed to:

READY! For Kindergarten
Sumner School District
1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390

READY! Donation Form

From cradle to classroom to college!

Helping kids succeed is what the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation is all about. Created in 2001 by local business, education and community leaders, the Foundation’s purpose is to raise funds to support student scholarships, enrichment and outreach programs.

• 2011 Annual Fund: Our Foundation of Giving

Our Annual Fund goal is to raise $15,000 for scholarships -- and 100% donor participation!

There are many causes you can give to, but few that tell kids their community believes in them as much as a community scholarship. When you make a gift to the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation, you are telling a graduating high school senior you are proud of their hard work. You are investing in their future and the future of our community!

More important still, the Foundation distributes funds locally – people just like you have already contributed to this important cause. In turn, your generous support provides vital financial resources for deserving kids from our community.

Scholarship Program

Today, more than ever before, students attending a four-year university, community college or technical/vocational program pay a larger share of their tuition and expenses. Additionally, there are fewer options for scholarships and financial aid, leaving many students and their families with a difficult financial burden. That’s why the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation has partnered with the national organization, Dollars for Scholars Scholarship America www.wadollarsforscholars.org. Together, we can make more funds available to local students and are able to direct financial aid to graduates of Sumner and Bonney Lake High schools. Since 2001, the Foundation has awarded over $385,000 in scholarships.

The Foundation annually awards:

• Kathryn Dalton Teacher Scholarship to a future teacher ($500)
• Bob Dalton Scholarship to a student studying communications ($500)
• Eileen Leighton Beaulieu Scholarship for a student pursuing a career to help children ($500)
• Sunset Chev Automotive Scholarship to a student pursuing a career in the automotive industry ($3,600)
• Luke Voiles Memorial Scholarship to a student with an outstanding high school soccer and academic success ($500)
• Joe Eben Corliss Scholarship to a student entrepreneur ($10,000)
• John Doan Arts and Music to a student studying art, music or journalism ($500)
• Michael McGowan Memorial Scholarship to a student athlete who played varsity baseball ($1,500)
• Additional vocational and academic scholarships (varied amounts)

The Foundation also partners with other organizations to give scholarships. Each year, $13,500 in scholarships are awarded in partnership with the Sumner Rotary Club.

 

Sumner High School Alumni Scholarship Fund
The Foundation provides fiscal management and matching funds for students through Dollars for Scholars, to the Sumner High School Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund. Our combined efforts benefit students, today and tomorrow. The Alumni Association has set a goal of raising $60,000 to create an endowed scholarship fund.

The Sumner High School Alumni Association annually awards:

• Centennial Scholarship ($1000)
• Joe Hanni Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
• Don Opseth Memorial Scholarship ($1000)

Enrichment and Outreach Programs

Enrichment programs enhance the classroom experience, providing vital support that isn’t covered by the school district’s state-funded budget. Examples of enrichment programs are scientists and artists in residence, specialized equipment, machinery or computers, new teacher grants, mentoring programs, support for at-risk students and Challenge Day at Bonney Lake High School. The Arts Fund supports a variety of arts programs throughout the District. The Science Fund enhances classroom instruction and sponsorship for the District K-12 Science Fair.

The Foundation has a new partner in early learning and supports the Ready! for Kindergarten, an educational program for parents. The program empowers parents and families as a child’s first and most important teacher. By supporting the READY! for Kindergarten program in the Sumner School District, you are helping plant the seeds for success in school and a lifelong love of learning for a child.

For just $200 you can provide a family with a full year of READY! classes and three teaching kits; and $50 purchases one READY! teaching kit.

READY! Donation Form

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Mission
The Foundation is businesses, neighbors, teachers, and the community enhancing
scholarships, educational enrichment and innovation for the future of our youth.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization and complies with all federal laws.