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Bonney Lake WA 98391
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Noteworthy
2010 Unsung Hero
Community Impact Awards
These awards honor individuals who are often unrecognized for their efforts in supporting youth and improving our community. Past honorees include volunteers who give their time and talent on an unpaid basis. Staff members who have gone ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty in serving students in the Sumner-Bonney Lake community have also been recognized.
At the 17th Annual Community Summit the Communities for Families Coalition and Sumner School District STARR Project recognized community volunteers Julie Bevaart, Sonja Workman and Iona Catanio for their support of youth and families. High school students Karlie Pyl and Mike Cella were also honored for their contributions to school and community.
Karlie Pyl is not only a top student at Bonney Lake High School, she is an outstanding volunteer in her school and community. Karlie has volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital, served children in the summer lunch program, and been involved in a variety of community volunteer projects. However, it is Karlie’s volunteer work as a student tutor that makes her a shining star. The staff at BLHS say that she works especially well with students who have learning disabilities and is willing to come to school early or stay late to help others. The students she has worked with report increased confidence and success in their classes. Karlie has made a difference in their lives and they are grateful for her efforts.
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Student Led Conferences
The Student-led Conference will be an opportunity for all students to share their progress with their families. Students will use their Culminating Portfolios to demonstrate their progress, and planning they have done for next year and beyond. Seniors will present their High School and Beyond Plans, a component required for graduation.
The conference will be about 20 minutes in duration. At the end of the conference students will utilize the planning they have done to indicate their course preference selections for the 2010-2011 school year.
Conferences will be held the evening of March 25 and on Wednesday morning, April 7.
High School Schedule for 2010-11
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The BLHS showcase which was recently held was an overwhelming success. We had over 700 visitors that evening and we received extremely positive feedback about what they experienced. Our staff and students were staged throughout the building to allow visitors to see the facility as well as learn about our programs, curriculum, athletics and activities from the perspectives of both staff and students. Our band and choir students performed, culinary arts students cooked and shared tasty treats, and our counselors offered three sessions for parents to talk about registration, just to name a few of the evening’s events. Thanks to all of you who attended.
As we begin to prepare for next year, it is important to note the high schools will be changing to a six period day schedule. As a result, graduation requirements will change and be phased in for each class. Please be assured we will work closely with your students to insure they will be able to meet the graduation requirements and college entrance requirements for each year. Please be sure to read all materials provided about the changes and ask questions about anything you do not understand.
Change is inevitable in these difficult economic times. However, we will continue to provide a quality education to your students. Thank you for your support!
Linda Masteller, Principal
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Mar. 25 Student Led Conferences
