Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

SBLSD’s Teaching Academy students are guaranteed future interviews with the district! As we celebrate students who are committed to becoming educators, we also hope they come back to the place where they discovered their passion for the profession. Congratulations to this year's the 25 Teaching Academy students from Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools who were recognized for their pursuit of becoming educators at a badge ceremony on June 5. Teaching Academy is a CTE class offered to students who are interested in entering the field of education. Through Teaching Academy, students learn the techniques of teaching, how to create lesson plans, learn about instruction, and apply those skills out in the field as part of an internship. Students in Teaching Academy also take a state-required paraprofessional test that can automatically guarantee them an interview if they apply for a para position with SBLSD. Further, students who complete Teaching Academy and graduate from college with a teaching degree will also be guaranteed an interview for a teacher position with our District.

We are seeking five Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) for next school year. The role of an SLP encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at supporting students with communication disorders. From providing communication intervention to assessing communication skills, SLPs serve as a valuable resource within the school community. Go to sumnersd.org/careers for details (job # 2024-10005).

June is not only a momentous month for our seniors, but also for retiring staff members! Among our 18 retirees, we had 11 who attended the district’s Retirement Celebration on June 3 at Lakeridge Middle School. We thank all of our retirees for their steadfast commitment and amazing accomplishment in reaching this meaningful milestone. We are grateful for your years of service with SBLSD and your dedication to supporting our nearly 10,000 students. Congratulations to Matthew Baker (21 years), Nancy Burrington (33), Shannon Francisco-Papcun (20), Laurie Hobert (19), Mary Jarvis (7), Jake Jones (10), Linda Kolano (20), Jeannie Larberg (16), Marion Leach (7), Tony Ono (3), Michael Osborn (19), Rebecca Purser (9), Aaron Riddle (24), Rick Schoengarth (17), Paula Stickley (37), Carol Stumpf (37), Jerry Turner (32), and Cheryl Wilcox (6).

We’re not letting April get away without sharing Superintendent Dent’s monthly video that focuses on the Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Resource Center. Watch to learn how our Family Resource Center helps serve as a beacon of hope and support for families in our community — all with the help of our valued community partners. By addressing fundamental needs, the Family Resource Center helps students come to school ready to learn!

Thrilled to share that #Sumnerbonneylake is among the first 12 school districts across Washington State to earn a Purple Star Award. This designation signifies our unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Grateful for this honor and excited to continue the work! Know.Value.Support - Our Promise in Action! Thank you #OSPI and #WASA for sponsoring this program. Learn more about Purple Star districts in the OSPI link below! #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #KnowValueSupport 💜 #PurpleStarDistrict #SupportingMilitaryFamilies Thu H. Ament, Ed.D. Daniel Dent Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

As we prepare our students for the future, it's crucial to recognize the vital role that Career & Technical Education plays in equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the workforce. This month, Superintendent Laurie Dent shares how our CTE programs are preparing our students for their future. Students from Bonney Lake High School Video Production -- a CTE class -- helped film this video! Great work, Panthers!

March 11-15 is Education Support Professionals Week, an annual recognition of our dedicated and hardworking support staff. Education support professionals are made up of many of our classified staff positions, including bus drivers, paraeducators, substitutes, health services, maintenance, office professionals, child nutrition, security, grounds, technology, custodial and many other positions throughout our school district. We are so grateful for the many groups of Education Support Professionals who make a positive impact on our students every day.

Our December superintendent video focuses on safety as Dr. Laurie Dent talks with one of Sumner High School’s campus safety officers, Mr. Dudley, about his important role. The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District has 10 campus safety officers who are, in part, supported by levy funds. Thank you, voters!

SBLSD Superintendent Laurie Dent has been named Superintendent of Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators! Dr. Dent accepted the award this morning at the association’s fall superintendent meeting in Bellevue. Standing among fellow superintendents grateful and humble, Dent remarked that she can’t do this work alone, recognizing the team that stands behind her. “I’m most proud of the people I serve along with every day,” said Dent. With 295 school districts statewide, Dent joins an impressive list of superintendents who’ve won the award since its inception in 1988, with these noteworthy stats: ⭐ 1st superintendent of an east Pierce County school district ⭐ 6th superintendent in Pierce County ⭐ 10th female superintendent Learn more about the award and Dent’s numerous accomplishments as superintendent, the role she’s held since 2016, here: bit.ly/3swH1Vh.

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