• SMS Update: 8/31/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/31/2022

  In this issue:

  • If your student missed Bobcat Back to School
  • School pictures
  • Register for fall sports (fastpitch, baseball, track)
  • Complete application for free or reduced lunches and more
  • First day of school: Sept. 6
  • School supply list

• SMS Update: 8/23/232

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/23/2022

  In this issue:

  • Bobcat Back-To-School, August 29

  • School Pictures, August 29

  • Register for Fall Sports (Fastpitch, Baseball, Track)

  • Complete Application for Free or Reduced Lunches and Much More (If You Qualify)

  • First Day of School, September 6

  • School Supply List

  • Free Resource Fair for Families

• SMS Update: 8/12/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/12/2022

  In this issue:

  • SMS Office Opens Aug. 18
  • Bobcat Back-To-School, Aug. 29
  • School Pictures, Aug. 29
  • First Day of School, Sept. 6
  • School Supply List
  • Free Resource Fair for Families

• SMS Update: 9/28/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 9/28/2022

  Reminder: Open House on Sept. 29

  Click above for details.

   

• SMS Update: 9/21/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 9/21/2022

  In this issue:

  • SMS Open House: Sept. 29
  • Focus on Learning: Planners, Homework Folders, No Cell Phones
  • Clubs & Activities
  • Morning Drop Off Procedures
  • Stay Connected to Sumner Middle School and SMS Booster Parents

• SMS Update: 9/5/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 9/5/2022

  In this issue:

  • Reminders about the first day of school
  • Start times
  • Cell phones and other personal electronic devices
  • Health procedures
  • Track, fastpitch and baseball start practice on Sept. 6
  • What supplies should my child bring the first week?

• SMS Update: 10/22/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/22/2022

  In this issue:

  • SMS Booster Fundraiser Oct. 25
  • Spirit Week: Oct. 24-28
  • Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer: Register Now!
  • 8th Grade Skills for Life Parents: HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum Review
  • Purchase Chromebook Assurance - Helps When Chromebooks are Damaged or Lost
  • Purchase SMS Spirit Wear
  • Stay Connected

• SMS Update: 10/17/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/17/2022

  In this issue:

  • Dance/Activities, October 21, 2:30-4:00pm
  • Spirit Week, October 24-28, October 31
  • Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer - Register Now!
  • Purchase Chromebook Assurance - Helps When Chromebooks are Damaged or Lost
  • Stay Connected!

• SMS Update: 10/10/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/10/2022

  In this update:

  • No School on October 14 - Staff Training Day
  • Pictures Sent Home Last Week AND Picture Retakes: October 11
  • Vision and Hearing Screening for 7th Graders on October 12
  • Purchase Chromebook Assurance - Helps When Chromebooks are Damaged or Lost
  • Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer - Register Now!
  • Booster Spirit Wear Store
  • Stay Connected!

• SMS Update: 11/8/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 11/8/2022

  In this issue:

  • SMS Arena Conferencing, November 15, 4-7pm
  • Holiday Assistance
  • Purchase Chromebook Digital Coverage- Helps When Chromebooks are Damaged or Lost; Chromebook Reminder
  • Booster Spirit Wear Store
  • Stay Connected!

• SMS Update: 12/8/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 12/8/2022

  In this issue:

  • Winter Break: Dec. 19-Jan. 2
  • Season of Giving
  • Dec 9: Candy Cane Candy Grams, Popcorn and Spirit Wear
  • Dec. 14-16: Holiday Dress Up Days
  • Dec. 16: Winter Music Assembly and 12 Days of Giving
  • Girls Soccer & Boys Basketball: Regiser Now!
  • Stay connected with SMS's Booster Parent Group!
  • Stay connected with Sumner Middle School

• SMS Update: 1/27/23

  Posted by Allison Hollingsworth on 1/27/2023

  In this issue:

  • No School for Middle and High School Students on Monday, January 30
  • Second Semester Starts Tuesday, January 31
  • Students Enrolled in Fitness Class for Second Semester
  • First Semester Grades Mailed Home in February
  • Stay Connected!

• SMS Update: 1/4/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 1/4/2023

  In this issue:  

  • 8th Grade Families: High School Showcases, Jan. 9 & 10
  • Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball: Register Now
  • SMS Booster Textile Drive
  • Stay Connected with SMS's Booster Parent Group
  • Stay Connected with Sumner Middle School

• SMS Update: 3/27/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 3/27/2023

  In this issue:

  • 8th Graders Register for High School
  • Football, Girls Volleyball, and Co-Ed Cross Country Practices Start This Week
  • Reviewing Expectations with our Students
  • Stay connected with SMS Boosters, SMS

• SMS Update: 3/6/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 3/6/2023

  In this issue:

  • This week is Spirit Week!
  • Dance/After School Activities March 10
  • Football, Girls Volleball, Co-Ed Cross Country: Register Now
  • FLASH/KNOW Parent Preview
  • Booster Events
  • Stay Connected

• SMS Update: 4/21/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 4/21/2023

  In this issue:

  • Third quarter grades mailed home this week
  • State testing schedule
  • Lots and found
  • New voice/video intercom system
  • Reminder: Family survey deadline, April 25
  • Preorder your yearbook for $25
  • Stay connected

• SMS Update: 4/11/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 4/11/2023

   

  In this issue:  

  • SMS Booster Fundraiser, April 11, 5-8pm
  • Pre-Order Your Yearbook for $25
  • Stay Connected

• SMS Update: 5/22/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 5/22/2023

  In this issue:

  • 6th and 7th Graders Request Encore Classes for Next Year
  • Smarter Balanced Testing Schedule- Math Testing This Week
  • End of Year Activities
  • Pre-Order Your Yearbook for $25
  • Stay Connected!

• SMS Update: 6/15/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 6/15/2023

  In this issue:

  • Dance, June 16, 2:30-4:00
  • No School June 19: Juneteenth
  • Yearbooks
  • Celebrating our 8th Graders, June 20
  • Bobcatpalooza, June 21
  • Last Day of School, June 22
  • Locker Clean Out and No Backpacks/Chromebooks on June 21 & 22
  • Chromebooks and Monitoring Your Student’s Technology
  • Food Deliveries - Yes and Nos
  • Health Room Information: Pick Up Medications
  • SMS Office Closes on June 27 & Need to Collect/Drop Off Items?
  • 6th and 7th Graders: Save the Date: Open House, August 28
  • Stay Connected

• SMS Update: 6/11/23

  Posted by SBLSD on 6/11/2023

  In this issue:

  • Monday, June 12: school starts at 7:25 with dismissal at 12:20
  • ASB Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser, June 16
  • Spirit Week
  • Dance, June 16, 2:30-4:00
  • No School June 19: Juneteenth
  • Celebrating our 8th Graders
  • Yearbooks for Sale
  • Stay Connected

SMS Update: 7/20/21

We hope our students and families are finding some rest, relaxation, and fun this summer.  Please read below for information about:

• Bobcat Back-to-School event on August 30

• Summer independent learning opportunities and our upcoming book exchange on July 27 from noon to 1pm

• School supply list

SAVE THE DATE!  Bobcat Back-to-School Event on August 30 from 1pm to 6pm

When:   On August 30 we will offer a Back-to-School event for all SMS students 

What:  Students will get school pictures, receive their school ID card, pick-up their class schedule, find their classrooms and meet their teachers, turn in health-care/immunization forms (if not done previously), learn about sports/clubs at SMS, and much more.  

Stay tuned! We will email information in early August with more information about this event.

OPTIONAL: Summer Independent Learning and Book Exchange 

All students are invited to participate in our voluntary Bobcats Rising summer program that encourages students to engage in activities related to reading, math, STEM, creative arts, fitness, and service/leadership. This is an independent program that is completed at home.

• Visit the Bobcats Rising website to learn more.

• Book exchange: We encourage all of our students to read over the summer and to support this goal, we have a large variety of high interest books available for students to check-out for free over the summer. The book exchange occurs twice each month and is located in the SMS main loop.

  • Tuesday, July 27, noon to 1pm

  • Tuesday, August 10, noon to 1pm

  • Tuesday, August 24, noon to 1pm

2021-2022 School Supply List 

We have purposely tried to keep our school supply list as manageable as possible for students and families.  If students need additional supplies for specific classes, teachers will communicate this information in their syllabus in the first weeks of school.

Required Supplies: 

• Writing utensils: pens and pencils 

• Highlighters

• College ruled notebooks (composition or spiral) - 4 

• Glue stick 

• Colored pencils or crayons

• Earbuds/ headphones

Optional Supplies: 

• Scientific calculator

• Hand held pencil sharpener

• Pencil pouch

We do have free backpacks with supplies available for families who need assistance. Please email your child’s counselor if your family needs assistance. Our counselors will be checking their emails when they return from summer break in mid-August.

Shawna Eklund, counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

Donna Knutsen, counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

• Reminder: Bobcat Back to School Night

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/29/2021

  Bobcat Back-To-School is Monday, August 30 from 1-6pm

  Students and families will have the opportunity to:

  • pick-up class schedules

  • meet their teachers

  • pay fees

  • learn about the athletic clearance process

  • turn in healthcare information/medication (if applicable)

  • get their school picture taken/receive their school ID card

  • receive a chromebook (ALL 6th graders and NEW 7th/8th graders)

  • learn about 2021/2022 COVID protocols

  • and much more.

  Masks are required indoors at all times.

  In an attempt to not overwhelm the picture line we are asking families to attend Bobcat Back-To-School on Monday, August 30 at the designated times below. Of course, if you have children with multiple last names OR if you are not able to attend during your scheduled time, you can attend at a different time.

  

   

  What if Families Are Unable to Attend Our Back-To-School Event?

   

  Click here to see the information that will be shared with families on August 30.

  Picture retakes are scheduled for October 12.

  Student schedules can be seen in Family Access. Contact our counseling office at 253-891-5011 if you need assistance logging into Family Access.

  School Pictures on Monday, August 30

   

  Pictures for school IDs and the yearbook will be taken during Bobcat Back-To-School on August 30. Pictures are available for purchase online through O’Connor Photography.

  For those who cannot attend on August 30, picture retakes are October 12.

  If you have any questions about pre-ordering school pictures call O’Connor Photography at 1-800-993-4929.

• SMS Update: 8/23/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/23/2021

  In This Update

  • Bobcat Back-To-School, August 30 

  • School Pictures, August 30 

  • Fall Sports Registration 

  • First Day of School, September 7

  • School Supply List

  • Important Upcoming Events

  Bobcat Back-To-School is Monday, August 30 from 1:00 to 6:00pm

  Students and families will have the opportunity to:

  • pick-up class schedules

  • meet their teachers

  • pay fees

  • learn about the athletic clearance process 

  • turn in healthcare information/medication (if applicable) 

  • get their school picture taken/receive their school ID card

  • receive a chromebook (ALL 6th graders and NEW 7th/8th graders)

  • learn about 2021/2022 COVID protocols

  • and much more.

  Masks are required indoors at all times.

  In an attempt to not overwhelm the picture line we are asking families to attend Bobcat Back-To-School on Monday, August 30 at the designated times below. Of course, if you have children with multiple last names OR if you are not able to attend during your scheduled time, you can attend at a different time. 

  Schedule for Bobcat Back-To-School By Family Last Name

  Time	Family Last Name
  1:00-1:30	A-B
  1:30-2:00	C-D
  2:00-2:30	E-G
  2:30-3:00	H-J
  3:00-3:30	K-L
  3:30-4:00	M
  4:00-4:30	N-Q
  4:30-5:00	R
  5:00-5:30	S
  5:30-6:00	T-Z

  Food Truck Fun!

  A local favorite, Sabrina's Street Melts, will be parked at SMS on August 30 from 12-6pm as an option for families to purchase food during our Back-to-School event.

  What if families are unable to attend our Back to School event?

  On August 30, SMS will send an update to all families with all of the important information we share with families who attend our Bobcat Back To School event. This information will include how to access class schedules online, how to pay fees online, COVID protocols, etc.  Our picture retake day is scheduled for October 12 so students who are unable to get their pictures taken on August 30 will have their pictures taken on October 12.

  School Pictures on Monday, August 30 

  Pictures for school IDs and the yearbook will be taken during Bobcat Back-To-School on August 30.  Pictures are available for purchase online through O’Connor Photography.  If you have any questions about pre-ordering school pictures call O’Connor Photography at 1-800-993-4929.

  Registration for Fall Sports Now Open!

  Our fall sports season starts September 7!  If your student is interested in participating in Baseball, Fastpitch, or Track & Field you can now register them online through your Family Access account. The registration link is located at the top of your Family Access home page and can also be found under the “Online Forms” tab.  If you do not have a Family Access account, or need help logging in, please contact our main office at 253-891-5000.

  Click here for more information, including an athletic clearance checklist and fee information.  Sport specific flyers will be available at our back to school night on August 30.  Stay tuned to family newsletters and coach communication for any updates to safety protocols.

  First Day of School, Tuesday, September 7 

  School start time for 6th graders on September 7 is 7:25am.

  Sixth graders will be picked up according to regular weekday bus schedules for a full school day schedule. School lunch will be served to our sixth graders and is FREE to all students for the entire school year.

  Seventh and eighth graders will begin school at 12:25pm. Bus transportation will be provided five hours later than the regular weekday bus schedule. For example, if your regular morning bus pick-up time is 7:10am, then you need to be at your bus stop at 12:10pm.

  School lunch will NOT be served to 7th and 8th graders on the first day of school.

  School Supply List 

  Below is Sumner Middle School’s supply list for the 21-22 school year. We have purposely tried to keep our school supply list as manageable as possible for students and families.  If students need additional supplies for specific classes, teachers will communicate this information in their syllabus in the first weeks of school.

  Required Supplies: 

  • Writing utensils: pens and pencils 

  • Highlighters

  • 4 college ruled notebooks (composition or spiral)

  • Glue stick 

  • Colored pencils or crayons

  • Earbuds/ headphones

  Optional Supplies: 

  • Scientific calculator

  • Hand held pencil sharpener

  • Pencil pouch

  We do have free backpacks with supplies available for families who need assistance. Please email your child’s counselor if your family needs assistance. 

  Shawna Eklund, counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

  Important Upcoming Dates

  August 24 & 26: Resource fair at Family Center on SMS campus near the portables, 2-6pm

  August 30: Bobcat Back-To-School from 1-6pm; our main office is closed until 12:300m on this day due to staff training.

  September 7: First day of school!!!

  • 6th graders start school at 7:25am

  • 7th and 8th graders start school at 12:25pm

  September 7: First day for fall sports

  September 13: Late arrival for all students - school starts at 9:05 for all students

  • This year late starts have moved from Wednesdays to Mondays. Therefore, the weekly school schedule will be:

    • Monday: 9:05-2:20

    • Tuesday-Friday: 7:25-2:20

• SMS Update: 8/15/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 8/15/2021

  In This Update

  • SMS Office Opens August 17

  • Bobcat Back-To-School, August 30 

  • School Pictures, August 30 

  • First Day of School, September 7

  • School Supply List

  • Free Resource Fair for Families

  • Middle School Fall Athletics

  SMS Office Opens on August 17

  We are looking forward to working with all of our students and families this year. Our main office opens August 17 and will be open from 7am to 2:30pm daily. You can visit us or call our office at 253-891-5000 if you have any questions or need any support/ assistance.

  Bobcat Back-To-School is Monday, August 30 from 1:00 to 6:00pm

  Students will pick-up class schedules, meet their teachers, pay fees, get cleared for athletics, turn in health care information (if applicable), get their picture taken/receive their school ID card, learn about 2021/2022 COVID protocols, and much more.

  Masks are required indoors at all times.

  In an attempt to not overwhelm the picture line we are asking families to attend Bobcat Back-To-School on Monday, August 30 at the designated times below. Of course, if you have children with multiple last names OR if you are not able to attend during your scheduled time, you can attend at a different time. 

  Schedule for Bobcat Back-To-School By Family Last Name

  Time	Family Last Name
  1:00-1:30	A-B
  1:30-2:00	C-D
  2:00-2:30	E-G
  2:30-3:00	H-J
  3:00-3:30	K-L
  3:30-4:00	M
  4:00-4:30	N-Q
  4:30-5:00	R
  5:00-5:30	S
  5:30-6:00	T-Z

  School Pictures on Monday, August 30 

  Pictures for school IDs and the yearbook will be taken during Bobcat Back-To-School on August 30.  Stay tuned for future emails with information about how to order school pictures online through O’Connor Photography and more information about our picture retake days.

  First Day of School, Tuesday, September 7 

  School start time for 6th graders on September 7 is 7:25am.

  Sixth graders will be picked up according to regular weekday bus schedules for a full school day schedule. School lunch will be served to our sixth graders and is FREE to all students for the entire school year.

  Seventh and eighth graders will begin school at 12:25pm. Bus transportation will be provided five hours later than the regular weekday bus schedule. For example, if your regular morning bus pick-up time is 7:10am, then you need to be at your bus stop at 12:10pm.

  School lunch will NOT be served to 7th and 8th graders on the first day of school.

  School Supply List 

  Below is Sumner Middle School’s supply list for the 21-22 school year. We have purposely tried to keep our school supply list as manageable as possible for students and families.  If students need additional supplies for specific classes, teachers will communicate this information in their syllabus in the first weeks of school.

  Required Supplies: 

  • Writing utensils: pens and pencils 

  • Highlighters

  • 4 college ruled notebooks (composition or spiral)

  • Glue stick 

  • Colored pencils or crayons

  • Earbuds/ headphones

  Optional Supplies: 

  • Scientific calculator

  • Hand held pencil sharpener

  • Pencil pouch

  We do have free backpacks with supplies available for families who need assistance. Please email your child’s counselor if your family needs assistance. 

  Shawna Eklund, counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

  Free School Supplies at Curbside Pickup Events

  Do you know a student in need of free school supplies? The District’s annual Back-To-School Resource Fair is happening this year with curbside grab-and-go events.

  Families of Sumner-Bonney Lake students may pick up supplies, such as backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, binders, and more at these events:

  Aug. 17
  Liberty Ridge Elementary (Bonney Lake)
  2202 209th Ave Ct E
  11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Aug. 19
  Daffodil Valley Elementary (Sumner)
  1509 Valley Ave
  11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Aug. 24 & 26
  Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Center
  1508 Willow St (in Sumner), Portable 705
  2 - 6 p.m.

  For more information, call the Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Center at (253) 891-6150.

  Middle School Athletic Eligibility

  Fall sports are just around the corner and will start right after school begins!  Based on current guidelines, we are moving forward with our regular sports season which includes Track & Field, Baseball, and Fastpitch.  All athletes will need a current sports physical in order to participate this year, so now is a great time to make sure your student's physical is up-to-date. Stay tuned to future newsletters for more information on upcoming registration, start days for specific sports and any updates that could impact athletic guidelines.  Any specific questions about sports can be directed to our athletic coordinator, Shawna Eklund at shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org.

  Important Upcoming Dates

  August 17: Our main office opens; resource fair at Liberty Ridge Elementary

  August 19: Resource fair at Daffodil Valley Elementary

  August 24 & 26: Resource fair at Family Center on SMS campus near the portables

  August 30: Bobcat Back-To-School from 1-6pm; our main office is closed until 12:300m on this day due to staff training.

  September 7: First day of school!!!

  • 6th graders start school at 7:25am

  • 7th and 8th graders start school at 12:25pm

• SMS Update: 9/10/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 9/13/2021

  What a wonderful first week! Mindful always of safety protocols to keep us all safe, our staff spent the week focused on community building and relationships knowing that we all need to feel safe and respected before we embark on the sometimes tough job of learning. These first few weeks are about establishing structures and routines that will provide the support students will need to maximize academic success in the months to come. In this update are some of those important structures and routines.

  Thank you to our amazing students for bringing joy, wonder and laughter back into our building; thank you to our incredibly hardworking staff for your unwavering commitment to our students; and thank you to all of our families for your partnership and support. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need any support or assistance.

  Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org

  Shena Mouring, Assistant Principal, shena_mouring@sumnersd.org

  Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

  Late Start Mondays: Middle School Starts at 9:05am Every Monday

  This year, schools will have a Monday late start instead of Wednesday. This means middle schools start at 9:05am every Monday this year. Students can be dropped off on Mondays starting at 8:45am unless the student rides the bus.

  • Mondays - school starts at 9:05am and ends at 2:20pm

  • Tuesdays - Fridays: school starts at 7:25am and ends at 2:20pm

  Den Time on Mondays

  What is Den Time?

  This year, students will spend 30 minutes each Monday in Den Time. Den Time will function as a community where every student feels respected, connected, and supported. SMS staff members will establish strong nurturing relationships with their dens and serve as a mentor and advocate. Every Monday morning den advisors will check in with students to make sure they are ready for a week of learning. Topics that will be a point of emphasis in dens will be community building and strategies to promote academic success knowing that our students have not experienced 5-day a week, in-person learning since March 2020.

  When is Den Time?

  Den Time is every Monday morning from 9:05am to 9:35am.

  Who is my child’s Den Time teacher?

  Students can look up their schedule in Family Access. Your child’s Den Time teacher is listed as the Advisory teacher in Family Access. In most cases, your child’s Den Time teacher is also a teacher they currently have this semester.

  Safety Protocols

  For the health and safety of ALL, keep your student home when…

  • there has been close contact with anyone confirmed to have, or suspected to have, COVID-19

  • the student has tested positive for, or is waiting on a test for, COVID-19

  • the student has been told to self-isolate or quarantine by public health or a medical professional

  • symptoms indicating illness are present

  Call our main office and ask to speak to Jenny Williams (principal), Shena Mouring (assistant principal) or Tara Demma (nurse) if any of these conditions apply. Our staff will work with the district office to identify next steps.

  Wear masks at all times while on the bus and in the building, unless eating or drinking. Masks do not have to be worn outside if students are following the 3-feet social distancing expectation.

  Follow 3-feet social distancing expectations as much as possible; classroom desks are arranged to provide at least 3-feet of social distancing between students.

  Wash hands or use hand sanitizer multiple times throughout the day.

  Additional safety protocols are provided in this document what was shared with families on August 30.

  Planner Expectations

  Knowing that many of our students are out of practice with 5-day a week, in-person learning, SMS staff are committed to helping students keep track of their homework and/or assignments due later in the week. To help us accomplish this goal, every student was given a planner the first week of school and the expectation is that students will use their planners every day in every classroom. Parents and guardians who want to know what their child should be working on each evening should ask to see their child’s planner.

  Planner expectations that we reviewed with students:

  • Students will use the following codes to help them know what homework assignment they have and where they can find them.

    • GC--assignment is found in Google Classroom

    • NH--No homework that day

    • P--assignment is a worksheet or piece of paper found in binder

  • When the student records the assignment in the planner, they will also write in when the assignment is due.

  To learn more about our planner expectations, please review this document.

  School Expectations in the Planner

  Inside the student planner is a copy of our school’s handbook. We reviewed these school expectations with students last week. Please review the handbook with your child which include:

  • our Guiding Principles that describe how we will provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone at SMS (pages 1-2)

  • the many ways students can become involved at SMS (pages 3-4)

  • chromebook/cell phone expectations (page 6)

  • dress code expectations (page 9)

  Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!

  Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.

  Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.

  Social Media:

  Twitter account: @SumnerMSBobcats

  Instagram: sms_student_life

  Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!

  • Email: smsboosters@gmail.com

  • Booster Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/

  • Instagram: @smsbobcatboosters

  • Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff

  Important Upcoming Dates

  September 30: Last day for 20% discount on digital device coverage

  October 12: Picture Retake

• SMS Update: 10/23/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/23/2021

  In This Update

  • Sumner Middle Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as High Performing Middle School

  • Second Sports Season Starts this Week -Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Wrestling

  • COVID-19 Tests Required for Athletes Participating in Basketball and Wrestling

  • Spirit Week, October 25-29

  • School Calendar on SMS Website

  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, weekend holiday help, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

  Sumner Middle Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as High Performing Middle School

  The Bonney Lake Patch recently shared a story by U.S. News and World Report identifying Sumner Middle as one of the highest ranked middle schools in the area. This ranking is not an accident. Our hard working staff collaborates weekly to create relevant, engaging lessons for our equally hard working students who are prepared for class each day and do their best. We are very proud of our staff and students for this much deserved recognition!

  Register Now for Our Second Sports Season!

  Our Fall/Winter Sports season starts on October 26! If your student is interested in participating in Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer or Co-ed Wrestling, you can now register them online through your Family Access account. The registration link is located under the “Online Forms” tab. If you do not have a Family Access account, or need help logging in, please contact our main office at 253-891-5000.

  Click here for an Athletic Clearance Checklist and Fee information. Sport specific flyers will be available during lunches.

  COVID-19 Tests Required for Athletes Participating in Basketball and Wrestling

  Please read the information below pertaining to required COVID-19 testing for athletes who participate in the following after school sports: basketball and wrestling.

  Parent Notification Letter

  Covid-19 testing Q&A

  Covid Consent Form - English

  Covid Consent Form - Spanish

  Spirit Week, October 25-29

  Pink t-shirts are available for purchase at the SMS Booster online store.

  Students can also purchase other SMS spirit wear online here.

  Important: School dress code guidelines must still be followed during spirit week—an exception is that hats will be allowed all week.

   

  

   

  School Calendar on SMS Website

   

  Sports, clubs and other school events will be posted on our school calendar that can be accessed on our website.

   

  Previously Shared Information

  Weekend meals and holiday help are available for our families in need. Please contact the Guidance Office at 253-891-5011 if you are interested in any of these resources.

  Safety protocols implemented at SMS are provided in this document.

  Planner expectations: to learn more about SMS’s planner expectations, please review this document.

  School expectations: inside the student planner is a copy of our school’s handbook. We reviewed these school expectations with students the first week.

  Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!

  Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.

  Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.

  Social Media:

  Twitter account: @SumnerMSBobcats

  Instagram: sms_student_life

  Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!

  • Email: smsboosters@gmail.com

  • Booster Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/

  • Instagram: @smsbobcatboosters

  • Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff

  • SMS Booster online store

  Thank you to the amazing parents who serve on the Booster Board!

  • Co-Presidents – Katy Livingston/Jamie Raboteau
  • Secretary – Carissa Vaughan
  • Treasurer – Liz Hall
  • Social Media – Angie Edwards
  • Members At Large – Roberta Lorandeau, Rachael Miller, Lauren Hatcher, Alisha Leatham

  As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need any support or assistance.

  Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org

  Shena Mouring, Assistant Principal, shena_mouring@sumnersd.org

  Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

• SMS Update: 10/17/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/17/2021

  In This Update

  • No School Monday, October 18

  • State Testing begins October 19

  • Register Now: Second Sports Season -Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Wrestling

  • COVID-19 Tests Required for Athletes Participating in Basketball and Wrestling

  • Healthy Youth Survey on October 22 for 6th and 8th Graders

  • Spirit Week, October 25-29

  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, weekend holiday help, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

  No School, Monday, October 18

   

  District staff have a training day on Monday, October 18. Therefore, there will be no school for students on October 18. Students will report to their den class on Tuesday, October 19 for state testing.

   

  State Testing begins October 19

  This fall, Sumner-Bonney Lake students will participate in the state tests they missed last spring. Students will also test again in the spring. The fall state tests have been shortened to decrease missed academic time and will measure the previous year’s grade level standards (for example, 6th grade students will take 5th grade tests in the fall). In the spring, students will take grade level state tests.

  All students will test from 7:25-9:35 on Tuesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 20. Here is our testing schedule for these two days.

  For more details call our main office at 253-891-5000.

  

  Register Now for Our Second Sports Season!

  Our Fall/Winter Sports season starts on October 26! If your student is interested in participating in Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer or Co-ed Wrestling, you can now register them online through your Family Access account. The registration link is located under the “Online Forms” tab. If you do not have a Family Access account, or need help logging in, please contact our main office at 253-891-5000.

  Click here for an Athletic Clearance Checklist and Fee information. Sport specific flyers will be available during lunches starting next week.

  Interested in coaching soccer? SMS is hiring an Assistant Boy's Soccer Coach. If you are interested in applying please fill out the online application found here on the SBLSD website.

  COVID-19 Tests Required for Athletes Participating in Basketball and Wrestling

  Please read this important information pertaining to required COVID-19 testing for athletes who participate in the following after school sports: basketball and wrestling.

  Healthy Youth Survey on October 22 for 6th and 8th Graders

   

  On October 22, 6th and 8th grade students will participate in the state’s Healthy Youth Survey. Please read this for more information about the survey.

   

  Spirit Week, October 25-29

   

  Pink t-shirts are available for purchase at the SMS Booster online store.

   

  Students can also purchase other SMS spirit wear online here.

   

  

  Previously Shared Information

  Weekend meals and holiday help are available for our families in need. Please contact the Guidance Office at 253-891-5011 if you are interested in any of these resources.

  Safety protocols implemented at SMS are provided in this document.

  Planner expectations: to learn more about SMS’s planner expectations, please review this document.

  School expectations: inside the student planner is a copy of our school’s handbook. We reviewed these school expectations with students the first week.

  Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!

  Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.

  Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.

  Social Media:

  Twitter account: @SumnerMSBobcats

  Instagram: sms_student_life

  Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!

  • Email: smsboosters@gmail.com

  • Booster Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/

  • Instagram: @smsbobcatboosters

  • Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff

  • SMS Booster online store

  Thank you to the amazing parents who serve on the Booster Board!

  • Co-Presidents – Katy Livingston/Jamie Raboteau
  • Secretary – Carissa Vaughan
  • Treasurer – Liz Hall
  • Social Media – Angie Edwards
  • Members At Large – Roberta Lorandeau, Rachael Miller, Lauren Hatcher, Alisha Leatham

  As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need any support or assistance.

  Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org

  Shena Mouring, Assistant Principal, shena_mouring@sumnersd.org

  Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

• SMS Update: 10/6/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 10/6/2021

  • Picture Retakes: October 12

  • No School, Monday, October 18: Staff Training Day

  • State Testing begins October 19

  • Weekend Meals and Holiday Help

  • Booster Spirit Wear Store

  • Previous shared information: safety protocols, planner, and school expectations

  • Stay Connected to SMS and our Booster Parents

  Picture Retakes, October 12

  Picture retake day is for students who:

  • need their picture taken because they missed August 30 pictures. Students will need to get their picture taken for the yearbook and their student ID card

  • received their pictures but would like a retake (pictures were given to students on September 27). Students must bring their picture packet to school on October 12 if they plan to get retakes.

  Pictures are available for purchase online through O’Connor Photography. If you have any questions about pre-ordering school pictures call O’Connor Photography at 1-800-993-4929.

  No School, Monday, October 18

   

  District staff have a training day on Monday, October 18. Therefore, there will be no school for students on October 18. Students will report to their den class on Tuesday, October 19 for state testing.

   

  State Testing begins October 19

  In the state of Washington, students take state and federal tests such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) and the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). School districts use results from these tests to measure student learning as well as the progress of the educational system as a whole. Due to the pandemic and sudden school closures in spring 2020, tests were waived in every state across the country. As a result, state tests will look different this year. One difference will be that this fall Sumner-Bonney Lake students will participate in the state tests they missed last spring (see chart below). Students will also test again in the spring.

  The fall state tests will have significantly fewer questions and will measure last year’s grade level standards (for example, 6th grade students will take 5th grade tests in the fall). In the spring, students will take grade level state tests.

  Staff will go over the testing schedule with students the week of October 11-15. All students will test from 7:25-9:35 on Tuesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 20. Here is our testing schedule for these two days.

  For more details about state testing, please visit the OSPI Testing Site or call our main office at 253-891-5000.

   

  

  Weekend Meals and Holiday Help

  Sumner Middle School is once again teaming with the Sumner/Bonney Lake Food Bank to provide snacks and light meals for the weekend for our families in need. Holiday help will be available as well. Please contact the Guidance Office at 253-891-5011 if you are interested in any of these resources.

  Booster Spirit Wear Online Store

  Students can now purchase SMS spirit wear online here. SMS thanks our Booster parents who continue to support all of our students and staff!

  Previous Shared Information

  Safety protocols implemented at SMS are provided in this document.

  Planner expectations: to learn more about SMS’s planner expectations, please review this document.

  School expectations: inside the student planner is a copy of our school’s handbook. We reviewed these school expectations with students the first week.

  Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!

  Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.

  Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.

  Social Media:

  Twitter account: @SumnerMSBobcats

  Instagram: sms_student_life

  Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!

  • Email: smsboosters@gmail.com

  • Booster Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/

  • Instagram: @smsbobcatboosters

  • Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff

  Thank you to the amazing parents who serve on the Booster Board!

  • Co-Presidents – Katy Livingston/Jamie Raboteau
  • Secretary – Carissa Vaughan
  • Treasurer – Liz Hall
  • Social Media – Angie Edwards
  • Members At Large – Roberta Lorandeau, Rachael Miller, Lauren Hatcher, Alisha Leatham

  As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need any support or assistance.

  Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org

  Shena Mouring, Assistant Principal, shena_mouring@sumnersd.org

  Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

• SMS Update: 11/1/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 11/1/2021

  • SMS Parent Booster Fundraiser at Chik-fil-A, November 3, 4-8pm

  • First Quarter Ends on November 5

  • Presentation to All Students on Creating a Positive, Supportive Climate at SMS

  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, weekend holiday help, school calendar, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

  First Quarter Ends on November 5

  Friday, November 5 represents the end of our First Quarter. Teachers will have First Quarter grades completed by November 12. These grades will then be available on Family Access for students and families to view.

  Presentation to All Students on Creating a Positive, Supportive Climate at SMS

  Two of our Guiding Principles at SMS are Belonging and Safety (emotional and physical). Belonging means we use kind words and actions when interacting with others as well as treating all individuals with respect and safety.

  Safety means our language and actions are free of bullying, intimidation, harassment, stereotypes and discrimination. We have over 710 middle school students who attend our school. As you can imagine, every day someone says or does something that is not considered kind. Last week our office team (administrators, counselors and support staff) met with all students to explain the difference between Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (HIB) and conflict and to make sure students know how to report if they are feeling unsafe or if they see unsafe actions.

  Some key ideas shared in the presentation:

  • HIB tends to be repeated over time, intentionally meant to cause harm and involves an imbalance of power between individuals who are typically not friends; conflict is a struggle between two or more people who appear to have different goals or desires and occurs naturally as we interact with one another.

  • No one is perfect and mistakes will be made; when mistakes are made we own it, make amends (if necessary), learn from it and move on.

  • Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at SMS every day, no exceptions

  • We are all different; we will celebrate and respect our differences

  • If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all

  • We do not “have fun” at someone else’s expense

  Previously Shared Information

  School Calendar om SMS Website: Sports, clubs and other school events will be posted on our school calendar that can be accessed on our website.

  Weekend meals and holiday help are available for our families in need. Please contact the Guidance Office at 253-891-5011 if you are interested in any of these resources.

  Safety protocols implemented at SMS are provided in this document.

  Planner expectations: to learn more about SMS’s planner expectations, please review this document.

  School expectations: inside the student planner is a copy of our school’s handbook. We reviewed these school expectations with students the first week.

  Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!

  Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.

  Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you. Staff email addresses are on our website in the staff directory.

  Social Media:

  Twitter account: @SumnerMSBobcats

  Instagram: sms_student_life

  Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!

  • Email: smsboosters@gmail.com

  • Booster Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/

  • Instagram: @smsbobcatboosters

  • Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff

  • SMS Booster online store

  As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need any support or assistance.

  Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org

  Shena Mouring, Assistant Principal, shena_mouring@sumnersd.org

  Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org

  Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org

• SMS Update: 12/6/21

  Posted by SBLSD on 12/7/2021

  In this Issue:

  • SMS Booster Fundraiser, MOD Pizza in Puyallup, December 9
  • Next Sports Season (Jan - March): Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball
  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, weekend holiday help, school calendar, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

• SMS Update: 1/7/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 1/7/2022

  In this Issue:

  • Health Protocol Reminders - We Need Your Help
  • Social Media Issues Impacting our Students - We Need Your Help
  • High School Showcases for 8th Graders Next Week
  • Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer Start Next Week
  • Parent Booster Textile Drive, January - February
  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, school calendar, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

• SMS Update: 1/31/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 2/1/2022

  In this Issue:

  • No School for Middle and High School Students on Monday, Jan. 31
  • Second Semester Starts Tuesday, Feb. 1
  • Attention 8th Graders: Sumner High School Showcase on Feb. 1, 6:00-7:30 pm
  • Reminder About Health Protocols
  • Parent Booster Textile Drive, January - February
  • Previously shared information: safety protocols, planner and school expectations, school calendar, stay connected with SMS and our Boosters

• SMS Update: 4/26/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 4/26/2022

  In this Issue:

  • Lahar Drill this Friday, April 29, 9:30 a.m.
  • State testing starts next week
  • Booster announcements
  • Reminder about health protocols
  • Previously shared information
  • Stay connected

• SMS Update: 4/13/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 4/13/2022

  In this issue:

  • Assistant principal change at SMS next year
  • Order 8th grade yard signs by Friday
  • Reminder about health protocols
  • Previously shared information: school calendar, weekend meals, planner expectations, school expectations.
  • Stay connected

• SMS Update: 5/9/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 5/9/2022

  In this Issue:

  • ELA SBA this week
  • Parent Booster fundraiser: May 9, 10, 11
  • Mental Health Awareness Event, May 23
  • Reminder about health protocols
  • Planner/school expectations
  • School calendar
  • Stay connected

• SMS Update: 6/15/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 6/15/2022

  In this issue:

  • Celebrating our 8th graders!
  • SMS staff leaving: We wish them well!
  • Bobcatpalooza, June 17
  • Honoring Juneteenth on the Last Day of School, June 20
  • Chromebooks and monitoring your student's technology
  • Health room information: pick up medications, be ready for fall 2022
  • SMS office closes on June 22
  • Lost and found OR need to collect/drop off items
  • 6th and 7th graders: Save the Date Open House, Aug. 29
  • Stay connected to SMS Boosters

• SMS Update: 6/1/22

  Posted by SBLSD on 6/1/2022

  In this issue:

  • We are Proud of our Students!
  • Spirit Week
  • Dance/After School Activities June 10
  • Current 6th and 7th graders make encore requests by June 3
  • Tearbooks on sale for $25
  • Reminder about health protocols