Bethel School District – Page 22

Highlights from the Bethel School Board Meeting August 13, 2013

Mary Sewright, Principal of Shining Mountain Elementary and Superintendent Intern, shared an overview of No Excuses University. Bethel School District has six elementary schools in the No Excuses University Network of Schools including Shining Mountain, Thompson, Evergreen, Spanaway, Roy and Centennial. The fundamental belief of these schools is that every child deserves the opportunity to…

Bethel Reunion baseball – BHS beats SLHS

At the “All Classes Reunion” Sunday in Spanaway Park, after the fried chicken, potato salad and other pot luck delights, the Bethel and Spanaway Lake graduates took part in a reunion softball game. Lori Haun and her Mellophonium became the band, playing the national Anthem and various memorable charge songs for the Bethel team. No strike outs or walks were…

Bethel Community Open Market

August 10th was the second Bethel Community Open Market for 2013. There is one more on November 9. Local vendors showed off their wares at the Bethel Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There was music, organic food, a bouncy house for kids, disc golf, healthcare options and so much more. Thank you…

Bethel High Reunions

Bethel High 1950’s Classes – Reunion Celebration August 24, 11:30 a.m., Frontier Park, Graham Bethel High Class of 1978 – 35th Reunion Celebration September 7, Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club – Picnic Area, 16409 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374 http://www.bethel78.com/ Bethel High Class of 1993 – Reunion Celebration Reception Buffet Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Time:…

Spanaway Spartans car wash on the Mountain Highway

Saturday morning, the Spanaway Spartans were out early and en masse, hustling cars into their car wash at the 7-11 Store on the Mountain Highway. The Spartans are a Youth Football program from grades 2nd through 8th. Their goal is to provide a positive environment for children to grow, learn, respect others, and work as a…

“Stuff the Bus” Aug 3 at Spanaway WalMart

The fabulous Bethel transportation department will be holding a Back to School ‘Stuff the bus’ event Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Spanaway WalMart store. The event is from 9 am to 4 pm. The drivers will be collecting school supplies for local families in need.

Vendors and Sponsors sought for Bethel market

The Bethel Community Open Market will hold its second event of the year August 10. It also has a third and find event for 2013 on November 9. The market is seeking local businesses, entrepeneurs and groups to be sponsors for the event. There are 2 sponsor positions available at the bargain price of $150. For…

Bethel passes $183 million budget and approves new Director of Special Services

ADOPT the following policy: 6609, SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS Motion by Warren T Smith, second by Stanley E Chapin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: John L Manning, Brenda L Rogers, Stanley E Chapin, Warren T Smith ADOPT Resolution 38 (12-13) providing for the approval of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget. Motion by Stanley E…

Bethel School District considering security policy

The following security policy is up for 2nd reading and possible passage or it could move to a third reading. Notice that none of the procedural language is currently included and there is no designation within the text that your elected school board shall review such procedures before they are implemented. The editorial staff of the Post…

Bethel Community Open Market – register for August 10

It is almost time for the second of three local markets at the new Bethel Learning Center. On August 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bethel Community Open Market will feature local producats and produce, healthy natural foods and family entertainment. Interested vendors need to get regsitered for their booth space. Information is…

Bethel official injured in STP mishap

Jay Brower, Bethel School District’s director of community connections was injured Saturday in Seattle as he was starting out on the Seatlle to Portland Bicycle Classic. Jay’s words from Facebook: “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. While in Seattle yesterday morning there was an abrupt slow down going down hill. I hit the…

GBA program on Bethel’s Aquatic Center July 17

GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: UMPQUA BANK, Megan Rosario 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson,…