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November is here, bringing with it a season of community, gratitude, and reflection. As we move through this special time of year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the continued support, kindness, and partnership that make Black Diamond Elementary such a special place.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Veterans Day Assembly. It was a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our freedoms. Our students did a wonderful job honoring veterans through their words and performances, and we are so proud of the respect and gratitude they showed throughout the event. To all who have served, we thank you.
As we look ahead, parent-teacher conferences begin on November 20th. These meetings are a meaningful opportunity to connect, celebrate student growth, and set goals for the months ahead. Your involvement and collaboration play a vital role in your child’s success, and we look forward to those important conversations.
November also marks the start of our annual food drive, a chance for our students and families to give back to our community and support those in need. It’s inspiring to see our students learning the importance of generosity and compassion through service.
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I want to extend my gratitude to our entire school community, our dedicated staff, supportive families, and amazing students. Together, we continue to build a positive and caring environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Wishing you all a wonderful November filled with connection, appreciation, and warmth.
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Monthly Character Trait - Gratitude |
This month’s character trait focus is Gratitude. Often we can find ourselves noticing things that we don’t like or that we wish were different. Choosing to appreciate things in our life, things in others, and things in the world can be a challenge, but practicing Gratitude will help us to be more confident, calm, and focused. Primary grades will practice gratitude to support emotion identification, emotion awareness and emotion regulation. For older students, we will practice emotional advocacy, positive self-talk, and stress management.
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Mark your calendars! Picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th from 9:00am to 11:00am If your child missed the original picture day or you’d like a new photo, this is your chance. |
We’re so excited for you to join us on November 19th at 9:30am for the grand Culminating Event, where our talented dancers will showcase everything they’ve learned. It’s sure to be an unforgettable performance! |
Fall Conferences – November 20th – 25th |
Parent/teacher conferences can be scheduled online through Skyward Family Access for quick and convenient scheduling. Families with multiple students in the district can use the same login to access all accounts.
The scheduling window will be closing at 9:00 p.m. on November 12th.
If you need help accessing your account, visit www.enumclaw.wednet.edu → Family Access → Family Access Login → Forgot your login/password to reset your information.
Also, November 20th - November 26th are half days, and school will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Students will not be eating lunch at school on these days. Sack lunches will be sent home for those that order hot lunch.
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Fall is here, and so is the rain and wind!
Please make sure your child comes to school prepared with weather appropriate shoes, clothing, and a raincoat to help them stay comfortable and dry. Recess takes place outdoors even on drizzly days, as we value giving students time for fresh air and play. We only call indoor recess when the weather is truly severe. |
Black Diamond Elementary will be collecting food donations for our local food drive from Friday, November 7th through Thursday, November 21st. Your contributions help make a big difference for families in need this season.
Please see the list below for the items most needed. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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We’re looking for volunteers to help support teachers schoolwide! While we’ll do our best to place you with your child’s teacher, this program is designed to assist any classrooms in need.
Parent Volunteer Form
Please note: All volunteers must have completed and cleared their volunteer paperwork through the office before signing up. Complete the Volunteer Application online using the link below. If this is your first time, click “Register.” If you’ve volunteered in past years, simply click “Update.” Sign up to Volunteer
Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
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November 7 - Food Drive Begins
November 10 - No School
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 12 - Picture Retakes 9:00am - 11:00am
November 13 - PTO Movie Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm
November 19 - Culminating Event 9:30am - 10:30am
November 20 - Early Release, 12:15pm - Conferences
November 21 - Early Release, 12:15pm - Conferences
November 24 - Early Release, 12:15 - Conferences
November 25 - Early Release, 12:15 - Conferences
November 26 - Early Release, 12:15
November 27 - 28th No School |
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Get Involved
Keep an eye on our Volunteer page — new opportunities are added throughout the year.
It’s never too late to join the PTO! We send monthly newsletters and volunteer opportunity emails to help you stay connected.
Questions? Email us anytime at blackdiamondpto@gmail.com.
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Thank you for supporting our fundraiser! Please pick up your items on: Wednesday, November 12th from 2:30 to 4:30pm in front of Black Diamond Elementary. If you can't make it during pick up hours, please contact blackdiamondelementary@gmail.com.
Please note: Order must be picked up by an adult as we can't send items home with students.
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Messages from the District |
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Join us at the next School Board Meeting! Our next General Meeting is Monday, November 17, 2025. You will find the agenda posted 48 hours before the meeting on our School Board web page. |
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Reminder: November 20 - 26, 2025, are half days with early release times for school conferences. Elementary schools release at 12:15 pm, Enumclaw Middle School & Enumclaw High School at 11:15 am, and Thunder Mountain Middle School at 11:25 am each day during this time. |
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November is Native American Heritage Month: a time to honor the enduring and vibrant history of Native peoples in our region and across the nation. Our community values the connection we share with neighboring tribal nations and the land where our students learn and grow. Together, we celebrate a shared commitment to learning and respect. |
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Make sure your calendars are marked with the dates in November when the school schedule is different than normal:
November 10: No School, Teacher Planning Day
November 11: No School, Veteran's Day
November 20-25: Half Days, Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26: Half Day
November 27-28: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Please reach out to our school directly with questions related to your student's schedule. |
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Enumclaw School District Statement of Non-Discrimination |
Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: |
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Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
stephanie_berryhill@enumclaw.wednet.edu |
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