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Dec 8th - PTA Meeting, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Dec 8th-11th - Reading Wonderland Book Fair
Dec 8th-11th - PTA Coin Drive
Dec 11th - Candy Cane Lane, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dec 15th-19th - Spirit Week!
Dec 19th - EHS Choir visiting Kibler
Dec 22nd-Jan 2nd - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 8th - Empathy/MLK Jr. Assembly - Students & Invite Only
Jan 12th - PTA Meeting, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Jan 16th - Lockdown Drill, 1:20 p.m.
Jan 19th - NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
Jan 23rd - Popcorn Friday
Jan 27th - Taproot Theatre Assembly, K-2nd 9:10-10:10 a.m./ 3rd-5th 10:15-11:15 a.m. - Students only
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A Message From the Principal |
Dear Kibler Families,
December brings a fun spirit to our school and we love leaning into it. Classes are decorating their doors, and our Gratitude assembly today was a blast. We had a Dance It Up performance, the student council brought a video to life, a Mrs. Morris/Mrs. Curtin class poem about gratitude, a Top Secret Mission under a teacher chair, and of course a chance to honor all the students chosen for showing Gratitude. Such a great way to start the month.
Coin Drive Next Week
Our Kibler Coin Drive starts Monday. Each grade has a bear to fill, and every coin helps. Silver and copper help your grade. Green slows others down. All funds support Rainier Foothills. Thank you for helping our students support our community.
A Few December Reminders
Wet and muddy fields are part of the season. We open what we can so kids still get to play. A spare pair of socks, shoes, or even a change of clothes can make a big difference. We are not sending kids to the office for wet clothes. They can always use the covered area if they want to stay dry.
Thank you for keeping drop-off and pickup safe. Driving slowly, listening to our crossing guard staff, and pulling all the way forward really helps.
Have a great weekend!
Go Bears!
Travis
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Kibler Connections with Ms. Cunningham |
Building strong bridges between home and school |
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Supporting Respectful Behavior at Home and School
At Kibler, we’re focusing on what it means to show respect—for ourselves, for others, and for our school. When students practice respect, they help create a safe and positive environment where everyone can learn and feel valued.
Families play an important role in helping children understand and live out this value every day. Here are a few simple ways to reinforce respectful behavior at home:
Model it: Kids notice how adults speak and listen to one another. Using calm tones and kind words—even when frustrated—shows them what respect sounds like.
Practice listening: Encourage your child to make eye contact, wait their turn to speak, and use phrases like “I hear you” or “I understand.”
Set clear expectations: Talk about what respectful behavior looks like at home and at school. For example, “At school, being respectful means following directions the first time and using kind words with friends."
Recognize it: Catch your child showing respect and name what you see—“I noticed you waited patiently for your turn. That was respectful!”
By working together, we can help our students build strong habits of respect that will serve them in school and beyond.
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***Health Update***
We have several confirmed Hand, Foot & Mouth cases in multiple classrooms at Kibler.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness, especially in children. There is no specific treatment for it, so it is important to monitor your child for symptoms and report it to the Kibler Health Room if your child is diagnosed.
Symptoms to watch for:
*first symptoms to start showing*
-Fever
-Fatigue
-Poor appetite
-Sore throat
-Pain while eating and drinking
*1-2 days later*
-Sores in the mouth
-Rash with blisters
-Mouth and throat pain is the most common
-Skin rash with flat or raised red spots, blisters/sores, usually located on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
How it spreads:
-Direct contact with nose and mouth fluids or stool of a person who is infected. People who are infected are most contagious during the first week of the illness
-3-6 day incubation period
Prevention:
-Hand washing/sanitizing
-Sanitizing surfaces
-Remind students not to share any items, especially ones that come in contact with the mouth
-Covering coughs and sneezes with your elbow
When to Return to school:
-No open sore or blisters
-No fever for at least 24 hours without fever reducing medications
-Student is feeling well enough to participate in school activities, and is not coughing frequently or having a runny nose
Here's the links to both the English and Spanish versions of the Public Health announcement:
HFMD Info English
HFMD Info Spanish
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Recognizing that many families may be facing food insecurity in the coming weeks, we are reaching out to share resources available at school and in our community to help out and to point you in the right direction if you are wondering how you can help others. Click the link below for helpful resources.
Local Resources for Families
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Join us on December 11th from 5:00–6:30 p.m. for Candy Lane Family Night!
Come dressed in your favorite red and white attire for an exciting evening filled with crafts, read-alouds, games, and fun with friends and family.
We’ll wrap up the night with hot cocoa, candy canes, and cookies for everyone to enjoy.
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Mon-Thurs, December 8th-11th |
The hours of operation for the Book Fair are as follows:
Monday, 12/8 - Wednesday, 12/10 - 9:00am-4:30 pm
Thursday, 12/11 - 9:00am-6:30 pm
*Students must be accompanied by an adult if coming into the book fair before school at 8:45 and after school.
We would love to have your help for our December Book Fair! Please review the available slots by clicking the following link: Kibler Book Fair 2025 - Sign Up
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We’re excited to celebrate the season with our upcoming Holiday Spirit Week! Each day invites students to participate in a simple, fun theme that helps spread joy and school spirit. Participation is optional, but we hope all students join in the festivities. |
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Monday, December 8th @ 4:00 p.m. |
All Kibler parents and guardians are welcome to come and learn about things the PTA is doing to support Kibler students, as well as volunteer opportunities! |
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ESF strives to bridge the gap between the funds the state provides for basic education and the funds needed to provide students with the education they need for a successful future. |
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Are You Interested in Becoming a Volunteer? |
If you would like to volunteer this year as a chaperone for field trips or as a classroom helper, please apply online by clicking the link below. |
Please fill this out if you would like to eat lunch with your child in the lunchroom or join them at recess on the playground, as well. |
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School Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday, 9:00 am - 2:15 pm
Students may arrive after 8:45 a.m. when student supervision is available.
Food Service:
Breakfast and Lunches at Kibler for the 2025-26 school year are free for all students. In order for the meal to be free, a student must take a complete meal. If a student only takes a milk, they will be charged for that milk.
Emergency Information:
Please be sure to keep your child's records current. Notify the office of any changes in address, phone numbers, childcare, etc., so that you may be reached if necessary.
Attendance:
When your child is absent, we request that a guardian notify the office. The office will make every effort to contact the parent/guardian of absent students if a phone call is not received to verify their safety. If a student is not in their classroom by the time the tardy bell rings at 9:00 a.m., the student will be marked tardy. All tardy students must check into the office before going to class.
Changes In After School Routine:
If your child has a change to their after school routine, please send a note or call the office BEFORE 2:30 pm (Fridays, 1:45 pm) to ensure information is communicated in a timely manner.
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Messages from the District |
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As our days get cooler, make sure you know emergency bus stops and are up to date with our Winter Weather Communications.
You can find Inclement Weather information on our website at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/inclement-weather
More info included in the following links:
Link to English PDF
Link to Spanish PDF
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Join us at the next School Board Meeting! Our next General Meeting is Monday, December 15, 2025. You will find the agenda posted 48 hours before the meeting on our School Board web page. |
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Schools in the Enumclaw School District are closed Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026. The District Office will be closed December 24 - 26, and 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026. |
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Connect With Byron Kibler |
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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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