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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 14th - PTA Movie Night, 5:45-8:00 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 |
Hi Kibler Families,
Thank you so much to all of our volunteers who helped make today special. We are truly grateful for the time, care, and energy you shared with our students. While not everyone is able to volunteer, please know how much a difference that support makes, and how much our staff appreciates it.
Our hearts are also with the families who have been impacted by the recent rain and flooding. We are thinking of you and hope you are staying safe.
As we head into the break, thank you for continuing healthy routines at home. Enjoy time together as a family — playing cards or board games, watching movies, getting outside, or simply slowing down. Those moments matter and create great memories. Reading each day, staying active, and eating and drinking well all help set kids up for success.
We look forward to welcoming our students back safe and sound. Wishing you a joyful break.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Travis
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Kibler’s 2025 Holiday Door Decorating Contest |
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Our halls were filled with creativity and cheer during Kibler’s 2025 Holiday Door Decorating Contest! Teachers and students worked together to transform classroom doors into festive works of art, making our school a joyful place for all.
Congratulations to our winners:
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Mrs. Patrick’s class - Best Student Involvement |
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Mrs. Applebaum’s class - Best Overall Door. |
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Mrs. Clancy’s class - Best School Spirit |
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Kibler Connections with Ms. Cunningham |
Building strong bridges between home and school |
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💙 Practicing Empathy at Home and School
In December, Kibler students are focusing on empathy—the ability to understand how someone else is feeling and respond with kindness. Empathy helps children build strong friendships, solve conflicts, and contribute to a caring school community. It’s a skill that grows through everyday practice, both at home and in the classroom.
Here are a few simple ways families can help children develop empathy at home:
Talk about feelings: Ask your child how characters in books or movies might be feeling and why. These small conversations help kids learn to see situations from different perspectives.
Model compassionate responses: Let your child hear you say things like, “It looks like she had a hard day. How can we help?”
Practice pausing: When conflicts arise, encourage your child to pause and consider how the other person might be feeling before reacting.
Celebrate empathetic moments: When you see your child showing understanding or offering help, point it out—“That was thoughtful. You noticed he needed a friend.”
By nurturing empathy, we help students create a more inclusive, supportive school environment—and strengthen these skills at home, too.
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Remember to Vote February 10th! |
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Local levies fund the gap for student services, programs, and operations not fully funded by state and federal funding.
The current Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy (approved by voters in 2022) and our current Instructional Technology (Tech) Levy (approved by voters in 2020) will both expire in 2026. The school district is asking our community to consider renewing the two levies on February 10, 2026. If approved by voters, these levies will sustain funding for current services and programs.
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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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Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation will be hosting a winter coat giveaway for students and families in the community. Boys’ and girls’ coats in all sizes will be available.
The giveaway will take place Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., at the Foundation - 1304 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw.
Families are encouraged to stop by during these hours to receive a warm coat while supplies last.
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Yearbooks are on sale now, don't delay!
Sales are online only now through February 27th for $20. The price will increase to $25 until April. No extra yearbooks will be available for purchase once online sales close.
Go to: buytheyearbook.com to purchase. School code is: 731522
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The Health Room is in need of the following clothing donations:
-XS and Small size pants for boys
-XS pants for girls
Please be sure to pack your student a full set of extra clothing in their backpack, and if your student needs to borrow clothes, please wash a return them to the Health Room.
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PTA Movie Night at the Chalet Theatre
Join us for a fun family movie night hosted by the PTA at the Chalet Theatre on Tuesday, January 14, 2025!
Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the movie begins at 6:30 PM.
🎬 Movie title: To Be Determined |
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No cost – Friday’s popcorn is completely free for all students.
Bagged with care – Our wonderful PTA volunteers will be bagging the popcorn.
Delivered during recess – Popcorn will be handed out to students during recess time for a fun and tasty treat.
A big thank you to Kibler PTA for making these moments possible.
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Monday, January 12th @ 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 Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 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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