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May 23, 2025

Dear Enumclaw School District Community,

With less than four weeks remaining in the 2024–25 school year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who serve in our school buildings and throughout our community.

On Thursday morning, I had the privilege of meeting with several PTA and PTO officers from our schools. We discussed the incredible opportunities they’ve created for students and staff, and I listened as they shared their exciting plans for the coming school year. While they acknowledged the occasional challenge of limited volunteer availability, they also told inspiring stories of those who did show up, making a meaningful difference for our students and school communities.

Thank you for the time, energy, and love you invest. Your contributions matter deeply.

As our conversation continued, one common concern emerged: how to engage more people in the life of our schools. I’ll admit, I didn’t have a perfect answer. But I offered this simple suggestion: invite others to start small. Ask them to volunteer for just one event, one opportunity to serve. Sometimes, all it takes is that first experience to spark a deeper connection and perhaps inspire ongoing involvement.

And, as we head into this holiday weekend, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have served in the Armed Forces, and especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

This Memorial Day weekend, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the remarkable courage, dedication, and selflessness of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifices have helped preserve the freedoms we cherish, and their legacies continue to inspire us all.

Let us honor them not only with our remembrance but through our actions, by upholding the values they fought for and by supporting one another with compassion and unity.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the families of the fallen. Your resilience and strength do not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful.

Shaun

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Dr. Carey Thanking Libby Stone for two years of service as student board rep

May 23- Reminder: This is a Regular School Day (school makeup day)
May 26- Memorial Day- No School
May 29- Finding Common Ground: Painting, Parents & Prevention Workshop, presented by Enumclaw Youth Empowered 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. EHS RM351
June 10- EHS Graduation 7:00 p.m., Pete's Pool
June 17- Last Day of School
View all district and school events on our website

SUN Bucks is back to support students over the summer months

Who is eligible: Eligibility for SUN Bucks is based on household income or participation in other public assistance programs, such as free school meals, SNAP (Basic Food/EBT) and TANF. You can learn if your child is eligible by using this online screening tool.

Benefits: Each eligible child will receive $120 to purchase groceries during the summer months. These funds will be distributed via an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, which can be used like a debit card at participating grocery stores and retailers.

How to enroll: While school is still in session, make sure you have filled out a Free and Reduced-Price Meals application. Families deemed eligible through this form will automatically receive SUN Bucks.

Applications are available in several ways: at all school offices, at https://wwe.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/free-and-reduced, and securely online through Family Access.

Together with the Free Summer Meals program, SUN Bucks are here to ensure your family has nutritious food all summer long. To learn more visit: https://www.hungerfreewa.org/summerebt

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month! While initially only federally observed for one week in May, honoring Asian-Pacific American Heritage was expanded to be observed for the entire month of May beginning in 1990. May was designated to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the US on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion on May 10, 1869. A majority of workers who laid tracks for the railroads were Chinese immigrants.* You can visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to learn more: *www.asianpacificheritage.gov

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Our next Regular Board Meeting is Monday, June 30, 2025.

You will find the Agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting on our School Board web page.

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:

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

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Carolyne Zieske
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7104
carolyne_zieske@enumclaw.wednet.edu

https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/

May 23, 2025

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