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September 6, 2024
Dear Enumclaw School District Community,
New Students in our Elementary Schools
This week, the Enumclaw Elementary Schools welcomed kindergarten students at each school. Our second youngest learners in our PK-12 school system bring with them energy, excitement, and sometimes a few tears, as they continue their learning journey in the schools where the “big kids” go.
I remember my kindergarten teacher, Ms Abling, for a number of reasons. She embodied all of the traits that made my mom a great “first” teacher, including her expectations that I would be committed to learning all the things that would make me a great student, a friend to others, and a contributor to my community. I remember the lessons taught to me about how to form letters and numbers the correct way, how to hold a writing utensil correctly, and when to raise my hand. And I must say, all of those lessons have stuck with me and helped me become the person I am today!
I’m excited to see how much our kindergarten students will learn and grow this year, and I plan to visit each kindergarten classroom to meet our future business owners, skilled trades workers, elected officials, educators, and more. These are exciting times, and I hope that you will join me in wishing each of these learners the very best as they continue this learning journey!
Sincerely,
Shaun
It is time for ESD families to verify their demographic information and update annual forms through Family Access. Please complete this process for each current Enumclaw School District student in the household by logging into Skyward Family Access at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/family-access
Full details can be found on our website.
Back-to-School Resources
Visit our Back-To-School Resource Hub for the 2024-25 school year!
The Back-To-School Resource Hub on our website has returned for the 2024-25 school year, which includes a variety of important information to help you as you start the new school year.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
School attendance is a major factor in student academic success. At all grades, students who miss no more than nine days per school year are the most engaged and and on track for graduation. In fact, by 6th grade chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Everyone plays a part in student attendance - families and school staff are in this together. To learn more about promoting good school attendance and how you can help, visit www.attendanceworks.org
For families struggling to keep enough food in the house during weekends and school breaks, there is help available. Each Friday, over 300 students of the Enumclaw School District receive food bags containing fresh organic fruit, 4 entree servings, 2 breakfasts, and 2 snacks. Food bags are discreetly distributed at school in such a way that the students remain anonymous to classmates.
If your family could benefit from this program, contact your student’s school counselor or complete the online enrollment form.
This program is brought to families of the Enumclaw School District by the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation.
English Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAQ8XnenYu4fevr02BMlVughxcZ9zKS2kEObikqekNku1Npw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spanish Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpP0g4GzUvJjdaZEG-twOKIwHxohTqYqLOQ7lI4cdz9l5GVw/viewform?usp=sf_link
September 9-13 is Arts in Education Week
The Enumclaw School District believes that the arts play a vital role in our students’ education. From painting and music to theater and dance, the arts inspire creativity, boost academic achievement, and foster emotional growth
We are excited to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff who make the arts come alive in our classrooms every day.
A Look Back at Spring & Summer
PASSED: Resolution 1138: 2024-25 Budget, Policy 5005-Employment and Volunteers, and Policy 6701-Recess and Physical Activity.
Presentations: Superintendent's Report
Our next Regular Board Meeting is Monday, September 16, 2024.
You will find the Agenda posted 48 hours prior to the meeting on our School Board web page.
Enumclaw Schools Foundation (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.
For more information about ESF, click the blue button below.
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 ComplianceCoordinator
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
Enumclaw School District