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Thank you for your regular communication with us on the going-home plans for your kids.  Your communication goes a long way to making sure your child gets to where they need to be at the end of the day.  We know our parking lot can be quite busy during drop-off and pick-up, so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of a few key safety pieces:

(1) Please make sure that as you enter the parking lot that you follow the traffic flow to the RIGHT.  Our circle is one-way, so going left after entering can cause potential collisions or other cars getting cut-off.  If you need to park instead of pulling through the drop-off/pick-up line, you can hug the inside of the circle to continue around counter-clockwise to find a parking spot.

(2) We have two handicap parking spaces at the front of our parking lot by the kindergarten classrooms.  Please leave these spaces open unless you have a handicap placcard displayed.  We do have families who have handicap placcards who rely on these spaces, so when they are occupied by cars without the placcards, even if for just a few minutes, it can lead to hardships.

(3) During drop-off and pick-up times, 244th can be a very busy road.  Please note the traffic sign at the exit and do not take a left during these particuarly congested times.  If 244th is too busy, turning right and going around Southwood will be much faster not only for you, but it will also help keep our pick-up line moving.

Thank you all for your cooperation, your patience, and your continued communication with us!

It is hard to believe that we are already beginning to plan for staffing and class placements for the 2026–2027 school year!  As part of this process, we welcome input from families about the type of classroom environment that best supports their child’s learning.  Please be aware that this is NOT a teacher-request form.

If you would like to share information that may help us thoughtfully consider your child’s placement, please complete the form below by Friday, April 24, or feel free to email our principal, Ashley Ferguson, at ashley_ferguson@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

https://forms.gle/F2oWonmo5n7AYXno8

Many factors are considered when creating class lists, including academic needs, peer relationships, and balanced classrooms.  While we cannot guarantee specific placements, we carefully review family input and use it as one of many pieces of information to help ensure every student is placed in an environment where they can thrive.

The easiest way to guarantee getting a yearbook for your students is to purchase BEFORE APRIL 23RD!  You can purchase by sending in exact cash, a check made out to Sunrise Elemenary, or you can purchase online at www.BuyTheYearbook.com.  After the 23rd, any yearbook purchases will be on a first come first serve basis out of our stash of extras.

We will be collecting cereal in May for the local food bank. But to make it fun, we will be making a cereal box domino chain through the halls of Sunrise!  Check out this promotional video from Mrs. Henderson's class:

Promo Video

The month of April is School Library Month, and this past weekend was Librarian Appreciation Day! ESD libraries are more than a place to check out books - school libraries and their Library and Media educators create a welcoming environment for students to grow, learn, connect, and feel empowered. Please help show appreciation for the school librarians/media specialists and paraeducators across the district this, and every month. 

This spring, we’re excited to offer Guiding Good Choices, a FREE workshop for parents and caregivers of youth ages 9–14.

When: Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Online

Led by a licensed coach, this 5-session workshop helps caregivers: 

          -  Strengthen family relationships and reduce conflict

          -  Help kids build resistance skills, especially around substances

          -  Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and making positive choices

Sign up here: Guiding Good Choices 2026

Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 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