A Message From Mrs. Cook in Music |
Hello and happy fall Westwood families!
As the school year settles into rhythm, our music classes are filled with laughter, creativity, and community. Fall is a wonderful time for students to discover the joy of making music together—singing, moving, and playing instruments - as they build confidence as musicians. Through songs that celebrate the changing season - and sometimes are a little bit spooky - and activities that encourage teamwork, students experience the fun and excitement of learning through music.
All classes are hard at work on their Veterans Day music, and the Choir is multitasking, working on both Veterans Day AND the winter festivities! The sleigh bells are coming!
The easiest way to keep in the musical loop is by bookmarking our music website:
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This is a great resource for practice tracks for any songs we are singing, especially for the choir! |
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November 2025
Dear Westwood Families,
As part of Enumclaw School District’s comprehensive school counseling program, elementary school counselors are teaching lessons from the Second Step: Skills for Academic and Social Success curriculum in all of our classrooms. The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help make our schools even more safe and supportive, we also teach from the Second Step: Child Protection Unit. At Westwood, these safety lessons start in November and go on through December. Students learn about the following topics:
General Safety Rules (Eight “Never-Never Rules”)
Students are learning safety rules, such as never touch guns, never play with fire, never ride on wheels without wearing a helmet, never go in water without an older person watching or never ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt.
Ways to Stay Safe
Students are learning to recognize when something is unsafe, refuse to participate, and report to an adult
“Always ask First” Rule
Students learn to “always ask a parent or person in charge first before going somewhere, doing something, or accepting something from someone”
Safe and Unsafe Touches
Students will learn about safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches, and a rule that no one should ever touch private body parts.
They will also learn to say no to unsafe or unwanted touches, and to tell an adult if someone breaks rules about touching private body parts.
You may learn more information about the Child Protection Unit by going online to SecondStep.org and logging in with the grade level family activation key listed below:
Kindergarten: CPUK FAMI LYGK
1st Grade: CPU1 FAMI LYG1
2nd Grade: CPU2 FAMI LYG2
3rd Grade: CPU3 FAMI LYG3
4th Grade: CPU4 FAMI LYG4
5th Grade: CPU5 FAMI LYG5
If you would like more information about the lessons or have any questions about the Child Protection Unit, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for helping us to make our school a safe and supportive place!
Sincerely,
Jessica Kelly
School Counselor
Jessica_Kelly@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360-802-7625
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Conference scheduling is now available. Please go into your Family Access account between now and 9:00 p.m. on 11/11 to sign up for a teacher conference time. |
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Reminder: November 20 - 26, 2025, are half days with early release times for school conferences. Elementary schools release at 12:15 pm, Enumclaw Middle School & Enumclaw High School at 11:15 am, and Thunder Mountain Middle School at 11:25 am each day during this time. |
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Make sure your calendars are marked with the dates in November when the school schedule is different than normal:
November 10: No School, Teacher Planning Day
November 11: No School, Veteran's Day
November 20-25: Half Days, Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26: Half Day
November 27-28: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Please reach out to your school directly with questions related to your student's schedule. |
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11/10: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Directed Day
11/11: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
11/13 @ 3:45 p.m. - PTO General Meeting
11/17 - 11/21 - Scholastic Book Fair
11/20 - 11/25 - Teacher Conferences
11/27 - 11:28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving break
12/11 - PTO Family Movie Night
12/18 - Westwood Choir Concert
1/15 @ 3:45 p.m. - PTO General Meeting
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Thank you for your soup contributions during October! For November, we are focused on boxed macaroni and cheese. Thank you to Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation for filling backpacks every Friday!
If your family is in need of assistance from the Backpack Program, please fill out the application in the link below. You can also access the Free and Reduced Meals Application in your Family Access account.
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Find Local Resources for Families |
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The Enumclaw School District recognizes that many families may be facing food insecurity in the coming weeks. Please continue reading to find resources available in our schools and community, as well as how you can help others, if in a position to do so.
Free Breakfast and Lunch: Eligibility for Free and Reduced Meals offers access to other supports, including information about upcoming holiday meals and community outreach programs. All students at Black Diamond Elementary, Byron Kibler Elementary, Southwood Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary currently qualify for and receive free meals. We encourage all families to submit an application for Free and Reduced Meals, regardless of the school attended, and especially if your student(s) attend a school that does not yet meet the qualifications for free meals. Free and Reduced Meals Application and Information
Backpack Program: The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation delivers bags of food for students to take home on Fridays from school. Enroll your student, contact your school counselor, or use the online form found here: Backpack Program Sign-up
Full Bellies Program: Again, offered by the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, this community meal is provided for free on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm at The Foundation office: 1304 Griffin Ave, Enumclaw. Please note that there is no meal on the last Thursday of each month.
Plateau Outreach Ministries Food Bank: Anyone experiencing food insecurity can visit the foodbank weekly. The POM Food Bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street, Enumclaw and is open Mondays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesdays: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Call to access Door Dash and Emergency food or to inquire about energy and rent assistance: 360-825-8961
Black Diamond Community Center Food Bank: Local residents can receive food and clothing assistance at the BDCC. The Community Center is located at 31605 Third Avenue, Black Diamond, WA 98010, and the food and clothing bank is open Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please call ahead in case there is a project that day: 360.886.1011
Community Resource Guide: The Enumclaw School District has a full Community Resource Guide available for those in need of assistance with food, counseling services, clothing, healthcare, housing and utility assistance, and more.
For those looking for ways to help local organizations that provide these services:
Backpack Program: Donations can be made directly at the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation office at 1675 Cole Street, Enumclaw, or at the Enumclaw School District Office at 2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw. Please check with your students' school or parent group for more details about accepting donations for the Backpack Program in their building. Common needs for the program are canned and boxed entrees, tuna, oatmeal packets, granola bars, and snack items.
Your Local Food Bank: The Black Diamond Community Center Food Bank and Plateau Outreach Ministries Food Bank accept donations during their normal operating hours. Donations can also be dropped off at the Enumclaw School District Main Office.
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Westwood Lunch/Breakfast Menus |
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Please see the link below for the Westwood lunch and breakfast menus. |
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Any guardian or family member wanting to volunteer in their student's classroom, attend a classroom party or otherwise help out at Westwood, must be an approved volunteer within the district. The volunteer application process must be completed every school year. Please click on the Volunteer Application link below. "Register" if you have never gone through the application system before; "Update Application" if you are a returning volunteer. Please note that any volunteer times in the classroom must first be arranged with the classroom teacher. |
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Become a Westwood PTO Partner! |
Westwood's parent community is one of our greatest strengths. Together we can do amazing things for our students! Please consider becoming a PTO partner this year. Fifteen dollars is the membership cost which goes directly back to our students. You can be as involved or not as you choose as a partner of the PTO but thank you for considering joining. |
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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: |
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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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