Make sure you are prepared for current and upcoming elections with up-to-date voter registration. You can update or register now at VoteWA.gov
Enjoy Spring Break! School buildings are closed April 15 - 19, the District Office is closed on Friday, April 19. We will see you back in classrooms on Monday, April 22, 2024.
The month of April is School Library Month! 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.
April 1, 2024, is World Autism Day, which kicks off World Autism Month! This honorary month is a time to raise awareness for and gain a better understanding of autism and those with autism in our greater community. You can learn more and locate resources from the National Autism Association at https://nationalautismassociation.org/
For over 30 years April has been recognized as Arab-American Heritage Month in the United States. We encourage you to take time this month to celebrate the history, culture, art, and people of the Arab-American community. You can learn more by visiting the Arab American Institute at https://www.aaiusa.org/
April is Celebrate Diversity Month. In the Enumclaw School District, every voice matters, every story heard, every path appreciated. Join us this month as we celebrate our shared commitment to understanding and unifying the communities and cultures that makeup ESD. #learnleadimpactESD
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.” Ola Joseph
There is no school today because the District has not missed any days of school due to snow. Enjoy the long weekend!
Hello, longer days!
Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere this evening! This means that from now until the Summer Solstice in June we will have at least 12 hours between sunrise and sunset.
REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, March 22, 2024, because the District has not missed any days of school due to snow.
Don’t forget to return your ballots to a King County Dropbox or have them postmarked by today, March 12, 2024, by 8:00 pm. Learn more about the Presidential Primary Election process at https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/elections/current-elections/march-presidential-primary.aspx
Please join ESD's Director of Teaching and Learning for a Parent Preview of the Middle School Math Curriculum.
Thursday, March 14th
5:00 - 6:00 PM at the District Office Board Room
Learn about the Instructional Materials for Mathematics in grades 6-8 including how to access them from home.
Let’s celebrate the amazing Education Support Professionals in ESD!
March 11 - 15, 2024 is Education Support Professionals Week. From bus drivers to custodians, nutrition services to grounds crew, office staff to technology, and everyone in between - your dedication ensures students in ESD have a safe, supportive, and enriching environment to learn and grow. Thank you for your passion and commitment to education. #ESPweek2024
Don't forget to adjust your clock forward one hour this Sunday, March 10, 2024!
FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR
Create connections with community agencies, college representatives, legal resources, transit options, and specialized groups that can help our Special Education students and their families work toward their goals.
Visit the EHS Commons on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
The event is geared toward families of students in Kindergarten through age 21.
Enumclaw Youth Empowered is a local coalition working to educate, engage, and empower our community to support youth and families in the prevention of youth substance abuse.
In partnership with the Enumclaw School District, they will once again be offering Guiding Good Choices this Spring.
This workshop is FREE to parents and caregivers of kids ages roughly 9-14. DINNER and CHILDCARE are included!
Taught by a licensed therapist specializing in youth, this workshop helps caregivers learn how to:
- Strengthen family bonds
- Reduce family conflict
- Support kids to build resistance skills
- Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and make positive choices
The five sessions run each Tuesday from March 12 through April 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Thunder Mountain Middle School. To register please visit Guiding Good Choices Workshop Registration or contact LouAnn Sawyer at lousia_sawyer@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Thank you to the students of Byron Kibler Elementary School for lighting up the District Office with your artwork for the month of March!
A Letter From Dr. Carey - Weekly ESD Community Newsletter for Friday, March 1, 2024
https://www.smore.com/n/he8cm
Women’s History Month is celebrated annually from March 1 - 31. Please join in celebrating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. You can learn more about Women’s History Month at https://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/
March is Music in Our Schools Month
As families and community members, we often only see the results of student music performances; however, music educators dedicate themselves to working with students through practices and rehearsals, pushing students further. ESD is proud to honor our music, choir, band, and orchestra teachers and the impact they have daily. Learn more about the importance of music in schools at the National Association of Music Education https://nafme.org/
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN!:
Enumclaw School District offers a full-day kindergarten program at no cost to parents. Registration for new kindergarten students begins February 28, 2023. Please register your upcoming kindergarten students using our website: www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
Items you will need:
- Child's birth certificate
- Proof of residence (lease, utility bill, etc.)
- WA state immunization records that show requirements have been met
Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2024, for enrollment. For information about orientation, please contact your neighborhood school.
