We've had an amazing week here at Southwood!! We are so proud of our Panthers who worked hard testing and our future Panthers who came for kindergarten screening! We celebrated our certificated staff and enjoyed the sunny recess weather! Way to go, Panthers and enjoy your beautiful weekend!!
May 10, 2024, is School Communicators Day! Thank you to the District Communications Team, office managers, principals, teachers, and many other staff members who keep families and the community in the know.
School Nurse Day is May 8, 2024! ESD is grateful for our school nurses and health room professionals!
May 6 - 10, 2024, is Certificated Appreciation Week. Thank you to all the certificated teachers and specialists who go above and beyond for Enumclaw School District students and schools! We are grateful for you this and every week!
Happy Principal's Day to one of the best!! Mr. Means, we appreciate you!
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.*
This month is an opportunity to learn more about the countless Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped and enriched the history of the United States. You can visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center online to learn more.
*www.asianpacificheritage.gov
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
To commemorate School Library Month, we'd like to extend a heartfelt shout-out to our incredible library team! We're immensely grateful for Mrs. Johnson, our dedicated library/media teacher, as well as Mrs. Huizenga and Mrs. Means, who also contribute their teaching talents to our library/media classes. And Mrs. Lucas, our library para, whose support enriches the Southwood library experience every day. Together, these amazing ladies infuse our library with joy and make it a truly vibrant space to be!
On Saturday morning, a crew came together to revitalize our long parking strip planting area. The work party included volunteers from Southwood staff, students, PTO, and ESD grounds. Every person played an essential part in pulling it off. And a big thank you to GE & B nursery for donating the plants, and service donations from Westward Hoe Construction for removing old shrubs!
Spring has sprung at Southwood!! And Mrs. Coleman has chicks!
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.
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 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/
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
The fifth graders showcased their hard work and dedication during the Dancing Classrooms performance today, and it paid off - they were amazing! Thank you Enumclaw Schools Foundation and Southwood Elementary PTO for making this program possible!
Yesterday at Southwood: Taproot Theater Bullying Prevention Assembly, sponsored by the PTO!!
Thank you to our support staff district-wide, but especially to our heroes at Southwood!! We couldn't do it without you!
Don't forget about Spirit Week, Panthers!
Southwood Book Fair is running all next week! Please see the link for book fair details and to set up an eWallet for your student! Can't wait to see you there! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southwoodelementaryschool9
The first Enumclaw School District Community F.O.C.U.S. meeting is tonight, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Nancy A. Merrill Boardroom at the District Office. The address is 2929 McDougall Ave. Enumclaw, WA 98022.
To view the meeting via a webinar, go to https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/85113092943.
To learn more about this committee, visit https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/citizens-advisory-committee.
