5:55 am 11/20/24 UPDATE: Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TODAY, and all activities are canceled.
Thank you to our facilities and grounds teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community!
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11/19/24: Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, all schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow (11/20/24).
Birth to Five families will receive additional information related to programming in a follow-up message. Please note there will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses will run on normal routes.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families.
Black Diamond Elementary came together to celebrate our Veterans and our Country by creating a giant American Flag as a school-wide community art project. Students’ handprints make up the stars and stripes of our country’s unique flag. Every class in the school participated in this undertaking. The students and staff hope to share the message that it is the work of many helping hands, especially those of our veterans, that has made the USA a wonderful country to be part of. Lucy Santos, a 5th-grade teacher at BDE, facilitated the project. She is pictured here with her amazing 5th-grade class, who helped choose the project.
This past Wednesday, our local firefighters made a special visit during lunch recess! They passed out stickers, gave the kids an exciting tour of the fire truck, and shared important fire safety tips. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet real-life community heroes and learn about the incredible work they do. A big thank you to our local firefighters for making the day so memorable!
Check out our 3rd graders buddy reading! Mr. Kurtz's class teamed up with Ms. Peterson's kindergarten class for a fun and engaging reading session.
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BDE students started their year off big with a "tiny art show" at the elementary school's open house this last week. The students crafted "tiny art" in class, with unique projects that incorporated the elements of art and diverse materials. Their pieces were then transformed into the "tiny art show" display that the community got to enjoy. Cheers to these students and teachers who put on a stellar show of skill and creativity. Lucy Santos, a 5th grade teacher at BDE, designed and facilitated the show with the goal of bringing community and creativity together at BDE. Thank you to all the wonderful community and school staff that supported the "tiny art show". The show is now on display at the Enumclaw School District Office and will move back to the school in November.
We cannot wait to see students back beginning in one week for the first day of the 2024 - 2025 school year! Please mark your calendars with the upcoming dates below.
August 28: Grades 1 - 9 first day of school
Kindergarten Connections Meetings begin
August 29: Grades 10, 11, 12 first day of school
September 2: No School/District Closed for Labor Day
September 3: Transitional Kindergarten first day of school
Kindergarten Alternating First Day - Families will receive information from their school regarding which date their Kindergarten student will attend
September 4: Full Day ECEAP First Day of School
September 5: All Kindergarten First Day of School
September 9: Developmental Preschool First Day of School
Half Day ECEAP First Day of School
Please reach out to your individual student’s school directly with questions.
DON'T FORGET: Primary election ballots must be returned to drop boxes or postmarked by August 6th. You can still register to vote at https://cd.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections
A message from our ESD Technology Team:
The district will experience a planned system shutdown from Friday, July 12, to Saturday, July 13, to complete technology upgrades and core system maintenance work. Phone calls to district employees and school offices will not be received during this outage.
In the spirit of freedom, unity, and patriotism, the Enumclaw School District wishes you a Happy Independence Day! We encourage our students, families, and staff to celebrate responsibly and enjoy the festivities.
Please note that the District Office is closed today and will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2024.
June is Pride Month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising that happened in June 1969, a pivotal event regarding LGBTQ+ rights. Enumclaw School District honors the diversity of our community and recognizes that our differences make us stronger. Hate has no home here.
Reminder From the District Nurse:
If your student has medications in the Health Room please arrange for pick up before the last day of school. All medications remaining in the Health Room after the last day of school, June 18, 2024, will be disposed of.
ESD Activities and Athletics Newsletter for May 20, 2024
https://secure.smore.com/n/rdb32-esd-activities-and-athletics
Update: Our phone lines are currently functioning. However, Lumen is still working to resolve underlying issues.
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We are currently experiencing issues with our outside phone lines. Schools and district offices cannot receive calls from outside lines. Lumen has a technician working to identify and resolve the issue. We currently do not have an ETA for the restoration of service. If parents/families need to contact their school, we recommend using email until this is resolved.
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!
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
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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.
