We recognize our amazing Resource and Title/LAP Paraeducators for the extra support they provide to our students each day here at BDE! They play an important role in ensuring our students receive the extra instructional support and to assist to accelerate their learning in individual and/or small group settings. Thank you for all you do! Visit our Black Diamond Elementary Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/blackdiamondminers/ for photos!
Education Support Professional Spotlight
Kathy Wallin, Bus Driver
Mother of three and grandmother of two (with one more on the way, Kathy and her husband own and run Wallin Dairy in Enumclaw. Driving both morning and afternoon routes, she also works with high school students during the midday.
Just before the age of 21, Kathy was hired as a member of the ESD transportation department to help with concerns on specific buses until she was old enough to have a route of her own. Over two decades later, she is still here and now the most senior driver on staff! Kathy has far and wide across the nearly 450 square mile school district! ”This is an awesome place to work... you get to meet people from all across the district. What I love most is getting to know the kids and their families day in and day out. You treat the kids on your bus like your own!" Nowadays, Kathy is primarily serving students from Selleck, Ravensdale and Black Diamond, driving 171 miles daily.
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Our Black Diamond Paraeducators are one of a kind! During this week of appreciation, we would like to highlight their specific duties. Independent Learning Classroom Paraeducators (ILC) focus on opportunities and experiences necessary for students to become capable, self-reliant, self-motivated, and lifelong learners. Thank you!
Education Support Professional Spotlight: Leslie Quezada-Garcia, District Cultural Specialist
Born in Mexico, Leslie and her family moved to Enumclaw when she was elementary school age. As a lifelong Hornet, she came back to ESD after receiving her degree from Green River College.
"The purpose of the cultural program is inclusivity. Students come together with their uniqueness to find unity. It can be challenging at times, but we get to adapt to their individual needs" Leslie explains. In addition to being the district Cultural Specialist, Leslie is an English/Spanish interpreter for ESD events, conferences, meetings, and providing translations for the approximately 10% of ESD enrolled families who are Spanish speaking at home. "I see the impact the program has made and love connecting with families."
"Leslie is the foundation of student support in our program" says Sui-Lan Ho'okano, District Cultural Support Program Manager.
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This week is Education Support Professionals week! We recognize and want to thank our wonderful support staff for their dedication and hard work in support of our students and staff here at BDE! We couldn't do it without you!
Please join us for tonight's World Music Concert performed by 4th & 5th graders at 6:00 PM in the Black Diamond Elementary School Gymnasium.
Skyward Maintenance:
This Saturday, March 11, Skyward (including Family Access, Educator Access, and Employee Access) will be unavailable from 12:01 AM until approximately 9:00 PM. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for continuing to believe in and support the Dancing Classrooms program. Kids get so much more out of the program than just dancing. We can't wait to show our stuff!!
Black Diamond 5th graders would like to cordially invite you to our Dancing Classrooms Culminating Event on Friday, May 5th at 10:00 in the BDE gym.
Hope to see you there!
The 5th grade Team
Join us in the BDE gym for some yummy donuts on Friday morning March 24th from 8:00 - 8:45!
Due to space limitations, one adult per family.
Today we celebrated Dr. Seuss's Birthday in a big way! Read Across America Day was a success here at Black Diamond Elementary School! We enjoyed so many wonderful stories that were read by our surrounding community members and we wore our favorite PJ's! Thank you to all who participated!
February 14, 2023:
Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes.
For our Birth to Five Center, Transitional Kindergarten and Full Day ECEAP will operate on a two-hour delay. Half-day ECEAP and AM Developmental Preschool are canceled and PM Developmental Preschool will start on time (1:00 PM).
Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year begins on Tuesday, February 28th! Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled at Black Diamond Elementary on Thursday, March 30th from 5-6pm. To register on-line, please go to www.enumclaw.wednet.edu or you can contact the main office at 360.802.7570 for more information!
Online Kindergarten Registration begins February 28, 2023. Please register your
kindergarten students using our website:
https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/online-registration
The lost & found department is full of lost coats, sweatshirts and lunchboxes waiting to find it's owner. If your child has lost a coat or sweatshirt, there is a very good chance it could be in the lost & found here at BDE. Items will be donated on Friday, March 3rd.
Our Kindergartners and 1st graders learned about Growth Mindset on Tuesday during our monthly character trait assembly. They practiced those skills while they built towers out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks!
We are looking for volunteers to help smoothly get students in and out of the building during morning drop-off, during afternoon pick-up and during lunch recess. Please click on the link for positions and times that will work with your schedule.
Volunteers are always needed during the school day as extra eyes and hands for recess, workroom projects, classroom assistance, and more. All volunteers must be approved through the ESD Volunteer Application System annually.
Visit https://enumclawvolunteers.hrmplus.net/Home.aspx to complete or verify your application.
Please contact Tina Ritz in the main office for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Join us!
Superintendent Dr. Carey is hosting opportunities for you to join him and other district administrators for an informal question-and-answer session on the upcoming bond and any other district initiatives. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, January 24th, 4:30-5:30 pm at Black Diamond Elementary.
We look forward to seeing you!
Reminder: The Enumclaw School District will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Due to the current weather conditions, widespread power outages and road closures throughout the Enumclaw School District, all schools are closed today and all activities are canceled.
Thank you to all of our first responders and PSE workers, working to restore power and clear roads for our community!
December 20: Stay safe during Winter Break! After today, we will see you back in buildings on January 4.