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February 2015
CONNECTION
Serving Enumclaw and Black Diamond
2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw
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360-802-7100
Superintendent’s Message
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Fax 360-802-7140
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www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
Calendar of Events: February/March
Dear Families,
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Whether I am planning for a piece of writing or a speech,
I think through the lens of topic, audience and purpose.
This was of critical importance a couple of weeks ago when I
gave four informational bond speeches to four very different
groups…..Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Coalition,
John L. Scott Realtors, Black Diamond Senior Center and
State of Education Address.
February 23
February 27
February 27 & 28
March 2
March 2
March 2
March 6
March 7
March 9 & 10
March 9-13
March 11
March 11 & 12
March 13
March 14
March 14
March 16
March 17
Board meeting at 6:30 pm
Staff collaboration – early release
EHS Drama: Romeo & Juliet
Board Work Study at Enumclaw Middle School at 6:30 pm
Beyond High School at Enumclaw High School at 6:30 pm
EHS 8th Grade Parent Night at 6:30 pm
Staff collaboration – early release
Special Olympics of Washington at EHS at 6:30 pm
All District Choral Festival at EHS at 7:00 pm
Classified Staff Appreciation Week
EHS Spring Sports Parent Night at 6:30 pm
All District Band Festival at EHS at 8:00 pm
Staff collaboration – early release
EHS Family Resource Fair at 9:00 am
EHS Band Dance and Auction at 4:00 pm
Board meeting at 6:30 pm
EHS National Honor Society Induction at 7:00 pm
The topic for all four speeches was BOND INFORMATION.
The purpose was to share our Board’s vision for placing a bond on the ballot to
various stakeholder groups.
The audience was the variable as some groups knew a lot about the bond while
other groups had limited knowledge of the vision of our Board of Directors.
Among all groups, there was a common theme of questions. I’ve chosen to highlight three of the common questions below.
Will this Bond increase taxes?
Taxes will remain flat. This bond proposes renewing the bond that built TMMS.
In October 2014, the tax rate was $1.60/$1000 of home value. The bond that is
being proposed will be at a rate of $1.60/$1000 of home value - not one penny
more.
What is the budget for the projects?
Below is the projected budget for Black Diamond Elementary and Enumclaw
High School as identified by BLRB Architect.
EMS Leadership
Black Diamond Elementary $23,389,000
Enumclaw High School $63,353,300
Total $86,652,300
The vision of the Board of Directors is to take care of the above needs while keeping taxes at the same rate. Renewing this bond, keeping taxes flat, would generate
$68,555,000. The Enumclaw School District also qualifies for $18.1 million in
state construction match money for these projects. The total budget combining
these two funding sources would be $86,655,000.
How did Enumclaw High School and Black Diamond Elementary School emerge
on this bond?
The Board of Directors began discussion about the facility needs of the school
district at their April 2014 retreat. They requested that the Capital Facilities Plan
and the Study and Survey be updated. As a result of this work, Enumclaw High
School and Black Diamond Elementary emerged as schools with the highest
needs. The complete Capital Facilities Plan and Study and Survey can be found
on our website.
This bond information link on our website is updated several times each week if
you have questions. If you don’t see the information that you are seeking, please
contact me. michael_nelson@enumclaw.wednet.edu
In Partnership with YOU!
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Mike
Last week was a powerful learning opportunity for students in the Alpha
Leadership Class at Enumclaw Middle School under the guidance of Karl
Karkainen. The students increased their awareness of local hunger issues in
Enumclaw. After tallying the results of their recent food drive, the students
went on a field trip to the Plateau Outreach Ministries food bank where they
provided assistance to staff. Some of the students also attended a session of
Backpack Packing at Sunrise Elementary. Thank you to Mr. Karkainen and
students for making an impact on our community with their service!
– paid advertisement –
Empty Bowls
What:
International grass roots effort to
fight hunger on the plateau and
raise awareness. Funds raised support our local food banks.
When:
Friday, March 6th, 2015
– 4 to 7 p.m. $20.00 per person
Where:
Enumclaw High School Commons
Enumclaw School District Student
FREE
Services for Kids:
Preschool
Hot meals
Field Trips
Health Screening
Bus transportation
ECEAP
Now Accepting Applications from Income-Eligible
Families with Preschool Age Children.
Who is homeless?
The term “homeless children and youth”
includes Children and youths who are
sharing the housing of other persons due
to loss of housing, economic hardship or
similar reason; are living in motels,
hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds
due to the lack of alternative accommodations; are living in emergency or
transitional shelters.
Services for Families:
Support Services
Parenting Education
Family Activities
Volunteer Program
Job Training Opportunities
Call for more information
(McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001)
Karin (360) 802-7420 or Garie (360) 802-7400
After June 18, 2015: Sheila (360) 802-7125
Located at: Southwood Elementary
3240 McDougall Ave., Enumclaw, WA 98022
Support Services presents...
Family Resource Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2015
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Open House
The Family Resource Fair is an opportunity for special
education students of all grade levels and their families to connect with resources that may offer support
and information. Students with disabilities and their
families will be able to speak with agencies and college representatives who can provide
support. The Fair will be held in the Enumclaw High School Library, 226 Semanski. If
you have any questions, please contact Gail Hardersen at 360-802-7820, or Laurie OlsenPennington at 360-802-7821. We look forward to seeing you there.
Welcome to Kindergarten
Thank a Classified Employee
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week of March 9 – 13, 2015 has been proclaimed Classified
Now Accepting Applications from Income-Eligible
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Beyond High School
Located at: Southwood Elementary
3240 McDougall Ave., Enumclaw, WA 98022
March 2nd 6:30-8:00 PM
Enumclaw High School Commons
This event is for students and parents grades
8-12. Come and explore a diverse selection
of colleges, universities, technical colleges and
military careers. Representatives will be available to help students
and parents navigate through the world of post high school opportunities.
The Enumclaw School District will hold its 2015 kindergarten
registration and orientations as follows:
Black Diamond Kindergarten Orientation
802-7573
March 26
6:30 p.m.
Byron Kibler Kindergarten Orientation
802-7263
March 24
*6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Southwood Kindergarten Orientation
802-7370
March 19
6:30 p.m.
Sunrise Kindergarten Orientation
802-7425
March 17
6:30 p.m.
Westwood Kindergarten Orientation
802-7620
March 26
1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
More information and registration requirements are on the district website:
www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
20TH ANNUAL
POW WOW
NEW DATE: March 20, 2015
GRAND ENTRY 7 PM
Enumclaw High School Gym
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA
For Vendor Information Contact:
Cathy Calvert or Sarah Brassard
(360) 802-7689 or
cathy_calvert@enumclaw.wednet.edu
All Drums and Dancers Welcome
Competitive Dancing
Dance Specials
Sponsored by:
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Drug and Alcohol Free
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