SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 2009
CONNECTION
Serving Enumclaw and Black Diamond
2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw
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360-802-7100 Superintendent Message
ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Happy 2009 to each of you!
I’m sure like the rest of you, our school district is preparing for a very busy
time this winter and spring. I thought I would share with you some of our
important work and key projects, particularly as it pertains to our district
goals.
Math
While we are working on other curricular areas simultaneously, the area of improving student
achievement in math for all of our students is our top instructional goal.
Here are a few key projects:
• Process started for new K-12 math instructional materials
• District-wide K-8 math assessments written and will be implemented with students twice
during this school year.
• Implementing the new state math standard as recently released by the state of Washington.
Facilities/Technology
The Board of Directors made a decision last fall, after 18 months of study and research to run a
Capital Facilities and Instructional Technology Levy on February 3. For complete information
about the levy and the 18 months of meeting and community involvement, please go to our website
www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
Community Relations
For the past two years, we have implemented several new communication strategies and tools.
This newsletter, embedded in the Courier-Herald, is one of them. We are also dedicated to seeking
input from our constituents as we just completed an extensive climate survey
I would love to see each of you at our second annual State of Education Address on January 27,
2009 at 7:00 in the Enumclaw High School Auditorium to find out more information about the
exciting things occurring in our school district!
Mike
In Partnership with You, State of Enumclaw School District Address
January 27, 2009
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Enumclaw High School Auditorium
Please join Superintendent Mike Nelson as he
delivers his second annual State of Enumclaw
School District Address. After an introduction and message from Enumclaw School District School Board President Cathy Dahlquist,
Nelson will share celebrations of the past year,
discuss current projects and set a vision for the
next year.
Following the time in the auditorium, cookies
and coffee will be served in the Enumclaw High
School Library.
The library will be filled with informational
tables from each of the eight schools as well
as a display of technology equipment including document cameras, laptops, projectors and
SMART boards.
Mark January 27th at
7:00 PM on your calendar! It will be an enjoyable evening celebrating
our public schools!
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2009 will bring changes to K-12 education
During January, we will be transitioning to a new President for our nation
and a new Superintendent of Public Instruction for our state. Without a
doubt, these two changes in leadership will alter how public schools systems
do business. Both President-Elect Obama and Superintendent-Elect Dorn
have indicated changes in federal education laws and state education procedures (particularly in student assessment) that could mean modifying what
our school district is currently doing.
In addition, on December 18th, Governor Gregoire released her budget
proposal. Our state is facing an ever-increasing budget shortfall. Governor
Gregoire presented a budget with many cuts, including significant decreases
in funding to K-12 education. This budget release is the first in a long budget process that will occur during the next several months. The state Senate
and House of Representatives will be sharing their budgets in the coming
weeks and months. Two big items currently in the governor's cuts that will
greatly impact our system come from proposed reductions of I-728 funding
and Levy equalization. Our school district has begun to review what these
significant reductions will mean to our budget for 2009-2010 and are using
the following bullets as filters for our decision-making:
• Student learning
• Staff learning
• Support services
• Safe learning and working environment
The Enumclaw School District is not alone as these transitions involve all
295 school districts in our state. As a school district, we will respond proactively and positively to what we know and understand regarding these
transitions and budget shortfalls. As parents and community members, we
encourage you to ask questions when you don't understand these changes
or if you want to seek accuracy. The Enumclaw School District will do the
very best job possible to communicate, seek input during this time period
and be transparent in decision-making.
Considering a Scholarship?
NOW IS THE TIME!
Juniors and Seniors scholarships lists are available in the
Career Center or on-line by visiting the High School
website (enumclaw.wednet.edu), going to School Info
and then clicking on Career Center or going to the Career Center Swift page. These lists are usually updated twice a
month. The lists give out websites to sign up for free scholarship searches, testing, practice tests and much more. Seniors
should be almost done applying to colleges. They should be
filling out their FAFSA and working on scholarships applications. Please check college websites for their special scholarships available to
incoming freshmen. Jr. Achievement Applications are in the Career Center for Juniors
with a 3.2 gpa or better, involved in community service and school activities. Juniors
planning on attending a 4-year college should sign up to take the SAT and/or ACT this
spring. Please don’t hesitate to call or email Kristin Schuver at 802-7705 or
kristin_schuver@enumclaw.wednet.edu
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Magic Strings News
The Magic Strings Program at Southwood Elementary
will soon be forming classes for the 2009-2010 school
year. Magic Strings is a self contained program serving students in grades 2-5, with most students entering the program in second grade. Registration information
will soon be available on the Enumclaw School District web site. The
deadline for registering will be March 13th. For more information, contact Susan
Arbury at Southwood Elementary, 360-802-7369. The public is invited to attend the
Winter Concert on February12 at 7PM in the EHS Auditorium.
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Contact Us
Enumclaw School District
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
360.802.7100
Marci Shepard, Dean of Students
marci_shepard@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7492
Fax: 360.802.7500
Enumclaw High School (Grades 9-12)
226 Semanski Street South
Enumclaw WA 98022
Jill Burnes, Principal
jill_burnes@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Ed Hatzenbeler, Assistant Principal
ed_hatzenbeler@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Paul Iacobazzi, Assistant Principal
paul_iacobazzi@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Kevin Smith, Assistant Principal & CTE Director
kevin_smith@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Tim Tubbs, Athletic Director
tim_tubbs@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7669
Fax: 360.802.7676
Black Diamond Elementary (Grades K-5)
25314 Baker Street
Black Diamond WA 98010
Gerrie Garton, Principal
gerrie_garton@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7570
Fax: 360.802.7610
Enumclaw Middle School (Grades 6-8)
550 Semanski Street South
Enumclaw WA 98022
Steve Rabb, Principal
steve_rabb@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Brian Patrick, Dean of Students
brian_patrick@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7150
Fax: 360.802.7224
Southwood Elementary (Grades K-5)
3240 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
Susan Arbury, Principal
susan_arbury@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7370
Fax: 802.7374
Thunder Mt. Middle School (Grades 6-8)
42018 264th Avenue SE
Enumclaw WA 98022
Virginia Callison, Principal
virginia_callison@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Byron Kibler Elementary (Grades K-5)
2057 Kibler Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
Julene Miller, Principal
julene_miller@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7263
Fax: 360.802.7300
Sunrise Elementary (Grades K-5)
899 Osceola Street
Enumclaw WA 98022
Chris Beals, Principal
chris_beals@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.802.7425
Fax: 360.802.7427
Westwood Elementary (Grades K-5)
21200 SE 416th
Enumclaw WA 98022
Keri Marquand, Principal
keri_marquand@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7620
Fax: 360.802.7622
Administration Office
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
Mike Nelson, Superintendent
mike_nelson@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Randy Stocker, Business Director
randy_stocker@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Terry Parker, Curriculum, Instruction,
Assessment Director
terry_parker@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Kathleen Lockyer, Human Resources Director
kathleen_lockyer@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Aaron Stanton, Student Support Services Director
aaron_stanton@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Chad Marlow, Technology Coordinator
chad_marlow@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7117
Fax: 360.802.7140
Transportation
450 Semanski Street South
Enumclaw WA 98022
Everett Cunningham, Supervisor
everett_cunningham@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7232
Fax: 360.802.7243
www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
EHS Boys Basketball
Team - 1st Place
"Over winter break, the Enumclaw High
School Boys' Basketball Team took first place
in the Les Schwab Christmas Classic at Bellevue Community College. The competition included both 4A and 3A teams. Come watch
the boys compete Friday, January 23rd, when
they play against Sumner in the EHS gym."
Thank you to
all who participated
in the District’s Climate Survey. The Board will receive
a report at the January 20th
Board Meeting. Following the report, we will post
a summary on the website.
Again, thank you so much
for your participation.
Upcoming Events January and February
When
What
January 26
Sunrise PTA Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
January 27
State of Enumclaw School District Adress in the EHS Auditorium at 700 p.m.
February 2
Board Work Study - District Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m.
February 3
Levy Election
February 3
Book Fair Family Night at Kibler Elementary until 7:00 p.m.
February 6
K-8 Early Release
February 10
Black Diamond PTA meeting at 3:45 p.m.
February 11 Community Spaghetti Feed at Black Diamond Elementary
from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
February 12
Magic Strings at EHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
February 14 Valentine’s Day
February 16 President’s Day - District Office Closed - No School
February 17 - 20 Mid Winter Break
Happy New Year!