SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 2010
CONNECTION
Serving Enumclaw and Black Diamond
2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw
•
360-802-7100
•
Fax 360-802-7140
Superintendent Message
Dear Families,
Last year, our school district
went through a selection process to find new K-12 math
instructional materials. This
process involved many staff and
community members coming
together for meetings with textbook representatives attempting to find the best mathematics materials for the students of
the Enumclaw School District.
Last May, the Board of Directors officially adopted these new
materials and when our students
came back in September, they
were greeted with these new
books, manipulatives and software enhancements (depending
upon the grade level).
This school year, improving
math student achievement has
been one of two district goals.
We developed three S.M.A.R.T.
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, TimeBound) goals. The three goals
focused on:
• Number Sense and Operations (Knowing basic math
facts with fluency)
• Curriculum-Based Assessments (Consistent, Systemwide assessments using our new
math materials)
• Progress Monitoring Assessment (Using an essential state
math standard and assessing
student progress of that standard over time)
Our staff members have
used their Professional Learning Community time on Friday afternoon to work toward
achieving these goals. In a past
note to you, I have shared this
information in a linear way as
four questions:
Question #1: What is it we
want our students to learn?
Question #2: How will we
know if our students have
learned it?
Question #3: How will we
respond if our students don’t
learn?
Question #4: How will we enrich or extend the learning for
students who have learned it?
A different way to look at
these four questions would be
to think of them as a continuous learning cycle. This student work review cycle starts
with a clear identification of
the learning standard (Question #1) or target, moving from
there to the development and
giving of an assessment that
measures student performance
on meeting a certain level of
proficiency on the identified
standard (Question #2). After
an assessment is given, teachers
review student data (Question
#2) identifying students in need
of interventions (Questions #3
and #4). Re-assessing (back to
Question #2) the students is
also a critical component of the
student work review cycle to
evaluate whether the intervention was successful.
I hope this gives you good
information about the precise
work we are doing in our school
system as we strive to improve
our student performance results
in mathematics.
In Partnership with You,
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
Kevin Smith, Athletic Director
kevin_smith @enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7669
Fax: 360.802.7676
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
Thunder Mt. Middle School (Grades 6-8)
42018 264th Avenue SE
Enumclaw WA 98022
Virginia Callison, Principal
virginia_callison@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Marci Shepard, Dean of Students
marci_shepard@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7492
Fax: 360.802.7500
www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
Enumclaw High School presents:
Mike
The final play of the year, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street” with music and lyrics by Stephen
Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Not only does this show
have some of the best student
actors at EHS, it also
will feature some of
our favorite directors
on alternate nights.
Don’t you dare miss
it! Performances
are May 13, 14,
15, 20, 21, 22 @
7:30pm. For more
info please call:
360-802-7807.
ECEAP Preschool Program
We are now accepting applications for our program serving income-eligible families
living in the Enumclaw School District
Our part day program for four year old children includes:
• Fun Learning Activities • Job Training Opportunities
• Hot, Nutritious Meals • Family Support Services
• Bus Transportation
• Parent Education
If you would like to speak with someone about our program,
please call. Interpreters are available. Feel free to leave a message
in your home language.

For More Information Please Call:

Cindy Egan (360) 802-7589 or Garie Sender (360) 802-7400
Contact Us
Enumclaw School District
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
360.802.7100
•
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
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
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


Sunrise Elementary (Grades
K-5)
Randy Stocker, Business Director
899 Osceola Street
randy_stocker@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Enumclaw WA 98022
Terry Parker, Curriculum, Instruction,
Chris Beals, Principal
Assessment Director
chris_beals@enumclaw.wednet.edu
terry_parker@enumclaw.wednet.edu 
360.802.802.7425
Kathleen 
 Lockyer, Human Resources Director
Fax: 360.802.7427
kathleen_lockyer@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Aaron Stanton, Student Support Services Director

Westwood Elementary (Grades K-5)
aaron_stanton@enumclaw.wednet.edu
21200 SE 416th
Chad Marlow, Technology Coordinator 
Enumclaw WA 98022
chad_marlow@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Keri Marquand, Principal
360.802.7117
keri_marquand@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Fax: 360.802.7140


360.802.7620



Fax: 360.802.7622
Transportation
450
Semanski
Street
South


Administration Office
Enumclaw WA 98022
2929 McDougall Avenue
Everett Cunningham, Supervisor

Enumclaw WA 98022
everett_cunningham@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Mike Nelson, Superintendent
360.802.7232
mike_nelson@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Fax: 360.802.7243




Annual Pow-Wow
Kindergarten Registration
2010 - 11
Enumclaw School District 15th Annual Pow-Wow 2010
If your child will be five years old on or before August
31st and you have not yet registered your child for
kindergarten, now is the time! The Enumclaw School
District offers two options for kindergarten. One is a
no cost half-day program and the other is a full-day,
fee-based option. If you have questions regarding program
offerings or to find out what school your child will attend for kindergarten, please
call Diana Aaby at 360-802-7102.
Registration requirements:
• Children must be five years old on or before August 31
• A parent must present a child’s birth certificate at registration
• Washington State immunization requirements must be met
• Proof of residence must be provided
All Drums and Dancers Welcome!
Competing Dancing Dance Specials
For vendor information contact:
Cathy Calvert or Sarah Brassard (360) 802-7689 or cathy_calvert@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Vendor’s fee: $25 + raffle donation
Sponsored by: The Enumclaw Parent Association, The Muckleshoot Tribe and the Enumclaw
School District
Food Service
Early Testing for Kindergarten
No later than April 30, 2010, a parent or guardian may request an exemption for a
child whose 5th birthday falls after August 31st (the cutoff for Kindergarten) and by
November 1st of the upcoming school year. For the 2010-11 school year, this would
target any child whose birthday falls between the dates of September 1, 2005 through
November 1, 2005. The exemption will be based on an assessment conducted by a
certified/licensed psychologist. The district charges a fee of $150 for the testing which
is to be paid by the child’s family. For more information, please call Student Support
Services at 360-802-7125.
Science Textbooks for High School
Recommended to School Board!
The Enumclaw High School Science Adoption Committee has been engaged since
last January in a process that will result in new high school science curriculum being
implemented during 2010-11!
The responsibilities of this Science Adoption Committee were to review the most recent state and national studies, carefully examine top-rated science programs, and then
select the textbooks and instructional materials that best meet our students’ learning
needs. The science programs ultimately selected must be approved by the Board of
Directors, and then will be implemented next school year at Enumclaw High School.
The Science Adoption Committee recommended to the Enumclaw School Board at
their meeting on April 20, the following science textbooks be adopted for implementation in high school science courses in September, 2010:
Course
Text Title
Physical Science Physical, Earth
and Space Science:
An Integrated Approach
Biology
Holt Biology
A.P. Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry –
Matter and Change
Physics
Physics
Friday, April 30, 2010 • 7:00 pm
Enumclaw High School Gym, 226 Semanski St. S., Enumclaw, WA
Emcee: Arnold Littlehead
Grand Entry at 7:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Author
Hsu
Publisher
CPO Science
Date
2010
(NA)
Raven
Buthelezi
Holt
McGraw-Hill
Glencoe
2008
2011
2008
Wilson
Addison-Wesley 2010
The School Board will consider and then formally vote to approve these curriculum
recommendations at their regular meeting on Monday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., in the District Office Boardroom.
These recommended high school science curriculum materials are currently on public
display at the Enumclaw School District Office, 2929 McDougall Ave., Enumclaw,
WA, from April 5 – May 17, 2010.
Upcoming Events April & May
When
What
April 20
Board Meeting at DO boardroom – 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: change of date for this meeting
Staff Collaboration – Students dismissed 1 hour early
Let’s Find a Way – Full Day K fundraiser dinner at 4:00
p.m. at Expo Center
K-8 Spring Math Number/Ops Assessment through May 7th
4th & 5th Math Spring Curriculum Assessment through
April 30th
Algebra 2 Spring Curriculum Assessment
Staff Collaboration – Students dismissed 1 hour early
Pow Wow Cultural Event at EHS at 7:00 p.m.
Certificated Staff Appreciation Week
Board Work Study at 6:30 p.m.
Note: change of date for this meeting
Staff Collaboration – Students dismissed 1 hour early
EHS Drama presents Sweeney Todd
Staff Collaboration – Students dismissed 1 hour early
1st & 3rd Math spring curriculum assessment ends
Day of Outreach
Student interviews for board representatives
Board meeting at district office board room at 6:30 p.m.
April 23
April 25
April 26
April 29
April 30
May 3-7
May 4
May 7
May 13 - 15
May 14
May 15
May 17
352054
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Terry Parker,
Director of Curriculum, at 360-802-7124, or terry_parker@enumclaw.wednet.edu
A reality TV show starring Chef Jamie Oliver, “Food Revolution”, is bringing attention
to the health concerns caused by poor diets here in America. Childhood obesity is growing
at an unprecedented level, creating health issues in children that are typically seen in older
adults, specifically in the areas of heart disease and diabetes. Nationwide, schools have
taken steps in the past few years to improve the quality of nutrition in the meals that schools
serve.
In the Enumclaw School District, we serve only whole grain
breads to the elementary and middle school students. While
students at the high school have a choice of breads for deli
sandwiches, all of our buns, pasta and rice are whole grain. We
have unlimited salad bars at every school serving fresh fruits and
vegetables such as kiwi, melons, broccoli, carrots and more. We
are also introducing students to new fruits. While our commodities
meats (those provided by the government) are processed meats, we
also serve meats (chicken, beef and turkey) that are not processed. Our Food Services
department is working on lowering the fat, sodium and sugar levels to follow the Nutrition
Standards set by the Institute of Medicine guidelines
We continue to work hard to improve the health of our lunches as a step in reducing
childhood obesity. Working with students provides some great challenges, in that the meals
need to be both appealing to students while also being healthy, tasty and nutritious. If
you have questions or comments about our Food Services program, please contact Tracy
Holyan, Food Services Supervisor, at 360-802-7714.