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SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 2012
CONNECTION
Serving Enumclaw and Black Diamond
2929 McDougall Avenue, Enumclaw
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360-802-7100
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Fax 360-802-7140
Superintendent’s Message
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www.enumclaw.wednet.edu
Early Entry Testing for Kindergarten
Dear Families,
In February 2009, our community passed a four-year Capital Facilities and Instructional Technology Levy. The levy committed to replacing the roof and heating/ventilation systems at
Enumclaw Middle School as well as updating each of our classrooms with instructional technology equipment. Our first commitment in the use of these funds that are coming to us over a
four-year period was to replace the roof and heating/ventilation
systems. This priority was completed just under the projected budget.
Our second commitment once funds for the roof were used was to create Sustainable Classrooms by infusing technology equipment into each room. We believe we
are improving teaching and learning and student engagement using technology that
will be able to be sustained over time. In order to begin this process, we needed to
evaluate the electrical capabilities in each classroom in all schools. This electrical upgrading process is in the final stages and we are now beginning to deploy the equipment for the Sustainable Classroom.
Each Sustainable Classroom will have a laptop computer, projector, interactive
board and document camera. In addition, each school will receive laptop carts for
students to use in their classrooms. We are exploring the use of “clickers” in which
students can answer questions electronically for immediate results at a student and
classroom level. We are exploring classroom sound systems in some areas of each
school. This equipment is beginning to be installed now and will be completed in all
classrooms and buildings before the beginning of school next year.
No later than May 1, 2012, 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 1, 2012. For the 2012-2013 school year, this would
target any child whose birthday falls between the dates of September 1, 2007
through November 1, 2007. 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 prior to testing.
For more information please call Student Support Services at 360.802.7125.
ECEAP Preschool Program
We are now accepting applications for our
ECEAP Preschool Program
Serving income-eligible families living in the
ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our part day program for four year-old • Fun Learning Activities
children includes… • Job Training Opportunities
• Hot Nutritious Meals
• Bus Transportation
• Family Support Services
• Parent Education
For our parents, we will be demonstrating the equipment during our fall open
houses at each of our schools. We will also be doing our “Bus Tour” of the school
district like we did last November. This tour would be a perfect chance for you to
come and see our schools and new instructional technology equipment if you currently don’t have students attending our district! Information about the bus tour
will come out next fall. As always, please feel free to contact me at any time if you
If you would like to speak with someone about our program, please call. Interpreters
would like to personally visit our buildings!
are available. Feel free to leave a message in your home language. For more informaIn Partnership with you,
tion please call: Garie Sender (360) 802-7400 or Angela Wentz (360) 802-7420
Mike
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Contact Us
Enumclaw School District
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw WA 98022
360.802.7100
Enumclaw High School (Grades 9-12)
226 Semanski Street South
Enumclaw WA 98022
Jill Burnes, Principal
jill_burnes@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
Casper vanHaanlen, Assistant Principal
casper_vanhaanlen@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
Douglas Burnham, Dean of Students
douglas_burnham@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
Chad Davidson, Dean of Students
chad_davidson@enumclaw.wednet.edu
360.802.7492
Fax: 360.802.7500
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)
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
michael_nelson@enumclaw.wednet.edu
Tim Madden, Business Director
tim_madden@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
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Welcoming New Kindergarteners
It was the very first night that approximately 50 young children came into Sunrise with the idea that WE are their school!
Kindergarten roundup was another wonderful success with so many highlights to
celebrate.
Our team has been absolutely incredible
at rallying together these past few days to
put together a beautiful bag full of books
to give to each child. As they walked out
the door, each child left with a bound
booklet of nursery rhymes, a copy of The
Wheels on the Bus (a very cool animal
version....just ask Merla, Elaine, or Patty
to sing it to you), and about six or seven
copies of Reading A to Z books to read at
home with families. More than ever, we
were able to talk with families about how
they can add support to their young readers as their first partnership activity with
Sunrise.
Project Lead The Way
Project Lead The Way is
coming to our middle schools!
Beginning September 2012 our middle
schools will have one classroom each fully
outfitted to support the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum. PLTW
is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in
middle and high schools across the U.S.
PLTW’s comprehensive curriculum for engineering has been collaboratively designed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals and school administrators to promote critical thinking,
creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving skills in students.
The hands-on, project-based engineering courses for middle schools engage
students on multiple levels, expose them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue, and provide them with a foundation and proven path to
college and career success. The curriculum, delivered through PLTW’s Virtual Academy, is provided free of charge to schools that register with PLTW.
Classroom equipment -- computer software and kits for hands-on activities
-- along with teacher training, which is required, are the main costs related
to the program.
The PLTW curriculum is founded in the fundamental problem-solving
and critical-thinking skills taught in traditional career and technical education (CTE), but at the same time integrates national academic and technical learning standards and STEM principles, creating what U.S. Secretary
of Education Arne Duncan calls one of the “great models of the new CTE
succeeding all across the country.” PLTW was recently cited by the Harvard
Graduate School of Education as a “model for 21st century career and techniThe PTA showed up in full force with each of their officers here to cal education. For more information, please contact the Enumclaw School
welcome new families, to give them a copy of their latest newsletter, to District’s Career and Technical Education Department at 360-802-7675 or
take their family picture, and to show the community in which we help kevin_smith@enumclaw.wednet.edu.
kids learn.
The room was perfect! The kid artwork that surrounded us, the colorful display of at-home activities, the thoughtful set-up to help each family be greeted and efficiently sent through the various stages of “sign up”
worked just right. Good books, kid art, music, and warm lamps....you
know that made me happy!
Our staff was professional, highly competent, friendly and welcoming,
and helpful to both those who have “done the drill numerous times” and
those brand new families to this experience called school.
I’m feeling very fortunate and excited for yet another group of families
and kids to join the Sunrise community. We make a great team, we have
created a welcoming and productive place for kids, and we make a difference.......thank you all! -CB
Chris Beals, Principal
Sunrise Elementary School - 360.802.7431
Carleigh Bartolous gets GOLD MEDAL
Carleigh Bartolous earned a GOLD medal at the FCCLA State Competition, held in
Wenatchee this past week. Mrs Lang and Mrs
Webb would like to congratulate Carleigh for
her hard work and dedication to the project.
As part of the project, Jessie Lucero and Carleigh collected and donated $3,000 worth of
toys to Children’s Hospital, making the stay of many
hospitalized children during the Christmas season more enjoyable. Unfortunately, Jessie couldn’t compete due to an injury.
When
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April 27
May 1
May 2
May 4
May 7-11
May 9
May 11
What
TMMS 5th grade parent night at 6:30 pm in the
library
Staff Collaboration – Early Release
FDK Fundraiser at Pete’s Pool– 5-9 pm
(reservation only)
EHS PTSO meeting at 6 pm
Kibler Open House – 6 pm,
Sunrise PTA meeting at 3:45 pm
17th Annual Pow-Wow – EHS Gym at 7 pm,
Staff Collaboration – Early Release
Deadline for early testing for kindergarten
TMMS PTSO at 6 pm
Staff Collaboration – Early Release
Certificated Staff Appreciation Week
Board work study at Southwood Elementary
at 6:30 pm
Staff Collaboration – Early Release,
Art Show & Benefit in the EHS Commons 4-8 pm
Calendars for events at each of our buildings can be
accessed at the district website:
http://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/ourdistrict/calendars.aspx
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AGAIN, Congratulations Carleigh on your GOLD medal at state
competition!
Your work embraces the true essence of Rachel’s Challenge.
Upcoming Events March & April