Reminder From the District Nurse:
If your student has medications in the Health Room please arrange for pick up before the last day of school. All medications remaining in the Health Room after the last day of school, June 18, 2024, will be disposed of.
ESD Activities and Athletics Newsletter for May 20, 2024
https://secure.smore.com/n/rdb32-esd-activities-and-athletics
Update: Our phone lines are currently functioning. However, Lumen is still working to resolve underlying issues.
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We are currently experiencing issues with our outside phone lines. Schools and district offices cannot receive calls from outside lines. Lumen has a technician working to identify and resolve the issue. We currently do not have an ETA for the restoration of service. If parents/families need to contact their school, we recommend using email until this is resolved.
May 10, 2024, is School Communicators Day! Thank you to the District Communications Team, office managers, principals, teachers, and many other staff members who keep families and the community in the know.
School Nurse Day is May 8, 2024! ESD is grateful for our school nurses and health room professionals!
May 6 - 10, 2024, is Certificated Appreciation Week. Thank you to all the certificated teachers and specialists who go above and beyond for Enumclaw School District students and schools! We are grateful for you this and every week!
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month! While initially only federally observed for one week in May, honoring Asian-Pacific American Heritage was expanded to be observed for the entire month of May beginning in 1990. May was designated to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the US on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the transcontinental railroad's completion on May 10, 1869. A majority of workers who laid tracks for the railroads were Chinese immigrants.*
This month is an opportunity to learn more about the countless Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have shaped and enriched the history of the United States. You can visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center online to learn more.
*www.asianpacificheritage.gov
Make sure you are prepared for current and upcoming elections with up-to-date voter registration. You can update or register now at VoteWA.gov
The month of April is School Library Month! ESD libraries are more than a place to check out books! School libraries and their Library and Media educators create a welcoming environment for students to grow, learn, connect, and feel empowered. Please help show appreciation for the school librarians/media specialists and paraeducators across the district this, and every month.
April is Celebrate Diversity Month. In the Enumclaw School District, every voice matters, every story heard, every path appreciated. Join us this month as we celebrate our shared commitment to understanding and unifying the communities and cultures that makeup ESD. #learnleadimpactESD
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.” Ola Joseph
For over 30 years April has been recognized as Arab-American Heritage Month in the United States. We encourage you to take time this month to celebrate the history, culture, art, and people of the Arab-American community. You can learn more by visiting the Arab American Institute at https://www.aaiusa.org/
April 1, 2024, is World Autism Day, which kicks off World Autism Month! This honorary month is a time to raise awareness for and gain a better understanding of autism and those with autism in our greater community. You can learn more and locate resources from the National Autism Association at https://nationalautismassociation.org/
Today was the best day ever! The students here at BDE had a blast watching Principal Bull dressed up as a chicken! They also earned "extra recess" time as part of the Read-A-Thon fundraiser!
Are you missing a jacket, sweatshirt, coat, or shirt? Have no fear, we probably have it here. Come visit your local BDE Lost & Found! You can come between the hours of 8:00 - 4:00 pm.
Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2024-2025 school year is at Black Diamond Elementary this Thursday (3/21) evening from 5-6 pm in the gym! Please tell your family and friends about this special event as this will be an opportunity to meet the teachers, visit the classroom and even take bus ride!
3/7/24: UPDATE:
The house fire has been extinguished, but emergency services are still conducting clean-up at the scene. Thank you to our first responders for their immediate response and support! We are incredibly grateful for our strong partnerships with Black Diamond first responders when these situations arise.
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Important Community Alert - House Fire Near Black Diamond Elementary
This morning, a house fire was reported across from Black Diamond Elementary School. We want to assure our families that students and school staff are safe. Emergency responders are currently at the scene and managing the situation.
The safety of our students, families, and staff is our utmost priority. We are in close contact with local authorities and emergency services to monitor the situation and will follow our safety procedures. At this time, school operations are continuing as scheduled.
We understand that events like this can be concerning. We are committed to keeping you informed. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact our school office.
The Camp Franklin Read-A-Thon hosted by BD PTO is in full swing and students are earning school-wide rewards! Tomorrow, Thursday, March 7, 2024, the students earned HAT DAY! Have your students don their favorite hat because together, students have logged over 8000 additional minutes read in the first week of our read-a-thon. Let's keep it up, Miners!
Black Diamond Elementary wants to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us for Literacy Night. Your presence and participation made the event a tremendous success! It was wonderful to see families come together to celebrate the joys of reading and learning. Our PTO members and members of our BDE Staff put in a tremendous amount of effort to create an enriching and enjoyable experience for everyone, and your enthusiastic involvement made it all the more rewarding! Now off to the Read-a-Thon!
The first Enumclaw School District Community F.O.C.U.S. meeting is tonight, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Nancy A. Merrill Boardroom at the District Office. The address is 2929 McDougall Ave. Enumclaw, WA 98022.
To view the meeting via a webinar, go to https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/85113092943.
To learn more about this committee, visit https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/citizens-advisory-committee.
FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR:
Create connections with community agencies, college representatives, legal resources, transit options, and specialized groups that can help our Special Education students and their families work toward their goals.
Visit the EHS Commons on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
The event is geared toward families of students in Kindergarten through age 21.
