Westwood school spirit is strong! Today's theme - students dress like staff and staff dress like students. We had a lot of fun with this one! . . . #levelup


Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. AM/PM Buses are running on snow routes. Our early release schedule is cancelled and students will attend school until the regular release time. Birth to Five Programs: TK will operate on a two-hour delay. ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled.

Westwood Elementary is hosting another season of Girls on the Run this year for 3-5th grade girls. If you would like to sign your child up, you can register at www.gotrpugetsound.org/programs. Contact Jessica Kelly for more information at jessica_kelly@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

Register now for the Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices workshop provided by Enumclaw Youth Empowered.
Enumclaw Youth Empowered is a local coalition working to educate, engage, and empower our community to support youth and families in the prevention of youth substance abuse.
In partnership with the Enumclaw School District, they will once again be offering Guiding Good Choices on Tuesdays this October.
This workshop is FREE to parents and caregivers of kids ages roughly 9-14. DINNER and CHILDCARE are included!
Taught by a licensed therapist specializing in youth, this workshop helps caregivers learn how to:
Strengthen family bonds
Reduce family conflict
Support kids to build resistance skills
Set clear family rules to keep kids safe and make positive choices
The five sessions run each Tuesday from March 11 - April 8, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Thunder Mountain Middle School. Register now at https://forms.gle/yn7U5Whm4PT7kVXN8 or by contacting Melanie Harrington at melanie_harrington@enumclaw.wednet.edu.

We are excited to celebrate 100 days of learning at Westwood today! #levelup


Please consider donating non-perishable food items to the Food Bank . . . Our goal is to fill up the box - we have two more days!

Mrs. Voight's Kindergarten classroom had so much fun with today's art lesson! Thank you to our Art Docent volunteers - Katie, Veronica and Tiffany - for leading today's art project. #levelup

We are so proud of our Kindergarten students! Our Kindergarten students learned all of their letters and celebrated with an alphabet parade today. Congratulations, Kindergarten students!

Join us for an important information session about the future of our school facilities at one of the following sessions:
February 10, 4:30 pm - Byron Kibler Elementary School
February 11, 5:30 pm - Southwood Elementary School
February 25, 6:00 pm - Sunrise Elementary School
February 26, 5:30 pm - Westwood Elementary School
February 27, 5:30 pm - Black Diamond Elementary School
Our school district is actively planning for the future by addressing aging facilities and preparing for anticipated growth.
- Learn about the current challenges in our school buildings.
- Understand how the district is planning facility upgrades, new construction, and potential funding options.
- Hear about the work of the community-led Facilities Oversight and Capital Utilization Sustainability (FOCUS)Committee.
- Share your feedback and ideas to help shape the future of our schools.
- Ask questions and engage in discussions with district leaders.
2/5/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

2/4/25: Due to weather conditions, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay. There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes for both AM and PM routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

Due to weather conditions and forecasted morning temperatures, all Enumclaw School District schools will operate on a two hour delay tomorrow (Monday, February 3, 2025). There will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses are running on snow routes.
Birth to Five Center Programs: AM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool are canceled. Full Day ECEAP and Transitional Kindergarten will start two hours late. PM ECEAP and Developmental Preschool will begin on time.

Westwood's Week Ahead:
Tuesday, 1/28: Conscious Discipline parenting class @ 4:00 p.m. (library)
Wednesday, 1/29: Westwood Wednesday (wear your Westwood colors)! ASB School Store @ recess
Thursday, 1/30: Cougar Mail Day; Ultimate Snowball Fight for level up ticket winners
Friday, 1/31: Golden Awards Assembly

Spotlight on Art Docent Program at Westwood: Thank you to our wonderful volunteers, Chelsea and Rose, for leading the art lesson in Mrs. Kemp's 3rd grade classroom today! #levelup

Please join us for a Conscious Discipline Parenting Night at Westwood. This four part class will start on Tuesday, January 28th @ 4:00 p.m. in the Westwood Library and will run through April. We will focus on the 7 skills of conscious adults to promote a sense of safety and love for children. Registration is limited to Westwood families at this time. Please email jennifer_lee@enumclaw.wednet.edu to register for this free series. Learn more here: https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/ #levelup

Westwood students were treated to a Taproot assembly on bullying prevention this morning. Thank you, PTO and Westwood families, for making this happen! #levelup

Come visit the Early Childhood Resource Fair on February 6, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Birth to Five Center at JJ Smith. You can connect with local resources and learn what is available for you and your child through age 8.

Mrs. Evans' 4th grade class was challenged with a math word problem that involved Mr. Jaime and dance lessons. Mr. Jaime was happy to show off his dancing skills for the class! #levelup

Join us next week for Spirit Week at Westwood! Along with showing our school spirit, we have a full week of learning planned for the week before winter break! #levelup

Due to ongoing power and technology outages, Byron Kibler Elementary and the Birth to Five Center are closed today. All other schools are fully operational and will be open today. Open schools will run on the regularly scheduled half-day schedule. Conferences will occur at open schools only. Buses will be on normal routes. Thank you to our operation teams, first responders, and PSE workers who are still working to return operations and power to our community!
