Byron Kibler Elementary

Please make sure to check the Lost and Found. All unclaimed items will be donated during Mid-Winter Break. You will need to stop by the office first to sign in as a visitor.

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.

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.

"K I N D E R G A R T E N R E G I S T R A T I O N Enumclaw School District offers a full-day kindergarten program at no cost to parents. Registration for new kindergarten students begins February 28, 2025. Please register your upcoming kindergarten students using our website: www.enumclaw.wednet.edu Families can submit /upload the following documentation during online registration: - Proof of Age (Birth Cert., Family Bible, Certified Statement, etc.) - Proof of Address (Lease, Utility Bill, etc.) - WA State Immunization Record that shows requirements have been met Children must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2025, for enrollment. For information about orientation, please contact your neighborhood school."

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.

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to purchase Yearbooks for $20 is February 1st! After this date, the price will increase to $25, and they will be available for purchase until April 15th. Visit www.BuyTheYearbook.com and enter our school code: 723580 to order yours.

Kibler's Food Drive Starts February 3rd! We’re excited to announce that our school will be competing against other elementary schools in a food drive to benefit local families. The donation competition is based on weight, so heavier items are the best! In addition, each class in our school will compete within their grade groups: K-2nd and 3rd-5th. The competition for the classrooms are per items counted. Let’s work together to bring in as many donations as possible! Go Bears!

Join Us for a Movie Night at The Chalet Theatre on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM for concessions). We’ll be screening Elemental, cash or check only for payment, made payable to Kibler PTA. Students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire movie. No drop-offs allowed. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

We will be holding a spirit week during the week of December 16th - December 20th. Students are welcome to participate in any days they would like!

Join us in your favorite red & white attire for a fun evening of crafts, read alouds, games and mingling fun. At the end, families will enjoy cocoa, candy canes, and cookies. Mocha Motion will also be available for beverage purchases.

If your conference was affected by the school closure, you now have the chance to reschedule. Please login into Skyward Family Access and choose a new date and time. If you need assistance, you may call the office at 360-802-7263 beginning on Monday, 11/25. Conferences not impacted will stay as scheduled. Thank you all for your patience!

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!

5:45 a.m. 11/22/24 UPDATE: Due to ongoing power and technology outages, Byron Kibler Elementary and the Birth to Five Center are closed today. Enumclaw High School, Enumclaw Middle School, Thunder Mountain Middle School, Black Diamond Elementary, Southwood Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, and Westwood Elementary 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 run 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! ...... 4:10 p.m. 11/21/24 : We are continuing to monitor the ongoing impact of this weather event closely. Currently, we have five school sites back up and running: Enumclaw High School, Enumclaw Middle School, Sunrise, Southwood, and Birth to Five. We will continue to assess conditions throughout the night and early morning. Any delays or closures will be communicated by 6:00 AM. School conferences that had to be canceled this week will be addressed by each school once they reopen. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe. ..... 5:54 a.m. 11/21/24: Due to ongoing power outages across the Enumclaw School District, all schools are closed today (Thursday, November 21, 2024), and all activities are canceled. Thank you to our operation teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community!

5:00 p.m. 11/20/24: We are closely monitoring the ongoing impact of this weather event on our district and community. While we remain hopeful that power will be restored and roads and facilities will be operational by morning, we will reassess conditions throughout the night and early morning. Any delays or closures will be communicated by 6:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, all schools are closed today (11/20/24), and all activities are canceled. Thank you to our facilities and grounds teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community!

5:55 am 11/20/24 UPDATE: Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, ALL SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TODAY, and all activities are canceled. Thank you to our facilities and grounds teams, first responders, and PSE workers working to return operations and power to our community! ......... 11/19/24: Due to widespread power outages and road debris across the Enumclaw School District, all schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow (11/20/24). Birth to Five families will receive additional information related to programming in a follow-up message. Please note there will be no out-of-district transportation. Buses will run on normal routes. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. 

All Fall fundraising items that were ordered will be available to pick up on Wednesday, November 13th in the covered area by the bus lane anytime between 3:45-6:00 p.m.