• Cora Valentine, Necia Engebretsen, Kami, Johnson, Alisha Snell, Tandy Schafer, Joe Fricione for chaperoning students on the NACAC College Fair trip.
• Paul Iacobazzi, Kim Kravagna, and Cora Valentine for proctoring the PSAT on Saturday.
• Kaitlyn Norton, Mark Berryhill, and EHS FFA Students for a successful trip to Indianapolis FFA Nationals.
• EHS FFA Students for receiving the following honors at FFA Nationals: Riyan McGee - Silver individual, Maiya Picinich - Bronze individual, Sammy Tappero - Bronze individual, and Alina Cierkowski - Silver individual and earned her certification.
• Gunner Argo, Tyler Crane, and Vic Wallace for substituting at the football game on Friday. Gunner took over announcing duties for the voice of Enumclaw Football - Eric Fiedler and Tyler and Vic worked the chain gang.
• Will Stuenkel, Jenny Pugh, and the EHS Interact Club for a successful 5K in support of breast cancer research on Friday.
• Allison Abrahamse and Gunner Argo for leading professional learning on Friday afternoon.
• EHS Certficated Staff for the engagement and participation in professional learning on Friday.

• 55-Minute Period Bell Schedule - 55-Minute Bell Schedule
• EHS Food Drive Begins
• Eastern Washington University Onsite Admissions Event, EHS Commons, lunches.
• Volleyball vs. Auburn-Mountainview HS, EHS Gym, 7:15 PM
• Boys Water Polo vs. Bellevue HS, Enumclaw Pool, 7:30 PM

• Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule -Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule
• University of Oregon Visit, Library/Media Center, 9:50 - 10:20 AM
• US Coast Guard in the Commons during lunches, 11:15 AM - 12:40 PM
• EHS Principal's Student Advisory Council, EHS Library/Media Center, 4th Period (2nd Lunch)
• Boys Water Polo @ Silas HS, 6:00 PM

• 55-Minute Period Bell Schedule - 55-Minute Bell Schedule
• Boys Tennis @ Districts, Boeing Tennis Center in Kent
• Montana State University Visit, Library/Media Center, 1:45 - 2:30 PM
• Volleyball @ Kent-Meridian HS, 7:15 PM
• Boys Tennis Districts @ Boeing Tennis Center(Kent)

• NO MORNING MEETING!
• Happy Halloween Hornets! School appropriate dress attire ONLY! NO MASKS, FACE PAINT, or Prop WEAPONS. Thank you.
• Boys Tennis @ Districts, Boeing Tennis Center in Kent
• Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule - Extended 2nd Period Bell Schedule
• Hope Scale Assessment, During extended 2nd period.
• Volleyball vs. Federal Way HS, EHS Gym, 7:15 PM
• Boys Tennis Districts @ Boeing Tennis Center (Kent) If Not Eliminated

• Early Release Schedule Bell Schedule - Friday Early-Release Schedule
• EHS Department Focus PLCs, Various locations, 1:30 PM
• Football @ White River HS (Battle of the Bridge), Arrow Lumber Stadium, 7:00 PM
• Girls Swim Districts @ Mt. Tahoma HS

• Girls Swimming @ Districts, Mt. Tahoma High School, TBS
• Girls Soccer @ Districts, TBD
• Cross Country @ Districts, Chambers Bay GC

Happy Monday Hornets!

O.K. that was a rough sports weekend unless you're a Bills fan. The Seahawks bumbled, fumbled, and stumbled throughout the game and now are in a 3-way tie for 1st place in the NFC West at 4-4. That is some parity!

Well at least the Hornets had a good weekend. Our football team shut out Life Christian Academy on Friday, the girls soccer team won on Saturday afternoon, and the cross-country teams had a successful meet on Saturday morning.

We have a number of things happening this week at the high school. Please check the What's Happening section for more details. Today we kick off the food drive competition against Enumclaw Middle School. This is a great opportunity to join in some friendly competition AND support people in our community who could use some extra support. Our ASB will be sharing more details today.

Three different colleges will be visiting EHS this week - Eastern Washington University, the University of Oregon, and Montana State University. Dates and times are above in the What's Happening section.

I have included information on the Hope Scale Assessment again this week. We will be providing students an opportunity to participate on Thursday during Extended Second Period.

It's also a busy week for sports. We start the week with a home volleyball against Auburn-Mountain View HS and a home boys water polo match against Bellevue HS. We have our battle of the Bridge football game against those pesky White River Hornets on Friday (At White River) and then end the week with a district girls soccer game at Pete's Pool and girls district swimming at Tahoma HS. We will provide updates as additional information is available.

Finally, this week's Staff Spotlight is social studies teacher Tod Witzel and the Article of the Week is from Edutopia and it is on how schools can help the "anxious generation."

That's all for now. I hope you all have a great week!

Rod Merrell

Position: Social Studies Teacher and Department Head for Social Studies

Positive Impact: Tod is a highly involved staff member at EHS. He is a social studies teacher, member of the EHS Building Leadership Team and an accomplished track and field coach.

Share your educational journey: I graduated from Lindbergh High School in Renton, WA in the mid-1980's. After being offered a track & field scholarship to attend Oregon State University, I went on to earn a double major in History and Social Studies Education, earning a high scholarship distinction in both majors. In the mid-1990's I went back to school at the University of Washington and obtained my Master's Degree in Education. I started working as a substitute teacher in several local school districts during the 1990-1991 school year. However, well over one hundred days of that year were spent serving in Enumclaw Public Schools as I covered three long term sub positions at the middle and high school level. I was hired to teach full time at Enumclaw High School for the 1991-1992 school year.

What do you love most about your job? Working to assist students to become successful in their own terms in pursuit of their goals after high school.

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

I enjoy running, hiking, cycling and going to the gym. I am an avid Formula 1 motor racing fan. I also enjoy Olympic Sports. Traveling with my wife and spending time with people in our circle is a passion as well. Hobbies include automotive maintenance, wristwatches and keeping up on current events. I am a bit of a science fiction nerd. I love a good meal at a small family owned restaurant. I like a good burger, a traditional Japanese Bento Box or a bit of Thai food...depending on my mood.

What is a little known fact about you? I was a two time state champion sprinter in the top Washington State division when I was in high school. The biggest challenge then was keeping the Woolly Mammoths and Saber-Toothed Cats off the track during the races.

Who are some of you biggest influences? I don't believe in Heroes...but I do find guiding quotes useful. A few of those are: "Be lenient with others and strict with yourself" - Marcus Aurelius | "Nobody's perfect, but all of us can be better than we are" - Jackie Stewart | "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

What are some of your goals for the year? To give students more of a voice in my classes. To be honest, I did a lot of this 25 years ago the last time it was en vogue...I'm just going to bring it back with a few updates. I also want to make sure my EWU College in High School students have a great experience without all of the needless AP hoops and barriers to learning.

What is one wish you have for Enumclaw High School? To provide a quality educational environment to our students tempered with humanity and caring without sacrificing behavioral and cultural standards.

If you could offer some advice to every student, what would that be? You are in charge of your life, your learning and where your journey takes you...nobody else. Don't expect to be catered to. Don't wait to be engaged. Get off your phone. Don't get stuck in any kind of cycle of addiction. Do the work. Don't cheat. Be consistent. Be nice. Be authentic. Treat everyone with respect even if they don't reciprocate. Stop holding yourself back because you think something you do could show up on social media. You are not doomed to make the mistakes of your parents. Take advantage of the resources and opportunities that are in front of your face. Keep as many doors open as you can. Do your best. It will be enough.

Dear Enumclaw High School Families:

At Enumclaw High School, we are committed to fostering not only the academic success of our students but also their overall well-being and future employability. As part of our district-wide ESD Commitments, we continue to monitor student well-being through data collection efforts that help us better understand and support their growth.

Introducing the Hope Scale Assessment:

Research has shown that hope is a powerful, learnable, and measurable skill that can have a significant impact on a student’s success and persistence in school. Children who are hopeful tend to have higher self-esteem and social skills, are more likely to set and achieve their goals, and can more easily bounce back from adversity. Specifically, hope involves both the ability to identify ways to achieve goals (pathways) and the motivation to take action towards achieving those goals (agency).

Last year, we began collecting baseline data on student belonging, and this year, we will be expanding our efforts by also measuring students’ levels of hope through the Hope Scale.

What is the Hope Scale?

The Hope Scale is a set of eight questions for students in grades 3 through 10 and 12 questions for grades 11 and 12. The questions assess how well students feel they are doing in their lives, their ability to solve problems, and how confident they are in their future success. The answers are used to calculate scores for pathways and agency, which combined provide an overall “hope” score for each student. The results will help us better understand our students' ability to set and pursue goals and their ability to navigate challenges.

Hope Scale Grades 3-10:

• Eight questions:

• What school do you attend?

• What grade are you in?

• I think I am doing pretty well.

• I can think of many ways to get the things in life that are most important to me.

• I am doing just as well as other kids my age.

• When I have a problem, I can come up with lots of ways to solve it.

• I think the things that I have done in the past will help me in the future.

• Even when others want to quit, I know that I can find ways to solve the problem.

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• Twelve questions:
  
• What grade are you in?
  
• I can think of many ways to get out of a jam.
  
• I energetically pursue my goals.
  
• I feel tired most of the time.
  
• There are lots of ways around any problem.
  
• I am easily downed in an argument.
  
• I can think of many ways to get the things in life that are important to me.
  
• I worry about my health.
  
• Even when others get discouraged, I know I can find a way to solve the problem.
  
• My past experiences have prepared me well for my future.
  
• I've been pretty successful in life.
  
• I usually find myself worrying about something.
  
• I meet the goals that I set for myself.
  

Why is this Important?

By measuring hope, we can better support your student’s growth in key areas that contribute to their well-being and success. Understanding where they stand in terms of hope and goal-setting will allow us to tailor support and interventions that help them develop these critical skills.

Opt-Out Information:

Participation in the Hope Scale is completely voluntary. While we believe this assessment will be valuable in supporting student growth, we respect your choice as a parent or guardian. If you prefer that your child does not participate in this assessment, you may opt-out by emailing Dr. Merrell @ rodrick_merrell@enumclaw.wednet.edu. Please submit your opt-out request no later than Friday, October 25, 2024.

Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure the success and well-being of your student(s).

Career Center Field Trips:

• Dates TBD - Green River College, Renton Technical College, Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Boeing, Showare Career Fair, and Women in Trade Career Fair.
  

Guest Speakers and Information Tables:

• October 28, 2024 - Eastern On-Site Admissions 11:00-12:30 commons
• October 29, 2024 - University of Oregon in the Library/Media Center during extended 2nd period, 9:50 - 10:20 AM
• October 29, 2024 - US Coast Guard in the Commons during lunches, 11:15 AM - 12:40 PM
• October 30, 2024 - Montana State University in the Library/Media Center 1:45 - 2:30 PM
• November 1, 2024 - Central Washington University 12:30-1:15 Library
• November 4, 2024 - Dental Assistant School - TBD
• November 7, 2024 - Portland University - TBD
• November 13, 2024 - ANEW Apprenticeship Program - 10:00 - 11:00 presentation in library followed by lunch info tables
• Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month: The Army has an Information Table in the Commons during lunches, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Scholarships

Now is the time to start looking into scholarships. Here is a spreadsheet with potential scholarships from across the country: Scholarship Information Spreadsheet.

• Sunday, November 3, 2024: Clocks FALL Back 1Hr.
• Friday, November 8, 2024: No School
• Monday, November 11, 2024: No School - Veterans' Day
• Thursday, November 21 through Wednesday, November 27, 2024: Early Release Days (Conferences)
• Thursday, November 21, 2024: EHS Fall Conferences, 12:00 to 3:00 PM and 5:00 to 7:30 PM
• Friday, November 22, 2024: EHS Fall Conferences, 12:00 to 3:00 PM
• Monday, November 25, 2024: EHS Fall Conferences, 12:00 to 3:00 PM
• Monday, November 25, 2024: EHS Band and Orchestra Concert, EHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM
• Monday, November 25, 2024: EHS Winter Sports Night, EHS Commons, 7:00 PM
  
• Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 1, 2024: Thanksgiving Break

Enumclaw School District Statement of Non-Discrimination

Enumclaw School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer,

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
stephanie_berryhill@enumclaw.wednet.edu

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Carolyne Zieske
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7104
carolyne_zieske@enumclaw.wednet.edu