The Wildside Chairlift Auction ends tomorrow, September 16th, at 8:00pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CERSD to benefit STEAM projects for our students. Don't miss your chance to buy some local nostalgia and support our schools! Follow this link: https://us.givergy.com/WildsideChairliftAuction2024/?controller=home
A big shoutout and thanks to our community partners, The Summit at Snoqualmie and Education Foundation for Cle Elum-Roslyn! Check out the Wildside Chairlift Auction happening from September 12th to September 16th! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CERSD to benefit STEAM projects for our students. Don't miss your chance to buy some local nostalgia and support our schools! Follow this link: https://us.givergy.com/WildsideChairliftAuction2024/?controller=home
Open House Night for All Schools: On Wednesday, September 18th, all schools will be hosting their Open House Night. Please save the date and watch for details and communications with your student's Newsletters on ParentSquare.
National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program 2024–25 Letter to Households: Dear Parents/Guardians, completing the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application may qualify you for: free or reduced-price meals, Summer EBT benefits, reduced fees for other programs and activities, and help secure funding for your school district. For more information, please read the following letter at this link: https://5il.co/2w2bh . The Free & Reduced Application can also be found on our Food Services webpage: https://www.cersd.org/page/food-services/
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Alexis Marshall! Ms. Marshall has been hired as a paraeducator for the Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School. "Hi, my name is Alexis! I am excited to start a new chapter in my education career working with the Cle-Elum Roslyn School district as a title paraeducator! I have been a para for 5 years now and am now pursuing my teaching degree with WGU. I was born and raised here in Washington state but moved to Central Washington from Puyallup a year ago. My family and I love spending time outdoors and adventuring around the beautiful PNW. I can’t wait to see where this new adventure takes us!"
Let's all give a big welcome to Alexis!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Taylor Tomich! Ms. Tomich has been hired as our 6-12th Math/Science Teacher at Walter Strom Middle School.
"Hi all! My name is Taylor Tomich and I am so excited to be teaching math at Walter Strom Middle School this year! A little bit about me, I am from Maple Valley, WA and I graduated from Central Washington University with my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Mathematics and STEM Teaching in June 2024. Outside of school, I enjoy staying active whether it's going on an adventure with my friends, golfing, or going to the gym. I am looking forward to this school year, it is going to be great!"
Let's all give a big welcome to Taylor!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Emma Klein! Ms. Klein has been hired as our 2nd Grade Teacher for the Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School. "Hello my name is Emma Klein. I'm so excited to be joining the 2nd grade team at Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary! I have worked with the Ellensburg School District for the last 3 years and I'm so excited to join the CERSD. Outside of school I love spending time with my friends, visiting my family on the Westside, crafting, baking and spending time at Irene Reinhardt Park in the summer. One of my passions for the classroom is building relationships with each of my students. I strive to make everyone feel loved and included. I look forward to meeting all of the students and families of my class!"
Let's give a big welcome to Emma!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Laurel Jessop! Ms. Jessop has been hired as our 8th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher for the Walter Strom Middle School.
"Hi, my name is Laurel Jessop and I am absolutely thrilled to be teaching 8th grade ELA and Social Studies at Walter Strom Middle School! I have coached volleyball and worked as a paraeducator at the middle school level for many years, so I am beyond excited to teach my own classes of amazing students. I studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Washington and earned my Master's in Secondary English Education from Western Governors University this past December. While I am new to the area, I have loved every moment that I have spent on this side of the state so far. Outside of teaching, my passions and hobbies are writing, reading, group fitness, traveling, spending time with my cat, being a barista, and spending time outdoors. I look forward to meeting you all this year and I can't wait to see what the year holds!"
Let's all give a big welcome to Laurel!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Kelly Besmer! Ms. Besmer has been hired as a paraeducator for Cle Elum-Roslyn High School.
"Hi my name is Kelly Besmer and I'm excited to be a high school paraeducator for the 2024-2025 school year!
I grew up in the Snoqualmie Valley area and graduated from Mount Si High School and Seattle University. I've worked several years as a paraeducator and athletics coach in Northern California and the Seattle area. I've coached soccer, track, and flag football and worked as a school librarian. I've also worked as a camp counselor for teen adventure camps and at Trader Joe's!
When I'm not working I enjoy playing sports like flag football, road biking, hiking, weight lifting, cross country skiing, and yoga. I also enjoy traveling with my boyfriend, going to sporting events with friends, gardening, cooking, and art projects! A few of my goals for this coming year are to run a marathon, travel to a new country, and get my group fitness certification."
Lets give a big welcome to Kelly!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to McKayla Cheney! Ms. Cheney has been hired as our Kindergarten Teacher for the Cle Elum -Roslyn Elementary School.
"Hello, my name is McKayla Cheney! I am super excited to begin teaching Kindergarten at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School. I grew up, and still currently live just down the road in Ellensburg! I love spending my free time having fun with my friends and family, and of course my dogs. I also enjoy coaching and playing volleyball, as well as being creative with arts and crafts. I can’t wait to have an amazing school year! "
Let's all give a big welcome to McKayla!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Alyx Zielger! Ms. Ziegler has been hired as our 1st grade teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary.
"Hi! My name is Alyx Ziegler (Miss Ziegler). I am going into my 3rd year of teaching. The first two years I taught TK in Royal City, and I am very excited to transition into 1st grade! Just a few fun facts about me- I love camping, visiting any beach, and going to concerts! I am over the moon to be joining the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District!"
Let's all give a big welcome to Alyx!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Jessie Ocampo! Mr. Ocampo has been hired as our 4th Grade Teacher for Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary for the 24-25 school year.
"Hello, My name is Jessie Ocampo. My family and I live in Ellensburg, Washington. I attended CWU to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology as well as a minor in Spanish. After a few
years I attended GCU to obtain my Master’s in Education. I worked as a 1st grade Spanish
teacher in Mattawa, Washington and am excited to continue my teaching profession with Cle-Elum/Roslyn elementary. My favorite season is fall and one of my favorite foods is Pizza. Some of my hobbies are watching soccer and football games and taking walks and hikes around Kittitas County with our dog Arlo, and listening to various genres of music. I am grateful for the opportunity and am happy to be a part of the Grey Wolves family for the 24-25 academic school year."
Let's all give a big welcome to Jessie!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Perry Sampley! Mr. Sampley has been hired as our High School Counselor
"I’m thrilled to be part of the Warrior family! It’s clear there is a strong sense of history and pride in this school community, which I look forward to learning more about from all of you. A little about me… I spent a total of 13 years as a School Counselor on the Evergreen High campus, both with the comprehensive high school, as well as one of the three small schools, after a school transformation. The school I worked with was very similar in size to Cle Elem Roslyn High School, so it’s a little nostalgic to be back in a small school setting. While I was there, I completed an additional masters degree in Education Leadership and Program Administration and later had an opportunity to serve for 7 years as a Vice Principal at Kennedy Catholic High. Although it was a wonderful experience, it didn’t quite “fill my soul” like School Counseling. Therefore, after some consideration I decided to return to School Counseling.
This community has become a big part of my family’s lives over the past decade, since purchasing property in the area. My wife, Leslie and two sons, Gabriel and Samuel, love the people, community, culture, weather and everything about the area! Since my boys have graduated high school, my wife and I are taking the opportunity to make the transition to Cle Elum, so I was thrilled to see the School Counseling opening and am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a tight-knit, dedicated group of educators. I look forward to meeting you all, so never hesitate to call or stop by for a visit!"
Let's give a big welcome to Perry!
Cle Elum-Roslyn High School Cheer is excited to announce that we are doing a fall Mini Cheer camp for grades Kindergarten thru 6th Grade! Practices will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, and Thursday, September 12th. Your child will get a chance to perform their routine at the September 13th Home Football Game during half time. Each child that participates will receive a T-Shirt and a Cheer Bow. The cost per child is $50.00. Registration and payment will be done completely online this year. If you are unable to pay online, please reach out and email us at greenek@cersd.org, or graya@cersd.org. Registration will close Tuesday, September 3rd. To sign your child up, please click the link below. We look forward to working with you, Go Warriors!
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We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Kristen Anderson! Ms. Anderson has been hired as our Highly Capable Instructional Coordinator at Cle Elum-Roslyn School District.
"I graduated from the University of Washington with a master’s in teaching degree in 2004, and taught for 20 years in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Seattle, Edmonds, Everett and Easton. I spent many of those years teaching in the highly capable program, and love to integrate literacy, math and science within project-based learning to get kids thinking deeply and solving real-world problems. I have three daughters and we like to spend time hiking, biking, snowmobiling and going to the beach. I’m excited to join the Cle Elum-Roslyn team!"
Please give a big welcome to Kristen!
Reminder: Tomorrow, August 20th, there will be New Student Enrollment Assistance available at Walter Strom Middle School from 3:00pm to 6:00pm if you need help enrolling your child in Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. Appointments can also be made after August 20th with our Registrar, Andrea Sweet. Please call (509) 852-4838, or email studentenrollment@cersd.org if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Still needing childhood immunizations before the first day of school? We are hosting a FREE immunization clinic that will have all childhood immunizations available for FREE on August 28th from 4-7pm. This includes the 7th grade Tdap immunization as well as the preschool, TK and Kindy immunizations such as DTaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella. Open to all students, families and the community. Other immunizations are available for those who would like them. No appointment needed. Reminder that all school required immunizations and emergency care plans are required BEFORE attendance on the first day of school. For more questions, please email: nursesd@cersd.org.
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Rob Blazina! Mr. Blazina has been hired as our CTE Skilled & Technical Science Teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn High School. Rob Blazina began his teaching career in 2002 as a CTE teacher in Ellensburg; initially at Morgan Middle School and then at Ellensburg High School. During this time he taught a variety of subjects ranging from wood-shop, power mechanics, to computer applications and science. He held a part-time position as an Adjunct Professor at Central Washington University where he taught Computer-Aided Drafting. More recently he instructed adult students in Construction and Carpentry program at Perry Technical Institute in Yakima.
Throughout his teaching career, Rob has focused on developing and implementing comprehensive curricula, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Taking a brief break from teaching to take care of family, he opened and operated a small engine/power sports repair business in Ellensburg. Prior to becoming an educator Rob worked in various aspects of home construction and has continued doing remodel work in the summers. A longtime resident of Kittitas county, he enjoys spending time camping, hiking, dirt bike riding and jeeping with his wife, three adult sons, and two grandsons.
Let's all give a big welcome to Rob!
We would like to take a moment and introduce you to Taryn Clark! Ms. Clark has been hired as a Kindergarten Teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary School.
"Hi everyone! I’m Taryn Clark! I am so excited to be joining the Cle Elum-Roslyn School district as a Kindergarten Teacher. When I'm not in the classroom you can usually find me camping with friends, walking my dog loki, drinking coffee, gardening around my house and hanging out with my family and friends. I am looking forward to teaching at CERES next year! Can't wait to meet you all!"
Let's all give a big welcome to Taryn!
Dear Cle Elum-Roslyn School Community: You may notice increased activity around our schools, particularly at the High School and in the parking lot. The US Forest Service is mobilizing fire crews to assist with the recent fires and establishing an incident command post on our campus. This will include tents on campus and parked equipment to support our firefighter crews. They will be staging over the next 3-4 days, and are expected to be on campus for a couple of weeks. At this time, we do not see them intermingling with our students when school begins, but we will keep you in the loop as we approach the start of school. Our beautiful campus is conducive to camping, while not athletics. As a designated Red Cross facility, the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District has supported the Forest Service in the past, and we are happy to assist. We will keep you informed of any changes. If you have any questions, please contact the district office at 509-852-4819. Thank you for your understanding and support.
