High five to Mrs. Sandusky from Hannah and her family at Lightfoot. They shared how loving, supportive, and encouraging she is with her students, especially when it comes to building confidence and a true love of reading.
Hannah went from not knowing any words to reading independently and recently finished her first chapter book with over 100 pages, all on her own, in just half a school year. That kind of growth reflects Mrs. Sandusky’s patience, dedication, and belief in every child.
Thank you, Mrs. Sandusky, for making such a meaningful impact. High five.
High five to Jasper from his family, who shared how proud they are of him. He has been helping out with chores at home, recently earned a perfect score on a math quiz, and continues to shine as a creative thinker, speaker, writer, and artist. His drawings of sea creatures and hydraulic robots are especially impressive.
They also shared that Jasper often helps other kids after school, has been patient through lots of changes, and shows so much generosity. His curiosity inspires those around him, he has a special connection with animals and nature, and his quiet sense of humor keeps everyone smiling. HIGH FIVE, JAS!!
They also shared that Jasper often helps other kids after school, has been patient through lots of changes, and shows so much generosity. His curiosity inspires those around him, he has a special connection with animals and nature, and his quiet sense of humor keeps everyone smiling. HIGH FIVE, JAS!!
Huge thank you to our Etiwanda teachers who volunteered their time to attend the districtwide ELPAC administration training. We are especially grateful to Perla Aguirre and Lydia Parker for leading the training and supporting our staff as they prepare to best serve our students. Your dedication makes a difference across our schools.
Don’t forget to submit your High Five Friday nominations. Recognize a teacher, student, or community member who went above and beyond this week as we kicked off our first week back from break. Be sure to include a photo and send your shout-outs to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org so we can share the love with our Etiwanda community.
Children remember time spent together, not time spent on a screen. Simple moments—reading a book, cooking dinner, or walking the dog—build stronger connections than any app ever could. #HealthyEtiwandaKids
Terra Vista teachers jumped into an engaging Snowball team-building activity that sparked collaboration, creativity, and lots of shared learning. This interactive strategy is a great way to reinforce concepts, and they cannot wait to bring it to their students.
Shout out to Lowe’s of Rancho Cucamonga for donating drought-resistant plants to Golden Elementary! Students now have the opportunity to observe and support the growth of Monarch butterflies—a wonderful example of community partnership in action.
Welcome back from winter break. We’re excited to see our students back on campus, energized and ready to learn as we begin the new year together.
Ms. Mahurin’s first grade class teamed up with their fourth grade buddies from Mrs. Herrock’s class to make snowflakes for Snowflake Spirit Day at West Heritage Elementary. A fun way for students to connect, create, and celebrate school spirit together.
Happy New Year from Etiwanda School District. We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and meaningful moments with our students, families, and staff.
A big shout out to Mrs. Jourdain at Solorio Elementary from the McCown family. Their son has made great progress this year, and they are grateful for the care and support she brings to her classroom.
Preschoolers in Mrs. Galvan and Mrs. Mobley’s class at Colony Elementary spent the week enjoying The Gingerbread Man as part of their favorite tales and rhymes theme. Students shared creative ideas on how they might catch him while practicing rhyming words and retelling the story. A fun and engaging week of learning in preschool.
Mrs. Abbruzzese’s second grade class is learning about holiday traditions around the world. They learned about a tradition in Holland, Germany, and Hungary where children put their shoes out for Mikulás, or St. Nicholas. On the eve of December 5, children place their shoes or boots outside in hopes of receiving a treat and leave straw and carrots for St. Nicholas’ horse. When students arrived at school, they found a surprise waiting for them. St. Nicholas left each student a tangerine and gold chocolate coins.
Students in Mrs. Mares’ 7th grade DCIS math class tackled coordinate graphing activities alongside their i-Ready assessment. The lesson came with a fun holiday twist inspired by “How the Grinch Stole 6/7,” keeping students focused, engaged, and learning right up to the break.
Ms. Geiger’s CLOUDS students at Perdew Elementary had a fun week of learning mixed with holiday cheer. Students practiced patterning with candy canes and dreidels, matched letters using Christmas lights, and explored magnets through a STEAM project building gingerbread houses with Magnatiles, jingle bells, and pipe cleaners. A joyful week full of hands-on learning and holiday spirit.
Happy first day of break. Caryn Elementary 5th graders kicked off the holiday spirit by exchanging mugs with their first grade buddies, creating a fun and thoughtful moment for students across grade levels.
Mrs. Paul’s second grade class at Grapeland Elementary had a fun-filled Grinch Day. Students enjoyed a special visit from a parent volunteer dressed as the Grinch, created Grinch ornaments, and shared smiles at a waffle bar. The day wrapped up with a friendship stocking exchange that brought the class together. A big thank you to the parent volunteers who helped make the day such a success for the students.
Mrs. Hill’s TK class at East Heritage had fun using holiday bows to create patterns and 2D shapes—triangles, circles, and rectangles—to make reindeer. A perfect mix of holiday fun and learning!
Terra Vista Elementary staff were all smiles during their annual holiday breakfast. A great way to head into winter break with grateful hearts and appreciation for the work they do for students every day.
Here are some photos from Mrs. Chu’s 4th grade class at Golden Elementary celebrating Holiday Culture Day. Students enjoyed learning about their classmates’ cultures and traditions, making it a meaningful and fun experience for the whole class.
