Tanith has nothing but admiration for her 5th-grade teacher, Mrs. Salas, at Golden Elementary. This tiny but mighty student feels truly seen and supported, thanks to Mrs. Salas’s patience, dedication, and encouragement. Her family is incredibly grateful for the love and effort Mrs. Salas brings to her classroom each and every day.
Vivienne and her family want to give a heartfelt shout-out to Mrs. Lautenslauger at Caryn Elementary! Before this year, Vivienne had never attended school or daycare—she was nervous and unsure. But thanks to Mrs. L’s warm, welcoming heart, that first day was filled with comfort… and the rest of the year flew by with fun, smiles, and a growing love for learning. 📚✨
Vivienne will miss her dearly, and her family is so grateful for a school year they’ll never forget. Thank you, Mrs. Lautenslauger, for making such a meaningful impact!
Tallulah admires and appreciates her amazing 3rd-grade teacher, Ms. Talbott, from Golden Elementary! Under Ms. Talbott’s thoughtful guidance, Tallulah has grown in confidence and knowledge this school year. Her family is truly thankful for the positivity, patience, and dedication Ms. Talbott brings to the classroom every day.
The Domínguez family would like to give a big shoutout to a truly special teacher. Mrs. Green’s love, patience, and dedication shine through in everything she does — not just helping students grow academically, but also nurturing them into kind and confident little humans.
She cares deeply for each and every one of her students, and it shows. From the bottom of their hearts, Diego and the Domínguez family want her to know just how much she is appreciated. Mrs. Green, you are truly one of a kind — and so very loved.
A big "hi-five" to the best fifth grade teacher out there! A huge thank you to Mrs. Rowland from the Arellano family for not only supporting our students but loving them like your own. We truly appreciate everything you do!
A huge shoutout to our amazing ACCESS & STARS teachers at Falcon Ridge!
Thank you for creating a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment every single day. Your dedication, patience, and big hearts make all the difference. Our program thrives because of EACH and EVERY one of YOU! We are so grateful for everything you do.
Nolan is sending a big shoutout to his amazing kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Walk!
Thank you for making learning such a fun and exciting adventure every day.
Colony PTA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible Student Council teachers, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Spezialy, for organizing such a fantastic school carnival! 🐾Their leadership, creativity, and dedication brought joy and unforgettable memories to the Cubs. The love and energy they bring to the school community is truly appreciated. The PTA is grateful for the opportunity to partner with them and help make this special event a success for all the students!
The Cuaresma Family is sending heartfelt thanks to their son's elementary school teachers. He’s a high-energy kid who sometimes needs extra reminders, but his teachers never gave up on him. With their patience, support, and understanding, he’s come so far. The family is deeply grateful for the impact these educators have made and trusts they’ll continue to inspire and uplift more children in this growing community.
Marisa is giving a big shout-out to Ms. Coulter at Carleton P. Lightfoot! It’s been an amazing 3rd grade year, thanks to her passion for teaching and the genuine heart she has for her students. We absolutely love Ms. Coulter!
Shoutout to Mrs. Jourdain at Solorio Elementary for being a super fun kindergarten teacher and making learning such a joy! Thank you for all you do to help our kids grow and thrive!
From David Joy and his family
As David prepares to graduate from ESD this year, he and his family want to express their heartfelt gratitude to his incredible teacher, Mr. Peek. For the past four years, Mr. Peek has supported David with kindness, encouragement, and unwavering dedication. He’s witnessed David’s growth and progress firsthand, and his impact has meant the world to the family. If David could speak, they know he’d be singing Mr. Peek’s praises. He will be deeply missed!
They also want to recognize Mrs. Amna for her care and support this year. Her compassion and attentiveness to David’s needs have been a true gift. David has been blessed with an amazing Special Education team—including his Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists, former teachers and aides, and the dedicated ESD administrators. Though they don’t have photos or names for everyone, David’s family is deeply thankful for each person who has played a role in his journey. With full hearts, David and his family say thank you to the entire ESD community. Your support has made a lasting difference.
The Smart family is giving a big shoutout to Mrs. Murray at Lightfoot Elementary! There truly aren’t enough words to capture the love and support she’s shown their daughter this year. Mrs. Murray has helped her feel confident at school, which has made such a meaningful difference.
She brings learning to life with fun, creative activities and consistently goes above and beyond. The Smart family has also witnessed her show incredible compassion for another student facing difficult challenges—proof of her kind and caring heart. They are so grateful for Mrs. Murray and all she does.
A special shoutout to Mrs. Navarro and Mrs. Maria at West Heritage Elementary from Orlando’s family! Orlando and his family want to sincerely thank you for the incredible support, care, and guidance you’ve given him this year. Your dedication to his learning and well-being has truly made a difference, and we’ve seen how much he’s grown under your encouragement. We’re so grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on his education and confidence. Have someone special you'd like to recognize? Send your shoutout to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org — we’ll be sharing them all week long!
The James family would like to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Miller from Terra Vista! Thank you for encouraging your students to learn, grow, and have fun along the way. Your energy, creativity, and commitment to teaching are truly unmatched. We’re so grateful to have had you as our teacher this year! Have someone special you'd like to recognize? Send your shoutout to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org — we’ll be sharing them all week long!
Shoutout to Mrs. Culp at Etiwanda Colony! Xander has grown tremendously in your class this year, and his family is so grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on him. He’s developed a true love for reading—especially chapter books—and his writing skills have flourished under your guidance. Your dedication, patience, and passion for teaching have made this a wonderful first grade experience for him. Thank you for the time, care, and heart you pour into your students every day! Have someone special you'd like to recognize? Send your shoutout to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org — we’ll be sharing them all week long!
Today we celebrate our incredible school nurses and health clerks!
Thank you for your dedication to keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. Your care makes all the difference!
Kudos to Lightfoot's amazing PTO for their "Treat Trolley" in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week! They delivered snacks and sunshine to all their wonderful teachers and support staff — what a sweet way to show appreciation! We’d love to spotlight everything our community is doing to honor educators this week. Send your photos and stories to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we’ll share the love!
The Kuramata family would love to send a heartfelt shoutout to Mrs. Adez from Golden!
They are so grateful for the dedication, patience, and compassion she shows Peyton every single day. Peyton has grown tremendously this year, and they are beyond thankful for all the love and support Mrs. Adez has poured into her learning journey. Have someone special you'd like to recognize? Send your shoutout to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org — we’ll be sharing them all week long!
Mason is giving a big shoutout to Mrs. Rowland — the BEST 5th grade teacher!
Thank you for making this school year amazing. Your kindness, dedication, and fun approach to learning (plus all the sports fun!) made this the best year ever. Want to give a shoutout to an amazing staff member? Send yours to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org — we’ll be posting them all week long!
