Mrs. Kwinn is giving a big shout-out to her Science Fair students who participated in the site fair. She is so proud of their hard work and hopes this experience empowered them to explore their curiosity and love for learning.
Big shout out from Jeannie Tavolazzi to our Etiwanda Science Fair coordinators. Their hard work and organization made the event a success, creating a fun space for students to explore science, ask questions, and learn by doing. It was great to see so many happy students and families enjoying the experience together.
What a special way to kick off the 100th Day celebration with two amazing educators from Caryn Elementary. This is Miss Zwerener’s very first 100th Day as a new kindergarten teacher, and Mrs. Morris’ final 100th Day as she prepares to retire this year. A meaningful moment for both, and their students are truly lucky to have them in the classroom.
How did your students celebrate the 100th Day of School? Send photos to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them with our community.
How did your students celebrate the 100th Day of School? Send photos to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we will share them with our community.
It’s time to turn up the shine for High Five Friday! We’re looking for those standout teachers, students, and community members who set the bar high this week. If you know someone who made a difference, we want to celebrate them.
Please email your nominations and a photo to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org. Let’s show everyone what makes our Etiwanda community so special!
Please email your nominations and a photo to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org. Let’s show everyone what makes our Etiwanda community so special!
At Terra Vista, the new sensory walls have been a big hit. Students are using them for quick brain breaks to refocus and release energy in a positive way.
In Mrs. Robinson’s classroom at West Heritage, math is active, engaging, and full of student thinking. Using thinking classroom strategies, students work together to solve challenging problems, using different tools and approaches to deepen their understanding. You can see it in the room: students talking through their ideas, asking questions, and confidently explaining their reasoning. This kind of learning builds critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence. It is powerful instruction in action, and it happens here every day.
Happy Monday, Etiwanda. Here are some photos from Golden Elementary’s Character Counts Assembly. Students reflected on what it means to show trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship each day. What a great way to start the week celebrating the values that help our students grow.
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.
