Big high five to Ryan, a 1st grader in Mrs. Taylor's class at West Heritage Elementary, for showing off his school spirit on Spirit Day! Way to go, Ryan! Keep that West Heritage pride strong!
Ms. Shinn from Grapeland Elementary is nothing short of amazing, and today the Beitler family is giving her a well-deserved High Five! They are so grateful for all the love and support she gives, both in and out of the classroom. The Beitler family feels truly blessed to have her as Owen’s Kindergarten teacher this year!
Mrs. Marquez and Ms. Neise's CLOUDS Preschool class at Falcon Ridge had a blast making their own sombreros, reading Señorita Mariposa (learning about the incredible journey butterflies take to Mexico), and singing the song that inspired the book in both English and Spanish with the author!
First graders at Grapeland Elementary are working on phrases and sentences with our newly adopted foundational skills curriculum. They said, "It's challenging, but we’ve got this!"
To succeed, aim for 5 or fewer absences this school year, arrive on time, and stay for the entire day! Every minute in class is a chance to learn, grow, and move closer to your goals. Let’s make each day matter!
Today we honor our amazing Custodial and Maintenance Workers! Thank you for your hard work in keeping our campuses, classrooms, and grounds clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do!
Fall Band Concert at Summit Intermediate - Our talented students took the stage tonight and wowed us not only with their musical abilities but also with their speaking skills! Each student wrote introductions for the songs, practicing how to address a large live audience. The growth in skills from 6th to 8th grade is truly amazing. A huge thank you to Mr. Peske for your unwavering commitment to our students and your passion for music. You continue to inspire greatness!
This week at DCIS, our College & Career Readiness Exploratory Course is diving into the creative world of graphic design! Students are learning about careers in design and discovering the endless possibilities for creativity and innovation in this exciting field.
Mrs. Hernandez and her 3rd graders had a great time learning about Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican painter, and creating an art project in her honor. Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Let’s embrace this school week with positivity, focus, and determination. You have everything it takes to make it amazing!
Exciting learning happening in Mrs. Macias' class today! Students are diving into Life Science, using Amplify cards to match animals with their environments. With intriguing clues guiding their discoveries, they're sharpening their critical thinking and collaboration skills! Can’t wait to see the unique pairs they come up with!
Etiwanda School District will hold a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Notice of Public Hearing: Sufficiency of Instruction Materials/Textbooks Use this link to access the meeting agenda: http://meetings.etiwanda.org/
C.A.R.E.S. Counseling Interns at Perdew Elementary teamed up with students to create traditional Guatemalan worry dolls as part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
The dolls are a meaningful way to explore Guatemalan culture and help students express their emotions in a creative and hands-on way.
Perdew Elementary PTA hosted an amazing Movie Night! Families enjoyed The Garfield Movie under the stars with plenty of popcorn and fun for everyone. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a night to remember!
It's not too late! Your voice matters—help shape our LCAP by sharing your feedback. This is a key part of our decision-making process, and the survey window is open until Sunday, September 29, 2024. Visit the district's website to participate.
A big High Five to four amazing parents from Etiwanda Colony who went above and beyond when a student was injured at an event! Martha Gray, Zoki Protic, Ryan Garner, and JoAnn Henwood—each with experience in the medical field—came together as a team to help with compassion, professionalism, and care. Their swift action and kindness made all the difference during a difficult moment. Thank you for being incredible role models in our community!
High five to Dan, Lightfoot’s awesome crossing guard! Every school day, he greets students with the best high fives, getting them ready for an amazing day of learning. Thanks for always spreading positivity and keeping the Lightfoot community safe and smiling!
A huge shout-out from the Cuaresma Family to Windrows Elementary for its amazing staff and teachers! From Mrs. Valasek to Mrs. Haefner and now Mrs. Sweeney, the family is so grateful for the dedication and care they’ve shown. The office staff is incredibly sweet and accommodating, too! Although small, this community is filled with hope and positivity. The Cuaresma Family is so proud to be a part of it and wishes nothing but the best for Windrows Elementary.
Day Creek PTSO is giving a BIG high five to Mrs. Green, the amazing Librarian at DCIS! Her infectious passion for the Book Fair and love of reading truly shined this week. Mrs. Green went above and beyond, bringing the excitement of a Time Machine themed Book Fair to life with her creative costumes and dedication! Thank you, Mrs. Green, for making reading so much fun and inspiring our students to dive into new adventures!
Today, we’re sending a BIG high five to Noor and Isabel, two amazing Grapeland Grizzlies in Ms. Houghton's class! These sweet friends are always spreading happiness wherever they go, and their kindness doesn't go unnoticed! Thank you, Noor and Isabel, for being such great friends to each other and for setting an example for all our Grapeland Grizzlies!
