Mrs. Sorensen is giving a shoutout to Mrs. Larkin, the VAPA teacher! She helps students explore their creativity, build confidence, and shine through the arts.
Krysabelle wants to give a big shout-out to Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Salas at Golden! Their warmth and kindness have given her the encouragement she needed this year. Thank you for making school such a wonderful place!
President Trump has issued a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from August 27 through sunset on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in honor of the victims of violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Time together matters more than time on a screen. Whether it’s playing a game, reading a book, or just talking about the day, family moments help kids grow in ways no device can.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends:
Children ages 2–5 should have no more than 1 hour of screen time per day.
Older children should have consistent limits on screen use.
Let’s trade a little screen time for family time—it makes a big difference.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends:
Children ages 2–5 should have no more than 1 hour of screen time per day.
Older children should have consistent limits on screen use.
Let’s trade a little screen time for family time—it makes a big difference.
Our 6th and 7th grade VAPA students are bringing creativity to life with their Objects in Motion wire sculptures! These middle school artists are exploring balance, form, and movement through their unique designs.
It’s that time of year—the E3 Fun Run is back! Join us for the 20th Annual E3 Fun Run on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Central Park. This year we’re adding extra excitement with bubbles on the course! 🫧Register by October 3, 2025 to secure your official Fun Run shirt. Sign up on the district website or at bit.ly/E3FunRun25. It’s a great way to support our schools while having fun with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s kick off the week engaged and ready to learn—just like Ms. Malik at DW Long! She keeps her Rangers focused in the afternoons with a read-aloud and fun follow-up activities.
A big high five from the Valentin family to Mrs. Joe and Ms. Rivera at Windrows Elementary! In just a few short weeks, they’ve made preschool feel like family. Their care, dedication, and love for every child make them truly extraordinary teachers, and we’re so grateful for all they do.
Mrs. Sorensen is giving her TK class a big shout-out today! They’ve been learning so much, and she is so proud of them.
Mrs. Young from Solorio is getting a High Five today! She has made the first few weeks of second grade amazing. Her kindness, patience, and love for teaching shine every day, and her students and families are so grateful for the exciting and special start she’s given them.
Shout-out to ESD’s elementary and middle school math pilot teams! They kicked off a math framework study this week, diving into new strategies and resources to strengthen math instruction. Their collaboration and dedication will help pave the way for future math success across our district. Thank you to these educators for leading the way!
Our CARES Counselors are here for our students! From offering guidance and a listening ear to connecting families with resources, our team is dedicated to supporting students every step of the way.
The school year is off to a great start! Do you know a student or teacher who has done something extraordinary this week? We’d love to highlight them! Send us a photo and a short note about why they deserve a High Five to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by Friday at 9 AM.
Second graders at Etiwanda Colony had a great time in Mrs. Stevens’ performing arts class! Our students were excited to learn, create, and shine through the arts.
Teachers helping teachers. Our middle school grade-level chairs are learning new ways to support their teams with math.
High five to Gianna from the Alvarado family! She’s rocking her first year of kindergarten and doing an amazing job adjusting, learning, and making new friends.
Mrs. Henry is giving out the high fives today! The first week of kindergarten can feel overwhelming, but thanks to some amazing helpers, her students had a smooth start. She’s recognizing former Lightfoot students Sarah, Jaidyn, and Hailey for volunteering their time during the first few days of school to help her kindergarteners get off to a great start. All three hope to become teachers one day. She’s also giving a big high five to her aide, Terry Stewart, for always going above and beyond to support her students and help them feel comfortable in their first school experience.
The West Heritage team is kicking off this school year’s first High Fives by recognizing Amber Claflin and Bobbi Patterson!
They supported new teachers at the New Teacher Huddle, helping them start the year strong. We’re lucky to have both of you in our district!
They supported new teachers at the New Teacher Huddle, helping them start the year strong. We’re lucky to have both of you in our district!
High Five Friday is back!
If you know a student, teacher, community member, or anyone else who has gone above and beyond to help our students succeed this week, send us their photo and a short description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by 9 a.m. on Friday. We’ll feature them on our social media platforms!
If you know a student, teacher, community member, or anyone else who has gone above and beyond to help our students succeed this week, send us their photo and a short description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by 9 a.m. on Friday. We’ll feature them on our social media platforms!
Our 7th graders are hard at work designing their radial symmetry stained glass windows. We can’t wait to see these colorful creations come to life!
