We’re seeing more students riding e-bikes and scooters to school. Please be extra cautious and keep an eye out for them during drop-off and pick-up. If your child rides, take a moment to review safety rules together. Let’s work together to keep all our students safe.
Shout out from Michelle Carney to the 6th grade math team at Summit Intermediate! She shared that she looks forward to their weekly collaboration meetings and feels very lucky to be part of such a great team.
High five to these Golden Stars for receiving the Respect Award at today’s Character Awards!
Another HIGH FIVE this Friday goes out to our teachers in the Induction Program! They spent time working on their goals for the year—a great example of learning and growing together. We know their mentors are proud!
HIGH FIVE this Friday to our middle school ELA teachers for diving deep into CAASPP Brief Writes. What a phenomenal group of educators—our Etiwanda students are lucky to have you!
Today, Caryn Cougars honored Patriot Day by wearing red, white, and blue. Together, we remembered the importance of unity, kindness, and supporting one another.
In honor of Patriot Day, Mrs. Fleming’s TK class created red, white, and blue crafts, using art to learn about remembrance and unity.
Students at Solorio Elementary showed their patriotism today by wearing red, white, and blue in honor of 9/11.
Today we honor Patriot Day and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. May we never forget the courage, resilience, and unity shown on that day and in the days that followed.
Great turnout at West Heritage’s LCAP Community Forum tonight! Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared their voices.
In honor of Wellness Wednesday, here are some photos from Etiwanda Colony’s Family Fitness Night! Families joined Coach Kris Kleist and the PE team for three fun games that students normally play in PE. Parents and kids had a great time playing together, and everyone went home with workout gear like headbands and wristbands. The evening wrapped up with a raffle full of fun giveaways—a perfect mix of fitness, wellness, and community!
Today is a good day to have a good day! Mrs. Hill is all smiles with one of her TK students. Let’s take a note from her book—share a smile, lift someone up, and make it a great day.
There will be no school on Monday, September 8, 2025 for a Teacher Learning Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see our students back on Tuesday!
Perdew wants to give a shoutout to their PE team. Head Coach Jasmine, along with Coach Amy, Coach Maribel, and Coach Gabe, bring amazing energy every PE day. They make PE engaging and fun while helping students build physical education skills, perseverance, and teamwork.
High Five Friday! Emily and her family want to give a big shoutout to Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Sorensen. These amazing teachers at John L. Golden Elementary have helped this star 🌟 shine brighter than she ever imagined.
Shoutout to Felicia Figueroa! Etiwanda Colony’s admin team is so grateful for her support during STEM Day in TK. Even though her own children have moved on from TK, she continues to give her time and energy to our Colony Cubs. Thank you for your dedication!
High five from the Azrak family! They would like to thank Mrs. Mondragon and Mrs. Cardoso at Grapeland for creating such a warm and supportive environment that made their daughter’s first day truly special. From meeting with the family after school to surprising her with a personalized bag charm, their thoughtful efforts meant so much. Their daughter loved her first day so much she didn’t want to leave!
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families who attended our English Learner Information Night. A special thank you goes out to our dedicated team members who developed and organized this event. Their commitment to supporting our community always shines through. We also want to acknowledge our amazing translators who ensured every family felt included and heard. Your efforts made a huge difference in fostering understanding and connection. Thank you all for being a part of our community!
Big News for Etiwanda! We’re partnering with SBCSS on an AI Task Force to support students in meaningful ways. The group will focus on protecting student data, creating personalized learning experiences, preparing students for future careers in a tech-driven world, and teaching the responsible use of AI and technology. This task force is all about empowering our students for a brighter future!
We know there’s someone you’d like to give a high five to—a student, teacher, or administrator who went above and beyond this week! Email a photo and a brief description to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
and we’ll share them tomorrow. Please send your submissions before 9 AM on Friday.
and we’ll share them tomorrow. Please send your submissions before 9 AM on Friday.
