Etiwanda School District

AAPEAC is shining a spotlight on the incredible efforts of the administration at West Heritage Elementary. Principal Vittorio's unwavering commitment to ALL students and amplifying AAPEAC's voice is truly inspiring. Dr. Voglezon's contagious school spirit fills us all with the energy we need. Thank you for the nonverbal communication that our kids hear loud and clear!

We have an exciting author event coming up that is fun-filled and supports our school libraries. On Friday, April 19, 2024 Bess Kalb will be present at our Buffalo Fluffalo Author Event at Barnes & Noble in Rancho Cucamonga from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be fun activity stations, puzzles, and drawings. A percentage of in-store sales from this event will benefit our school libraries. Please feel free to reach out to library@etiwanda.org with any questions.

We asked our elementary students to create a poster that shows how important attendance is to academic success! Here's the top posters from Perdew Elementary for the K-2 grade category. Don't forget to strive for 5 or fewer absences, be on time every day, and attend school all day.

Celebrating student success stories! Meet Yara and Lucas from East Heritage Elementary, superior swimmers making waves at Fontana Aquatics Club. Their dedication and talent have earned them multiple awards in their age groups. Keep swimming towards greatness!

Even though the eclipse was yesterday, the excitement continues! Here are a few more photos from yesterday's event.

Wow, what a day it's been for our Etiwanda students exploring the wonders of the eclipse!

Etiwanda students dive into eclipse education today, exploring the wonders of the cosmos!

More Etiwanda students dive into the eclipse experience with wonder and enthusiasm!

West Heritage students soaking up the excitement of today's eclipse!

Students from Golden Elementary had an absolute blast experiencing the eclipse through creative drawings, pinhole activities, and so much more! Fueling curiosity and igniting imaginations one eclipse at a time.

Mrs. Murray's first-grade class at CP Lightfoot dives into the wonders of the eclipse with engaging activities! Learning and exploring the cosmos together.

We are sending a high five to Avah, a 7th grader at DCIS! Avah's three years in remission from kidney cancer, and now she's giving back by hosting a blood drive. Join her on Sunday, April 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Top Golf in Ontario. Visit www.avahstrong.com to book your appointment.

The Elassadi family is giving Mrs. Pollock a high five today for her incredible efforts in spreading Awareness, Acceptance, & Strength within our community. For the past six years, she has shown unwavering love and support for ALL minds of different kinds. Thank you from the Elassadi family!

Exciting update! This week, we're delighted to present the poster entries from East Heritage Elementary. Numerous talented 5th graders took part in the Annual Cucamonga Valley Water District Poster Contest. Stay tuned every Friday as we highlight three entries from each school.

Solorio's administrators are receiving a high five today! They have been going above and beyond to support their staff and students. To help prepare their students for i-Ready, they showcased their acting skills and created a couple of videos to pump them up and bring laughter. They even had a "Woot Woot" cart for teachers after their Open House night, filled with goodies and thank-yous.

We are sending out a high five to Mrs. Nolan, fourth-grade teacher at CP Lightfoot! She moves mountains for her students and always prioritizes their well-being! Thank you for being amazing and working really hard with and for the students!

Let's give a huge high five to Jeff Strogen at SIS! He's been dedicatedly watching over the district office's pond area and bird box, where a few blue eggs await to hatch soon. His students are thrilled with binoculars in hand, deeply engaged in this natural wonder. Kudos for fostering such enriching learning experiences!

Shout out to these incredible Caryn Cougars! They're baking up a storm and crafting homemade goodies to raise funds for children battling cancer.

A big shout out to Mr. Beitler & Mrs. Styles, administrators at Grapeland Elementary! They treated the entire staff to a BBQ lunch just because, radiating warmth with their welcoming smiles. Thanks to their outstanding leadership, both staff and students love being part of the Grapeland community.

Join us for our upcoming Parent Event hosted by our C.A.R.E.S. Counselors! Topic: "Understanding & Supporting Youth When They Worry" Mark your calendars for April 16, 2024, from 6-7 PM via Zoom. Open to the entire Etiwanda Community. Register here on the district website or by scanning the QR Code on the post.