Golden’s TK students enjoyed a fun Friendsgiving filled with bingo, pie tasting, and a friendship snack mix. A sweet way to learn, laugh, and celebrate together.
Mrs. Cobb’s fourth-grade class at Golden Elementary celebrated Native American Heritage Month with crafts and lessons exploring Native American culture and traditions.
Preschool students at Falcon Ridge enjoyed a Thanksgiving “Ready, Set, Go!” theme, waddling like turkeys, balancing on the beam to add feathers, and tossing paper to stuff their turkey. The fun continued with a turkey craft and a Thanksgiving story, making for a day full of movement, creativity, and learning.
Kindergarten students in Ms. Houghton’s class at Grapeland Elementary shared their Thanksgiving writing pages—“A Latte to be Thankful For…” such a fun way to celebrate!
Mrs. Sepe’s students at Grapeland closed out last week with a cheerful thankful feast. They had a great time talking about what they’re grateful for and enjoying the time together before the break.
Mrs. Duncan’s class at Golden Elementary got creative with their Thanksgiving crafts last week week. Students had a great time sharing what they’re thankful for and showing it through their artwork.
DCIS celebrated Native American Heritage Month by decorating their MPR with creative, beautiful, and informative displays!
Mrs. Moretti celebrated Thanksgiving with her students at East Heritage by creating a class turkey filled with notes of what she’s thankful for about each child. It was a sweet way to remind students how appreciated they are and a memory this class will carry with them about gratitude.
Mrs. Henry’s kindergarten class spent last week on a Mayflower sink-and-float STEM project. Students collaborated in groups to design boats that could float while holding 102 “Pilgrims” (pennies)—the winning boat held 222! They also learned about the lives of Pilgrim and Wampanoag children in the 1600s. What an engaging week of learning and fun!
Mrs. Ponce de Leon’s seventh graders at Heritage Intermediate explored how the dinner table can look different for every family. Students shared how their cultures shape their own Thanksgiving traditions, turning the lesson into a meaningful conversation about food, family, and connection.
Mrs. Fleming’s TK students at East Heritage spent the last week making patterns, practicing letters, and building the cutest little turkeys as they get ready for Thanksgiving. They had so much fun learning and creating together.
Next week is our Thanksgiving break, and there will be no school. We’ll be sharing classroom Thanksgiving activities all week and would love to include your family moments too. Capture any fun times over the break and send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
to share with our community.
to share with our community.
Week 2 results are in for our middle school basketball games. Our students are giving it their all, and the competition is getting tighter each week. Take a look at how our teams are stacking up.
Shoutout to our middle school teachers who spent extra time reviewing math programs for our upcoming pilot. Their work helps us choose the best tools to support student success. Thank you for putting our learners first.
Way to go, DCIS Coyotes! Your generous donation of 1,086 cans will make a real difference for families in our community. Thank you for stepping up and showing what teamwork and kindness look like. Shoutout to everyone who helped make this drive a success!
High five to Rebecca N. from Colony Elementary. She’s always there for students in the special day class, whether she’s playing with them or helping them move around campus. Her compassion, kindness, and steady smile make her a true friend and an amazing young lady. Colony is lucky to have her.
Shout-out to our amazing substitute teachers! Every day, you step in with flexibility, patience, and a positive attitude to keep learning on track. Thank you for making sure students feel supported no matter what—our schools appreciate you!
Games start in just a few hours, and last week’s scores are in. Now we get to see who takes the lead on the court today. If you snap any great shots from the games, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org. Let’s see who brings the heat this week.
Instruction in Action: Mr. Vasquez and the Power of TEACCH
At Etiwanda Colony Elementary, Mr. Vasquez is transforming learning through the TEACCH method—an approach that celebrates every student’s strengths.
By using visual supports, clear schedules, and organized work systems, Mr. Vasquez creates a classroom where students know what to expect, feel empowered to communicate, and build genuine independence.
The results speak for themselves: his students are thriving as they grow in confidence, collaboration, and joy for learning every day.
This is what happens when great instruction meets intentional design. Thank you, Mr. Vasquez, for showing how structure and creativity can work hand in hand to unlock potential!
#InstructionInAction #TeachingBrilliance #EtiwandaExcellence #InclusiveEducation
At Etiwanda Colony Elementary, Mr. Vasquez is transforming learning through the TEACCH method—an approach that celebrates every student’s strengths.
By using visual supports, clear schedules, and organized work systems, Mr. Vasquez creates a classroom where students know what to expect, feel empowered to communicate, and build genuine independence.
The results speak for themselves: his students are thriving as they grow in confidence, collaboration, and joy for learning every day.
This is what happens when great instruction meets intentional design. Thank you, Mr. Vasquez, for showing how structure and creativity can work hand in hand to unlock potential!
#InstructionInAction #TeachingBrilliance #EtiwandaExcellence #InclusiveEducation
Tomorrow is game day! We're so excited to bring back the Intermural Basketball games for our students, thanks to all of the wonderful community feedback! Check out tomorrow's schedule below and come cheer on your favorite Etiwanda students! Let's pack the stands! If you have photos from any of the games this season, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org so we can share them with the Etiwanda community. #WellnessWednesday #HealthyEtiwandaKids
