This week, we’re celebrating our school administrators! If you see them in the hallway, at the front of the school, in classrooms, or anywhere in between, take a moment to thank them for all they do. We’re honoring these everyday superheroes all week long!
Hey Etiwanda! Come on down to Barnes & Noble for Star Wars Reads Day — hosted in partnership with our incredible library team! We’re here until 2:00. Here’s a sneak peek of the fun happening right now!
No plans today? Stop by Barnes & Noble in Rancho Cucamonga for Star Wars Reads Day from 11 AM to 2 PM! Enjoy free activities like crafts, story time, puzzles, a costume contest, Lego building, and more. There will also be prize drawings, and a portion of purchases will benefit Etiwanda School District libraries. See you there!
Shoutout to Mrs. Garibay at Grapeland Elementary! Her classroom aides wanted to recognize her for going above and beyond this week with her “verbs” lessons. High fives all around for her creativity and dedication!
A big shoutout to the Grapeland AAPEAC team, Lisa McClough, and Nicole Edun for organizing a fantastic Math Game Night for Grapeland families. The event was filled with fun and interactive math stations, along with exciting games of Math Family Feud and Math Bingo. It was a wonderful way to bring families together and make math and learning truly enjoyable.
A big shoutout from Acey and his family to Mrs. Styles for her incredible support. Her patience and compassion mean so much and are truly appreciated.
Shoutout to Matthew, Zachary, Ryan, and Myles for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at West Heritage Elementary School!
Shoutout to West Heritage Elementary for hosting the Family Math Festival! Families enjoyed a fun-filled evening of hands-on math activities, games, and learning together.
Shout out to Sydney and Kellie in the C.L.O.U.D.S. Program at Caryn Elementary! These two do so much each day to help the classroom run smoothly. From prepping materials and getting snacks ready to supporting students when the teacher is busy, they are a huge part of what makes the classroom amazing. Their hard work and dedication are truly appreciated!
Friday shoutout to Mrs. Lane, the amazing librarian at Grapeland! She’s always there for the students and truly connects with them. Students love seeing what creative or fun outfit she’ll wear next to make the day special. Mrs. Lane’s energy and dedication brighten everyone’s day.
Colony’s Readers Theater performance, starring Ms. Evans’ Colony Cubs—celebrating reading, acting, and learning in a fun way!
Our Etiwanda students have been celebrating Hispanic culture for National Hispanic Heritage Month! From learning about Frida Kahlo to reading Paletero Man, students have explored traditions, made crafts, and discovered so much about the rich history and contributions of Hispanic communities.
Today’s spotlight shines on Cesar and Gabriella from Solorio Elementary! Both were recognized as Students of the Month. Congratulations, Cesar and Gabriella!
Please join us for Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. This fun-filled event organized by the Etiwanda School District libraries will take place at the Barnes & Noble in Rancho Cucamonga.
Activities are free and will include puzzles, crafts, story time, Star Wars Survivor, a costume contest, a Lego building contest and more! We will have drawings for prizes and a portion of purchases made during this event benefit the school libraries in Etiwanda School District. We hope to see you there!
Activities are free and will include puzzles, crafts, story time, Star Wars Survivor, a costume contest, a Lego building contest and more! We will have drawings for prizes and a portion of purchases made during this event benefit the school libraries in Etiwanda School District. We hope to see you there!
What a wonderful way to start the week—Happy Monday! Colony Elementary’s PTA recently hosted Grandparents Day, welcoming over 250 grandparents to celebrate with their students. Guests enjoyed pastries and coffee, served by the amazing PTA, and many stayed to participate in morning announcements and flag. It was heartwarming to see the love and joy shared between grandparents and their grandkids!
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 6. All school offices will also be closed.
Protect your brain—ride your e-bike safely! Look for helmets with an NTA-8776 rating. These helmets offer better protection at higher speeds and cover more of your head. If your e-bike can go over 28 mph, consider a light motorcycle helmet for proper protection. Let’s keep our Etiwanda students safe!
High-Five Friday to Mr. Tavolazzi for the care and support he shows students and staff at Caryn Elementary. An extra high-five as the school celebrated his birthday this week!
High Five to siblings Moses and Nevaeh from Lightfoot Elementary for both earning Student of the Month on the same day! Their proud parents shared how thankful they are to be a family that supports one another in doing their best, being a friend to all, and overcoming challenges.
This week we celebrated our incredible custodial and maintenance teams! They do so much to keep our schools running smoothly and create a safe, clean environment for our students. Next time you see one of our amazing custodians or maintenance staff, be sure to thank them—we truly couldn’t do it without them!
