Spending too much time on screens can interfere with language development, critical thinking, and overall brain health. Experts suggest that excessive screen time might narrow a child's focus, limiting their opportunities for exploration and learning. It can also affect their reading skills, attention span, and even sleep, as screens used late at night can disrupt melatonin levels and delay bedtime.
Meet Michael Molina, a 2nd grader in Mrs. Fahres' class, who was chosen as the "Scientist of the Week"! Here he is wowing his classmates with the "Erupting Volcano" experiment, using baking soda, water, and vinegar. Each student will have the chance to take on this exciting role, making science both fun and educational. Great job, Michael—keep exploring and inspiring!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools and the district office will be closed today.
Celebrating 100 Days of Learning! Students at Perdew Elementary marked 100 days of school by celebrating being 100 days smarter!
Our Etiwanda community is encouraged to participate in one of our Winter LCAP Community Forums, offered both virtually and in person on February 11, 2025. Your input is essential to shaping the Local Control Accountability Plan and ensuring it reflects our shared vision for student success. To register for the event, visit the district website. If you register for the virtual forum, a Zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event.
Our Etiwanda students had a blast celebrating 100 days of school—and they even dressed for the occasion! Look at all those smiles
A big shoutout to John McCormack, Principal at John Golden Elementary! Laurien McClue is giving him a well-deserved high five for serving as a panelist at the annual Fifth District PTA Superintendents' Roundtable. He shared the stage with an incredible group of leaders, including our Etiwanda Superintendent, Charlayne Sprague; San Bernardino County Superintendent, Ted Alejandre; and California State PTA President, Shereen Walter.
We're so grateful for his steadfast dedication to the PTA and his ongoing support for our children. Thank you for always making a difference!
A big high five to Ms. Morehead from Golden Elementary for going above and beyond to support her students! Several of her students participated in the Cougarettes Cheer Camp, and Ms. Morehead showed up to cheer them on during their performance. The girls were thrilled to see their teacher and hear her encouraging words.
Do you know a student, teacher, or community member who deserves recognition for helping our Etiwanda community thrive and supporting student success? We want to celebrate them! Share your nomination with us by sending a photo and a brief explanation to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by 9 AM this Friday. Let’s highlight the incredible individuals making a difference!
Shoutout to an amazing 2nd grader, King, in Mrs. Gooch’s class! This year, he has shown incredible progress on his iReady reading assessments and has made remarkable strides in his reading fluency. We're so proud of his hard work and dedication! Keep shining, King—your progress inspires us all!
Simple Machines in Action! Mrs. Gionet's Transitional Kindergarten class explored simple machines like levers and inclined planes (ramps). During centers today, our young engineers experimented with how these machines work in real life!
Screen time often isn’t active learning—but activities like playing, reading, building, and exploring are powerful ways to boost kids' IQ, fine motor skills, visual perception, gross motor skills, and so much more! Encourage active play and hands-on experiences to help kids grow, learn, and thrive!
CLOUDS students enjoying their favorite time of day—recess! So many smiles and so much fun at Grapeland Elementary.
Caryn's Transitional Kindergarten had a special Shape Cafe event!
The students have been learning all about shapes and put their skills to the test by opening a cafe for some very special guests, including Mr. T, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Rudy, and other staff members.
The "customers" placed their orders, and the students built the requested shapes using marshmallows and pretzels. Creativity, teamwork, and big smiles were everywhere—so much fun was had by all!
Julian and his family from Falcon Ridge Elementary want to give a big shoutout to bus driver Edith and her assistant Emma! Each morning, Julian looks forward to his ride, thanks to their kindness and dedication. They truly deserve a High Five for making a difference in our community!
We are giving a high five this Friday to Sydney from DCIS for capturing the magic at Day Creek's concert with her incredible photography skills! A future photographer in the making—keep shining, Sydney!
Huge thanks to the incredible Ms. Carillo, Mrs. Erlendson, Mrs. Jourdain, and Mrs. Macias, along with their amazing classes, for letting the district capture some snapshots of them doing what they do best—teaching and inspiring!
Is there a student, teacher, or community member who deserves a big high five for helping our Etiwanda community thrive and supporting the success of our students? We’d love to celebrate them! Send your nomination, along with a photo and the reason why, to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org by 9 AM this Friday to be considered. Let’s shine a spotlight on those making a difference!
Media balance = using screens in a way that's healthy, purposeful, and proportional. How do you maintain balance with your screen time? Share your tips in the comments to inspire and support other families! Visit Common Sense Education for more resources and information on finding the right balance.
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible members of our grounds crew across the district for going above and beyond to keep our school sites clean and safe during this windy weather!
