In honor of Black History Month, we want to share Grapeland’s AAPEAC and PTA’s amazing movie night posters. Grizzly families gathered to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and celebrated African American superheroes who have made a great impact on our society. These inspiring posters showcased their contributions and the power of representation.
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!
Celebrating creativity and history! Mrs. Hernandez from DW Long Elementary shared the incredible Black History Month student artwork displayed in the hallway for everyone to admire. Her class had a blast posing in front of it! Kudos to all of DW Long’s talented students who created these amazing pieces!
Our Etiwanda students are celebrating Black History Month in a meaningful way! Ms. Morrison and Mr. Horton's 8th grade classes at DCIS and Miss Vazquez's 4th grade class at Caryn both honored Frederick Douglass. Our 8th graders showcased how Frederick Douglass was an early media influencer, using the power of words to drive change, while our younger students learned about his legacy, what he stood for, and the impact he made on history.
Calling all local artists! Assembly District 50 is home to incredible talent, and they want to showcase the rich history of our cities through your artwork! From community landmarks to cultural traditions, our district is filled with diverse stories waiting to be told through art.
Artwork will be displayed in Assemblymember Robert Garcia’s Rancho Cucamonga or Sacramento office. Learn more & submit your work: a50.asmdc.org/calling-all-local-artists-assembly-district-50.
Ms. Navarro's second-grade class at Terra Vista Elementary put their research skills to work for Black History Month! Here are two groups showcasing their presentations on Benjamin Banneker and Martin Luther King, Jr.
High five from the Instruction Team to Mrs. Gryte’s 2nd grade class at Caryn Elementary! These incredible students were true movie stars while filming an RGR lesson in action that will help other teachers! Thank you for shining bright and making a difference!
Congratulations to all the Lightfoot Leopards who crushed their AR Goals and earned a spot at the Nacho Average Reader party, thanks to their amazing PTO! A special shoutout to Mrs. Wiesner’s 2nd grade class—every single student reached their goal! Way to go, young readers! Keep up the fantastic work!
High five from the Instruction Team to Mrs. Buchiarelli's 2nd grade class at Grapeland Elementary! These amazing students were absolute movie stars while filming an RGR lesson in action! Way to shine, Grizzlies!
Ms. Eklund’s Kindergarten class at John Golden Elementary celebrates Valentine’s Day with kindness, smiles, and sweet moments! Spreading love and laughter one act of kindness at a time!
Justin Kooyman is giving a huge High Five this Friday to everyone who participated in the LCAP Community Forum! From board members, cabinet members, administrators, teachers, and most importantly, our amazing Etiwanda families—your engagement made this event a success! Whether you joined us on Zoom or in person, your support means everything. Thank you for being a part of this important conversation!
In honor of Presidents' Day, all of our school sites and the district office will be closed on February 14 & 17, 2025.
Ms. Lovato, Terra Vista’s amazing Library Paraprofessional, has beautifully decorated the library for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day , complete with festive displays and themed books for students to enjoy! We can’t wait to see what she creates next!
Our Etiwanda students have been busy creating beautiful artwork inspired by Alma Thomas! After learning about this incredible African American artist, they brought her vibrant style to life. Here are some amazing examples from Mrs. Day’s first-grade class at CPL and Mrs. Shriver’s fifth-grade class at Windrows!
Our little scientists at Etiwanda Colony’s Preschool classes explored soda explosions and bubble solutions—and let’s just say, things got fizzy and fun! Learning through hands-on experiments = the best kind of messy!
Etiwanda Intermediate’s library is celebrating Black History Month! Mrs. Valenzuela, their Library Paraprofessional, created an inspiring display for students to explore and learn.
Etiwanda School District will hold a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Use this link to access the meeting agenda: http://meetings.etiwanda.org/
Join ConnectRC for a Fun & Family-Friendly Cycling Event!
Bring your bikes and enjoy a morning of activities, giveaways, and a guided bike tour focused on safety and adventure!
Saturday, February 15 | 8:00 A.M.
RC Epicenter Sports Complex – 8408 Rochester Ave, Parking Lot B
Event Highlights:
Safety Rodeo & Obstacle Course
Guided Bike Tour on 6th St. Cycle Track
FREE Helmets for the first 50 participants!
Bike Prize Giveaway
Shoutout to the amazing Campus Support team at DW Long! Mrs. Kvalheim wants to recognize this dedicated team for their hard work supporting students all over campus—before school, during school, and after school. Their teamwork shines every day! They also got into the spirit of Twins Day in the best way—showing off their fun and unity!
High five to Ernesto! Ernesto is rocking 2nd grade at Solorio Elementary in Ms. Morrison’s class! Since the start of the year, Ernie has worked so hard, earning excellent grades and making steady progress on his iReady scores. But that’s not all—he’s also a kind friend who always greets his classmates with a cheerful “good morning!” Way to go, Ernie! We’re so proud of you!
