ESD Superintendent Update

Hello Families,

As the first trimester draws to a close, we are genuinely excited about the strides we've made in boosting student achievement. The September parent conference week provided our families with a timely opportunity to review student baseline data on i-Ready diagnostic assessments and collaborate with their child's teacher to plan the next steps for instruction. As we visit school sites and walk through classrooms, I see our teachers seamlessly integrating instructional strategies from our professional development training that enhance student learning in math and reading/literacy.

We also want to thank our students, staff, and families for participating in the Districtwide Disaster Drill. This annual drill provides students, staff, and district leadership with an important opportunity to practice disaster response and promote our overall preparedness.

Upcoming events to include on your calendar:

Friday, October 27

First Trimester Ends - Report Cards are available by Friday, November 3.

Saturday, November 4

E3 Foundation Mystical Magical Fun Run at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga. Sign up here!

Sunday, November 5

End of daylight saving time and clocks turn back one hour.

Friday, November 10

Veterans Day - No School/Holiday

When families and schools work together, students are more successful. As we transition into the second trimester of the school year, I look forward to even greater levels of student success.

Charlayne Sprague

Superintendent

Congratulations to Etiwanda School District's newest National Blue Ribbon school - Terra Vista Elementary! The U.S. Department of Education identified 353 schools nationwide for exemplary performance in 2023 as measured by state assessments or performance in closing the achievement gap between the school's student groups.

Terra Vista Elementary joins our district's award-winning team of National Blue Ribbon Schools, Grapeland and Golden Elementary (2022), C. P. Lightfoot Elementary (2021), and Day Creek Intermediate (2019), in earning this prestigious award.

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Would you like a weekly update on your child's progress and grades? The Aeries Parent Portal offers a parent notification feature that sends weekly updates on your child's grades directly to your email inbox.

These notifications include a summary of recent assignment and test scores, missing assignments, and current overall class performance. This tool provides consistent communication between teachers, families, and students, ensuring everyone is on the same page. We are committed to family engagement in education, and this new feature is just one more way we're making that happen.

Simple Steps to Turn on the Parent Notification Feature:

1. Log into Aeries
2. In the right-hand corner, click on Account Preferences
3. Select Parent Notification Preferences
4. Select your preferred day of the week and time to receive the weekly update
5. Click on "Save"

Free tutoring and extended learning opportunities are available to all families through the California State Library system. With a simple two-step registration, students and their families can tap into expert tutoring assistance, access study materials, and plan interactive collaboration with classmates.

Through the state library system Brainfuse, families can access live online help from expert tutors, a library of lessons, videos and tests to extend learning, a language lab for English learners, or expert writing feedback and assistance. If you are looking for innovative ways to study, visit FlashBulb to create flashcards, tests, and games, or eParachute to explore career options based on your interests and skills. The Brainfuse app is available in the Apple Store and Google Play.

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The Etiwanda Intermediate Student Services team held their grand opening of the first district Community Closet, serving students and families that attend Etiwanda Intermediate and feeder elementary schools, Terra Vista, Windrows, Grapeland, and Perdew Elementary.

Families are invited to schedule an appointment to shop in the Community Closet. Eligible families and students must attend EIS or one of the EIS feeder elementary schools. Shopping opportunities are available once a month, and students must be accompanied by an adult. There is no cost for the clothing selected during the shopping; however, students and families are limited to one bag of clothing per shopping event.

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Thank you to students, staff, and families who made the Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 14, a resounding success. It was fun to see adults and students dressed as their favorite Star Wars character and join library staff in building Legos, competing in a Star Wars Amazing Race, and exploring reading and puzzle stations. A highlight for many was the special guests from the 501st Legion who kept a watchful eye on the day's events. This annual event one-day event, organized by our librarians and library clerks, raises funds to support Etiwanda School District libraries.

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Get ready for a magical experience that’s perfect for the whole family! We are thrilled to invite you to the Etiwanda Excellence in Education Foundation (E3 Foundation) 2K/5K Mystical Mascot Run, happening Saturday, November 4, at Central Park.

This isn’t your ordinary run – it’s a mystical adventure! We encourage all students and their families to dress in their most imaginative running outfits. Whether it’s wings, ears, tails, capes, or any other accessories that are fun and easy to run in, let your creativity soar!

When you register by October 18th, 2023, you’ll guarantee yourself a custom school spirit shirt featuring none other than the Etiwanda School District mascot, Wanda. This exclusive shirt is the perfect way to commemorate this enchanting event and show your school spirit.

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Check out current part-time positions and job openings in the Etiwanda School District.

**Employees serving in our afterschool child care program are eligible for free afterschool child care during employment hours.

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