Fifth graders in Mrs. Leonard's class have been reading @kaaauthor’s “Home of the Brave,” and were excited to hear about her visit!
When they learned that there wasn't enough room for 5th graders at the assembly, they took matters into their own hands! The students wrote a persuasive letter to Ms. Applegate and delivered it to her personally upon her arrival at school. Their initiative and persuasive writing skills impressed everyone, and it was a great example of students using their voice to make a difference.
The best part is... it worked! Ms. Applegate paid a special visit to their classroom.
Who was more excited, the teachers or the students? Debatable...
Photographed with Ms. Applegate are 5th grade teachers Mrs. Leonard and Dr. Felix!
The Eagle’s Nest annual fall field trip to the pumpkin patch is always a memorable one! 🎃
Staff sprinkle the students as they walk into the patch wearing their school shirts proudly. This year they received VIP wristbands and felt super special. They enjoyed train rides, jumpers, tractor rides, face painting, and lots of pumpkins!
Our student and teacher-led climate club is making waves at the Water Festival by West Basin! Together, we're volunteering, learning, and leading the way toward a sustainable future. Special shoutout to our dedicated teacher and district environmental committee lead, Ms. Maisonet for guiding us in this important work.
Stay tuned for more updates and tips on how you can make a difference in our community. Let’s protect our planet, one drop at a time!
In collaboration with Pages Bookstore, we were thrilled to host New York Times bestselling authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko for a special assembly!
Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students heard inspiring stories of how these two award-winning authors found their path to success. The assembly included exciting writing tips for young authors, fun and practical dog training advice, and valuable information on supporting dog shelters—inspired by their newly published Dogtown series that they co-authored!
It was an engaging and memorable experience for all who attended!
October is National Principals Month—and October 13-19 is the Week of the School Administrator in California.
We’d like to give our principals the recognition they deserve! A big shoutout goes to:
🌟 Rose Ahrens, Center Street
🌟 Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
🌟 Steven Gebhart, El Segundo High School
🌟 Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street
Thank you for leading us into the future!
We are so grateful that many of our alumni come back to teach at ESUSD! ✨
Juliana Farello is a kindergarten teacher at Richmond Street School and is a ESUSD alum. Here is a picture of her in kindergarten at Center Street! 📸
October 14-18 is National School Lunch Week! 🥗
This week, we’re bringing awareness to the National School Lunch Program, which provides nutritious, balanced meals to qualifying students. Healthy meals fuel academic excellence! 💪
Shout out to our maintenance team for recently painting lines at RSS and at the ESHS north parking lot. Thank you for all that you do!
On Indigenous Peoples Day, we remain committed to educating ourselves and others about the rich traditions and histories of Indigenous peoples.
We invite all to join us in the journey of learning and acceptance. 🤝
Check out these unique self-portraits created by our talented students! Each piece showcases their creativity while highlighting one standout personality trait! 🎨
We recently had the incredible honor of welcoming representatives from the United States Space Force! 🚀
Students were captivated as they learned about the important role the Space Force plays in protecting our nation and exploring the frontiers of space. The highlight of the visit involved our young engineers teaming up with Space Force experts to launch their rocket creations, sparking imaginations, and inspiring future careers in STEM.
It was an unforgettable learning experience for our students!
The High School Student Climate Club presented their plans for a school garden to the PTSA and received a donation to start the project! 🌱🌷
Last week, preschool students ventured into a science and cooking activity.
Students helped mix, make and taste some apple waffles. There was lots of discussion around ingredients, their experience in the kitchen and their feedback on this recipe. The students favorite part was the taste test!
Dr. Johnson recently met with Ted Mektrakarn from VPLS at the District's new Data Center in Redondo Beach. 💻
This meeting focused on the ongoing setup and enhancement of the data center infrastructure, aiming to establish a robust, secure, and efficient network for the district. During the visit, they reviewed the progress on network improvements, emphasizing the development of a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the district's network operations, security, and disaster recovery needs.
The goal is to ensure that the infrastructure is ahead of industry standards, providing reliable support for the district's current and future requirements.
The ESHS Club Rush was a smashing success, with over 95 clubs represented!
Over a two-day Club Rush period, students got to sign up for clubs ranging from friendship to engineering and everything in between! There truly is something for everyone at ESHS. Go Eagles!
The ESHS girls varsity flag football team recently celebrated their first Senior Night in history. ✨
Shout out to the seniors who have led the team to success this first season, as well as the amazing coaching staff of Coach McCann, Coach Shevlin, Coach Davis, Coach Smith, and Coach Moss.
ESUSD was recently named among the top 25 school districts in California! 🤩
These rankings are based on test scores, academic performance, and input from students, alumni and parents. We are proud of this accomplishment and are dedicated to providing the best learning experience possible for our students!
You can read the full article here: https://patch.com/california/across-ca/these-are-best-school-districts-ca-new-ranking-says
Our incredible students have been working hard in middle school art class, and we're excited to showcase these beautiful "Culture Jars" they've created! 🌍🫙
Each jar represents a unique blend of cultural elements, traditions, and personal expression. From mythical dragons and lifeguard stations to festive holiday scenes and cultural landscapes, these jars tell the story of our diverse community.
Swipe through to see the intricate details and creativity of our young artists! Let us know which jar speaks to you the most!
Preschool students are starting to settle in! They are comfortable with their teachers and in their learning environment.
Teachers model small play groups to support students who need social skills to engage with peers. Students form their own peer play groups and engage in pretend play to celebrate a special birthday. Sometimes students chose to explore all on their own.
All of these are important skills to practice and develop through the school year. Our friends are bonding and enjoying their time at school!
We’re proud that so many of our alumni come back to teach in ESUSD! 🌟
Eden Feenstra is a 2nd grade teacher at Center Street School. She’s also a graduate of El Segundo High School!
