5th Grade Promtion!

We ended the 2025-2026 school year with such excitement and joy, reflecting on the memories we've made and the tremendous growth we've seen in each and every one of our students. We sent them off with this advice:

First, from Mrs. Dewey: Be kind. Middle school can feel big and overwhelming at times. One friendly smile, one encouraging word, or one act of kindness can completely change someone's day.

Second, from Mrs. Appleford: Be brave enough to try new things. Join a club. Play a new sport. Hang out with a new group of kids. Raise your hand and ask questions. You don't discover what you're capable of by staying in your comfort zone.

Third: Don't let mistakes define you. Every successful person you've ever heard of has failed at something—probably many things. Mistakes are proof that you're learning, growing, and taking chances.

Go out and SOAR, Eagles!

Science Day with the help from FHS Science Dept.

We were excited to partner with Mr. Avalos and Fillmore High School's Science Dept. to bring Science Day to San Cayetano. Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students moved from one presentation to another in pairs/trios, hearing about physics and chemistry concepts from these fabulous seniors. They were encouraged to form their own hypotheses/theories about a phenomenon displayed before them.

Family Movie Night- Finding Nemo

Family Movie Night was a splashing success! We had an absolute blast watching Finding Nemo together! Our students were thrilled to receive their very own 'beach pails' filled with Goldfish crackers (of course!) and gummy sharks - the perfect snacks for an underwater adventure, and encouragement stickers! Each pail also came with a special surprise: unlimited refills of popcorn! It was fun to see everyone's faces light up as they munched away and cheered on Marlin and Dory.

National Public Works Week!

Today was an exciting day at San Cayetano as our primary grades had the opportunity to meet the amazing team from Public Works, who took time out of their busy schedule to celebrate National Public Works Week with us! The students were thrilled to get up close to the impressive equipment that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our community running smoothly. We really appreciate the time they took to show off the gear that our students see throughout the city, which helps our community thrive! From the big trucks that collect our trash to the machinery that keeps our streets smooth, the kids were fascinated by the details of how it all works. It was a fantastic learning experience that sparked their curiosity and appreciation for the important work that Public Works does every day. We're grateful for their dedication to keeping our community safe, clean, and beautiful!

Thank you City of Fillmore Public Works!

Life Science in 2nd Grade

Second grade has been focusing on life science, specifically exploring how plants and animals adapt to different habitats. Students are learning how living things meet their needs in various environments. As part of this unit, students are creating a diorama based on a selected habitat, including plants and animals that live there.

In addition, we have been focusing on measurement in math. Students are using a variety of tools to measure length in inches, feet, and yards. Check out our fabulous students at work doing the thing they do best--learn!

fun things happening in our TK classes

So many fun things happening in our TK classes with Mrs. Hansen, Ms. Luara and Mrs. Spore and Ms. Maria.

1. For morning recess TK has the playground completely to themselves. This allows our campus supervisors to assist a small group of students in helping them build social interactions while discovering new things to do during their unstructured time.

2. and 3. Our students made "ants on a log". In order to make them they had to use fine motor skills to place the cranberries carefully. This was a new flavor for some students.

4.-8. During small group time our students have teacher led groups in addition to other centers like, technology, directed drawing, exploring Science Tubs, and participating in Cooperative Play.

Fun Fridays in Ms. Szamosi's class

On Fun Fridays in Ms. Szamosi's class, students engage in enriching learning activities like learning geography with puzzles. Working collaboratively with peers makes these types of activities even more engaging and rewarding. Ms. Szamosi's students are also learning how to keep a beat in Music class with Mrs. Blok. What will tomorrow's Fun Friday have in store for the 4th and 5th graders?

Curious how to pronounce Ms. Szamosi's name? It's "some-uh-she".

Students setting goals & making plans for the New Year!

Mrs. Dewey's welcomed the new year by setting goals and making plans! Our students spent time reflecting and "Looking Back" and "Looking Ahead". Identifying wishes and goals is a great way of setting a vision for what students want for themselves. It provides direction, a sense of motivation, and a sense of accomplishment when the hard work pays off. We're excited to see our students achieve at high levels; be it academic, social/emotionally, and relationally alongside of their peers.

Students work on CGI assignments

Check out what the students in Mr. Maus' class have been up to! Our work with CGI (Cognitive Guided Instruction) is clearly on display, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible progress our students are making on a daily basis. Here, our students are using not one, but two powerful resources - fraction bars and multiplication facts charts. Fraction bars are an amazing tool that help our students visualize equivalent fractions in a way that's easier to understand, making complex concepts feel more accessible and fun to learn. The use of a multiplication fact chart allows our students to see the development of patterns of numbers, reduce math anxiety, and build their confidence as they work with multidigit numbers.

It's incredible to see how these visual aids can make all the difference in their learning journey! We appreciate the learning our TEACHERS continue to engage in as they continue to learn instructional strategies that help our students learn well.

The Turkey Trot!

What an incredible day! One highlight was the 3rd graders taking on their first mile - The Turkey Trot! It was amazing to see their determination and perseverance as they completed their four laps. Mrs. Lopez's 2nd graders and Mrs. Dewey's 5th graders also got in on the fun, giving in to the 6-7 Madness on the 67th Day of School! It was a day filled with energy and excitement as the students participated in a series of fun activities. And to top it all off, it was also Match with a Friend Day! The students had a blast matching with their friends and showing off their stylish outfits.