Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School

To succeed, aim for 5 or fewer absences this school year, arrive on time, and stay for the entire day! Every minute in class is a chance to learn, grow, and move closer to your goals. Let’s make each day matter!

Attending school not only builds knowledge but also shapes character, creativity, and confidence. Every day in the classroom is a step closer to future dreams, new friendships, and personal growth. Let’s encourage our students to show up, stay curious, and keep learning—because education unlocks endless possibilities!

Mrs. Cook's TK class enjoying a STEAM activity!

Your voice is important! Help us shape our LCAP by sharing your feedback—it plays a crucial role in our decision-making process. The survey will be open during Family Conference Week.

Please visit your school site or the district office to review the Digital Literacy instructional materials. After reviewing the materials, kindly take a moment to provide your feedback. The material will be on display until September 20, 2024. Your opinion matters.

We had a very special moment at Lightfoot this morning! Adrian Castro, a former Lightfoot student, has been gone serving in the Air Force for almost 4 years. Today he came home to Lightfoot to surprise his 5th grade sisters, Leah and Bella! Thank you Castro family for letting us share in your special moment and Thank You Adrian for your service!

We're thrilled to announce our 19th Annual E3 Fun Run on Saturday, November 16, 2024! This year’s theme is all about school spirit. Get ready to represent by wearing your school's colors and racing with pride! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community. Register now at bit.ly/EtiwandaFunRun24.

More Hands on STEM activities at Lightfoot.... Mrs. Verhoeven's 3rd Grade Class did the Spaghetti Tower Challenge!

APEX Leadership and Fundraising company will be on our campus for 2 weeks. During this time they will be teaching about leadership and fitness as well as helping us raise money for CPL! Today kicked off with a APEX Pep Rally!

Student teams In Mrs. Boehm's class worked together to put a life saver around Fred and help him back into his boat. Students were not allowed to touch Fred, the boat, or the life preserver directly with their hands, only with paper clips. Students practiced teamwork while building on their STEM knowledge.

Multi Lingual Learner Information Night at Day Creek Intermediate School on Thursday, August 15 from 6:00-7:00. Families of English Learners, Please join us!

Hope to see all of our Parents/Guardians tonight!

Students in Ms. Dia's class started this year with a STEM Team building activity - Cup stacking using only yarn and rubber bands without touching the cups with their hands!

The Data Confirmation Window is currently open. To obtain your child's teacher assignment, parents need to complete the Data Confirmation process and review the Family-Student Handbook. Visit the district's website or go to https://aeries.etiwanda.org/parent. Teacher assignments will be available using the link on the bottom of the district's homepage according to the following dates: - July 31st at 4:00 PM for Preschool and TK families - August 1st at 4:00 PM for Kindergarten - 8th grade families.

Battle of the Books lists for 2024-2025 are now available! View them on the Library Media Services website page: https://www.etiwanda.org/o/lms/page/battle-of-the-books.

We are so excited for Shrey from DCIS as he competes tonight in the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee! The finals will be televised today on the ION channel, and we invite everyone to tune in and cheer for Shrey on this prestigious stage. For more information on how to view the program and scheduling, visit https://spellingbee.com/watch.

Join us in wishing Shrey, one of our amazing Etiwanda students, good luck! He is a finalist in the Scripps National Spelling Bee that airs tonight. Shrey is one of the 8 finalists! Let's cheer him on! You got this, Shrey.

Mr. Cobb and 5th Graders having a great time at Knott's Berry Farm today!

5th Grade Paper Airplane Contest Winners!!

This year Mrs. Boehm's class read NINE novels. One class favorite was the book "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate. In the story, each year on May 1st, all the people from the town tie wishes written on fabric to the famous wish tree named Red. Our class celebrated by writing our wishes on fabric and tying them to our very own wish tree. Such a fun way to celebrate a great novel!