On behalf of the Peterson school community, I extend my sincere gratitude to the Peterson PTA, and especially to the Gala Planning Committee, for organizing such a successful and memorable evening yesterday. The care, dedication, and thoughtful planning that went into this event were evident throughout, and the result was a truly outstanding experience for all who attended.

Thank you as well to everyone who participated in the event and to those who generously donated items to the gala auction; your contributions provide meaningful support to our school and students. It was a pleasure to gather as a community beyond our daily routines of drop-off and pick-up, and we certainly look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.

Speaking of 'firsts' this last Wednesday we hosted our very first PBIS “pop-up” event! This surprise celebration for our students was a powerful way to recognize and reinforce our students’ daily commitment to being Safe, United, Responsible, and Focused, and the excitement was contagious. With more than 300 students qualifying to attend, our nacho party was filled with smiles, laughter, and a strong sense of Dolphin pride as students enjoyed a fun and well-earned reward for their positive choices.

Events like this bring our PBIS values to life and remind us that when we celebrate positive behavior, we strengthen our school community and create an environment where everyone can thrive. Thank you to PTA for sponsoring the event and thank you to the many staff members who helped serve our students their delicious reward!

Please see the following highlights of events happening at Peterson and throughout our district this week.

With Dolphin Pride,

Dr. Smith-Johnson

Principal

Thank you to our many volunteers who helped out with the Teddy Bear picnic for our TK students, including: Michele Burch, Rosella Gamarra, Jasmine Spearingbowen, jonathan Diago, Alysha Follese, Kayley & Colbert Krong, Krizalecca Sabio, Cameron Sciacca, Chelsea Villanueva, Stacy Martinez, Kaylin Hodak, Joie Varelas, Anna Spanutius, Julie Lindsey, Linda Woods, Anna Loney, Haruna Fukuda, Annie Bhatt, Ladan Mohammadimiller, Susan Newton, Christina Reimers, Nicole Ault, Tiffany Castle, Shanelle Harrell, Nasreen Atik and Margaret Bristow.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th-grade Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year opens Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM for new students joining Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD).

Families with young learners are invited to attend a Virtual Early Childhood Education Information Meeting to learn more about Preschool, TK, and Kindergarten enrollment requirements, immunizations and get questions answered:

Families are encouraged to visit the Enrollment website to review required documents and enrollment steps.

Please note that enrollment is not official until all required documentation has been submitted and verified by the school, and students may not attend until the process is complete.

Enrollment is for new students only. Returning HBCSD students will complete Data Confirmation in August.

Hello Parents, 

During the month of February, our school counselor will be teaching our upper grade students (3rd to 5th grade) about how to resolve conflicts with others, while our primary grade students (TK to 2nd grade) will be learning the difference between reporting versus tattling. 

In the conflict resolution lesson, students will learn what is a conflict, how to resolve conflicts in different situations, and what are some ways to resolve conflicts peacefully. 

In the reporting versus tattling lesson, students will learn the difference between reporting something to a trusted adult versus tattling on someone to get them into trouble. Students will also learn when it is necessary to report to an adult so that they can get the help they need, especially in emergency situations.  

Parents of our upper grade students can help their child learn to resolve conflicts by helping them define what a “conflict” is, the importance of seeing things from the other person’s perspective, and how it is okay to agree to disagree in certain circumstances. It is also important to set a good example at home by teaching him/her how to resolve conflicts with siblings/others in a peaceful manner.  

Parents of our primary grade students can help their child learn the difference between reporting and tattling by helping them understand what it means to report an incident versus tattling to get someone in trouble or to make oneself look good. It is important for children to know that they can come talk to you about anything, especially if they or someone they know needs help, but tattling on others to get someone in trouble should be discouraged.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me, your school counselor at mpauw@hbcsd.us

Ms. Mei Pauw

School Counselor

HBCSD invites families to participate in our 2025–26 Parent Education Series, a three-part workshop series designed to support your child’s academic success and future readiness.

Sessions focus on family involvement, understanding academic progress, and building college and career readiness, with both virtual and in-person options available. Families are welcome to attend one or more sessions based on their interests and needs.

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) consists of parents, staff, and community members who advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English Learners. The committee helps review and provide input on the school’s English Learner program, language development strategies, and how Title I and other funds are used to support these students. ELAC also promotes communication between English learner families and the school, encourages parent involvement, and ensures that the needs and voices of English Learner students and their families are represented in the school’s decision-making process. We are seeking up to five parents of English learners to serve on this committee that meets three times per year. If you are interested in serving personally or you would like to nominate somebody, please email Dr. Smith-Johnson at KSmith-johnson@hbcsd.us

School breakfast and lunch will be offered free of charge throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Please refer to the HBCSD Food & Nutrition Services website for more information.

At Peterson, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and we love campus and classroom volunteers!

Parent & community volunteers are welcome to support our various classroom activities with proof of a negative TB test, Raptor clearance, and a signed Peterson Volunteer Agreement. All campus visitors must enter and exit through the main office.

Please contact the Peterson office with any questions regarding this requirement or to check the date/status of TB results you may have on file from last year.

Garden Days & Themes: Snacks and crafts provided, 10am - 1pm 

2/8/25 - Love Our Garden Day - Flower Seed Bombs and  Seed  Valentines 

3/15/25 - Spring Planting at the Garden 

4/12/25 - Flower Harvest Garden Day Gather flowers to press 

4/22/25 - Earth Day: Dinner Social  

5/3/25 - Celebrating Moms’ Garden Day:bookmarks for mom from pressed flowers 

6/7/25 - Annual Peterson Garden Party

02/02 - Musical Dress Rehearsal 3:10+

02/03 - Aristocats Student Performances (closed to public)

02/03 - Aristocats Parent Performances @ 6:00p.m. Tickets required

02/04 - Aristocats Parent Performances @ 6:00p.m. Tickets required

02/05 - Emergency Drill @ 1:45p.m. (no students received nor released until conclusion of drill)

02/05 - PTA Association meeting & K.R.O.C. Info. Meeting @ 6:00p.m.

02/06 - Spirit Assembly

02/06 - Dolphin Depot Delivery

02/06 - PTA Movie Night 5:00-7:00p.m.

02/08 - Garden Volunteer Day 10:00-1:00p.m.

02/09 - Lincoln's Birthday Observed - No school

02/10-02/20 - Open Enrollment for HBCSD

02/12 - K.R.O.C. Training Day - Kickoff at 8:00a.m.

02/12 - T.K. & Kindergarten Registration Zoom (Eng. w/Spanish translation available)

02/13 - HBCSD Enrollment Opens for 2026-2027

02/13 - 5th Grade Walk Through the Revolution

02/16 - Presidents' Day - No school

02/19 - K.R.O.C. Training Day @ 8:00a.m.

02/19 - Dolphin Depot Delivery

02/19 - T.K. & Kindergarten Registration Zoom (Span.)

02/19 - PTA Executive Board Meeting @ 6:00p.m.

02/19 - Peterson's S.S.C. Meeting #2 via Zoom @ 4:00p.m.

02/23 - HBCSD Field Lighting Project Info. Meeting in the Clapp Wing @ 5:00p.m.

02/24 - Harvest of the Month

02/24 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Irvine Regional Park

02/26 - K.R.O.C. Training Day @ 8:00a.m.

02/27 - Read Across America Celebration 9:00-11:00a.m.

As a reminder, if you plan on participating / volunteering in any of our special activities in our classrooms or on campus, please be sure you have the appropriate documentation on file with the front office. If you are unsure of your volunteer status, please simply call the office and we can verify what you have on file or we can tell you what we are missing.

Peterson Elementary School’s School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is now posted on the HBCSD District website under the "About" tab. Navigate to School Accountability Report Cards and click on our school name on the bottom of the page. Our SARC is also posted on our school website https://peterson.hbcsd.us The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about our school and to report our school’s progress in achieving goals. Hard copies of the report are available upon request by contacting our school office.

Las Tarjetas de Informe de Responsabilidad Escolar (SARC) de la escuela Peterson Elementary School están publicadas en el sitio web del Distrito de HBCSD bajo de la pestaña “About" (o "Acerca de"). Vaya a las “School Accountability Report Cards” (o "Las Tarjetas de Informe de Responsibilidad Escolar (SARC)") y haga clic en el nombre de nuestra escuela en el navegación. Nuestro SARC también está publicado en el sitio web de nuestra escuela https://peterson.hbcsd.us El propósito de la boleta de calificaciones es proporcionar a los padres y la comunidad información importante sobre nuestra escuela y reportar el progreso de nuestra escuela en el logro de las metas. Las copias impresas del informe están disponibles a pedido comunicándose con la oficina de nuestra escuela.