Pictured above are our 2nd grade students in one of our annual highlights, our Wax Museum event! Students researched historical figures, prepared presentations, and then dressed up and performed in-person for the many guests in attendance this past Friday. Great job, 2nd graders, you all looked amazing!

Last week we kicked off our annual Read-A-Thon, where our school-wide goal is to read 150,000 pages and raise $15,000 over the next two weeks. As our students dive into books, they are living out our S.U.R.F. expectations—being Safe by making positive choices in their learning spaces, United as a school community working toward common goals, Responsible in tracking their reading and commitments, and Focused as they build stamina and a lifelong love of literacy.

For current class standings, click here: Read-a-thon standings.

Thank you, to our entire Peterson community, for helping us champion reading and for continuing to stand alongside us in support of every child’s growth and achievement

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

With Dolphin Pride,

Dr. Smith-Johnson

Principal

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 

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

02/27 - 03/15 - 5th Annual Read-a-Thon

03/08 - Daylight Savings - time goes forward

03/13 - Spirit Assembly

03/20 - Skate Party @ FV Skate 3:30-6:00

03/24 - Peterson's TK Tour & Info Session 9:30-10:30

03/25 - Peterson's Kindergarten Tour & Info Session 9:30-10:30

03/27 - A.R. Party

03/30 - Choir Concert 6:00p.m. @ Dwyer Gym

03/31 - 5th Grade Panoramic Picture 9:00a.m.

04/02 - 5th Grade Whale Watching field trip

04/03 - 1st Grade Field Trip

05/01 - 3rd Grade field trip to Bolsa Chica Wetlands

05/29 - 1st Grade field trip to the O.C. Planetarium

06/03 - Kindergarten Assessments (by appointment only)

06/04 - Kindergarten Assessments (by appointment only)

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.