Prior to our leave on Spring break, our upper grade Dolphins represented Peterson well at HBCSD's 9th annual choral concert under the direction of Ms. Miars. Great job, choir!

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

With Dolphin Pride,

Dr. Smith-Johnson

Principal

As the month of March came to a close, I would like to announce the class winners for highest attendance rates:

For TK: Ms. Zimmer's class at 96.7%

For K/1/2: Ms. Geiger's class at 97.8%

For 3/4/5: Ms. Gray's class at 95.9%

Way to go, Dolphins! Each of the above classes will receive a popsicle party when we return from Spring break!

Click HERE to access Ms. Miars music site that includes grade-level pages your student(s) can use for practicing leading up to our Spring Sing concerts in June.

Hello Parents, 

During the month of April, our school counselor will be teaching our primary grade students all about coping skills. Throughout the lesson, she will be going over various coping skills kids can use when they are feeling mad, sad, frustrated, angry or any other feelings. Parents can help by reviewing with their children at home the following:

Our upper grade students will be learning about Executive Functioning Skills and how to manage anxiety. These skills help students stay on track and improve their school success. Here are some strategies that you can go over with your child at home:

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

Huntington Beach City School District invites families, students, and staff to participate in the 2026 HBCSD Communications Survey. Feedback helps the District improve how information is shared and how schools stay connected with the community. Survey results will help guide communication strategies connected to the Strategic Plan 2025–2026 and improve outreach efforts across the District.

Take the 2026 HBCSD Communications Survey

Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM

Responses are anonymous.

Thank you for helping keep our community informed and connected.

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:

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

Earth Day SignUp link:

04/16 - KROC Training at 8:00am

04/21 - Kinder trip to Centennial Farms

04/22 - Earth Day PTA Dine-out at Masala Waves

04/22 - GATE Parent Info Night - Zoom 6:00pm

04/23 - HBCSD Board Mtg. 6:00pm

04/24 - Peterson's Spring Fling 4:30-7:30

05/01 - Donuts with Dolphins 8:00am

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

05/02 - KROC Final Mile at O.C. Fairgrounds

05/05 - Emergency Drill 1:45pm

05/07 - PTA Association Meeting 9:00am

05/07 - Sowers & Dwyer Open House 5:00pm+

05/08 - Spirit Assembly

05/12 - Peterson's Board Presentation 6:00pm

05/14 - S.S.C. Mtg. No. 4 @ 4:00pm via Zoom

05/21 - HBCSD Elementary Open House

05/22 - PTA Skate Party @ FV Skate 3:30pm+

05/25 - Memorial Day Observed - No school

05/26 - Middle School Field Trip (5th only)

05/27 - Parent Night @ Middle Schools

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)

06/04 - Emergency Drill

06/04 - PTA Association Mtg. 6:00pm

06/15 - Promotion Practice 9:15am - Mandatory

06/16 - 5th Grade Promotion 9:30-10:30am

06/17 - Last Day of School

06/18 - Office closes for summer at 3:30pm

06/19 - Juneteenth - All HBCSD facilities closed

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.