by Bethany Sutherland | Aug 25, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
GEF aims to provide at least 1,000 Spanish language books for the Dual Language Program at El Camino Elementary School. The goal of the DLI Literacy program is to lift students’ reading ability and proficiency in both English and Spanish, which will have a...
by Bethany Sutherland | Aug 23, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
A powerful story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab. There’s always beauty found in bravery. By Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Una poderosa historia sobre el primer día de clases...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 28, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
We are still mourning the deaths of 19 school children and 2 teachers from Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Mariachis, Mexican musical ensembles, from around the region have traveled to Uvalde to play and sing in honor of those who died. The performance of...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 19, 2022 | Literacy, Uncategorized
Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day, and Emancipation Day. A day of reflection, celebration, and a time to share stories about Black resistance, liberation, and to uplift Black Joy. The book “All Because You Matter”...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we close out the 2021-22 school year, we want to congratulate the Goleta community of educators, parents, and students for finishing strong this year. Our Goleta community has flourished due to the commitment and support from dedicated educators. They enrich the...