Week 34

Teachers Appreciation Week
May 4 - May 8
I want to take a moment to reflect on something that often goes unseen, yet impacts our children every single day: the extraordinary work of our teachers.
Teaching is not an easy profession. It requires patience, resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to the growth and well-being of every student. Each day, our teachers show up ready to inspire, support, and guide your children—often going far beyond what is visible in the classroom.
We believe it is important to intentionally pause and recognize this dedication. Our teachers invest countless hours planning lessons, adapting to individual needs, and fostering an environment where all students can thrive. Their work shapes not only academic success but also confidence, curiosity, and character.
As a school community, we are deeply grateful for their efforts. We invite you to join us in honoring and appreciating the educators who make such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day.
Teaching Staff
Meet our wonderful team and read about some of their favorites!
Mrs. Fernandez (TK)
- Ice Cream: Mint/Chip
- Cake: Red Velvet
- Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
- Candy: Hershey Almond
- Drink: Coke
Ms. Gonzalez (TK/K)
- Ice Cream: Cookies n Cream
- Cake: All!
- Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
- Candy: n/a
- Drink: Coffee
Mr. Dominguez (K)
- Ice Cream: Rocky Road
- Cake: Coffee Cake
- Restaurant: Ono Hawaiian Food
- Candy: Gummy Lifesavers
- Drink: Coffee
Ms. Borja (RSP)
- Ice Cream: Chocolate
- Cake: Vanilla
- Restaurant: Olive Garden
- Candy: Hershey
- Drink: Coke
Ms. Aguilar (1st)
- Ice Cream: Jamaica Almond Fudge
- Cake: Portos Milk and Berries
- Restaurant: Shakeys
- Candy: See's Scotchmallow
- Drink: Strawberry Lemonade
Ms. Yap (1st)
- Ice Cream: Chocolate
- Cake: All
- Restaurant: Kosuke
- Candy: See's Candy
- Drink: Depends
Ms. Oran (2nd)
- Snack: Munchies
- Cake: Red Velvet
- Restaurant: CPK
- Candy: Hershey Almond
- Drink: Coke
Ms. Perez (2nd)
- Snack: Lemon Lays
- Cake: Funfetti
- Team: Dodgers
- Restaurant: King Taco
- Drink: Mountain Dew
Mrs. Kim (2nd)
- Ice Cream: Strawberry
- Cake: Pistachio
- Restaurant: Sesame Grill
- Candy: none
- Drink: Lemonade
Mrs. Ramos (3rd)
- Ice Cream: Strawberry
- Cake: Vanilla
- Restaurant: Olive Garden
- Candy: Red Licorice
- Drink: Water
Mr. Galvez (3rd/4th)
- Ice Cream: Strawberry
- Cake: Vanilla
- Restaurant: Olive Garden
- Candy: Gummies
- Drink: La Croix
Mrs. Quezada (3rd)
- Ice Cream: Chocolate
- Cake: Vanilla
- Restaurant: Cava
- Candy: Hershey's Kisses
- Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Mrs. Ortega (4th)
- Ice Cream: Cookies/Cream
- Cake: Marble/Lemom
- Restaurant: Cava/Din Tai Fung
- Candy: Dark Chocolate Almond
- Drink: Loose Leaf Tea
Ms. Gutierrez (4th)
- Ice Cream: Coconut Pineapple
- Cake: Lemon/Coconut
- Restaurant: Carmelo's Cafe
- Candy: York's Peppermint Patty
- Drink: Coconut Water
Mrs. Quinones (5th)
- Ice Cream: Jamaica/Coffee
- Cake: Strawberry Shortcake
- Restaurant: Chile's
- Candy: Jolly Ranchers
- Drink: Coffee/Sweet Tea
Mrs. Santana (5th)
- Ice Cream: Chocolate
- Cake: Chocolate
- Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
- Candy: Kitkat
- Drink: Lemonade
Ms. Ramirez (5th)
- Ice Cream: Rocky Road
- Cake: Tiramisu
- Restaurant: In n Out
- Candy: See's Chocolate
- Drink: Sparkling Water
Mrs. D. Gonzalez (Coordinator)
- Ice Cream: Vanilla
- Cake: Vanilla
- Restaurant: Charlie's Trio
- Candy: Chocolate Almond
- Drink: Peach Ice Tea
Mrs. Hoffer (CPA/Magnet)
- Ice Cream: Rocky Road
- Cake: Chocolate
- Restaurant: Il Fornaio
- Candy: Reese Pieces Cups
- Drink: Coffee
Ms. Espinoza
School Psychologist
Mrs. Tyler
APEIS
Nurse's Day
Wednesday, May 6th
I’d like to take a moment to recognize the incredible care our school nurse, Nurse Udengwu, provides to our students each day. From small bumps and scrapes to more serious health concerns, she supports every child with compassion, professionalism, and expertise.
She helps ensure our students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn, and her impact is felt across our entire school community.
That’s why we are especially excited to celebrate her this Wednesday on Nurse’s Day. We invite you to join us in showing appreciation for all that she does for our students. Let's write her a nice note or draw her a picture. She loves receiving notes/drawings from students. Our nurse is also very healthy, so send your favorite fruit and let's make her a fruit basket!
Tardies
Improvement
Testing Season Week 2
Please help your child by:
- Ensuring they get a good night’s sleep
- Making sure they arrive at school on time each day
- Encouraging a positive mindset and reminding them to simply do their best
Individual: Attendance Incentive
15 Days: All Students
For the next 15 days, students will participate in a bonus attendance incentive for SBA.
All students who arrive at school on time and stay for the entire day for all 15 days will be entered into a drawing to select a gift from “Multnomah’s Attendance Toy Box.” Prizes include cool LEGO sets, Pokémon toys, and other items students have said they would love to choose from. Check out the images below. Show it to your child to remind them. Zero Tardies. Zero Absences. Zero Early Outs. ALL STUDENTS, testing or not.
Week 2: May 4 – May 8
Week 3: May 11 – May 15
April Attendance Incentive
Congratulations!
And the winners are:
- Neighborhood School: Mrs. Fernandez @ 95.91%
- Environmental Science Magnet: Ms. Oran @ 98.61%
- Gifted Magnet: Mrs. Quezada @ 97.73%
We will be scheduling the field trip for Friday, June 5th (due to testing and conflicts with other trips.)
Updated Calendar
Monday
May 4, 2026
- 8:05 am - 10:05 AM (School-wide quiet time)
- SBA ELA Test
- Grades 3rd and 4th and 5th
- Teacher Appreciation Day 1
- Send a note to thank a teacher!
- Dismissal 2:28 pm
Tuesday
May 5, 2026
- 8:05 am - 10:05 AM (School-wide quiet time)
- SBA ELA Test
- Grades 3rd and 4th and 5th
- Teacher Appreciation Day 2
- Come dressed in your teacher's favorite color
- Dismissal Time 1:28 pm
- 1:30-2:30 Chorus
- 2:30-3:30 Ukelele
Wednesday
May 6, 2026
- Orchestra: Bring your instrument (different schedule to accommodate testing)
- 8:05 am - 10:05 AM (School-wide quiet time)
- SBA ELA Test
- Grades 3rd and 4th and 5th
- Teacher Appreciation Day 3
- Bring your teacher a flower
- Nurse's Day!
- Shower Nurse Udengwu with appreciation
- Dismissal 2:28 pm
Thursday
May 7, 2026
- 8:05 am - 10:05 AM (School-wide quiet time)
- SBA ELA Test
- Grades 3rd and 4th and 5th
- Teacher Appreciation Day 4
- Bring your teacher their favorite snack
- Dismissal 2:28 pm
Friday
May 8, 2026
- 8:05 am - 10:05 AM (School-wide quiet time)
- SBA ELA Test
- Grades 3rd and 4th and 5th
- Teacher Appreciation Day 5
- Bring something special for your teacher
- Dismissal 2:28 pm
Looking Ahead
Principal Contact
Ms. Melgar
If you're not able to catch me before the bell or during dismissal, please feel free to call or email to set up an appointment if you have anything you need to discuss.
email: tiffany.khauo@lausd.net
phone: 323-225-6005
website: https://multnomahstes.lausd.org/
Instagram: mes_eaglespride