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Students showcase 3D cell models; principals report reading gains and upcoming events
Summary
Sixth-grade students presented 3D cell models; principals reported high Read On Sonoma achievement rates, community drives, extracurricular events, and rising TK/K enrollment for 2026-27.
Sixth-grade students from Ms. Esposito's class at Mark West Elementary presented 3D cell models at the March 10 board meeting, illustrating plant and animal cell organelles after a science unit. The board recognized the student presentations under its presentations and recognitions portion of the agenda.
Multiple principals provided school reports: Principal Emily Todd reported several students earned Read On Sonoma 'one million readers' awards and that the annual "Big Event" raised about $30,000; Principal Kelli Osorio said 81% of students met their Read On Sonoma goals and described staff-led appreciation events for classified employees; Principal Bennett Holley reported 88% of students met reading goals, 38 students completed ELPAC testing, and San Miguel collected approximately 1,028 food-drive items. Superintendent Dr. Rachel Valenzuela also reported projected incoming TK and kindergarten counts for 2026-27: "93 incoming TK students and 159 kindergarten students (including those currently in TK)."
Principals and staff highlighted instructional co-ops and upcoming events such as a first-grade musical on April 17 and a Mark West Charter School field trip to the Exploratorium, signaling robust extracurricular and community engagement across sites.
