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Welcome to LEAP (Learn-Explore-Achieve-Program)/Tadpoles for the 2018-2019 school year!
 
My name is Kathy Seter and I am so blessed to be the LEAP/Tadpoles coordinator/teacher.  This is my 13th year at Sacred Heart Academy. I received my undergraduate degree at California State University, Fullerton and completed my post-graduate education at the University of California, Riverside. In addition, I received my Certification in the Education of the Gifted and Talented from UCR in December 2014. Prior to SHA, I was employed by the Redlands Unified School District as the 4th-5th grade Intervention teacher at Lugonia Elementary School and as a substititue teacher throughout the district grades K-12, including Special Education and RISE (Redlands Independent Study Education) program. I am also a member of the California Association for the Gifted (CAG), "an organization of educators and parents who strive to improve education for individuals who demonstrate giftedness."
 
I was blessed to attend Catholic schools (St. Margaret Mary, Chino and Pomona Catholic Girls High Scool) and strongly believe in the value of a faith-filled education.  I have been a proud Catholic school parent since 1996.  My son, Jimmy, is an SHA, Aquinas High School, Marquette University graduate. My daughter, Elizabeth, is an SHA and Aquinas High School graduate, currently attending Grand Canyon University.
 
I am an active member of The Holy Name of Jesus community and enjoy various activities: sporting events, reading, concerts, movies, travel, and time with family and friends.
 
Under the direction of our principal Mrs. Williams LEAP was launched in the Fall of 2012. LEAP is a hands-on, enrichment math program for grades 2-6. I am excited to take on this venture to provide our students with the best possible education in a faith-filled environment. 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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Happy New Year!

We made it through our first week back to school. I wanted to wish you a wonderful New Year and also thank you for all the lovely Christmas presents. I feel truly blessed!

4th Grade Unit Conversion Word Problems

LEAP students use bar models to solve multi-step word problems. Great job 4th graders!

Telling Time Activity

3rd Grade LEAP students practiced time as continuous measurement by using an iPad stopwatch app.
We had a lot of fun in LEAP over the last 2 days. Each class participated in various Halloween math activities including coordinate graphing to create Halloween images, candy probability, decimal place value, iPad apps, and a fun game using pumpkin seeds as our manipulatives.
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!

Notifications

Hello LEAP Families. I am not sure what happened this evening, but homework notifications seem to have been delayed by our website. I usually receive mine between 6:00-7:00 pm. This evening I received the notification at almost 11:00 pm. I apologize if this caused any inconvenience. Thanks, Mrs. Seter

Math Contest

Hello to our LEAP families.
I am so excited to share with you that our 6th graders will be competing in the Perennial Math competition. This opportunity was brought to my attention from Mrs. Williams through Sr. Linda from the Office of Catholic Schools San Bernardino Diocese. The Perennial Contest extends nationwide and our students have the opportunity to receive various awards and recognition (individually and as a team).
The contest consists of 4 tests from November-February. I have various study guides and we will be preparing 1-2 times a week during our regular class time. Your wonderful children are so excited to compete and show their knowledge. This is a new adventure for them and for me. I look forward to the challenge and the reward!
Contest price is approximately $100. We will be using "Adopt-a-Classroom" money to off-set the cost. Currently LEAP has obtained partial funding for Adopt-a-Classroom and we are still looking for assistance in sponsorship. 
Thank you for your continued support and please know that I feel blessed everyday to work with your children.
 
 

3rd Graders proudly display their Red Ribbon Week art created after viewing a "Place Value" powerpoint.