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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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3rd Grade Video Production

3rd Grade LEAP has begun our unit on geometry. To showcase our knowledge we will producing our own video with the assistance of some Aquinas students. (Check out last year's LEAP into the News video on this site to get an idea of what we will be doing).

This project takes a lot of time and work and we need your help. First, all students will need a yellow t-shirt and jeans. Next, we need a crafty mom or dad to help us  create hats (parent volunteer hours). This diy project is fairly simple and I will provide all necessary materials. We need the hats by Monday, March 31. PLEASE contact me if you are able to help. Thank you for your time and support.

God Bless, Mrs. Seter

March Madness Basketball has arrived! Today students made their bracket picks (selection of 10 tournament teams). We will track the progress of our teams and use a mathematical formula to calculate points. The student with the highest point value at the end of the tournament will be our winner. GOOD LUCK to all!

5th Graders used various fraction operations to measure area and perimeter of iPods and MP3 players. Then they had to create one of their own with specific dimensions. The students did a great job with this VERY challenging activity.

LEAP Videos

Hello All, Today was a very busy day in LEAP. Each grade participated in various Mardi Gras math activities. Please check out our videos to see what we have been up to. Thanks!

4th Grade Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt

Prescott and Jace search for clues to solve Mardi Gras word problems.

Mardi Gras Mania

5th Graders use estimation, counting, measurement, averages, graphing, and word problems in this Mardi Gras Mania game.