On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm during a mild but rare Southern California rain, we held our first Superintendent’s Reading Forum. Parents and staff were invited and a few dedicated folks came even though it was a day before the last day of school before the Winter break.…
The carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. Carrots are a domesticated form of the wild carrot native to Europe and southwestern Asia. The most commonly eaten part of the plant is the taproot, although the greens are sometimes eaten as well. Learn more about Carrots…
What’s up in 2017? These days of Fall to Winter are filled with expectations of vacation days, holidays, and time away from school. They are also filled for many educators with plans and ideas for the new year. As 2017 is upon us, Rio staff are engaged in a variety…
The persimmon is the edible fruit. The most widely cultivated species is the Oriental or Japanese persimmon. In color, the ripe fruit of the cultivated strains range from light yellow-orange to dark red-orange depending on the species and variety. They similarly vary in size from 1.5 to 9 cm (0.59…
This year the Rio School District, more than ever perhaps, is focused on guiding every child to become an interested and excellent reader. Interested readers choose to read as a discretionary activity as well as finding the interest in the reading they are assigned at school. Excellent meaning that they read…
Binational Health Week (BHW) has evolved into one of the largest mobilization efforts in the Americas to improve the health and well-being of the underserved Latino population that lives in the United States and Canada. During BHW, , federal, state and local government agencies, community-based organizations and thousands of volunteers…
Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes. Even if earthquakes are rare where you live, they may happen where you or your family travel. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve…
Lettuce is an annual plant. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds. Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps.
The Rio School District employs nearly 500 people in one role or another. All working together to provide the best possible learning environments and opportunities to our more than 5000 students in grades TK-8. One amazing team of four people, Kathryn, Tony, Oscar, and Brian make up our technology team.…
The tomato is the edible, red fruit, commonly known as a tomato plant. Numerous varieties of tomato are widely grown in temperate climates across the world, with greenhouses allowing its production throughout the year and in cooler areas. Its use as a food originated in Mexico, and spread throughout the world. Tomato is consumed in many ways, including raw, as an…
As we commence the 2016-17 school, we have begun to reflect on the basic AIMS of this school year and every year. We are asking ourselves again the simple question; what do want our students to be like when they leave us in the 8th grade? We call this the…
Hekar Rivera and Steve Sunnarborg have devoted 25+ years to studying, developing, practicing, composing, performing and teaching music. The duo took on a class of eager musicians from the Rio School District ranging from 5th-8th graders. Hekar and Steve have worked with these students vigorously during the summer. The group…
Students in the Rio School District are learning to be researchers, harvesting artifacts, conducting family oral history interviews, and engaging with community leaders about the history of the Mixteco population to understand and appreciate the diverse community they live in. This History Harvest project is part of a Teaching FAIR…
Elementary School Awards of Excellence June 13, 2016 Marriott by the Beach Ventura Rio Rosales, Rio Plaza, Rio Del Norte, Rio Lindo, Rio Real, Rio Del Mar Middle School Awards of Excellence June 13, 2016 Marriott by the Beach Ventura Rio Real, Rio Vista, Rio Del Valle
Community leaders and educators reflected on the Rio School District’s accomplishments as it marked its 130th anniversary Saturday and called for many more as they look toward the future. More than 100 parents, students, teachers and staff members gathered Saturday morning at Rio del Valle Middle School to also celebrate…