Request for Proposals – Sale of District Property
The Rio School District Board is requesting proposals for the sale of surplus District property located at 2714 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA.
Request for Proposals – Sale of District Property
VCSTEAMN Colloquium # 3 on SEARCH
The VCSTEAMN Colloquium # 3 on SEARCH was a great success. Mike Vollmert, our Director of Technology, pinch hit for Keynote speaker Andrew Schwab who was ill, and used Andrew’s presentation to set the stage for an excellent evening. We examined SEARCH as a 21st century Literacy, we learned some…
T.R.I.P. Meeting Update 11.21.13
The Rio Indigenous Project (TRIP) met successfully on 11.21.13. Representatives from the Rio School District, CSUCI, St. Johns Hospital, MICOP, Boys and Girls Club After School programs were in attendance with Dr. Faviana Hirsch Dubin attending via conference call. As usual great dialogue and idea development took place including plans…
VCSTEAMN Colloquium# 3 “SEARCH”
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Schwab, CTO, Berryessa Union School District VCSTEAMN search colloquium flier Andrew Schwab is an educator, IT professional and 1:1 evangelist. As a member of the CUE Board of Directors, a CETPA Certified CTO and a Google Certified Teacher, he is active in supporting and growing the edTech community. Andrew…
Instructional Vision
Recently, the Rio School District has been working on developing our vision of Rio Instruction. Like many other Districts and organizations, we are pressed to do two simultaneous and daunting tasks;help learners build and develop basic literacies while helping them develop 21st century learning practices. The three charts posted above…
Quilts and Math
Quilting and Math are inexorably intertwined. Here are some excellent links for educators to get learners working on both. Math Quilts Explained Tying Quilts to Montessori Math and Geometry (PDF) QUILTING – Let’s Finish the Pattern (PDF)
CSUCI Science Carnival November 2nd
Our friends at CSUCI are holding their annual Science Fair this Saturday, November 2, 2013. The Rio School District will be sending students and teachers to experience this excellent hands on learning experience.
Successful Schools = Successful People
Recently, I read an article from the Journal of School Public Relations. It talked about the results of surveys of 20,000 students, parents, and schools and their thoughts on their schools. The findings of the surveys were fascinating and the author generated ten tips for various roles in the schooling…
Public Hearing Williams Notice
RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT 2500 VINEYARD AVENUE OXNARD, CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION #1314/01 AND CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUFFICIENCY OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS September 18, 2013 The public is invited to provide input regarding the Sufficiency of Instructional Materials whereby it has been determined the Rio School District has sufficient textbooks…
Images
These paintings and photographs represent some of the artistic output of JP. They were requested for viewing at a recent career day by Gabby (student) at Rio del Valle Middle School.
Words
Here are some words we have been using and th8inking about lately: World Class Ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order: a world-class figure skater. Great, as in importance, concern, or notoriety. Professionals Developing…not Professional Development Professional development..to teachers.. usually means workshops,…
Books
The Leader’s Guide to 21st century Education Measurement Euler’s Gem The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited Whole new mind World class learners Thinking in Systems Bakhtin and the Human Sciences Here are some great links to explore Bakhtin’s thoughts and their relation to education. What Every Principal…
Friendship
Friendship friendship is… exploring different adventures. going through fun and hard times together. a popular thing most people want but don’t know how to get. Friendship is like… the waves at the beach, it comes and goes. fast food restaurants, when you need something they come right away. a movie,…
Friendship
Friendship Friendship is… something that completes life. a book of adventures just waiting to begin. Friendship is like… a flashlight that helps you see, even when it’s dark. a key that can unlock endless possibilities. Friendship is as… powerful as a lightning bolt. bright as the stars that shine at…
Friendship
Friendship Friendship is a fun room to entertain me. a treasure guarded by trust. Friendship is like a helper bot that helps me get around. a comedian that gives smiles. Friendship is as wanted as video games for kids. fragile as a tripwire. Friendship sounds like a bird chirping joyfully.…
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream I have enjoyed The chocolate ice cream That was in The refrigerator And which You were obviously Keeping For dessert Forgive me It was so sweet So flavorful And so delightful By:JT/RDV (Inspired from “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams)
Marshmallows
Marshmallows Inspired by “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams I have savored The marshmallows That were in the pantry And which You were definitely Saving For later Forgive me They were delicious So scrumptious And so yummy
Friendship
Friendship Friendship is a box that needs memories. a pair of glasses that needs someone to look through them. Friendship is like a tree that needs leaves. a pen that needs ink. a river that needs a path to flow. Friendship is as useful as a house. necessary as water.…
For My People – AH (LA7 – Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired by “For My People” poem by Margaret Walker This is for my people, with creative ideas and like to play around. For my people, who are called lazy who are said to be poorly behaved. For my people, who are loved by their parents who are…
For My People – VD (7th – Rio del Valle)
“For My People” (Inspired by “For My People”poem by Margaret Walker) This is for my people that had a hard time in life, with big hearts and caring to help people. For my people, who can’t speak Spanish,nor English who try to do what is right. For my people, who…
For My People – CJ (LA7 – Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired By:Margaret Walker This is for my people, that are Martial Artists with black belts and are proud. For my people, who may get injured but still keep going who practice everyday to get better and better. For my people, who work hard to get to their…
For my People – KH (Rio del Valle)
For My People (Inspired by “For My People” poem by Margaret Walker) This is for my people that had to overcome obstacles, with loving words and cherishing one another. For my people, who are known as criminals who are living poor. For my people, who are good in the kitchen…
For my People – JT
For My People by: JT Inspired from “For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people who are woman, with long hair, and make up. For my people, who aren’t strong enough, who can’t do anything because they’re weak. For my people, who are smart and educated, who…
For my People – LA7 – (Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired by “For My People” poem by Margaret Walker This is for my people who love shopping, with friends and family and who are loud. For my people, who are talkative and annoying who may be generous and friendly. For my people, who are joyful who are…
For My People – D.P. (Rio del Valle)
“For My People” Inspired from “For My People” by Margaret Walker This is for my people that play football, with the NFL and my football players who play hard. For my people, Who play very dumb and don’t play very good who don’t play very hard and play very good.…