LCFF/LCAP
The Local Control and Accountability Plan or LCAP is a critical part of California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). It is a three-year, district-level plan that is updated annually. The plan describes the school district’s key goals for students as well as the specific actions (with expenditures) the district will…
SBAC / CAASPP
SMARTER-Balanced Assessment ConsortiumThe SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is one of two multi-state collaborative groups that received Race-to-the-Top grants to develop student assessments aligned to the common core standards. In June 2011, California joined the SBAC in a governing role, providing the state with a vote in fiscal and policy…
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…
Superintendent Blog
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…
District News, Superintendent Blog, VCSTEAMN
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…
Superintendent Blog
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)
Superintendent Blog
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.
Superintendent Blog
Student Resources
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Sing ‘n Groove
Download the videos below to help your students with their number sense: Number Sense 10’s Place Value number sense 9’s number sense 8’s number sense 7’s number sense 6 number sense 5 Number Sense 4’s Number Sense 3’s Number Sense 2’s Compilation 2-10 Compilation 2’s 5’s 10’s
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…
Superintendent Blog
Calendar
Academic Calendar 2023/2024 Academic Calendar 2024/2025
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…
District News
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.
Images, Superintendent Blog
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,…
Superintendent Blog, Words
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…
Books, Superintendent Blog
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,…
Poetry
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…
Poetry
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.…
Poetry
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)
Poetry
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
Poetry
Pepsi Can
Pepsi Can (Inspired by “This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams) I have chugged The Pepsi That was in The fridge And which You could have been Saving For after work Forgive me It was so good So thirst-quenching And so cool -By AH 2013 LA7 RDV
Poetry
Hot Fries
Hot Fries Adapted  from the poem,’’This is Just to Say” by William Carlos Williams I have munched The bag of Hot Fries That was on The counter And which You were obviously Saving For the slumber party Forgive me They were tasty So crunchy And so delicious.                            By: JT LA7/RDV
Poetry
Ice Cream
Ice Cream Inspired by the poem “This Just To Say” by William Carlos Williams I found Ice Cream Melting on the Table And which You were probably Saving for after dinner Forgive me It was so creamy and sweet and so cold.
Poetry
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.…
Poetry
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…
Poetry
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