Back to School Night Information
Join us for Back to School Night this Thursday, September 4th! This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn about classroom routines, and hear how you can support learning this year.
Schedule:
5:00 – 7:00 PM – Food Trucks & Mr. Softee on campus
5:30 – 6:00 PM – 4th & 5th Grade Pre-Band Meeting in the MPR
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Free Book Table available (stop by and pick up some new reads!)
6:00 – 6:25 PM – Classroom Session #1
6:35 – 7:00 PM – Classroom Session #2
Both classroom sessions will cover the same information – parents only need to attend one session. Parents will also have the opportunity to vote on our School Site Council Community/Parent members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
kindergarten writers are hard at work!
Our kindergarten writers are hard at work! Mrs. Watson’s class has been practicing their writing skills, from forming letters to stretching out words and sharing their ideas on paper. We love seeing their creativity and confidence grow each day!
Back to School Night - September 4th
Mark your calendars: Rio Vista Back To School Night next Thursday September 4th!
Does your 4th/5th grade student want to join band this year?
4th and 5th graders got the chance to try out different instruments and learn more about joining band at the annual band Petting Zoo
Does your 4th/5th grade student want to join band this year? Join us for a Parent Info Meeting with Mr. Morey before Back to School Night.
Thursday, September 4th @ 5:30 PM
Big THANK YOU to Bank of the Sierra
A big THANK YOU to Bank of the Sierra for their generous $250 donation and for providing backpacks for our Rio Vista Elementary students!
We are so grateful for their continued partnership and support of education. Together, we’re helping our students shine!
we believe in starting strong together!
At Rio Vista we believe in starting strong together!
This week, our principal, Ms Kelp met with every grade level to talk about our school expectations, build community, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. When students know what’s expected, they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn, and that’s exactly the foundation we want for a successful year!
Mrs. Lamiell’s class dove into math!
3rd graders in Mrs. Lamiell’s class dove into math with counting collections! Students worked together to sort, group, and explore numbers in hands-on ways. This activity helps build number sense, problem-solving strategies, and teamwork all while making math fun and meaningful!
Every Thursday is Early Dismissal
Don’t forget tomorrow is Thursday!
Reminder: EVERY DAY gates open and breakfast is available starting at 7:30am
Students should be on campus and lined up on teacher’s lines at first bell at 7:55am. Students who arrive to class after 8:00 are marked “tardy” by their teacher.
Mark your calendars for dismissal times as our dismissals are staggered by grade level spans.
Every Thursday is early dismissal!
What an incredible first day of school!
What an incredible first day of school! The hallways were buzzing with excitement, laughter, and curiosity as we kicked off a new year of learning together. I’m so proud of our students for jumping right in, our staff for creating welcoming and engaging classrooms, and our families for starting the year strong.
A friendly reminder — every day counts! Gates open and breakfast starts at 7:30. Students should be on campus and in their class lines at first bell at 7:55 a.m. Arriving on time sets the tone for a successful day of learning.
Here’s to a year filled with growth, kindness, and endless possibilities!
That’s a wrap on our TK/K Bootcamp!
That’s a wrap on our TK/K Bootcamp!
Our youngest learners had a blast getting to know their classrooms, learning routines, playing games, and making new friends. We’re so proud of how much they’ve grown in just a few days and now they’re more than ready to kick off the school year!
We can’t wait to see everyone back on Wednesday, August 13th for the first day of school!
Registration Night : August 1 @ 1pm-7pm
Rio Vista will be holding their annual registration night this Friday August 1st from 1:00-7:00 pm. Come find out who your child's teacher will be for this school year! We will have staff on site to help families complete their enrollment. Please bring any documents needed.
It’s the final week of our TK/K Bootcamp!
It’s the final week of our TK/K Bootcamp!
Our youngest Roadrunners have been hard at work learning routines, making new friends, and getting ready for the big year ahead. We’re so proud of their excitement as they prepare to officially start their school journey!
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year!
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! My name is Kayleigh Kelp, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Rio Vista Elementary. I am truly excited to join this vibrant community and look forward to meeting each of you in the weeks ahead.
Please take a moment to carefully review our school procedures via our website. All families should receiving also be receiving a back to school packet in the mail that includes some of our policies and schedules, as well as important information about communicating with school staff and our bullying prevention expectations. At Rio Vista, we emphasize kindness in all that we do, and we ask all adults to model respectful behavior as well.
If you haven’t already, please sign up for Parent Square to receive important updates from our school. It is our main communication tool. If you need help getting connected, our front office is happy to assist. I will be sharing a school newsletter each month via Parent Sqaure so be on the lookout for the first back to school "Rio Vista Review" newsletter coming soon!
Families are an essential part of our school community. I encourage you to get involved, whether through our Parent Club, volunteering in the classroom, or attending school events. Your partnership and participation make a meaningful difference. Please be sure to complete the FUSD Volunteer Applications that can be found on the District Website (this application needs to be completed each school year).
The elementary years are foundational in a child’s life, and I am committed to making this school year both meaningful and memorable for your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions, concerns, or even just to say hello.
To help ease the transition into the new year, parents and guardians will be allowed to walk students to class during the first three days of school. After that, we ask parents/guardians to say goodbye at the gate. I look forward to meeting you all on the 1stday of school, August 13th, 2025!
Go Roadrunners! Beep! Beep!
Kayleigh Kelp
Rio Vista Principal
¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2025–2026! Mi nombre es Kayleigh Kelp y tengo el honor de presentarme como la nueva directora de la Escuela Primaria Rio Vista. Estoy muy emocionada de unirme a esta comunidad tan vibrante y espero conocer a cada uno de ustedes en las próximas semanas.
Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar cuidadosamente los procedimientos escolares disponibles en nuestro sitio web. Todas las familias también deberían estar recibiendo por correo un paquete de regreso a clases que incluye algunas de nuestras políticas y horarios, además de información importante sobre cómo comunicarse con el personal escolar y nuestras expectativas de prevención del acoso escolar. En Rio Vista, enfatizamos la amabilidad en todo lo que hacemos, y pedimos a todos los adultos que también modelen un comportamiento respetuoso.
Si aún no lo ha hecho, por favor regístrese en Parent Square para recibir actualizaciones importantes de nuestra escuela. Es nuestra herramienta principal de comunicación. Si necesita ayuda para conectarse, nuestra oficina estará encantada de ayudarle. Estaré compartiendo un boletín escolar cada mes a través de Parent Square, así que esté atento al primer boletín de regreso a clases titulado "Rio Vista Review", ¡que llegará pronto!
Las familias son una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. Les animo a participar, ya sea a través de nuestro Club de Padres, como voluntarios en el salón de clases, o asistiendo a los eventos escolares. Su colaboración y participación marcan una gran diferencia. Por favor, asegúrese de completar la Solicitud de Voluntariado de FUSD, que se puede encontrar en el sitio web del distrito (esta solicitud debe completarse cada año escolar).
Los años de primaria son fundamentales en la vida de un niño, y me comprometo a que este año escolar sea significativo y memorable para su familia. No dude en comunicarse conmigo si tiene preguntas, inquietudes o simplemente para saludar.
Para facilitar la transición al nuevo año, se permitirá que los padres y tutores acompañen a los estudiantes a sus salones durante los primeros tres días de clases. Después de eso, pedimos que los padres/tutores se despidan en la entrada. ¡Espero conocerlos a todos el primer día de clases, el 13 de agosto de 2025!
¡Vamos Roadrunners! ¡Bip, bip!
Kayleigh Kelp
Directora de Rio Vista
2025-26 Calendar. School Starts August 13, 2025 [English/Spanish]
Promotion 2025!
Promotion 2025! Congratulations 5th graders! We will miss you.
Happy Retirement!
Thank you to all the Rio Vista families, my amazing Roadrunners and wonderful staff. This school is such a special place. It has been a beautiful 10 years.
Have a great summer Roadrunners!
Last day fun at lunch and our traditional Goodbye Tunnel at the end of day. Have a great summer Roadrunners!
Rio Vista Fun Day was a success!
Rio Vista Fun Day was a success! Thank you to our amazing Parent Club who makes this special event happen each year for our kids!
Best of Luck & Thank you for your service!
A huge shout-out to our fabulous speech pathologist, Isabella Liu, and our amazing reading teacher, Cathy Liu! Isabella is leaving Rio Vista after a stellar job of supporting our Roadrunners and bringing her positivity to our campus each day. Cathy Liu is retiring after a wonderful career teaching in Fillmore Unified School District and touching so many hearts. They will both be missed tremendously.