October 8, 2008

Total enrollment is at 686 students.

Total enrollment is at 686 stueKinder-112

1^st grade-96

2^nd grade-114

3^rd grade-95

4^th grade-90

5^th grade-91

6^th grade-88

AZ LEARNS Label

I am very proud to announce that Rio Colorado earned a Performing label this year!!!!!!  All of the hard work by the students, staff, and parents paid off.

Professional Development:

October

1^st Report Cards w/Delio

1^st K-3^rd grade Reading First

6^th and 7^th 21^st Century – Principal and NCLB

8^th SEI Lexicon

21^st Writing with Deb and Wilda

21^st Process Forum in Phx. - Principal

22^nd Study Island training 2-6^th

24^th Writing with Deb K-1^st

29 and 30^th Reading First – Principal and Coach

Important Dates

6, 8, 9, and 10^th Kool smiles Presentations

7^th PTO meeting at 5:30pm

10^th 2^nd formative exam

13^th No School

13-17^th National School Lunch Week

15-17^th ½ days for parent conferences/report cards go home

31^st Pizza with the Principal

Thank You

1. Angelica Valenzuela and Allstate for their generous donation of uniforms, back packs, and school supplies.  We truly appreciate their community service.

Staff of the Month:

The staff votes once a month for 2 staff members they feel have made a difference at Rio Colorado.  Each winner receives a certificate and a $20.00 gift certificate.  I am proud of these 4 individuals and all of the staff members.

August

$      Carlos Arroyo (Migrant Advocate)

$      Martha Jimenez (Administrative Secretary)

September

$      David Hampshire (5^thgrade Intermediate)

$      Elsa Perez (Instructional Asst.)

Go-Getters and Rotary Students of the Month

Yelhithza Aldrete, 1^st grade, Alexis Castillo 1^st grade, Alberto Camacho from Mrs. Barragan’s kinder class, Paloma Mendoza from Ms. Ramirez’s kinder class, Jared Gonzalez, and Diana Tapia from Ms. Ortiz’s kinder class. Congratulations to all of them.

Seat Belt Simulator

Wednesday September 10^th Officer Marquez visited our school and brought along a very important simulator.  He showed the students what happens to a person in an accident if they are wearing their seat belt or not.  The staff and students learned a lot from this presentation.  We want to thank the Dept. of Public Safety, Lt. Larry Parks, and Office Martin Marquez for making this presentation possible.

On behalf of the staff and students at Rio Colorado I would like to thank the Crisis Team headed by Tory Bourgeon, Gadsden School District School Board and all personnel, San Luis Fire Dept., YRMC, and community members for all of their efforts, support and donations during this difficult time.  Your thoughts, wishes, and prayers have been appreciated greatly.