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Dear RVCS Parents and Families, Information Item RVCS Models Action Item: Please take the survey linked below by Friday, June 26th. Parent Survey Please read the information below in order to inform your responses on the survey. I would like to update you on the specific planning progress we have made for RVCS for the 2020-2021 school year. I have been... READ MORE >
May 11, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, A belated Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms out there. Ironically, Mother’s Day happened at the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, which this year makes a lot more sense: Moms and Dads have been true teachers for the past two months since we moved to Distance Learning. Hats off to all of you!! You are appreciated! At no... READ MORE >
Firebird News RVCS Sequoia April 13, 2020 Message from the Principal We are now beginning our fourth week of distance learning. Our schedule is set up to best meet student needs and give teachers the ability to connect with students, and we are utilizing resources that work best for providing students with academic support from afar. We have also been able... READ MORE >
April 10, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, We are thinking of you and wishing all of our families safety and good health. We miss our students so very much. This week was our first official week of online learning. In order to improve our programming and our offerings it would be extremely beneficial to hear from you through this quick survey. Thank you for... READ MORE >
4.1.20 Dear RVUSD Families, Please see the most recent press release from Sonoma County Office of Education here: https://www.scoe.org/pub/htdocs/news-archive.html?news_id=1295 (pdf here) announcing the continuation of distance learning in all county schools through the end of May. “To reduce the spread of COVID 19, Governor Gavin Newsom and State... READ MORE >
Dear RVUSD Community, Late today, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond released this statement sharing that “The need for safety through social distancing warrants that we continue to keep schools closed to students during this pandemic.” We are actively working to understand the implications of this statement and are collaborating with the Sonoma County Office of... READ MORE >
Please click here for a video update.Have a peaceful week,Dr. Tracy SmithSuperintendent READ MORE >
March 25, 2020 Dear Rincon Valley Union School District Families, We are writing with an important update about schools and the role we all have in preventing the community spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Sonoma County, along with Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Solano counties, is officially announcing continued distance... READ MORE >
March 23, 2020 Dear Families, Welcome back from Spring Break! The purpose of this email is to share information about how parents and students can access resources that the district is continuing to develop. Almost 100% of our staff is working from home and we are training staff on how they can best support students during this time. We have created two parent... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Dear Parents, We want to acknowledge how difficult these times are for you, your students and your entire family. RVUSD is here to provide as much support as possible in these new circumstances. As we continue to plan and prepare to support student learning at home, we wanted to let you know more details for Monday, March 23rd: Around 12:00PM you... READ MORE >
3.19.20 Dear RVUSD Families, Over the past two days, Governor Newsom has cast doubt about students returning to school this year. This is not a directive from the state, but it is a reminder that no one knows what the next weeks will bring. This announcement has caused a lot of anxiety among school communities throughout the state with people raising questions... READ MORE >
Complimentary Meals Breakfast & Lunch When March 23-27 March 30-April 3 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Where Village Elementary, 900 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa Whited Elementary, 4995 Sonoma Hwy.,... READ MORE >
March 14, 2020 Dear Rincon Valley Community, With careful consideration of many factors, the district has made the difficult decision to suspend site-based learning in RVUSD through April 5th, 2020 and to provide student assignments to be completed at home. In summary: Rincon Valley Union School District will suspend site-based learning at all schools beginning... READ MORE >
Dear RVUSD Families, As we head into Spring Break, we are unable to provide any further updates regarding potential school closures. We continue to wait word from the Sonoma County Office of Education and the Public Health Department. In addition to the cancelation or rescheduling of field trips and large gatherings, we have also decided that all of our Spring... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear RVUSD Staff and Families, In the last 24 hours we have seen a number of new restrictions implemented to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Several California school districts and universities announced that they would be closing schools and classes due to Coronavirus concerns. Other schools have suspended out-of-district... READ MORE >
March 6, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, Rincon Valley Union School District continues to be in close contact with the Sonoma County Health Department and the Sonoma County Office of Education to obtain the most current guidance related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We know some of our families are employed by Keysight and your concern about COVID-19 may be... READ MORE >
March 6, 2020 Dear RVUSD Families, Rincon Valley Union School District continues to be in close contact with the Sonoma County Health Department and the Sonoma County Office of Education to obtain the most current guidance related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We know some of our families are employed by Keysight and your concern about COVID-19 may be... READ MORE >
Firebird News RVCS Sequoia Week of January 6, 2020 Message from the Principal Happy New Year! We are looking forward to new possibilities in the year 2020, and helping students grow! We are always shocked by just how much they grow during the winter break, and were excited to see new hairstyles and lots of smiling faces this week. It often takes a few... READ MORE >
Dear Parents of RVCS, Spring Creek and Matanzas, I am writing to update you on the next steps for the reconfiguration decision. The original proposal considers the future (2-3 years from now) configuration of RVCS- Matanzas and RVCS- Sequoia onto one school site: Matanzas and Spring Creek and Matanzas reconfiguring to one school site at Spring Creek.... READ MORE >
Interested in what is happening with the potential reconfiguration of campuses at Spring Creek, Matanzas, RVCS- Matanzas and RVCS- Sequoia? We want to hear from you! Join us this Tuesday, October 15th at Village School from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a community engagement meeting regarding this topic. All board members will be present to listen and hear your thoughts.If... READ MORE >
Firebird News RVCS Sequoia Week of September 30, 2019 Message from the Principal In order to help hold students accountable for completing school work and taking responsibility for their progress, we have several systems in place to help students and parents. We encourage students to use their resources and are always happy to help students catch up and keep... READ MORE >
The Fall Festival is here! Join us tomorrow, Friday, October 4th from 4-7 for a FABULOUS night with our school community. VOLUNTEERS!! WE STILL NEED SOME SPOTS FILLED!! Parents! Thank you for filling those spots. We have a few essential needs left. If you haven’t signed up yet or if you can give time for a second shift please help us fill all the... READ MORE >
RVUSD wants to hear from you regarding the potential reconfiguration of schools at RVCS (Sequoia and Matanzas), Spring Creek and Matanzas. Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 6PM at the Rincon Valley Union School District Office! READ MORE >
Rincon Valley Union School District Community: The RVUSD Board of Trustees is engaging the RVUSD community in a discussion this fall about the future of Rincon Valley Charter School (RVCS) middle school programs and a potential reconfiguration at the Sequoia, Matanzas and Spring Creek campuses. No other campuses are involved. At the heart of the reconfiguration... READ MORE >
Dear Families,The district has just received a 24 hr. warning of a potential power shutdown (sent at 9pm on Sunday night). From the limited information given, it seems that the affected schools would be Madrone, Binkley, Whited, Sequoia, RVCS- Sequoia and Austin Creek. A few reminders as we prepare if PG&E decides to shut down power at these sites. If power goes... READ MORE >
Dear Families, As we begin a new school year, student safety and comfort is a top concern. This is also fire season, and it is important that schools and families prepare for both wildfires and power outages. Anticipating these occurrences, we want to provide you with the following information to keep you informed about school safety protocols and to help... READ MORE >
Firebird News RVCS Sequoia Week of September 9, 2019 Message from the Principal Now that our school year is in full swing, you may notice more homework coming home. There are some ways we as a school help students in middle school organize their time and keep track of their assignments. Each teacher checks student planners to make sure that students are... READ MORE >
Firebird News RVCS Sequoia Week of September 2, 2019 Message from the Principal Beginning 7th grade is difficult, with many classes to manage and a new campus to navigate. Beginning 8th grade can also be stressful, with higher level academic expectations and preparation already beginning for high school. We have spent time over the past few weeks helping your... READ MORE >
Dear RVCS Sequoia Families, This has been a great first week of school! It has been great to meet new 7th graders and returning 8th graders; everyone has been very welcoming. This week provided time for teacher to get to know their students, and I was happy to be able to visit classrooms. Despite the heat, our school is pretty cool! I wanted to let you know about... READ MORE >