RV Robotics, Science, Comuter Science, STEAM ELD Week 9/8 - 11/2026

  Hello Everyone!

We have a busy 4 dsy week so let's get going!

House Horizon - Chance to earn House Points!  - California Costal Cleanup on September 19th from 9 am till 12 pm.  Location is on the Rincon highway near Ventura

Let's Help House Horizon and Rio Vista Join in Unity help the Earth.

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Period 1 - Robotics

Sphero Robotics Download

Project STEM Link - 

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Monday - Morning Routine

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot 

• Check it out
• Look it over
• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot

• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Thursday - Morning Routine

Writing activity - What is a Robot

AFE - Log into Project STEM 

Start unit 0.1, 0.2

Friday - Morning Routine

Work in Project STEM

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Period 2 Advisory

Weekly Schedule and Lessons

Leader In Me website

Monday - Morning Routine -  Labor Day

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Thursday - Morning Routine

Friday - Morning Routine

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FFUnit - teacher

Mall Haul

Period 3 Science

Join our typing team.  Click here

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - ELY98AXG5

Monday - Morning Routine

Labor Day

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Tuesday - Morning Routine

Phenomenon - A phenomenon is any observable fact, event, or occurrence that can be perceived through the senses or scientifically studied

Fast Fashion - What is it and why is it a problem?

Writing Prompt - How does the 'fast fashion' business model create a cycle of environmental damage?

Define Business Model - A business model is a company's core plan for how it creates value for customers and makes a profit.

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Complete Fast Fashion pre write.

Start unit 

Tinkercad sign up - 

Thursday - Morning Routine

Fast Fasion Unit - continue with graphs

Thursday - Morning Routine

Fast Fasion Unit - continue with graphs

Environment

Economy

Friday - Morning Routine

Fast Fashion examples?

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Period 4 - Science

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - C5GFEQ2SV

Monday - Morning Routine

Labor Day

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Tuesday - Morning Routine

Phenomenon - A phenomenon is any observable fact, event, or occurrence that can be perceived through the senses or scientifically studied

Fast Fashion - What is it and why is it a problem?

Writing Prompt - How does the 'fast fashion' business model create a cycle of environmental damage?

Define Business Model - A business model is a company's core plan for how it creates value for customers and makes a profit.

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Complete Fast Fashion pre write.

Start unit 

Tinkercad sign up - 

Thursday - Morning Routine

Fast Fasion Unit - continue with graphs

Environment

Economy

Friday - Morning Routine

Fast Fashion examples?

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Period 6 - Computer Science

Sphero Robotics Download

Project STEM Link - 

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Monday - Morning Routine

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot 

• Check it out
• Look it over
• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot

• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Thursday - Morning Routine

Writing activity - What is a Robot

AFE - Log into Project STEM 

Start unit 0.1, 0.2

Friday - Morning Routine

Work in Project STEM

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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD

Sphero Robotics Download

Project STEM Link - 

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Monday - Morning Routine

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot 

• Check it out
• Look it over
• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Working with a Sphero Robot

• Open the app
• Sign into the app
• Check out your first assignment - Intro to Sphero EDU

Thursday - Morning Routine

Writing activity - What is a Robot

AFE - Log into Project STEM 

Start unit 0.1, 0.2

Friday - Morning Routine

Work in Project STEM

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Space Out Friday

What is Artemis and How Will We Live On The Moon?

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Special Stuff

Here are some Google Chromebook shortcuts that can help you out.  Try them when you can.  You can find a more comprehensive list here.

History of Robotics - 

    

RV Robotics, Science, Computer Science, & STEAM ELD Week 8/31 - 9/4/2026

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https://science.nasa.gov/moon/image-galleries/

RV Robotics, Science, & STEAM ELD Week 8/15 - 16/2026

Hello all,

Well, here we are.  Our last week of school.  Make sure to make your plans and get your friends numbers so you can stay in touch.  

Next year will be different.  How different will depend on you.

For now, enjoy your summer, help your parents and family, and find some peace in your mind if you can so you can be ready for what comes NEXT:)

It has been a pleasure working with you this year.  I wish you all a peaceful summer.

See you next year,

Mr. Garcia

8th Grade Promotion Guidelines and Expectations

June 16th - 4 pm - Rio Vista Blacktop

We ask that all students, families, and guests observe these guidelines for the Rio Vista 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony:

Tickets

• Bring your tickets with you. To speed up the line, have each member of your party hold their own ticket

  • No one will be allowed into the ceremony without a ticket

  • Children aged 2 and under who can sit on a parent’s lap do not require a ticket

  • Minors will not be allowed to enter without an adult

  • Additional tickets are not available

Guest Seating

• Ticket holders may only sit in the designated seating area for the ceremony.

  • No sitting to the left or right of the student section 

  • No sitting to the left or right of the stage

  • The school will have a seat for every ticket distributed to ensure that every ticketed individual has a place to sit

Parking

• Parking is limited, so you may consider carpooling or walking

Student Reporting

• 8th-grade students will report to the gym NO LATER than 3:15 p.m.

• Students will enter through the North side of the gym.

Entrance Gate

• The entrance gate will open at 3:30 p.m. and temporarily close at 3:55 p.m., allowing students to proceed to their seats. The gate will reopen once students are seated.

Prohibited Activities/Items

• Prohibited activities on campus: smoking/vaping of any kind, blowing air horns or using other noise makers, setting up umbrellas, having or releasing balloons, and displaying signs that block others’ view of the ceremony

  • There is a “balloon parking lot” in the gym to house balloons until after the ceremony

• No graduation leis/necklaces/money may be worn during the ceremony (please save these to give to your child until after the ceremony)

Post Ceremony

• At the end of the ceremony, students will proceed to the gym to receive their certificates and then be released to the quad to meet their families.

• Families are to remain seated until ALL students have left the ceremony.

• Families will then be released to the quad to meet their student. 

• You are welcome to gather in the quad with friends and take photos.

Certificates

• Promotion certificates will be distributed to students in the gym immediately following the ceremony.

  • If a student does not receive a certificate after the ceremony, it may be due to outstanding payments for library items. Fines must be settled BEFORE receiving the certificates. If students do not obtain their certificates at the ceremony, parents may pick them up from the front office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through the end of June.

Student Promotion Dress Code

To provide the best promotion experience for everyone, we ask that all students adhere to the following: 

• Students are not allowed to have cell phones during the ceremony. 

• Promotion gowns must be worn zipped up for the duration of the ceremony. 

• Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons. 

• Students are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, as they will be walking from the gym to their seats on the field, up and down a ramp at the stage, and back to the gym after the ceremony.

• Leis will not be allowed to be worn during the promotion ceremony.

• Students are not allowed to carry flowers, balloons, or other items during the ceremony. 

• Regular school dress code rules apply to the promotion ceremony. 

Thank you,

Rio Vista Staff and Administration

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Period 1 - Robotics

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Sphero Class Code - 7QMRG3

Project STEM Link - 

• Computer Science - 69499f
• What is AI - 

Monday - Morning Routine

Sumo Bot Finale - Put your video in your portfolio

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Period 2 Advisory

Monday - Morning Routine

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Period 3 Science

Join our typing team.  Click here

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - ELY98AXG5

Monday - Morning Routine

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Period 4 - Science

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - C5GFEQ2SV

Monday - Morning Routine

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Period 6 - Tech Tales ELD

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - AUDDGHSGY

 

Monday - Morning Routine

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign up link - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - GVNCWEREF

Monday - Morning Routine

NASA Straw Rocket Project

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Class Party/Free Day

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Space Out Friday

Check Out Our Next Amazing Space Telescope

You Can Send Youi Name Into Space!  Click on the Image to Learn more

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Special Stuff

Here are some Google Chromebook shortcuts that can help you out.  Try them when you can.  You can find a more comprehensive list here.

History of Robotics - 

    

RV Robotics, Science, STEAM ELD Week 6/8 - 12/2026

 Hello Everyone!

Welcome to your last full week of the 2025/2026 School Year!  Congratulations to all of us!

There will be lots to do including turning in our devices, last chances to finish any late work, field trips, promotion practice, and more.  

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Period 1 - Robotics

Tinkercad sign-up link - use your first name

Typing Class Link

Sphero Class Code - 7QMRG3

Project STEM Link - 

• Computer Science - 69499f
• What is AI - 

Monday - Morning Routine

Sumo Bot Challenge

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Sumo Bot Challenge

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Sumo Bot Challenge

Thursday - Morning Routine

Sumo Bot Challenge

Friday - Morning Routine

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Period 2 Advisory

Monday - Morning Routine

On your Own

Tuesday - Morning Routine

On your Own

Wednesday - Morning Routine

On your Own

Thursday - Morning Routine

On your Own

Friday - Morning Routine

On your Own

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Period 3 Science

Join our typing team.  Click here

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - ELY98AXG5

Monday - Morning Routine

5 min - class work free time

Lesson - CSI Crime Scene Investigation

Student Journal B

• Read the information
• Review the evedence
• Discuss your thinking at your table
• Complete a CER explaining your hypothosis

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Tuesday - Morning Routine

5 min - class work free time

Lesson - CSI Crime Scene Investigation

Student Journal B

• Read the information
• Review the evedence
• Discuss your thinking at your table
• Complete a CER explaining your hypothosis

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Field Trip

Thursday - Morning Routine

Turn in Student Devices

Friday - Morning Routine

Free Day

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Period 4 - Science

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - C5GFEQ2SV

Monday - Morning Routine

5 min - class work free time

Lesson - CSI Crime Scene Investigation

Student Journal C

• Read the information
• Review the evedence
• Discuss your thinking at your table
• Complete a CER explaining your hypothosis

Tuesday - Morning Routine

5 min - class work free time

Lesson - CSI Crime Scene Investigation

Student Journal C

• Read the information
• Review the evedence
• Discuss your thinking at your table
• Complete a CER explaining your hypothosis

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Field Trip

Thursday - Morning Routine

Turn in Student Devices

Friday - Morning Routine

Free Day

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Period 6 - Tech Tales ELD

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign-up link  - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - AUDDGHSGY

 

Monday - Morning Routine

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Thursday - Morning Routine

Friday - Morning Routine

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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD

Typing Class Link

Tinkercad sign up link - If you have a Tinkercad account, you may need to add this code - GVNCWEREF

Monday - Morning Routine

Tuesday - Morning Routine

Wednesday - Morning Routine

Thursday - Morning Routine

Friday - Morning Routine

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Space Out Friday

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Special Stuff

Here are some Google Chromebook shortcuts that can help you out.  Try them when you can.  You can find a more comprehensive list here.

History of Robotics -