Sunday, June 14, 2026

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

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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


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


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.



Sunday, June 7, 2026

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


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


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.



Sunday, May 31, 2026

RV Robotics, Science, STEAM ELD Week 6/1 - 5/2026

 Hello Everyone!

This is the last full week you will have your computers.  Student devices will be collected from your Science class starting the second week of the month.

  •  June 8th for 8th graders
  • June 9th for 7th graders
  • June 11 for 6th graders
  • If you miss your date, you can turn in your device on June 10th or 12th or anytime before the end of the year.
If you do not turn in your device, you will be issued a bill for the price of the device.  Please let me know if you have any issues with your device.

In Period 2, your home room advisor will be checking your devices condition, any problems, and your name written on tape on the outside of your device.  Please help your teacher by letting them know if there are any problems with your computer.

Robotics - Sumo Battle Time all week!
Science - finish the GWS tasks and start exploring Cells!
STEAM ELD - Communication - How do you communicate most effectively.  What do you think is  needed to communicate successfully?

Enjoy every minute and do what you need to do.  Summer is coming but the school year is not over yet.  Let me know if you need anything.

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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

May KB Test - Final test of the year.  Look back at your first typing test and compare your data in the reflection.  Mention the data and how you feel about having learned this skill on your own.

Complete 1st iteration Sumo Bot & Test

Iterate as necessary


Tuesday - Morning Routine

Complete 1st iteration Sumo Bot & Test

Iterate as necessary


Wednesday - Morning Routine

Complete 1st iteration Sumo Bot & Test

Iterate as necessary


Thursday - Morning Routine

Sumo Battles


Friday - Morning Routine

Sumo Battles

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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

Finish Scatter Plot and any work remaining for GWS Unit

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Tuesday - Morning Routine

What are Cells?


Wednesday - Morning Routine

Cell Matter - They make you, you


Thursday - Morning Routine

Student Journal B - J Birdman (guilty)

Microscope basics



Friday - Morning Routine

Microscope - Viewing microscopic life

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Hello Rio Vista,
We had a wonderful time with the amazing students, teachers, and chaperones from Rio Vista!

Yesterday, students learned about bees and their role in the Rio Regenerative Farm ecosystem, how squash grows, and tried Farmer Quique's sauteed zucchini recipe. They also learned the importance of how nature and culture intersect to make the amazing places, people, and food we have eaten.
My favorite part of the day was how helpful and excited the students were to be on the farm. I facilitated a carrot harvest with students, and we found that not all carrots grow the same; even if they don't, their nutritional value remains, and it makes for a fun surprise when pulled from the soil!

We would like to celebrate yesterday's harvest. Students alongside chaperones and their teachers worked together to "WIGGLE-WIGGLE-WIGGLE- AND PULL"  100 lbs of carrots!- Our largest student harvest so far!

These carrots will be delivered to the cafeteria tomorrow morning and can be prepared and served as part of the meal program. I have attached signage for the salad bar as well as a cute picture of the amazing chaperones showing students how to harvest carrots.

Mr. LA, Mr. Garcia, and Ms. Snell, 
Bravo for such an amazing job helping to feed our community.
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Period 4 - Science


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


Monday - Morning Routine

Finish Scatter Plot and any work remaining for GWS Unit

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Tuesday - Morning Routine

What are Cells?


Wednesday - Morning Routine

Cell Matter - They make you, you


Thursday - Morning Routine

Student Journal C - Dr. Roland Thunder (guilty)

Microscope basics



Friday - Morning Routine

Microscope - Viewing microscopic life


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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

Finish up and turn in your Domino Drop


Tuesday - Morning Routine

What is communication?

How do living things communicate?


Wednesday - Morning Routine

What does communication matter?

Start the Movie - Home


Thursday - Morning Routine

Movie - Home

Q & A



Friday - Morning Routine





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Period 7 - Tech Tales ELD


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


Monday - Morning Routine

Finish up and turn in your Domino Drop


Tuesday - Morning Routine

What is communication?

How do living things communicate?


Wednesday - Morning Routine

What does communication matter?

Start the Movie - Home


Thursday - Morning Routine

Movie - Home

Q & A



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.