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Important Dates and Reminders:
02/06 Friday: Kindergarten 100th day of school!
02/07 Saturday: Hawks Basketball @ El Camino Rael 2:30 PM
02/09-02/17 RGS Book Fair in the library
02/09 Monday: Summer Camp Launch! 8:15 AM in the library
02/11 Wednesday: Hawks Basketball @ Pinion Elementary School 4:30 PM
02/13 Friday: No School
02/14 Saturday: Hawks Basketball @ El Camino Rael 11:15 AM
02/16 Monday: No School (Presidents' Day)
02/17 Tuesday: Lunar New Year
02/20 Friday: End of Trimester 2
02/20 Friday: Lunar New Year Lion Dance performance! 10:30 AM in the gym (All Welcome!)
02/24 Tuesday: Coffee with Scarola, special guest: School Counselor Ms. Lindsay 8:15 AM in the library
02/26 Thursday: K-6 IN SESSION
02/26 Thursday: EC (Pequenos and Grandes) NO SCHOOL.
02/26 Thursday: Parent-Educator Conferences
02/26 Thursday: Co-Curricular Day (No Lunch Program Available)
02/27 Friday: No School (Parent-Educator Conferences)
Need to Know: After-School Programs and Aftercare
Need to Know: After-School Programs and Aftercare
ASAP classes run from 3:15 to 4:15.
After the ASAP class is over, students will be brought to the front for pick up. If students are not picked up by 4:20 pm, they will be sent to aftercare.
Aftercare for grades K-6 will be in the 5/6 Building.
Aftercare is an $18 daily flat fee. You will not be charged for time in aftercare before an ASAP class, but after 4:20 pm, the charge applies.
Aftercare ends promptly at 5:00.
Dear Rio Grande School Families,
Get ready to fall in love with reading — our Annual Rio Grande School Book Fair opens Monday, February 9, and we’re kicking it off with a special celebration just for parents and caregivers!
Join us in the library on Monday, February 9, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. for a cozy, book-loving morning where you can:
Listen to the fantastic RGS Chorus from 8:30-8:40
Browse and shop the Book Fair
Enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries
Enter a raffle to win a FREE week of summer camp - Several weeks will be raffled off
Pick up a Book Fair gift certificate (perfect for your child!)
And don’t forget—books make excellent Valentines . A story is a gift that lasts long after the chocolate is gone!
We can’t wait to welcome you into the library and celebrate the joy of reading together. Come for the books, stay for the treats, and maybe leave with a raffle prize! Thank you for being part of our community!
Warmly,
Ms. Laura, Ms. Alex, & Ms. Terri
Families are invited to join us on February 20 at 10:30 for a festive and very special
Lunar New Year Lion Dance performance!
This joyful tradition brings music, movement, and lots of good luck! Students are welcome to bring $1 to “feed the lions”—a fun custom believed to bring good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead.
We hope you can celebrate the year of the horse with us!
🎳 RGS Family Bowling Event at The Alley 🎳
*During Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School)*
The PA has booked out The Alley for a private Rio Grande School Family Bowling Event—just for our community!
📅 Friday, February 27th ⏰ 10:00–12:00 PM 💲 $25 per person
Important details:
Reservations and payment are required in advance
All students must be accompanied by an adult (no drop-offs)
Bowling shoes are provided
Bring a little pocket change for arcade games
Food & Beverages for sale
Please select your bowling start time at checkout:
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Strike up some fun with friends and family—we can’t wait to bowl together! 🎉
The seven amazing co-curricular educators publish updates from their classrooms approximately once a month on our website.
Please click on your child's grade level (below) to find out more about what they have been learning in Adventure, Library, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Spanish and Visual Art. Please consider bookmarking your child(ren)'s page(s) for easier access.
We hope you enjoy!
The Board Corner
The Board Corner
Board Meeting Summary
The School Board met on December 16th, 2025.
Accreditation Visit Preparation: The school is finalizing documents and schedules for the upcoming January accreditation visit by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). ISAS is on-site this week for their visit.
Successful Community Events: Ahlum reported on a busy period of service activities, including food and cereal drives, as well as the lively and successful Faralito Night.
Admissions Update: Alex presented recent admissions updates. Enrollment for the Pequenos program is on track, with strong family contacts and positive feedback on school tours. Enrollment is expected to fill to sixteen students.
Development & Fundraising: The Annual Fund has reached $153,943.95 to date. Development information has been made more accessible on the school's website, and an alumni event occurred prior to winter break.
Tuition Discussion: Following a review of the school's financial stability, peer tuition data, and long-term strategy, the Board approved tuition for the upcoming year to cover rising costs (healthcare, salaries, inflation) and ensure the maintenance of specialist positions.
Tuition Collection Process: The school is implementing clearer and more frequent communication regarding accounts and is working to transition families from manual payments to autopay.
-----Next Board Meeting: February 17th at 5:30 PM.
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