Rancho Roundup Week 2

Hello Longhorn Families. As we complete our second whole week of school, here are a few updates and highlights.

While we celebrate our athletic teams' achievements, we want to acknowledge our inaugural Girls Flag Football team. RBV Flag Football won their first game in school history Monday, defeating University City 30-12. The Longhorns advance to 1-0 on the season and play next Tuesday at Mt. Carmel at 4:30.

We have updated our bell schedule. It is linked right here as well as in the section below.

New this year, students will not have access to the parking lot during the school day except for lunchtime with a lunch sticker. Please remind your students to plan when they leave their cars in the morning.

"Reading is Freedom!" We are having our first annual Lowriders and Literacy Expo. It will take place on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo will be set up in the front parking lot near the main office and library. More information is linked below.

Don't miss out on the picture makeup day on September 4. Studio 94 will be in the PAC between 8:00am and 4:00pm, making it convenient for you to stop in before school, during a break, or after school. This will be your last chance to get an updated ID photo or to be in the yearbook.

Seniors and parents, please see the section below for YEARBOOK for information about Senior Pictures and Yearbook pages.

The RBV LASSO program's before- and after-school Library Learning Lab is opening on Tuesday, September 3rd. We are open an hour before school and two hours after school. In the mornings, there is an open study space or a space inside to wait for school to start. In the afternoons, we offer tutoring, group and individual study spaces, an after-school snack, and a space for you to relax before going home. We hope to see you soon!

We have a lot going on, including several opportunities to explore post-graduation options and prepare for college admission with the PSAT (Practice SAT). This, along with other campus highlights, is shared below.

Finally, we had our first PTSA meeting with over 15 people in attendance. This parent-led group plays an important role in supporting the work at our school for students and teachers. If you are interested in being involved, please reach out to the new PTSA president, Nichole Merrill, at rbvptsavc@gmail.com

Enjoy the long weekend. Happy Labor Day!

--Dr. V

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is next week on Wednesday, September 4th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Classroom visits will begin with 0 period at 5:50 pm and 1st period at 6:05 pm. Here is a link to information; students will be bringing this home next week.

Next week we are having our first annual Lowriders and Literacy Expo. It will take place on Saturday, September 7th from 10 am - 2pm. The expo will be set up in the front parking lot near the main office and library.

RBV Drama is hosting a fully student run and led show called One Acts! This event features IB Theater and Drama 2’s own student written and directed shows! The show days are September 11th and 12th at 7:00! Tickets will be $5 at the door. We cant wait for you to join us!

For more information and to register talk to Mrs. Oxley in the College and Career Center.

Hello Longhorns, and welcome to a new school year! Here is some helpful information as we complete our first full week of the school year.

Administration

• The front office will be open daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Attendance Office

• Our Attendance Office will be open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Parents, if your student is absent, please call the attendance office at 760-727-7284 Ext. 72031. Students will not be released after 3pm.

Arrival at School

• Student drop-off is located in the student parking lot by the stadium. No student drop off in the front parking lot.

Nutrition & Lunch Time

• Anticipate long lines during the first few weeks of school. Our team will assist students in grabbing their lunch promptly.

• Textbooks will be checked out to your student at Stampede Days and during the first weeks of school in the library.

Internet Access

• If your families does not have reliable internet access at home, mobile hotspots are available for check out in the library. Please reach out to our Community Liaison, Cecilia Silvavillalba for assistance, ceciliasilvavillal@vistausd.org.

Cell Phones

• As a school site we recognize the impact that cell phones have on students ability to focus in class. We want all our students to be able to achieve at their highest potential. For this reason, all classrooms will be cell phone free during instructional time, meaning phones must be put away and kept away.
• We hope that all students will be able to follow the classroom expectations.
• Students who do not comply with this school rule will engage in the following process with their Assistant Principal
• First Offense: Student's phone is sent to the office and retrieved at the end of the day.
• Second Offense: Student's phone sent to the office and the students parent or guardian must pick up the phone.
• Third Offense: Students phone is sent to the office and the students parent or guardian must pick up the phone.
• Further situations will result in additional disciplinary actions by school administration.

Please utilize the outside lanes of the parking lot (pictured below) for drop-off and pick-up. Students should exit vehicles to the outside (yellow-lined areas). Once your student has been dropped off/picked up, you may use the center lane to exit the parking lot. While waiting in the outside lanes, please move forward as traffic flows to allow more vehicles to enter the lot.

• The deadline to request an Elective or PE change is Friday, August 30, 2024. NO changes to Elective or PE courses will be made after the this date.

• The deadline to request to drop Honors/AP/IB courses is Friday, September 13, 2024. A second opportuity to drop an Honors/AP/IB course for second semester will occur in December.

Students should first see their teacher to discuss the desired schedule change and get a Schedule Change Request Form signed by the teacher. Students must then turn in the completed/signed form to their counselor either before school, during student lunch, or after school.

Please note:

• Requests for "teacher changes" and the swapping of periods is not considered.

• Schedule changes are based on space available and not all schedule changes are guaranteed because of scheduling conflicts. Schedule changes are not official until you have spoken to your counselor and received a new schedule.

In order for seniors to be pictured in the 2025 yearbook, they must book a portrait session with Studio 94 (phone: 951-696-2002). The deadline for senior portraits is December 13, but appointments fill up quickly, so don't wait.

Are you proud of your senior and want to let everyone know it? Purchase a senior tribute! We have a variety of sizes available to suit all budgets. Book now for the best price. The deadline to purchase a senior tribute is December 20. Visit yearbookforever.com to purchase yours today.

Students who wish to obtain a parking pass MUST complete a START SMART Safe Driving class. This is a one time class each driver must take to be able to park on campus. Please be aware the class with alternate between RBV and Vista High School.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER for an upcoming class.