Ross Valley Charter 4th and 5th graders visited San Francisco’s de Young Museum to write poetry inspired by art in the “Revelations: Art from the African American South” exhibit. The paintings, sculptures, drawings, and quilts created by 22 acclaimed African American artists led students to think deeply about the black experience in America. Below are two poems…
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Ross Valley Charter students love Valentine’s Day. Each class had their own special way of celebrating. For our TK/K/1 students, Valentine’s Day is an occasion for cultivating the love of learning. The class developed their problem-solving, collaboration and cooperation skills by working together to create a heart shape with their bodies. It was amazing to…
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Students and families witnessed many acts of bravery at our first-ever Variety Show. Fifteen student-generated acts by TK-5th graders featured 1st-grade ballerinas dancing to Faust (choreography by our own Mrs. Duchene), stand-up comedians, solo pianists, violinists, a ukulele rock band, performance artists, harmony singers, and dancers. Ross Valley Charter kids brought the house down! The…
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Ross Valley Charter students shine in all the colors of the rainbow. For this School Spirit Day, each class was assigned a color, and when everyone was brought together, they made a rainbow to celebrate the diversity of our student body. RVC’s Student Leadership Team was elected from candidates in the 4/5 classes. The members of…
Read MoreThe Developing Brain: Modeling and Fostering Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. RVC is preparing for our second Parent Education Night with Taylor Ross, coming up on January 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm. The 2-hour talk will offer a helpful understanding of: What happens to the developing brain under stress Supporting our children in the presence of overwhelming…
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The Dramatic Arts are an important part of the curriculum for all grades at Ross Valley Charter. During our winter productions of “Scrooge” and “The Nutcracker,” TK/K/1 students had a blast while supporting their growth as collaborators, leaders, readers, artists, presenters, problem-solvers, and communicators. For plays in the TK/K/1 classrooms, each role is performed by multiple…
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Before our break, RVC had a music sharing assembly to share some music from music classes and enjoy a little sing-along. We gathered in the gym after lunch in a big circle, and heard a little bit from everyone. In the planning stages, Chris had asked Mr. Matej (the 4th-5th violin class teacher) and me…
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RVC’s 4th and 5th graders have been spending time over the past couple of weeks creating exhibits for their Tribal Regions museum, which debuted this week. Exhibits showcase various aspects of life in regional tribes across the United States. Students from the younger grades toured the museum to learn about the differences in Native American culture depending…
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Every 4th and 5th Ross Valley Charter grader had the opportunity to take part in the Age of Sail overnight immersion experience. This wonderful program builds confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills. The excursion’s published goals align so well with what RVC students experience every week at this school — “a safe environment where the students…
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