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Welcome to Mrs. Rillo's 2nd grade class. I look forward to an exciting year of learning. Please refer to this website or Seesaw throughout the year for important information.
We are OWLYS-LEARNING IN C5! |
I believe that all my students will learn as I build a relationship with them and they know that they are loved.
The more excited we are about learning...the more excited our students will be!! |
--C-5 Upcoming Events/ Calendar-some dates may change...
August 29th- First Day of School
September 3rd- Labor Day-No School
September 17th-Back to School Night 6:00-7:30
AXXESS Coupon Book Fundraiser Kick-off
October 3rd- Picture Day
October 4th- Vision and Hearing
October 15th-18th-Conferences
October 22nd- See's Candy Fund Raiser
October 26th- Western Spirit Day
October 31st- Halloween-8:20-8:40 Parade
November 1st-No School-Staff Development Day
November 9th-Veteran's Day Ceremony 9:25
November 9th-See's Fundraiser ends
November 12th-Veterans Day-No School November 15th- Picture Re-take
November 19th-23rd-Thanksgiving Break
December 7th-APEX fun run 8:30
December 7th-Rancho Rosal boutique-MPR
December 7th- Book Fair-Makerspace
December 7th- End of Trimester 1
December 10th-2nd Trimester Begins
December 19th-Ancestor Feast
December 21st- Spirit Day-Pajama Day
December 24th-January 4th- Winter Break
January 7th- School resumes
January 21st- Martin Luther King Jr. No School
January 22nd & 23rd - Snapper Jacks Family Night
January 25th- Spirit Day Wacky/Tacky Sock Day
February 11th - Lincoln's Birthday-No School
February 18th- Presidents Day-No School
February 22nd- Spirit Day- Class Color Day-PURPLE
March 2nd Trivia Night
March 14th - Spring Picture Day
March 15th- End of Trimester 2
March 18th- No School-Staff Development Day
March 29th- Spirit Day- Twin Day
April 12th-2nd grade Character Matters 9:00
April 15th-19th- Spring Break
April 22nd- School resumes
May 3rd-Field Trip
May 4th- Spring Fest
May 6th- 24th -3rd- 5th grade CAASPP testing
May 17th-Minimum day
May 27th- Memorial Day-No School
May 29th- Open house-6:00-7:30 Scholastic Book Fair
May 30th- 2nd grade in house field trip
May 31st- Spirit Day- Hawaiian wear
June 10th-June 14th-2nd grade Spirit Week
June 14th -Last Day of School
Look what's happening in our classroom!
The 4c's: Critical thinking, creativity, communication, & collaboration
Daily 5 during Language Arts
Metacognition
Growth Mindset
Leader in Me
Big Buddies-Mrs. Vannelli's and Mr. Butler's 4th and 5th grade classes
Field Trip
Ancestor Feast
Music in MARCH and YMCA PE weekly
Technology Integration- I-PAD in small group and Chromebooks
SeeSaw-Parent Communication and student digital portfolio
Makerspace and STEM projects monthly
Connecting Globally: Global Play
Global Reading- A Boy Called Bat
Continuing to develop Social Skills
Rancho's 3 Rules
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
C 5
2nd grade
Mrs. Rillo M.Ed.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree- Liberal Arts-University of La Verne- Magna Cum Laude
California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
BTSA Certificate
CLAD/SDAIE
NCLB Certified
Masters of Education- University of La Verne
Professional Organizations and Leadership:
PTA
California Teachers Association
National Education Association
Pleasant Valley Education Association
Teacher Advisory Committee
Math Teacher Leadership
2nd Grade Team Leader
Leadership
Teacher Induction Consortium Mentor
Curriculum Council
Field Trip Committee
Master Teacher
Professional Experience:
Mesa Union School District- Physical Education 4th-8th grade
Oxnard Elementary School District-ISP teacher-K-6th
Substitute Teacher-Mesa Union, Oxnard Elementary, Pleasant Valley, and Rio School- Districts
Pleasant Valley School District- 1st and 2nd grade
Master Teacher-CSUCI
General Education Induction Consortium Mentor
YAA-Teacher
24 years of Educational Experience
About Me:
I was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved out to California with the parents (Ed and Mary) at the young age of eight. I have lived in Ventura County since then and wouldn't want to live anywhere else! I have a wonderful husband (Sat) who is very supportive and helps behind the scenes of my classroom. I have been blessed with four beautiful children... Nicholas, Levi (Angela), Rachel, and Jesse. I also have two grandsons Nicholas, Titus, and a granddaughter- LeahMarie. Blessed with 3 step-grandchildren Zeke, Giselle, and Janelle. Other members of the Rillo family are: Bailey a cute cat, Reesie a Shih Tzu, Kali-Rae a Ragdoll, and Sammie a German Shepard.
Special Interests:
Family Friends
Reading
Hiking
Swimming
Shopping with the girlfriends
Hume Lake-camping
Sporting Events-At one time I played... then I coached my children and many other children/students (softball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, and basketball)...but now it's all about the grandchildren!
Visiting family in Chicago
Hawaii
Arts and crafts- Pinterest
We are owl-ways learning in C5
Let's have a HOOT of a year!!
