Rio Vista Elementary School

Rio Vista Elementary School
1351 E. Limberlost Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85719

Phone: (520) 696-5250
Fax: (520) 696-5260

Principal: Mamie Spillane

Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Instruction Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:15 PM (M/T/TH/F)

Instruction Hours: 7:30 AM – 12:15 PM (W)

Message from the Principal

Mamie Spillane Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin this new school year at Rio Vista, I want to thank you for being such an important part of your child’s learning journey. We’re looking forward to a year filled with goals, growth, and great accomplishments.

At our school, we set high expectations and offer strong support to help each student succeed. That work starts in the classroom, but it’s strengthened by what happens at home. Together, we can help our students become confident readers, problem-solvers, and kind classmates.

Here are some helpful tips to support your child’s success this year:

Set learning goals together: Help your child talk about what they want to improve or learn this year.
Keep reading a priority: A few minutes of reading each day adds up to big results.
Establish homework habits: Same time, same place each day makes routines easier.
Limit distractions: Encourage focus time without screens, especially before bed.
Check in regularly: Use ParentSquare to connect with teachers and stay informed.

We’re proud to be on this journey with your family, and can’t wait to see how much our students will achieve!

Sincerely,

Mamie Spillane

More Information

Rio Vista has highly qualified staff involved in on-going professional training. We serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade. All students receive 90 minutes of direct reading instruction at their grade level, which is determined by classroom assessments and our Measure of Academic Performance (MAP) testing results. Grades K-5 use Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for their reading instruction. They also use the research-based program, Everyday Mathematics, for their math instruction.

Our school provides instruction for students with special needs and interests through the English Language Development program, gifted education (REACH), special education, response to intervention (RTI), and tutoring.

All students participate in P.E., art, computer, library, music, and STEM classes. We also offer students opportunities to participate in robotics, student council, band, orchestra, and other extracurricular activities.

Our Goal

Every student will be proficient or excelling in all subjects without excuse and without exception. This is our responsibility.

Our Mission

Rio Vista Elementary exists to inspire a passion for education and learning. To instill the absolute belief in our students that they will succeed in a global society.
ParentSquare

All schools in our district use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text, and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with our student information system to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.
Volunteering at School:
- Classroom assistance: Help with activities, read to students, or assist with projects.
- School events: Volunteer at events like book fairs, fundraisers, or school dances.
- Library support: Help with shelving books or reading to students.
- Field trips: Accompany classes on educational outings.
Participating in School Organizations:
- Family-Teacher Organization (FTO): Attend meetings, participate in fundraising, and support school initiatives.
- School Site Council: Participate in decision-making processes. Requires a monthly time commitment for attending the council meeting.