Dear Cucamonga SD Families:

This week, I had the pleasure of spending time at RCMS — not just visiting classrooms, but actually stepping in as a guest teacher in the art room! I had a great time teaching middle school art, where students were working on different perspectives in their artwork, including bird’s eye views of cities. Their creativity and focus were impressive. Mr. Preciado had everything prepared for a smooth lesson, and his student teacher, Mr. Vo, was a tremendous support. The students were respectful, engaged, and eager to share their ideas — it was truly a highlight of my week.

I also had the opportunity to walk the campus and see learning in action across many classrooms — and I left feeling inspired. Everywhere I turned, I saw students deeply engaged in learning, creativity, and collaboration — true reflections of the Lion spirit.

A few highlights from my visit:

• Theater students performed favorite songs with choreography — so much talent and energy!
• Classrooms were full of focused learning, from writing and iReady to math, science, and social studies discussions.
• A 3D-printed lion was a standout symbol of RCMS creativity.
• In PE, students showed great effort during their mile run.

The RCMS Lions were roaring this week — with creativity, critical thinking, and excellence on full display. I’m so grateful to our amazing staff and students for making this such a meaningful and energizing visit. 

Take care,

Michael Chaix, Ed.D.
Superintendent