Read Across America Day is a celebration created by the National Education Association to honor Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and recognize the importance of reading. It is celebrated on the closest school day to March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. Many of our local schools and organizations celebrated the day. RCSA wanted to bring in as many…
Guest Contributor: RCSA Mandarin Journalism Students
At River City Science Academy, we strive to offer a variety of clubs and extra-curricular activities to our students. River City Science Academy Mandarin is offering a Journalism Club this year. Students involved in the club have the opportunity to learn more about the field of journalism and begin practicing their own journalism skills. Students…
STEM Day at the Capitol
On Tuesday, April 16th, students from River City Science Academy traveled to Tallahassee where they spent the day at the State Capitol. RCSA was the only organization from the Jacksonville area to visit the capitol for STEM Day, a day meant to celebrate Florida’s future of technology and innovation. Students were able to share with…
RCSA Celebrates Read Across America Day with Local Media
Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. RCSA celebrated on Friday, March 1st in a new and exciting way! We invited many of Jacksonville’s local news anchors, reporters, and meteorologists to visit our elementary school classrooms and read with them. We had great support…
7th Annual Florida STEM & Health Expo is a Success!
On Saturday, February 9th, 2019, River City Science Academy hosted their 7th Annual Florida STEM & Health Expo. Despite the wind and temperature trying to put a damper on the day, the event was a huge success! The expo’s classic science shows were an instant hit. Everyone loved seeing the ping pong ball explosion and…
RCSA Honored in City Hall
River City Science Academy was presented with two resolutions at the Tuesday, September 25th City Council Meeting. The first resolution was presented by Council Member Brosche. It honored and commended River City Science Academy on its recent 10-year anniversary. It recognized RCSA’s 10 years of innovation and commitment to the educational success of Jacksonville’s students,…
Students Travel to Puerto Rico to Film Documentary
Nine students from RCSA Innovation had the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico to create a documentary about the closure of 280 schools on the island. Once they arrived, they began with initial interviews and prep. They then met with and interviewed Father Canice Njoku in Canovanas. He shared with them his experience staying on…
Innovation’s 5th grade Safety Patrols go to DC
The 5th grade safety patrols from RCSA Innovation went on their annual trip to Washington DC this week. They got to visit the Cathedral, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Marine Memorial, The White House, The Capital building, Arlington National cemetery, The Pentagon memorial, and many museums. Their trip will be wrapped up with a visit…
Around the World at Innovation’s Cultural Fair, Night
Students at RCSA Innovation took a trip around the world at the Cultural Fair last week. Each class presented an elaborate booth about one country sharing interesting facts they learned. These booths were decorated to represent the country and offered a taste of that nation’s culinary delights. The celebration of culture continued with the…
See the World at the RCSA International Festival
RCSA Middle-High celebrated the rich diversity of its students, staff and families at the International Festival. This fun annual event features country booths from across the globe prepared by students and staff. Visitors sampled regional cuisines as they learned more about other countries and cultures. The event ended with students performances from many different groups…
Muffins With Mom Draws More than 200
More than 200 moms crowded the RCSA Elementary Gym Friday to celebrate Mother’s Day. Muffins with Mom celebrates mothers and allows students and Moms to enjoy breakfast together. The K-2 Dance Club showed their love to Moms with a dance, and one class delighted the crowd with songs about Mom. Thank you to all…
Peace Jam Students Partner with Puerto Rico for Documentary
RCSA Innovation’s Peace Jam Club is working to amplify the voices of the young in Puerto Rico. By creating a documentary, they will keep the conversation about the devastation in Puerto Rico alive and in the minds of leaders and the community. The Peace Jam Club is actively fundraising for a trip to Puerto Rico to…
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