River City Science Academy Mandarin

Meet your elementary resource teachers! We look forward to a great year with your child!

Mr. Lanz (Music), Ms. Linebach (P.E.), Ms. Hayden (Media), Ms. Madonia (Art), & Ms. Austin (STEM)

We’ve included our wish lists for this school year: https://rivercityscience-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/llinebach_rivercityscience_org/IQCPolzLZie7RL0yv1sXfFLfAQnAtCoIe1_-A338nXruH1M?e=nghh5Y

Thank you for your help, support, and donations; we appreciate all you do for our school and students.

Blue Cards Dress Down- Friday, August 14th

Students who completed their blue card prior to Orientation are eligible for a free dress down day this Friday, August 14th.

Students received wrist bands during orientation that must be worn on the dress down day.

If you did not receive your student’s wristband, please reach out to their homeroom teacher.

Please note: no leggings or ripped jeans allowed, must be school appropriate

RCSAM Families- Don't forget to create your School Cash Online Account!

1️⃣ Visit School Cash Online
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://www.schoolcashonline.com

2️⃣ Create Your Account
Enter your first and last name
Provide your email address
Create a password
Select a security question and answer
Choose "YES" to receive email notifications

3️⃣ Verify Your Email
Check your inbox for a verification email from School Cash Online
Be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder if you do not see it

4️⃣ Sign In
Log in using your email address and password

👨‍🎓 Add Your Student
Step 1: In the School Board field, type:
River City Science Academy

Step 2: Select:
River City Science Academy Mandarin

Step 3: Enter your student's information:
Student ID Number (do not include the letter "S")
Student's Last Name
Student's Birth Date
If you do not know your student's ID number, please contact the school for assistance.

Step 4: Confirm your student's information
Click "I Agree"
Select your relationship to the student
Click Continue

Your student has been linked! 🎉

You can now:
View available school items
Make payments online
Add additional students if needed

We encourage all families to create their accounts as soon as possible as School Cash Online will be used for all payments related to the 2026–2027 school year

Happy First Day of the 2026-2027 School Year, Rockets! 🚀💙

We are SO excited for another amazing school year and can't wait to see all of the familiar and new faces on our campus! We hope you had a restful yet exciting summer and hope you are all ready to jump in and learn!

Share your student's first day pictures in the comments below! ⬇

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL REMINDERS:

Reminder! The first day of school is TOMORROW 8/10 with a school start time of 8:00 am.

Students MUST be in their full uniform which includes a red or navy blue RCSA polo, khaki or navy blue uniform bottoms, and close toed shoes.

Spirit shirts will be sent home with students this week.

Remember to get a good night's rest and we can't wait to see all of you tomorrow! :)

Lights. Camera. Actions! ✨ 🎥🎬

Back to School Orientation was our big opening scene where students were able to meet their teachers, friends, and staff and now it’s time for the countdown to the big premiere… the first day of school!

A big welcome back home to all new and returning RCSA Mandarin families ❤️ We are so excited to kick off another year of learning, adventure, and unforgettable moments! 📚

Remember! School starts on Monday, August 10th and we will be there to welcome our Rockets for another wonderful new year!

Wednesday Vendor Clubs Available at RCSA Mandarin ⬇

1. Basketball with
2. Violin Club
3. Chess with Kids Learn Chess
4. Martial Arts with
5. Fala Spanish Club with

Sign up information available on each flyer!

Join the PVO today! Use the link below to join the Parent Volunteer Organization!

$15 is the annual cost for the whole family!

Partnering with PVO helps create exciting events, allows for funds to be raised for a variety of school needs and provides all school families to become a part of the RCSAM community!

The class from each grade bracket (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) with the most PVO sign-ups by 8/18 will win a Doughnut party!!

Together We Launch!

https://rcsapay.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/358/633/False/True

Reminder! Back to School Orientation is TOMORROW, August 5th!

26-27 Back to School Orientation is premiering on August 5th, 2026 with guest star, The Icy Spot ! 🎥🍿🎬

Only the listed grade level teachers for each session will be available during the scheduled times.

GRADES K-2 WITH LAST NAMES A-K - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
GRADES 3-8 WITH LAST NAMES A-K - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
GRADES 3-8 WITH LAST NAMES L-Z - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
GRADES K-2 WITH LAST NAMES L-Z - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Parking is limited.
Carpooling is encouraged.
Icy Spot Information:
⭐Small $5
⭐Medium $7
⭐Large $10
Flavors include:
Cotton candy, blueberry, pineapple-mango, strawberry, pina colada, and MORE!

Now Showing: BLUE CARDS!

Dear RCSA Mandarin Families,

It is time to complete your blue card for your student(s). Please complete the form by Monday, August 3rd by 6 PM.

Students whose forms are submitted by the deadline will receive a FREE dress down pass for August 14th. Students will receive a dress down wristband from their homeroom teacher on orientation.

https://form.fillout.com/t/pqkYctmnd8us