Rice Canyon Elementary School

My experiance at RCE is amazing. I'm currently on my last year, and i'm very sad to leave. But when I moved from San Diego I felt very welcome and have had been very happy with the teachers cariculum. What concerns me is that their pushing 7th grade on us 5th graders, it's stressing!

I could not be happier with another school. The second and fourth grade team is amazing.
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My daughter has been going to this school since kindergarten. We love this school. Her teacher this year (Miss Porec, grade 3) is an amazing teacher and the school is very fortunate to have her. She makes her students think creatively and pushes them just the right amount. We are moving and this school has set the bar very high for our next one.
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this is an excellent school. Teachers are very involved with both parents and they're students.
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I love Rice Canyon. It is a great school. My oldest in in Kinder and she loves her teacher. (Ms. Allenbach) She is the best teacher that I have ever meet. She loves her kids and teaches them so much. All the teachers that I have meet are great so far. The front office staff are also very nice. I am think that it is great that they know all there children by name. They make me know my child is going to be safe while she is there.
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My sons are in third and first and they have been havig a great time since kindergarden!!!
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My son was in Mrs. Allenbach's class last year for kinder. She has a genuine love for the kids and a natural desire to teach. We had a great year. Thank you RCE.
—Submitted by Laurie, a parent

This is the best school in lake elsinore! actually this is the best school around! i am very honered that my son has been attending rice canyon since he was in kindergarden. The teachers are the best!
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We move here in 2005 from Los Angeles. We were somewhat prepared knowing that our child maybe behind starting the third garde. We never realized how behind he actually was. Thank goodness Mrs. Smith came to the rescue. She comforted us and said he would have to work hard but not to worry that everything will turn out fine. He really blossomed. He was on honor roll, achieved over 100 A.R. points,and his tests scores were above average. Now, in the 5th grade, he still is on honor roll and his test scores are still above average. I am so thankful for the outstanding teachers and staff at Rice Canyon.
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I'm very pleased with Rice Canyon we relocated here from Alabama and I thought the school system could'nt be matched but it has the staff is so attentive and my son's teacher is the Best ( Mrs VanGinkle) 2nd grade teacher she keeps me informed on my son's progress he has addapted so well to the change I'm very pleased with the transition that we have made from one state to another
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My son has attended RCE since K and is now going into the 3rd grade. He had Mrs. Henry last year and I can not say enough good things about this teacher. She is amazing! She is the type of eduacator that goes above and beyond. She always kept us informed on everything that was going on with our child. Very good communication. If your child has her next year concider yourself lucky. You and your child will have your best school year yet. Parking, pick up, and drop off are horrible though. This was just bad planning by whoever desined the school though. I do not think they knew how many students would be attending this school.
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My oldest daughter just graduated from kindergarden. She had the best teacher, and I want to thank her for her dedication with the students. Thank you Mrs. Lambros you are just the best.
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First year that my daughter attend this school and me and her love it!! Great teacher's!! She will be going to fourth grade, looking forward to it.
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I am a single mother of a 1st grader at Rice Canyon and fell in love with this school from the first day but as a single mother i was schocked that an after school program was not offered. i rate this school 4 star for outstanding teaching staff.
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The thing I most appreciate about Rice Canyon is that there are always a variety of activities and 'Extras' going on. From assemblies to Jog-a-Thons to school plays and drill team...There is always something fun to do. However, in the classroom I am a little disapointed. I don't feel that my children's teachers so far have been anything other than average. I suppose I was looking for teachers who regularly went above & beyond the call of duty but I don't really see that here. :-( And finally, if you pick up and/or drop off your kids personally, leave plenty of time to get into and out of the school. Parking and traffic flow is an absolute nightmare!
—Submitted by J., a staff

'Both my children have gone to rice canyon since they were 5 years old. ANLC is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or dumb kids. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal is kind and knows each child by name. She is a great example of a leader and I will miss seeing her everyday as my daughter graduates this year. Thank you rice canyon for bringing out the best in my children and giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to go out into the world! '
—Submitted by a parent

So far my experience with Rice Canyon Elementary has been great. The teachers are wonderful and they really do care about each individual child.
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We were brand new to the area/school this year. I have to say that I really like the school itself. I think that for the most part they do a lot for the children. However, the teacher that my son was placed with is one of the 'Meanest' teachers I have ever met in terms of attitude! I thought this kind of teacher was a thing of the past. I'm sure next year will be better.
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We have only been at Rice Canyon for a year, are first child is in Kindergarten. I love the atmoshper of the school. The PTA comes on very strong at the beginning of the year and it seems like you are sending money in every week for something. I have heard the teachers are very good, however we have some concerns about our sons teacher. Overall we are pleased with the way things are progressing.
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Rice Canyon is definately the cream of the crop, as far as students are concerned, in the City of Lake Elsinore. The campus is beautiful and the classrooms well stocked. They have monthly events for the parents and students to participate in together (family movie night, etc.). Impressively, the Principal is out in front of the school everyday when the kids are dismissed. She is very approachable and the kids love her. I transfered my son to Rice Canyon so he could have the best of the best.
—Submitted by Liz, a parent