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Bear River Student Center (TK-8)

At A Glance:
26800 Newport Road,
Menifee, CA

5 DAYS ON CAMPUS
(951) 225-7650

Call the front office to schedule a tour!

Did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci was more than just an amazing artist and scientist? He was also an educator/philosopher. His guide to thinking aligns with current brain research into teaching and learning. Our Menifee Da Vinci Academy (TK-8) provides a unique program of learning based on the 7 Da Vinci principles for creative thinking: Curiosity, Independent thinking, Sharpen your senses, Embrace ambiguity, Balance logic and imagination, Balance body and mind, and Make new connections. Here is a link to an article about these ideas.

River Springs Charter School’s Da Vinci Academy offers a unique small-school environment where everybody knows every student’s name. Creative projects, core mastery, and positive interpersonal skills are the focus of every grade. Core classroom days are offered 4 days per week with an optional 5th day.

sophia-prado-2-web Name: Sophia Prado
Age: 13 Grade: 8
I chose: Bear River Student Center
Why? To work at my own pace and
be challenged. I never get bored
because I can work ahead of my
own grade level.
Sophia says: “My math teacher has really helped me to understand math better. It is now my new favorite subject.” Her advice to new students is to have a good work ethic and to work hard.

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Bear River Student Center (TK-8)

News + AnnouncementsSuperintendent's Blog

December 13, 2024

Bear River Balloon Parade, Stone Soup

Springs’ Bear River Student Center held a Balloons Over Bear River parade (based on Melissa Sweet’s story about creating giant balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade entitled “Balloons Over Broadway”) in which students design and build balloons using the engineering design process. The parade included a visit from Mrs. Santa Claus.

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September 24, 2024

Bear River Welcomes New Principal

Renee Gooding is the new Bear River Student Center principal. Renee is a graduate of Cal State University San Marcos who began her teaching career in private school where she taught first grade for many years before coming to Springs.

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March 6, 2024

Bear River Student Center News

Springs’ Bear River Student Center held its annual practice of reading the book “Stone Soup” by Vice Principal Renee Gooding to students one class at a time. Each grade level then contributes a canned ingredient which is made into soup to be enjoyed with families during a picnic lunch.

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October 27, 2023

Bear River Fundraiser Nets $30,000

Springs’ Bear River Student Center held an Apex fun run fundraiser which raised $30,000; wish list projects to be funded include a bus for field trips, new basketball courts and a gym. The school serves 700 students grades TK-8.

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Location

26800 Newport Road
Menifee, CA 92584
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Phone

(951) 225-7650

Hours of Operation

Mon – Thur | 9AM-3PM
Fri | Closed
Summer Tours:
Tues, Wed, Thurs
10AM-2PM

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Testimonials

My daughter loves this school! She is more focused on her studies and eager to learn new things.

- Carmelita H., Parent
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