Our School

Meet Our Principal

Rose Zeisel
Rose Zeisel dressed as Wonder Woman

Mrs. Rose Zeisel

Welcome to Rio San Gabriel Elementary School!

We truly believe it is so rewarding to be building the foundation for our students’ academic success in the future. Year after year, we continue to excel and perfect our craft to ensure that we are delivering the highest quality education. From our Professional Learning Communities within our school site, to our teachers delivering First Best Instruction, we are maximizing the achievements of all our students. Technology is embedded in all of our subjects to make sure our students are prepared for the future. STEAM, the Arts, Social Emotional Learning, and character development are also incorporated to ensure a well-rounded curriculum for the whole child. We are truly providing students with a 21st century education that ensures that they are college and career ready, globally competitive, and citizens of strong character.

For me it is an honor and a privilege to serve in the community that I grew up in. Downey Unified helped make me the person I am today, and I love the fact that I am still part of that family. Rio San Gabriel is committed to fostering the education that will enable our students to achieve their dreams.

Fun Facts:

  • Mrs. Zeisel loves Wonder Woman, everything in the Superhero Universe, and Star Wars.
  • She was on the track team in high school and continues to have a love of running today.
  • She is really good at the Claw Machines in arcades and all of the Super Mario games.

Our Mission

Our mission is to see students reach their fullest potential. We believe all children can and will learn. We maintain high expectations and promote academic excellence. We will create a supportive school environment where all are welcomed, respected, and trusted. We will foster a positive school culture.

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Our Vision

Curriculum and Instruction

  • Students will receive standards-based instruction
  • All students will reach Proficient or Advanced on the California Standards Test
  • Students will be provided differentiated instruction
  • Student needs will be met through frequent monitoring of progress and use of flexible groupings
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will be established and maintained at each grade level
  • Response to Intervention Model (RtI) will be implemented as needed
  • Instructional time is valued and protected
  • Research-based strategies/materials will be utilized

Character Education

  • All staff will promote and maintain a supportive and nurturing environment
  • The district-adopted CHARACTER COUNTS! program will be implemented
  • Parent involvement will be welcomed and encouraged
  • Diversity is accepted and appreciated

Tools to Reach Highest Potential

  • All staff will ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students
  • All staff will be highly qualified
  • Incentive programs will be in place to recognize students’ strengths and achievements
  • Schoolwide behavior management plans will be established and maintained
  • Allocation of school funds will be aligned to mission and vision statements
  • Parent education will be provided to support ongoing classroom instruction
  • Stakeholders’ (SSC, ELAC, PTA, staff, community) input will be encouraged and valued