Two 5th grade classes at Rizzuto Elementary participated in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Mars Rover Competition this weekend at the University of Houston.  Fifth grade dual language teacher, Christine DeLong attended the teacher training back in September and led her students to the competition along with her partner teacher Ron Garrido.  Five teams brought home trophies.  Way to go 5th grade!

• The Alienator created by Christie Castillo, Cris Garcia, Jesus Gonzalez,  and Joanna Orozco
• The X-Rover created by Kimberly Gossio, Jonathan Lopez, Rachel Labrado, and April Zuniga
• The Explorer created by Jocelyn Garza, Judith Cantu, Luis Zavala, Jose Garcia
• The Astro Monkey created by Valerie DeLeon, Renzo Jimenez, Evelinee Gomez, Claudia Perez, and Diego Vela
• The Kidz Rover created by Cody Brouillard, Nadia Rodriguez, Jesus Sanchez, Alondra Garcia, and Jasmin Ambriz
• The Pathfinder created by Karina Gomez, Kim Cruz, Bianca Arevalo, Jackie Guitierrez
• The M-E-4 created by Felicia Villarreal, Carlos Lopez, Tori Vidales, and Ezequiel Gonzalez
• The Victory LP created by Vanessa Gonzalez, Jackie Cruz, Juan Flores, Eldon Escudero