Sierra Vista Unified School District

📢 Dear SVUSD Families, We've made it to the end of the first quarter, and our students and staff have certainly earned a well-deserved break! 🎉 As we prepare for fall break, please be sure to note the early release schedule for Friday, October 4th: 🕒 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM 🕒 JCMS: 12:30 PM 🕒 Buena: 10:30 AM We hope all of our SVUSD families enjoy a relaxing fall break and a fantastic holiday weekend! 🍁✨ Please remember that schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 15th! Thank you, and have a wonderful break! 😎🍂 #SVUSD #FallBreak #EnjoyTheWeekend #SeeYouSoon

🌟 SVUSD is as busy as ever! 🌟 Next week, we’re gearing up for fall break, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath. 😌 Please remember that Friday is a half-day for all SVUSD schools, with fall break from October 7th through 11th, and Monday the 14th closed for the holiday. We can’t wait to see everyone back on Tuesday, October 15th! Here’s what’s happening this week at SVUSD: 📅 Monday: Town & Country will hold their Road Runner Rally 🍴 Tuesday: Carmichael PTO is hosting a Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse on October 1st 🎶 Wednesday: JCMS Choir Concert at 7 PM on October 2nd 🎨 Thursday: Buena Fine Arts Show at 7 PM Looking back at last week, we had: 📚 Three Title I Nights at Bella Vista, Town & Country, and Pueblo Del Sol 📖 A Book Fair at PDS and PBIS honors award 🔧 A Buena student visit at Town & Country (Engineering & NHS) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3rd and 6th-grade parent engagement at Village Meadows, honoring all PBIS Star Students and Students of the Month 🚰The Water Wise Program visited PDS 4th Grade 🐻Carmichael’s Kindergarten classes visit the Sierra Vista Library 🕺 JCMS held their first dance! This week, we’re also excited to share pictures of our JCMS Volleyball and Cross Country teams, along with Buena’s Mountain Bike Team! 🏐🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️ We’re so proud to see these amazing athletes wearing our jerseys! SVUSD—Empowering YOU! 💪✨ #SVUSDStrong #FallBreak #CommunityEngagement #SVUSDProud #EmpoweringYou

🌍✨ Diving into fun with Title I! ✨🌍 Town & Country teachers went all out for their Title I Night, "Traveling the World Through Literacy." 📚✈️ Our Roadrunners and their families had an amazing time exploring Egypt, Mexico, Australia, and many more countries, experiencing each one through stories and snacks! 🍫📖 Students even built LEGO animals and took them on a literacy journey of their own. 🦁✈️📚 Title I at SVUSD—Empowering YOU! 💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us on this unforgettable adventure! 🌟 #TitleINight #RoadrunnersTravel #SVUSD

🌟 Village Meadows Teachers ROCK! 🌟 This week, we saw the excitement in the eyes of both parents and students! 👀 On Wednesday, our amazing 3rd Grade team hosted a fun-filled morning, proving that Multiplication isn’t Spooky! 🎃 Students proudly shared their knowledge with their families. 😊 And yesterday, our 6th Grade teachers invited parents to "scoop up" some science fun with their students! 🍦 The Wolf Pack made ice cream and added flavors to their liking, all while learning and keeping notes in their Science Notebooks—Food for Thought: Engineering Ice Cream! 📝🍨 We are so proud of our young engineers and the parents who joined in the fun. A big thank you to all the parents who donated and participated—who knew learning could be this much fun?! SVUSD - Empowering You!🎉

⚠️ Buena Connectivity Update ⚠️ Buena's loss of connectivity is due to a fiber optic cable being cut off-premises. Cox is currently working on repairs. While they haven't provided an estimated completion time, we anticipate the issue will be resolved before the start of business tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience as we work through this! #BuenaHigh #ConnectivityUpdate #ThankYouForYourPatience

⚠️ Important Update: Buena High School Network & Phones Down ⚠️ Buena High School is currently experiencing a network outage, which is also affecting our phone lines. Our IT department is working closely with Cox Communications to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated as soon as the problem is fixed. Thank you for your patience! #BuenaHigh #TechUpdate #ThankYouForYourPatience

At SVUSD, there’s always something exciting happening, and we couldn't be prouder! 🐾 Last week, we were bursting with pride for Adaleyna L., who helped out in not one, but TWO medical emergencies at JCMS! Way to go, Analigh! 💪💙 Huge shoutout to our amazing Carmichael PTO team, who come out almost weekly to make popcorn for your Bears. A big thanks to Brooke and Aaron Erwin, and Cody Lapre—you three are incredible! 🍿❤️ Want to join them and make a difference? Contact the Carmichael office to get involved; it's totally worth it! Bella Vista had a blast celebrating their PBIS kick-off last week, reviewing rules, expectations, and the awesome rewards Bobcats can earn. They’re all hyped to be safe, respectful, and responsible as they rack up points for prizes! 🎉👏 Huachuca Mountain celebrates! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome our new 5th & 6th grade Student Council leaders – the leaders of tomorrow! 👏 On Friday, we had a fantastic home game for our Colts, kicked off with an all-band pregame show. Bands from Buena, JCMS, Palominas, and Ft. Huachuca put on an incredible performance! 🎶🏈 As for this week, here’s what’s in store: 📚 PDS is hosting a book fair, spirit week, and their Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM, with the book fair open for parents. 🌍 Town & Country is having their "Read Around the World" Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM. ➗ Bella Vista is inviting families to their Math Night on Thursday—where math becomes even more fun! 🏅 Village Meadows will honor their Students of the Month and PBIS champions on Friday. 🎭 Don’t miss out on Heist Quest, a production by the Buena Theatre Arts, with opening night on Friday at 7 PM and a second show on Saturday at 7 PM. It’s sure to be a masterpiece! Finally, we wish all of our sports teams—whether traveling or playing at home—the best of luck! We’re proud of you! 💙🎉

🎭✨ Reminder: Don’t forget! Buena Fine Arts presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th & 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts! 🏰⚔️ Join a band of adventurers in a medieval fantasy world as they embark on an epic quest to save a princess. Will they make it through the Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are only $7 and can be purchased at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net. Don’t miss this legendary show! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

📣✨ Reminder! This Monday, September 23rd, you can support our talented Buena Harmony singers all day at Panda Express! 🍜🎶 20% of your purchase will be donated to Buena Harmony, and they’ll be sharing part of their donations with Buena Choir! 🎤❤️ Don’t forget to bring the flyer and enjoy a meal while supporting our incredible students! 🍴✨ #SupportTheArts #BuenaHarmony #BuenaChoir #Fundraiser #PandaExpress

🎉 JCMS is incredibly excited and proud of our student, Adaleyna L.! 🎉 Today, Adaleyna was recognized by the Sierra Vista Police Department for her amazing actions in helping fellow students during not one, but TWO medical emergencies on the same day! 🚑💙 This morning, she received special recognition at the Police Department staff meeting, surrounded by her family and JCMS principals. We are so proud of Adaleyna's quick thinking and selflessness! 🌟👏 #JCMSPride #HeroAmongUs #CommunityStrong

📣🎶 No meal plans yet for Monday, September 23rd? Perfect! 🍜🍴 Mark your calendar! All day long, you can support our amazing Buena Harmony singers at Panda Express, where 20% of your purchase will be donated to them! 🎤🎼 But that’s not all—Buena Harmony will also share part of their donations with Buena Choir, so everyone benefits! 🎶❤️ Just bring the flyer and enjoy a meal at Panda Express on Monday, September 23rd, to make a difference! 🍲✨ #SupportTheArts #BuenaHarmony #BuenaChoir #Fundraiser #PandaExpress

🌟 What’s Happening in SVUSD! 🌟 It’s been an exciting and eventful time across the district! Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening: 📚 Book Fairs at Huachuca Mountain and Village Meadows were a huge success, with parents and students thrilled about new reads, and teachers excited to add fresh books to their classrooms! At Village Meadows, parents also had the opportunity to learn about our Title I programs—ensuring no student is left behind in their learning adventure. At SVUSD, we’re dedicated to empowering everyone to achieve excellence together! 💡✨ 🎉 At PDS, we celebrated our PBIS top point earners from each classroom—just look at those happy smiles! 😊👏 🍕 Meanwhile, Carmichael students in Mrs. Clark’s class got hands-on with STEAM, creating solar ovens. Their creativity shined as brightly as the sun! ☀️ 👩‍🏫 Our elementary parents enjoyed one-on-one time with teachers during parent-teacher conferences, fostering even stronger connections. 💙 🌍 We also extended a warm welcome to our new international teachers, now making a difference in classrooms at Bella Vista, PDS, and Buena! ✏️ And don’t forget to mark your calendars! 🗓️ Next weekend, the Buena Fine Arts Theater presents “Quest Heist”—a medieval comedy adventure filled with fantasy, mystery, magic, and plenty of laughs! It’s happening Friday and Saturday at 7 PM in the Klein Center for the Performing Arts. 🎭🐉⚔️ #SVUSDStrong #BookFair #PBIS #STEAMProjects #StudentCouncil #ParentEngagement #WelcomeTeachers #QuestHeist #BuenaFineArts

🏈 Come Cheer on Buena’s First Flag Football Team! 🏈 Join us tonight at 6 PM at Loveless Field as the Buena girls’ Flag Football team takes on Tucson in their first home game in Buena History! We are so proud of our girls and can’t wait to see them in action. Let’s show our support and cheer them on! 🎉👏 #GoBuena #FlagFootball #HomeGame #BuenaPride

🎭✨ Mark your calendars for a must-see event! Buena Fine Arts proudly presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th and 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts. 🏰⚔️ In a thrilling medieval fantasy world, join a band of fighters, rogues, sorcerers, and clerics on a daring quest to save a princess! Will they succeed in this epic adventure through the dangerous Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are available now and can be purchased for $7 at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net Don’t miss out on this legendary production! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

🎉🍂 Buena Culinary Students helping prepare for Sierra Vista Oktoberfest! 🍂🎉 Our talented culinary students are stepping up to support the Sierra Vista Oktoberfest this weekend!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 They are showing off their German cooking skills with some mouth-watering Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and delicious Schnitzel Sticks! 😋👏 Way to Go and Guten Appetit! 🥨🍴 #BuenaCulinary #Oktoberfest2024

📅Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 are half days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Elementary students will be released at 11:15 AM⏰. JCMS and Buena schedules are not affected.💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

SVUSD Weekly Highlights 🏫✨ We've had another action-packed week across all campuses! Check out some of the amazing things happening: 🎉 Village Meadows celebrated students who excelled on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) testing with a refreshing trip to The Cove! Plus, students across campus flashed their best smiles for Picture Day 📸. 📚 At Bella Vista, students dived into new math concepts while learning in their busy classrooms. Meanwhile, back at Village Meadows, our amazing "Mom Elves," Ms. Shepart and Ms. Kattke, prepared PBIS prizes for delivery 🎁. Students had filled out order forms, exchanging their hard-earned PBIS points for prizes—this time, the most popular reward was a coupon to read a book to their class! 📖 🐻At Carmichael the Buena SLAC (Student Leadership Athletic Committee) visited for the first time, and everyone had an amazing time! Our Bears loved having their mentors on campus. The SLAC students tutored, guided, and even helped with shopping at the PBIS store. A huge thank you to Buena SLAG for supporting and inspiring our Bears! 🎉 ✂️ JCMS hosted its first-ever 6th-grade PBIS Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament on Friday! Students had a blast while playing safely, respectfully, and responsibly. The finals were live-streamed to classrooms so everyone could cheer on their peers! 🏆 🎶 At Buena High, students stormed the halls for the first time this year, rallying behind the band, cheerleaders, and football team! 🎺🏈 🗓️ Coming up this week: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening on Thursday and Friday, with early release for students at 11:15 AM. If you haven’t scheduled an appointment yet, don’t worry—just contact your school! Picture Days will take place at PDS, Town and Country, and Carmichael. Village Meadows will also host a Title I Program Information Session during conferences on Thursday. And don’t forget, both Village Meadows and Huachuca Mountain will have their PTO Book Fairs open during conference hours. 📚 Pick up a book and enjoy some cozy reading time with your child! ⚽ Our JCMS and Buena athletes are staying busy: JCMS Volleyball has both home and away games, and Cross Country heads to Nogales for a meet. Buena Football takes on Catalina Foothill in Tucson, while Girls Volleyball plays two home games (today and Wednesday). Buena’s Golf, Swim, Cross Country, and Mountain Biking teams are also in full swing. Buena Flag Football will have its first scrimmage at Desert View High School. Good luck to all our athletes, and thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making SVUSD shine! 🌟 #SVUSDPride #PBIS #BuenaPride #JCMSFamily #VillageMeadows #BellaVista #Carmichael #HuachucaMountain

📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! 📅 SVUSD Elementary Families, have you scheduled your Parent-Teacher Conference yet? 🎒✏️ On Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, you’ll have the chance for one-on-one time with your student’s teacher. All schools have sent out instructions on how to sign up for your personalized meeting. 📢 Reminder: Both days will be half days, with students released at 11:15 AM. Be sure to mark your calendar and set your phone notifications for this important opportunity! ⏰ If you haven’t signed up yet—no problem! Simply contact your student’s teacher or the front office, and we’ll make sure you get your appointment. We’re looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you! 💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

Come out and support Buena Colts Football at their home opener tonight at 7pm as they take on Ironwood!!!

🌟 Last week, SVUSD was full of pride and achievements! 🌟 🏅 Town and Country kicked off Monday with their first awards assembly of the year, celebrating Roadrunners for their accomplishments in reading, math, Title I reading Superstars, PBIS, following the Roadrunner Code, PE, Tech, Art, and recognizing our PBIS Superstar teachers! 🎉 Carmichael celebrated their PBIS winners for August! 🏆 They also introduced our new anti-bullying curriculum to keep our schools a safe and supportive place for all students. 💙 📚 Village Meadows welcomed parents to learn about their 4th-grade curriculum and how they can be involved in their students' success. 🏆 Village Meadows also celebrated their Students of the Month and PBIS winners for August! Further, they honored their Wolfpack with plaques for proficiency and being highly proficient on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) last school year. To celebrate their hard work, students will visit the Cove this week! 🏊‍♂️ 🎉 Congratulations to Elisabeth Jimenez, principal of Carmichael Elementary, for winning first place, and Leslie Nogales, 6th-grade teacher at Huachuca Mountain, for winning third place in the Sierra Vista Herald’s vote for Best Educator in Sierra Vista! 🏐 JCMS Volleyball team played their first games, while Buena Golf and Football teams hit the road! This week, both JCMS and Buena have home and away games, with Varsity Football having their first home game on Friday at Loveless Field at 7 PM against Ironwood Ridge. 🏈 🏃‍♂️ Buena introduced their newest athletic teams: Cross Country and a brand-new Flag Football team! 📅 Interested in learning more about our Title I program at JCMS? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th, at 5 PM in the JCMS library. (The Title I program ensures all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. It is federally funded to meet students' academic needs.) 🍽️ Don't forget, Dine to Donate tonight at Texas Roadhouse for Huachuca Mountain’s PTO! 🏫 Plus, Picture Day is on the 6th—bring those smiles! 📸😁 📢 The SVUSD Governing Board will meet in the boardroom this Wednesday at 6 PM. Here's to another exciting week ahead! 🌟 #SVUSDpride#JCMSTitleOne #WolfpackFamily#RoadrunnerChamps #CarmichaelPride #PBIS #AntiBullying#HuachucaMountain #DineToDonate