Sierra Vista Unified School District

Dear Huachuca Mountain Families, We are pleased to inform you that school will continue as normal today, Friday, March 28th. The construction company has successfully set up a temporary repair to the sewage system. While they have provided port-a-potties as a precaution, they do not anticipate they will be needed. Over the weekend, the company will continue working on the sewage system to complete full repairs. A special thank you to the City of Sierra Vista and all of the crews who worked tirelessly through the night to ensure we could open school this morning. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we look forward to a great day of learning.

🌟 Teacher Feature March: Ms. Leslie Cooley! 🌟 Meet Ms. Leslie Cooley, one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers at Town & Country! Though this is her first year teaching 3rd grade, she brings 20+ years of experience in education, previously serving as a Title I & literacy interventionist and a Special Education para for 10 years. 📚 A Unique Teaching Approach! Ms. Cooley and her colleague, Ms. Thuma, split subjects to enhance learning—Ms. Cooley teaches math & science, while Ms. Thuma covers ELA, writing, and social studies. 🔢 Multiplication Masters! Her students are hard at work mastering multiplication tables, tracking their progress each week. Those who complete all 12 tables will celebrate with an ice cream party at the end of the year! 🍦 🧠 Daily Math Challenges & STEM Fun! She keeps learning exciting with daily math challenges, where students solve word problems for PBIS points or small prizes. STEM Wednesdays bring hands-on activities like building the longest paper chain with only two sheets of paper, a ruler, and scissors! 🐶 Outside the Classroom A Yuma native, Ms. Cooley loves traveling (Maine is a favorite spot! 🌊🏯) and spending time with her mini schnauzers, Muffin & Milo. She even found a donut shop in Maine that makes potato donuts! 🍩 💬 Principal Elson shares: "Ms. Cooley exemplifies dedication, collaboration, and a passion for education. Her first-year achievements are extraordinary, and she’s a tremendous asset to our school community." We are so lucky to have Ms. Cooley at Town & Country! 💙👏 #TeacherFeature #RoadrunnerPride #WeLoveOurTeachers #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Huachuca Mountain Families. Due to ongoing construction in the area, there is an issue with the sewage pipes affecting Huachuca Mountain. As a result, there is a possibility of a delayed start or even a school closure tomorrow, Friday, March 28th. The construction company is actively working to resolve the issue, and we will provide you with the latest update before school starts in the morning. We appreciate your patience and support as we navigate this situation. Thank you for your understanding. SVUSD Administration

🏅🔥 Buena Culinary Students Shine at FCCLA State Leadership Conference! 🔥🏅 From March 4-6, eight of our talented culinary students, led by Chef Avalos, showcased their skills at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference—and they crushed it! 🎉 Five students brought home gold medals! 🏆 🌟 Special shoutouts: 🥇 Nathan G. – Gold & 1st place in Entrepreneurship (qualifying for nationals!) 🥇 Tatum J. – Gold & 3rd place in Chapter Service Project 🥇 Jael H. – Gold in Chicken Fabrication 🥇 Isabelle M. & Avah H. – Gold in Entrepreneurship 👏 Honorable mentions: 🥈 Nevaeh D. & Amaya A. – Silver 🥉 Joshua S. – Bronze We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication. Way to represent, Colts! 💙🐎 #GoColts #FCCLA #CulinaryExcellence #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟🐻 Carmichael Superstars Shine! 🐻🌟 Yesterday, we came together to celebrate our amazing Carmichael Bears at our quarterly awards assembly! 🏆🎉 Parents joined in to honor students for their achievements, including Principal’s Honor Roll, Honor Roll, PBIS recognition, teacher nominations, attendance awards, and incredible growth on the Galileo test! 📚👏 Thank you, parents, for making this moment special for your Bear! 🐻💙 As we head into testing season (3rd-6th grade), let’s keep up the great attendance and make sure our students are ready to shine! ✨ #CarmichaelProud #BearSuperstars #HardWorkPaysOff #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍹🍕 Support Our Extracurricular Programs! 🎉💙 Here’s another easy way to give back! Today until 5 PM, grab a delicious smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café and support Student Council! 🥤✨ Then, on Monday, head over to MOD Pizza to help out the JROTC Parent Club! 🍕🔥 So many great ways to support our amazing student programs—thank you for your help! 💙💪#SupportOurStudents #Fundraiser #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 Town & Country Staff Highlight: Ms. Kali Jones! 🌟 At Town & Country, we are incredibly proud to have dedicated staff who make a difference in our students’ lives every day. This month, we are excited to highlight Ms. Kali Jones, our amazing technology paraprofessional, who is now embarking on the journey of becoming a teacher! Ms. Jones has been part of the T&C family for four years, starting as a resource para before taking over the technology position. She works with students from kindergarten through sixth grade, teaching them about digital citizenship, internet safety, password protection, and cyberbullying awareness. She knows how important it is to prepare students for the digital world, ensuring they can safely and responsibly use technology in their daily lives. A 2017 Buena graduate, Ms. Jones grew up with technology, making it second nature to her. She meets with students twice a week for 50 minutes, helping them develop essential skills. She also steps in to support classrooms in math, reading, and writing, always eager to help students grow in every subject. In addition, she plays a key role in running the T&C PBIS store, where students practice logging into accounts, shopping online, and participating in interactive learning activities like Kahoot. "Ms. Jones' ability to integrate innovative tools and resources into her lessons ensures that students are not only learning essential tech concepts but also developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities." – Principal Elson Her classroom reflects her passion—it’s fully Harry Potter-themed, where students are sorted into houses and earn free time for achieving their goals. She loves watching her students grow and celebrating their successes. Now, as she works toward becoming a teacher, we couldn’t be more excited for her future. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with her boyfriend and family. Thank you, Ms. Jones, for all that you do! We are lucky to have you and can’t wait to see you shine as a teacher! 💙👏

📢 Let’s Raise Some Dough for Buena Project Graduation! 🍕🎓 Join us at MOD Pizza on Thursday, March 27th, and support Buena Project Graduation—an incredible program that provides a safe, fun-filled graduation night for our seniors! Did you know that every year, Project Graduation gives Buena graduates and their guests an unforgettable night with games, food, and amazing prizes? Graduates have the chance to win college supplies, themed gift baskets, and more! Help us make this year’s event a success! Bring your flyer or use fundraiser code MODGIVES20 on your online order and enjoy a delicious meal at MOD Pizza anytime on March 27th—20% of your bill will go toward supporting our graduating Class of 2025! Thank you for supporting our Buena graduates! 💙🎉 #BuenaProjectGraduation #SupportOurSeniors #MODPizzaFundraiser #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

📚✨ Join Us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories! ✨📚 Calling all PreK-8 families! 📖✨ Embark on a magical journey through stories at Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Education Center! 🎲 Play games 🎨 Get creative 📖 Have fun 📚 Take home a FREE book of your choice! Don’t miss this fun-filled night of reading and adventure! See you there! 👏📚 #ReadAcrossAmerica #OnceUponATime #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🎭🎶 Join Us for the Senior Fine Arts Capstone Presentations! 🎨🎤 Buena High School invites you to an incredible showcase of talent as our senior Fine Arts candidates present their capstone projects for the Arizona Diploma Seal of Arts Proficiency! 📅 Dates: Tuesday, March 25 & Thursday, March 27 🕖 Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: Klein Center Over the past four years, 11 dedicated students have worked tirelessly to earn this prestigious seal. This capstone presentation is their final step before graduation, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🎓✨ Buena is honored to be the only school in Cochise County offering this opportunity, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students' achievements with you. Learn more about the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency here: 🔗 https://www.azed.gov/artseducation/arizona-state-seal-of-arts-proficiency #BuenaFineArts #AZArtsProficiency #ProudColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou🎭🎶🎨

🎉 Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Rhonda Greenberg and Samantha Alvarez from Village Meadows for their outstanding contributions! 👏 ✨ Rhonda Greenberg keeps Village Meadows running smoothly, always greeting students and families with a warm smile and supporting staff with a heart of gold. She is truly a hero on campus! ✨ Samantha Alvarez builds strong connections with students, staff, and families. She is a source of encouragement and always goes the extra mile to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. Join us in celebrating these amazing staff members! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDShoutOut

📢 Exciting News for SVUSD Elementary Families! 📢 We’re thrilled to announce that Champions is now offering before & after school child care AND a summer camp at five of our elementary schools: Bella Vista, Huachuca Mountain, Town & Country, Pueblo Del Sol, and Village Meadows! 🎉 ✨ Program Highlights: 📅 Before-School Care (7 AM - 8 AM) – Flexible single-day or full-week options! 📅 After-School Care (2:55 PM - 6 PM) – Choose the schedule that works for you! ☀️ Summer Camp 2025 (8 AM - 5 PM) – Fun & enriching activities all summer long! 💻 For full details & pricing, visit Champions’ website or pick up a flyer at your school! We’re excited about this amazing opportunity for our families and students! 🎒📚 #SVUSD #ChampionsChildCare #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #SummerCamp #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Mr. Malik at Town and Country greeted our students today by playing guitar and singing Irish songs, specifically "In Dublin's Fair City" and "Leave Her Johnny," to serenade the hallways. Ah, pesky leprechauns! Always sneaking around, causing mischief, and stealing all the gold. They're tricky little creatures known for hiding treasure and playing pranks. Maybe Mr. Malik's Irish songs will help keep those sneaky leprechauns at bay while he serenades the hallways! #IrishMusic #StPatricksDay #Leprechauns #SchoolSpirit #LeaveHerJohnny #MusicInSchools #FolkSongs #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🏃‍♂️🥎⚾ JCMS Sports Tryouts This Week! ⚾🥎🏃‍♀️ Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had a great and refreshing break because Track, Softball, and Baseball tryouts are happening this week at Joyce Clark Middle School! 📅 Tryout Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: JCMS Campus Tryouts are open to all 6th graders at our elementary schools and JCMS students who are interested in joining a team! Be sure to check our website https://www.svusd68.org/o/jcms/page/athletics for all necessary forms and info, or call us at 520-515-8191 Let’s make it a great season—see you on the field! 💙🐺 #JCMSports #FutureAthletes #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Attention Families with Kindergarten-Age Children! 📢 Do you have a little one who’s eager to start Kindergarten but isn’t quite old enough? 🎒✨ Sierra Vista Unified School District offers early entrance testing for children whose 5th birthday falls between September 1 and January 1 of the upcoming school year. This assessment helps determine if they’re ready to jump into Kindergarten fun! 📝 Testing Dates: June 16th & June 30th ⏳ Sign up early to save your spot! 📞 Have questions? Contact Stacy Jackson-Fesser at 520-515-2743 or visit our website for more details: www.svusd68.org/earlykinder Let’s get your child started on their learning adventure! 🚀🍎 #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

⚡️🏛️Percy Jackson has taken over Town & Country! 🎲 Sixth-grade students designed Percy Jackson-themed board games before spring break to explore key elements of the book, including setting, plot, theme, and character traits. Players navigated through mythological challenges based on Camp Half-Blood, Olympus, and the Underworld, encountering obstacles that mirrored the novel’s heroic journey. The games featured quests and battles inspired by Percy’s adventures, requiring players to use strategy and Greek mythology knowledge. Themes like friendship, bravery, and destiny were woven into the gameplay, while characters like Percy, Annabeth, and Grover had unique abilities reflecting their strengths. This creative project brought Rick Riordan’s world to life in a fun and interactive way! Way to go, 6th graders! 🏆✨ #PercyJacksonAdventures #GreekMythologyMasters #6thGradeCreativity #TownAndCountryPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶 Our amazing Choir continues making unforgettable memories while exploring the beauty of Hawaii and sharing their talents. 🌺🎤 From immersing themselves in the culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center to honoring history at the USS Arizona Memorial, their journey has been incredible. 🎶🌊 Next stop... a special performance on the historic USS Missouri! ⚓️🎶 What an experience of a lifetime! 🌈 #ChoirAdventures #MakingMemories #HawaiiTrip #USSArizona #USSMissouri #PolynesianCulture #SVUSD #AchievingExcellenceTogether

🌺 Aloha from Hawaii! 🌺 Our amazing Buena Choir students have officially landed in Hawaii and are already making unforgettable memories! ✈️🎶 Since arriving yesterday, they've hit the ground running — stopping at the beach, soaking in the sun and surf, preparing to hike Diamond Head Crater, and joining the talented choir from Kamehameha High School for an incredible Glee concert! 🎤🌊🏞️ We are so proud of these students for representing Buena with joy, energy, and talent. Stay tuned for more updates as they continue this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! ✨ #BuenaChoir #HawaiiTrip #StudentAdventures #AchievingExcellenceTogether #ChoirLife ✨ 📸 Check out some snapshots from their journey so far!

📢 Update: Read Across America Night Rescheduled! 📢 Due to the weather, Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Educational Center. Join us for an evening of fun, games, and creativity—and don’t forget, every student takes home a FREE book! 📚✨ Thanks for your understanding—we’ll see you on April 2nd! 📖💫 #ReadAcrossAmerica #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🌸✨ Spring Break is Almost Here! ✨🌸 Reminder: Friday, March 7th, is a half day at all SVUSD schools, and Spring Break is from March 10th–14th! 🎉 🕥 Buena High School: 10:30 AM release 🕦 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM release 🕧 Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS): 12:30 PM release We wish all our students, staff, and families a wonderful and relaxing break! Enjoy your time off, and we’ll see you back refreshed and ready on Monday, March 17th! 💙☀️ #SVUSDSpringBreak #RelaxAndRecharge #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict