
The Bobcats loved spending time, and having breakfast, this morning with their grandparents at school. After a warm welcome from principal Dr. Slaydon, grandparents were served a special breakfast from our amazing SFE kitchen staff. Students enjoyed sitting and chatting at the decorated tables and then getting off to a great start for the day. Thank you to all grandparents for supporting our amazing students!




All district and school offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend.


This Friday, September 1st is a half day at all SVUSD schools. Please note that all students will be released by the half day schedule. Buena High School at 10:30 am, all elementary schools at 11:15 am, and Joyce Clark Middle School at 12:30 pm. Have a wonderful weekend!


Good evening parents,Please see our August newsletter highlighting our Bobcat Scholars!


The SVUSD elementary band teachers are inviting all interested elementary parents, guardians and students to visit our Band Rental Night tonight from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Rothery Educational Center Atria. Vendor representatives from three companies will be in attendance to have students try out instruments and offer rental information. Our band teachers Mr. Gallant and Mrs. Sheridan are on site to answer any questions. For more information please also visit us at https://www.svusd68.org/o/svusd/page/elementary-band Hope to see you tonight!


Lightning is currently within 5 miles of Bella Vista . Students will be held until lightning is no longer in the area. Parents may opt to sign their children out in the front office during the delay, please bring your ID with you if you are picking up your student.

Mrs. Watson is excited to start her first year as Bobcat Teacher. Mrs. Watson joined our kindergarten team last year as a long term sub and we are thrilled she came back with her teaching certificate for this year! Her expertise and passion for education will greatly benefit our students and contribute to our schoolโs success. Welcome to Mrs. Watsonโs jungle where learning to read is fun and an adventure!


Good evening Bobcat Families!
Please be reminded that tomorrow night, we will be having our PTO fundraiser night at Julie and Sammy's from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. Come by and mention Bella Vista Bobcats to help support our fundraiser!
Also please remember that our Spirit Gear is still going on and ends on August 16th. You can send your order and payment in with your student, or order online at www.SpiritGearDirect.com and search for Bella Vista Elementary.
Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Today, Wednesday the 9th, all elementary school students will be released early at 12:45 pm. Parents, please remember Wednesdays are always early release days at all SVUSD schools. Thank you for your support.


Yesterday morning Bella Vista families got to enjoy a treat sponsored by the Bobcat PTO. The PTO invited all parents and guardians to โPastries with Parentsโ where delicious confections were offered to start the day and the opportunity to order spirit gear and learn all about the PTO. Come out on Friday, when the PTO is kicking off the fundraising season for this school year at Julie & Sammy's 33 Flavors Ice Cream Parlor between 4 pm to 8 pm. Thank you Bobcat PTO volunteers for a sweet morning!



On August 10th we are inviting all our 2nd, 4th (Ms. Tattrie only) and 6th grade parents to our Curriculum Night. Presentations are beginning at 5 pm for the 2nd Grade, at 5:30pm for Ms. Tattrie, and at 6 pm for 6th grade. Each presentation is 30 minutes long. Come out and hear about all the exciting lessons your student will be learning this year!


On August 8th we are inviting all our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade parents to our Curriculum Night. For grades 2nd, 4th, and 6th Curriculum Night will be on Thursday, August 10th. Presentations are beginning at 5 pm for the 1st and 2nd grade, at 5:30pm for 3rd and 4th grade, and at 6 pm for 5th and 6th grade. Each presentation is 30 minutes long. Come out and hear about all the exciting lessons your student will be learning this year!


The lightning has moved to 10 miles away, Bella Vista will no longer be in a Weather Delay Release. Bus riders, walkers, and parent pick up will continue as normal. Thank you for your understanding.

Good afternoon. At this time, we are tracking a lightning alert in our area. Lightning is currently within 5 miles of Bella Vista . Students will be held until lightning is no longer in the area. Parents may opt to sign their children out in the front office during the delay, please bring your ID with you if you are picking up your student. We will continue to watch for lightning in the area in the next 30 minutes, if at that time there is no more lightning bus riders and walkers will be released. Thanks for your patience.

Today, Wednesday the 2nd, is an early release day at all SVUSD schools. Elementary School parents, please remember school ends at 12:45 pm today. Thank you for your support and welcome back!


Who is ready to start school?!?!?! All SVUSD schools have their first day on Wednesday, August 2nd. We are excited to have everyone back after the summer break. Just a few reminders, buses will be out in the community so please be cautious when driving. There are a lot of first day jitters so routes may take a little longer than normal. Drivers, be on the lookout for all school zones and remember to slow down. Be sure to load your MySchoolBucks account so your students can buy meals if they need. Wednesday is an early release day. Elementary ends at 12:45pm, JCMS ends at 2:15pm and Buena ends at noon. We cannot wait to see everyone on Wednesday!


On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 all SVUSD schools and district offices will be closed due to training and kick off the new school year. Please be advised that all SVUSD employees will be unavailable and we encourage you to visit us on Friday, July 28th, or Monday, July 31 with all school related business.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, August 2nd. Sorry for the disruption this may cause.


Tonight is our Elementary Open House & Meet the Teacher Event. Come and visit your school, meet your new teacher, and get information from the nurse and our bus routes and times. We are looking forward to seeing you between 4 pm and 6 pm!


On Tuesday August 1st, 2023 all SVUSD schools and district offices will be closed due to training and kick off the new school year. Please be advised that all SVUSD employees will be unavailable and we encourage you to visit us on Friday, July 28th or Monday, July 31 with all school related business.
We will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, August 2nd. Sorry for the disruption this may cause.


On Friday, July 28th all elementary students and their parents are invited to our Open House and Meet the Teacher Night. Our teachers are excited to meet their students and parents. Come out and explore your school between 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday evening!
