Bella Vista Elementary School

🎉 Last week , we had the joy of welcoming our incoming kindergarten students for the upcoming school year! All of our elementary schools opened their doors for an afternoon of fun for the whole family—complete with scavenger hunts, meet the teacher, table games, a school bus experience, photo booth fun, campus tours, and more! 🚌📸🎲 We were so excited to meet our future students and their families! Missed the event? No problem! Reach out to our Welcome Center or contact your neighborhood school to schedule a tour or get more information. We’d love to hear from you and help you get ready for kindergarten! 💛✏️ #KindergartenReady #SVUSDWelcome

🌊 The Bella Vista Bobcats had a great time at The Cove on Tuesday! 🐾💦 A huge thank you to the City of Sierra Vista for supporting our students with fun and memorable field trips as we wrap up the school year. Smiles, splashes, and Bobcat fun all around! 😄🐾 #BellaVistaBobcats #EndOfYearFun #EmpoweringYou

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 SVUSD is celebrating all of our incredible teachers and staff this week! We are so proud to have you on our team and beyond grateful for everything you do for our students, families, and community. Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a lasting impact every single day. From all of us at SVUSD—thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💛📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SVUSDShines #ThankATeacher #EmpoweringYou

🎶 The Beat Goes On at SVUSD! 🎶 Thanks to the leadership of Mrs. Romo, our Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, and the support of the competitive Hobbs Grant, music is coming alive in our elementary schools! With new instruments and supplies, our youngest learners are exploring rhythm, melody, and sound like never before. From drums to ukuleles, students are getting hands-on with music—and loving every moment of it! A huge thank you to Mrs. Romo for her vision and dedication. Because of her, music is no longer just a subject… it’s an experience. 🎵💛 #SVUSDShines #TheBeatGoesOn #HobbsGrant #MusicMatters

🐾✨ Future Coyotes in the House! ✨🐾 Last week, JCMS was thrilled to welcome all SVUSD 6th graders to campus for an exciting preview of middle school life! 🎉 Our visiting students were greeted with a warm welcome from the JCMS Band and Student Council, followed by an introduction from Assistant Principal Pizutto and Principal Wright. They got a sneak peek at all the fun, learning opportunities, sports, and activities that await them next year! 🎶📚🏀 Student Council led small group tours across campus, giving 6th graders a chance to ask questions, learn the layout, and hear straight from current students about what to expect. It was a great day for peer-to-peer connection—because sometimes it’s easier to ask someone who's been there! 😊 We’re excited to have them join the pack soon—because there’s a lot of fun and learning ahead at JCMS! 💙🐺 #JCMSCoyotes #FutureCoyotes #MiddleSchoolReady #SVUSD #WelcomeToJCMS #CoyotePride #GrowingUpFast

📣 Dear Bobcat Families, Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5th–9th, and this year, we're doing something a little different! 🍎💐 Let’s show our amazing Bella Vista teachers how much we appreciate them by sending in supplies based on color themes by grade level! 🌈✏️ Check out the flyer for your grade’s color! Participation is optional—but every contribution helps us show our teachers how much they’re loved and valued! Thank you to our incredible teachers for all they do—and to our Bobcat families for your continued support! 💙💛 #BellaVistaBobcats #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #BobcatPride #EmpoweringYou

🌟 Staff Highlight for April: Mrs. Gracious Davenport 🌟 Meet Mrs. Davenport, our incredible 7th & 8th grade science teacher at JCMS! This is her first year as a Coyote and her eighth year in education, but she’s already made a lasting impact. 💙 Gracious Grace Davenport lives up to her name—she’s passionate, warm-hearted, and full of laughter. Her belief in the potential of every student drives her mission to build a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom. 🔬✨ Originally from Florida, Mrs. Davenport moved to Sierra Vista with her husband, mom, and kids after her brother was stationed here with the Border Patrol. Her husband—who she met working at a middle school—is now one of our amazing custodians! Together, they’re raising three little ones (ages 6, 5, and 1) and loving life in the SV community. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Before becoming a teacher, Mrs. Davenport worked in daycare and was active in church youth programs. One special moment with a teen in her youth group encouraged her to pursue middle school education—and we’re so glad she did! From stepping in as support for a sub while still waiting for her AZ certification to creating fun traditions like Student of the Week (complete with favorite snacks!), she’s all heart. 💫 She says, “People make people, not money,” and we couldn’t agree more. Welcome to the Coyote family, Mrs. Davenport—you’re making a difference every day! 🐾💛 #JCMSCoyotes #StaffHighlight #ThankATeacher #ScienceMatters #CoyotePride #StaffHighlight

🌟 April Teacher Feature – Mr. Austin Meckler! 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Mr. Meckler, our awesome Tech Foundations and Yearbook teacher at JCMS! 🎉 This is his third year as a proud member of the JCMS team—he spent two years teaching Social Studies and now brings his creativity and real-world focus to CTE (Career & Technical Education). Mr. Meckler loves helping students explore life skills through hands-on projects—like his popular budgeting simulation, where students choose a city to live in, find housing and transportation, write checks, and see what it really takes to manage a budget. The surprise on their faces? Priceless. 💸 Outside the classroom, Mr. Meckler leads the charge on PBIS Tier One and brings the fun with school-wide events like Rock-Paper-Scissors tournaments, Simon Says showdowns, and Tic-Tac-Toe competitions—with awesome student engagement and prizes that build community and school spirit! 🏆🎉 He's also a martial arts enthusiast (since the age of 4!), gamer, our former wrestling coach, and proud husband and dad. He’s currently earning his master’s degree in education and is passionate about creating a classroom based on mutual respect and strong relationships. Thank you, Mr. Meckler, for the energy, heart, and creativity you bring to JCMS! You make a difference every day! 💙💻🙌 #TeacherFeature #JCMSPride #SVUSDProud #CTEChampion #PBISLeader #MiddleSchoolMatters #ThankATeacher

🎉 Meet Mrs. Fraiser – Village Meadows Teacher of the Year and SVUSD Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Danielle Fraiser is a passionate third-grade teacher at Village Meadows and has been an integral part of Village Meadows Elementary School since 2006. Thanks to the generous support of the SV Education Foundation, she has also been named the Sierra Vista Unified School District Teacher of the Year! This outstanding educator truly brings learning to life. During a unit on the history of the Titanic, students first explored informational texts—then stepped into a transformed classroom where a scaled model of the Titanic stretched across half the room! For Mrs. Fraiser, learning is non-negotiable. She holds herself to the same high expectations she sets for her students, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to growth. When she says, "ALL students will learn," she means it—understanding that while the path to success is rarely linear, it's always worth the journey. Known for wearing her heart on her sleeve, Mrs. Fraiser advocates fiercely for her students' needs. In her own words: "For real, let’s go! We have work to do!" Recognizing Mrs. Fraiser with this award isn't just about celebrating her as an outstanding educator and devoted mother—it’s about honoring the deep, lasting impact she’s made on our Village Meadows Wolf Pack community. 🐺❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Fraiser! 🌟 #SVUSDTeacherOfTheYear #WolfPackStrong #InspiringEducator #VillageMeadows ##SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌟 April Staff Highlight – Meet Ms. Sophia Macias! 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate Ms. Macias, our amazing 7th grade English and Honors English teacher at JCMS! A proud Benson native, Ms. Macias joined us in January after graduating from NAU in December—and she’s already making waves! Originally studying agricultural science, she discovered her true passion for English at NAU and hasn’t looked back since. In her classroom, Ms. Macias brings literature to life with interactive notebooks, creative lessons, and meaningful conversations. Her students recently read The Giver by Lois Lowry and loved connecting with the themes of identity, choice, and community. As a first-year teacher, she’s embracing every challenge with heart, grace, and determination—building her classroom culture, exploring what works best for her students, and learning right alongside them. When she’s not teaching, she’s coaching soccer (a great passion she’s had since she was littlel!), working on her Master’s in Education, and spending time with her big family—she’s number 8 of 12 siblings! Ms. Macias says her students make her feel like both a grown-up and a kid at the same time—and we think that’s the magic of a great teacher. We are so lucky to have her as part of the JCMS family! 💙📚⚽ #JCMSPride #StaffHighlight #NewTeacherMagic #SVUSDProud #MiddleSchoolMatters #EmpoweringYou

🌟 Join Us Tonight for the Discovery Showcase! 🌟 Come out tonight and see the amazing projects our Discovery students have created throughout the school year! 🎨📚🧠 Our Discovery program is a specialized educational experience designed to challenge and enrich gifted learners, encouraging in-depth study, higher-level thinking, and collaboration with intellectual peers. ✨ Here’s a sneak peek at what they’ve been working on: 👧🧒 1st & 2nd Grade – “It’s Not A...” Creations & Alliteration Adventures 🎩🎨 3rd & 4th Grade – Presidential Art, Trading Cards, & Garden Planning 🏕️🧊 5th & 6th Grade – Presidential Art & Cubes, plus a hands-on Camping Challenge! 📍 Where: Rothery Education Center 🕔 When: TONIGHT from 5 PM – 7 PM Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the brilliance of our Discovery students! #DiscoveryShowcase #GiftedEducation #StudentCreativity #SVUSD #ProudOfOurStudents #EnrichedLearning #EmpoweringYou

📣 Bobcat Families – Time is Running Out! The 2024/25 Bella Vista yearbook order deadline is Saturday, April 26th! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to capture a year full of friendships, field trips, fun, and learning! 📘 Yearbooks are $17. 👉 Order now at yearbookordercenter.com 📌 Use Order Number: 26683 Secure your copy before they’re gone! 💙✨ #BellaVistaBobcats #Yearbook2024/25 #SVUSDProud #CaptureTheMemories

🎉 Meet Ms. Lepley – Bella Vista’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Ms. Lepley, our dedicated Kindergarten teacher at Bella Vista! 🐾💙 Ms. Lepley goes above and beyond to care for her students—not just academically, but as whole individuals. Her thoughtful, reflective teaching style ensures every child is supported, seen, and encouraged to grow. She’s always asking, “What can I do differently to help my students thrive?” Through intentional small group instruction, she meets students where they are and helps them reach new heights. 🌟📚 As a new teacher, Ms. Lepley has already made a big impact—and we’re so proud to have her as part of our Bobcat Pride! 🐾 #BellaVistaPride #TeacherOfTheYear #BobcatStrong #SVUSD #KindergartenMagic #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

📚🎉 Reminder: Join us for our Title I Learning Through Props Night at Bella Vista tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd! 🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Bella Vista Cafeteria Come explore hands-on learning with props and visual aids designed to boost understanding in Math and ELA. It’s a fun and interactive way to support student learning—and the whole family is welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙 #BellaVistaLearning #TitleINight #HandsOnLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉✨ It’s time for Kinder Round-Up! ✨🎉 Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31st? Join us for our upcoming Kinder Round-Up events and get a sneak peek into the exciting world of kindergarten! 📚 Meet our amazing teachers 🎨 Explore classrooms 🚌 Tour the campus 🧩 Enjoy fun activities 📝 Start the registration process 📅 Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00pm- 5:30pm 📍 All SVUSD Elementary Schools 🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CpkLNt7mve6S196eA 📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer! Already registered? You’re invited too—come join the fun! 🎈 Let’s get ready for a fantastic school year ahead! 💙💛 #KinderRoundUp #SVUSD #FutureColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

📚🎉 You're invited! Join us for Title I: Learning Through Props Night at Bella Vista on Tuesday, April 22nd! 🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Bella Vista Cafeteria Come explore hands-on learning with props and visual aids designed to boost understanding in Math and ELA. It’s a fun and interactive way to support student learning—and the whole family is welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙 #BellaVistaLearning #TitleINight #HandsOnLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌸🐣 Wishing All SVUSD Families and Staff a Wonderful Spring Weekend! Please note that all SVUSD schools and offices, including the District Office, will be closed from April 18th through April 21st for the spring holiday weekend. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful break and a very Happy Easter to those who celebrate! 🌷💛 #SVUSD #SpringWeekend #FamilyTime #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Help us celebrate our amazing 2025 SVUSD Teachers of the Year! 🎉 These outstanding educators make a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of their students every single day. We are so proud to honor: 🍎 Bella Vista – Paloma Lepley 🍎 Carmichael – Shanequa Matthias 🍎 Huachuca Mountain – Natalie Wise 🍎 PDS – Haley Lewis 🍎 Town & Country – Isabel Dahl 🍎 Village Meadows – Danielle Frasier 🍎 Joyce Clark Middle School – Danielle Kruse 🍎 Buena High School – Amy Martinez A special congratulations to Danielle Frasier from Village Meadows, our SVUSD District Teacher of the Year! 💙👏 Stay tuned all week as we introduce you to these incredible educators and share their stories. Thank you to ALL our teachers for everything you do! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #SVUSDproud #TeacherAppreciation

📢 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

🍕 Pizza on a Monday? Yes, please! Join us on Monday, April 14th, from 11 AM – 8 PM at Vinny’s New York Pizza and support Project Graduation! 🎓✨ Project Graduation gives our Buena grads a safe, fun-filled night with food, games, and prizes to help kickstart their future. 💙 Eat pizza ➡️ Support grads ➡️ Feel good! 🙌 Let’s pack Vinny’s and show our support! #SVUSD #ProjectGraduation #BuenaPride #SupportLocal #VinnyPizzaDay