Bella Vista Elementary School

🌟🎭 Join Us for Buena Theater’s Production of Silent Sky! 🎭🌟 Buena Theater invites parents and the community to experience Silent Sky, the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking discoveries at the Harvard Observatory. Watch as she and her team challenge the limits of early 20th-century astronomy, fighting for recognition in a world dominated by men. Don't miss this incredible performance! ✨ Get your tickets now and witness history come to life on stage. 🎟️ 📅 February 28th and March 1st , 7pm 📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts #BuenaTheater #SilentSky #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Enrollment Verification is Now Open! 📢 SVUSD families, it’s time to verify your student’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Did you know that SVUSD is an A-rated district by the state of Arizona? 🌟 We’re proud of our commitment to excellence and invite you to continue being part of our thriving school community! 🗓️ Now through April 30th, log in to ParentVue to complete the enrollment verification process. It’s quick and easy! ❓ Need help? Our SVUSD Welcome Center team is happy to assist you! Call (520) 515-2761 or email WelcomeCenter@svps.k12.az.us. Your participation helps us plan for another safe, successful, and enriching school year! 🎉 Thank you for being part of the SVUSD family! 💙 #SVUSD #EnrollmentNowOpen #ARatedSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌞 Good morning, SVUSD families! We’re wishing all our families and staff a wonderful long weekend! 🎉 Please note that in observance of Presidents Day, all SVUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday! 💙 #SVUSD #PresidentsDayWeekend #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Laila! 🏆🎉SVUSD and Village Meadows are incredibly proud of Laila M., our SVUSD Spelling Bee Champion! She competed at the Cochise County Spelling Bee and finished in 3rd place! 🎉👏 A huge shoutout to Kendra H, an 8th grader from Pearce Elementary School, for winning 1st place, and Evangeline M., an 8th grader from Col. Smith Middle School, for finishing 2nd place! 🏆🏅 Way to spell your way to success! Congratulations to of all of you! ✨👏 #SpellingBeeChampions #SVUSDProud #WayToGoLaila #CochiseCountyBee #HardWorkPaysOff #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Enrollment Verification is Now Open! 📢 SVUSD families, it’s time to verify your student’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Did you know that all SVUSD elementary schools are A-rated by the state of Arizona? 🌟 We’re proud of our commitment to excellence and invite you to continue being part of our thriving school community! 🗓️ Now through April 30th, log in to ParentVue to complete the enrollment verification process. It’s quick and easy! ❓ Need help? Our SVUSD Welcome Center team is happy to assist you! Call (520) 515-2761 or email WelcomeCenter@svps.k12.az.us. Your participation helps us plan for another safe, successful, and enriching school year! 🎉 Thank you for being part of the SVUSD family! 💙 #SVUSD #EnrollmentNowOpen #ARatedSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 Join Us for the Level Up: Rodeo! 🤠🎉 🌟 The SVUSD Therapy & Nursing Department invites you to a fun and engaging event designed to support children's development in all areas! 📅 Date: February 20th ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Rothery Education Center Bring your child for hands-on activities that promote growth and learning, including: ✏️ Prewriting readiness & pencil pressure techniques 🍎 Feeding & communication strategies 🗣️ Speech & language activities for clear communication 🧼 Handwashing, brushing teeth, and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, learn, and have fun together. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊 #LevelUpRodeo #SVUSD #ChildDevelopment #TherapyAndNursing #FamilyFun #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

❤️💖 Bella Vista Valentine's Spirit Week! 💖❤️ Bobcat families, get ready to spread the love! 🥰 Join us next week for Valentine’s Day Spirit Week, where each day is filled with hearts, fun, and festive outfits! 🎉 💤 Monday: Love Your Comfortable PJs! – Kick off the week in your coziest pajamas! 🛌✨ See the rest of the fun themes in the flyer! 💕 Let’s make this a week full of love and school spirit! #BobcatSpirit #ValentinesWeek #LoveIsInTheAir #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

💙✨ We LOVE Our Counselors! ✨💙 This week is National School Counseling Week, and we can’t say enough about how incredible our counselors are! 🥰 Our staff has so many kind words to share: 🌟 She has brought a level of excellence and care to our school community that was so desperately needed. I am so grateful that our students have someone to turn to when they’re lacking in basic needs at home or struggling with the complexities of being a teenager at school. 🌟 She has been amazing with our students! Always ready and willing to help, she steps in whenever needed. She is great for students and does an amazing job! 🌟 Your dedication to the students and families is truly inspiring. You have a unique gift for guiding students through challenges and helping them discover their strengths. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s clear that every student you interact with walks away feeling seen, heard, and supported. Whether it’s navigating school stress, setting personal goals, or just lending a listening ear, you make an immeasurable difference. 🌟 Thank you for all you do to keep students motivated and help them cross the finish line! Thank you to our incredible counselors for everything you do! 💖🏫 We are so grateful for: Mr. Miller, Mr. Froese, Ms. Bangle, Ms. Bastien, Ms. Bruno, Ms. Emerson, Ms. Gordon, Ms. Winters, Dr. Ross, Ms. Danielson, Ms. Ochoa, Ms. Ruiz, Mr. Jolly, Ms. Partridge, and Ms. Parker! 💙 #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #WeLoveOurCounselors #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🐾✨ Bobcat Pride is Shining Bright! ✨🐾 Bella Vista is SO proud of our amazing Bobcats! 🎉 We recently celebrated our Awards Assembly, and we were thrilled to recognize so many students for their hard work and achievements! 🏆👏 Our Bobcats shined in: 🌟 Principal’s Honor Roll & Honor Roll 🌟 Citizenship Awards 🌟 Perfect & Excellent Attendance 🌟 Accelerated Reader Goals 📚 🌟 Specials Awards (Art, Technology, PE, and Library) 🎨💻🏃‍♂️📖 🌟 Foundational Reading Awards 🌟 PBIS Recognition 🌟 The Bobcat Award 🐾 We are beyond proud to be part of their academic journey, celebrating their successes in every grade level! 💙💛 A HUGE thank you to all the families who joined us for the Awards Ceremony and Science & Social Studies Night! It was wonderful to see you on campus, and we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🥰 #BobcatPride #BellaVistaStrong #StudentSuccess #WeLoveOurFamilies #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Reminder for SVUSD Elementary Families! 📢 ⏰ Friday, February 7th is a half day for all SVUSD elementary schools! Students will be released at 11:15 AM to allow time for scheduled parent-teacher conferences. Thank you for your support as we continue working to empower every student at SVUSD! 💙📚 #SVUSD #HalfDayReminder #ParentTeacherConferences #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Reminder for SVUSD Bus Riders! 🚌✨ Have you downloaded the My Ride K-12 App yet? If not, don’t wait any longer! This app is a game-changer for tracking your student’s bus in real-time with GPS geolocation. 🎉 Here’s why you need it: ✅ Real-time GPS tracking for all district buses ✅ Secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pickup times ✅ Easy sign-up using your Parent View email and your student’s SVUSD ID 📲 Download the My Ride K-12 app now on Apple® and Android® devices and stay connected to your student’s transportation like never before! 🌐 For more details, visit our website: https://www.svusd68.org/page/transportation Make transportation easier, safer, and more convenient. Don’t miss out—download today! 🚍✨ #SVUSD #MyRideK12 #RealTimeTracking #SchoolBusSafety #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Teacher Feature January: Mrs. Haley Lewis This month, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an inspiring educator at Pueblo Del Sol, Mrs. Haley Lewis, our dedicated 4th-grade teacher. Originally from Georgia, Mrs. Lewis’s journey brought her to Sierra Vista through the military. With over three decades of teaching experience—including homeschooling, private school, and eight years in Tombstone—she has found her niche at PDS, where she’s made an incredible impact in the 4th grade. Mrs. Lewis is a proud wife and mother. Her 22-year-old son is in college in Utah, a state she loves visiting for its beauty and family time. Her experiences enrich her teaching, making her an empathetic mentor. She emphasizes creating a safe and supportive learning environment, boosting students' confidence, and guiding them through the transition to 4th grade—a pivotal time in their academic journey. As the grade-level team leader, Mrs. Lewis is a mentor and an inspiration to her colleagues. She collaborates on lesson planning and provides guidance that uplifts her team. Dr. Martinez describes her as “a site leader who demonstrates her heart and passion for student success, setting high standards that her students consistently exceed.” Mrs. Lewis’s classroom is a hub of creativity and connection. Students enjoy earning PBIS points to spend at the Dust Devil Depot, bringing “fuzzy friends” to class, and engaging in innovative projects like the American Hero Pumpkin Biography. She’s currently planning a spring career day to inspire students’ aspirations. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, boosting morale and fostering collaboration. With life experiences from living in Korea and traveling, she brings a rich perspective to her teaching. Pueblo Del Sol and SVUSD are fortunate to have Mrs. Lewis. Her unwavering dedication, creativity, and compassion make a lasting impact on her students, colleagues, and the entire community. Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for making PDS a better place for all!💛 #PDSProud #TeacherFeature #SVUSDProud #InspiredLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚🔬 Science & Social Studies Night Reminder! 🔬📚 Bobcat Families, join us on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM in the cafeteria for an evening of exploration and fun! 🧪 Hands-on experiments 🌍 Interactive activities ✨ Exciting presentations Come and experience all the amazing things our staff has prepared for you and your students. Don’t miss out—see you there! 💙🐾 #BobcatPride #ScienceAndSocialStudies #FamilyFun #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟🎉 Friday was an unforgettable day at SVUSD, especially at our elementary schools! 📚 At Huachuca Mountain, it was Awards Day! The Bolts celebrated their academic achievements, spelling bee champions, PBIS winners, citizenship stars, and literacy milestones. Way to shine, Bolts! ⚡✨ 🥳 We also celebrated the 100th day of school, with students and teachers embracing the fun by dressing up as 100-year-olds—talk about aging gracefully! 👵👴 🎸 At Village Meadows, the excitement was turned up a notch with an '80s theme to mark the countdown of the final 80 days of the 2024-25 school year! 🎤🕺 👏 A big shoutout to all SVUSD elementary students for making learning and celebrations so much fun! #SVUSDStrong #100DaysOfSchool #80sFun #ElementaryPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶 A Big Thank You to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra! 🎶 Last Friday, all of Cochise County's 5th graders were treated to an unforgettable experience at the Klein Center during the Symphony's annual Children's Concert. Under the direction of conductor Toru Tagawa, SVUSD's six elementary schools had the incredible opportunity to: 🎻 Hear classical masterpieces, including works by Brahms and John Williams' iconic "Star Wars" music. 🎺 Learn about the different instruments that make up a symphony orchestra. 🎼 Watch talented peers from the Cochise County Youth Orchestra perform alongside the professionals. One magical moment came when members of the orchestra performed Ottorino Respighi's Pines of Rome, bringing the music to life from the back of the Klein Center—just like in Disney’s Fantasia! 🌟 Thank you, Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra, for inspiring our students and sharing the joy of music! 🎵 #SVUSDProud #CochiseCounty5thGraders #SierraVistaSymphony #MusicEducation #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 SVUSD District Spelling Bee Champions! 🌟 Today, the SVUSD hosted our District Spelling Bee, and we are thrilled to announce our winners! 🎉 🏆 Winner: Laila M. (6th grade, Village Meadows) 🥈 Runner-Up: Cullen S. (JCMS) These two outstanding spellers will proudly represent SVUSD at the County Spelling Bee! 🙌 Over 13 exciting rounds, 12 talented contestants from our elementary schools and JCMS gave it their all. The final four rounds were a nail-biting back-and-forth between Laila M. and Cullen S., with Laila clinching the victory by spelling "clandestine" correctly! 🐝 A big round of applause for all our amazing participants: 👏 Gideon S. and Jade B. from Bella Vista 👏 Sophia S. from Carmichael 👏 Vivian M. and Jaryd B. from Huachuca Mountain 👏 Brexen B. and Joshua R. from Pueblo Del Sol 👏 Emma V. and Wyatt G. from Town and Country 👏 Laila M. and Molly N. from Village Meadows 👏 Cullen S. from Joyce Clark Middle School You’re all spelling stars, and we’re so proud of you! 🌟✨ #SVUSDProud #DistrictSpellingBee #AmazingSpellers #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Reminder! 100th Day of School Celebration! 🎉 🐾 On Friday, January 17th, we’re celebrating the 100th day of school, and we’re inviting all our Bobcat students to join the fun! 👵👴 Dress up as your future self—what would you look like when you’re 100 years old? 🧓👓 Let’s get creative and have some laughs together during this fun half-day activity! We can’t wait to see all the clever and adorable outfits our students come up with. Let’s make the 100th day unforgettable! 🥳 #100thDayOfSchool #BobcatCreativity #BobcatFun

📢 Reminder: Half Day on Friday, January 17th Attention SVUSD families! 🗓️ This Friday, January 17th, is a half day for all SVUSD schools. Here's the release schedule: 🕥 Buena High School: 10:30 AM 🕦 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM 🕧 Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS): 12:30 PM Enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend! 🌟 School resumes on Tuesday, January 21st. #SVUSD #HalfDay #MLKWeekend #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Exciting News for SVUSD Bus Riders! 🚌✨ SVUSD, in partnership with STA, is thrilled to announce the My Ride K-12 App—NOW with GPS Geolocation! 🎉 No more wondering where the bus is—track it in real-time and never miss a ride again! 💡 Features Include: ✅ Real-time GPS tracking for all district buses ✅ Secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pickup times ✅ Easy sign-up with your Parent View email and your student’s SVUSD ID 📲 Download the My Ride K-12 app on Apple® and Android® devices today and stay connected like never before! 🌐 For more information, visit our website at https://www.svusd68.org/page/transportation Let’s make transportation easier, safer, and more convenient for everyone. 🚍✨ #SVUSD #MyRideK12 #RealTimeTracking #SchoolBusSafety #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚🔬 Science & Social Studies Night Alert! 🔬📚 Bobcat Families, join us on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM in the cafeteria for an evening of exploration and fun! 🧪 Hands-on experiments 🌍 Interactive activities ✨ Exciting presentations Come and experience all the amazing things our staff has prepared for you and your students. Don’t miss out—see you there! 💙🐾 #BobcatPride #ScienceAndSocialStudies #FamilyFun #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict