Joyce Clark Middle School

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, SVUSD Community! 🍁

This season, we are especially grateful for our incredible students, families, staff, and community partners. Thank you for choosing SVUSD and for helping make our district a place where Achieving Excellence Together is more than a motto—it's our everyday work.

We hope you enjoy a safe, joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. All school and district offices are closed for the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1.

From our SVUSD family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🧡

🏀 Get Ready to Ball! 🏀 The SSVEC Basketball Camp is back — and it’s FREE! 🎉 We're teaming up with Positive Image Sports and the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista to bring kids an unforgettable day of skills, drills, and fun! 📍 Where: Buena High School (5225 E. Buena School Blvd., Sierra Vista, AZ) 📅 When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Session A: Ages 5–12 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Check-in begins at 8:30am) Session B: Ages 13–17 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Check-in begins at 12:30pm) Learn from real pros Build confidence & teamwork Space is limited to 75 kids — and spots fill fast! Pre-registration ends December 8 — please don’t wait! Sign up today and give your basketball superstar a chance to shine! www.ssvecyouthprograms.org/forms/basketball2025

As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of our incredible staff and families. Thank you for choosing Sierra Vista Unified School District and for the many ways you make our district a truly special place. Your commitment, support, and belief in our shared vision are what make our community strong.

I hope this Thanksgiving break gives each of you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends. We wish you a happy, safe, and joy-filled holiday.

As a reminder, all schools and district offices will be closed during the Thanksgiving break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1.

Warmest wishes,
Terri Romo
Interim Superintendent
Sierra Vista Unified School District

Shout out to our Superintendent! Mrs. Romo came to JCMS to serve Thanksgiving meals to our students. 🦃 🥧 😋

🌿 Harvesting Health: A Sensory Experience
Family Outreach Event Hosted by SVUSD Therapy & Health Services
You're invited! Join us for a vibrant and interactive family outreach event designed to bring our community together in support of sensory understanding and wellness. Hosted by the Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Nursing/Health Departments of Sierra Vista Unified School District, this event promises a day full of learning, connection, and hands-on fun.
Wednesday, November 19th 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location:
Rothery Education Center Atria
3305 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

🗓️ What to Expect:
• 🎨 Make & Take Activities
• 🧠 Immersive Sensory Experiences
• 📚 Educational Resources & Demonstrations
• 💬 Expert Guidance from SVUSD Therapy & Health Professionals
• 🤝 Opportunities to connect with other families and staff

Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about sensory development, this event offers meaningful ways to explore and understand sensory needs in a supportive and engaging environment.

📞 Questions?
Contact Us:
Sierra Vista Unified School District -ESS Department
Phone: (520) 515-2798
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the power of sensory learning together!

Today we celebrated our veterans! 🇺🇸 The JCMS family came together to cook a delicious breakfast for our honored guests. The band serenaded them as they arrived, setting a warm and welcoming tone. Students wrote thoughtful thank-you cards, and several shared their Patriot Essays with pride. Dr. Clay closed our celebration with a powerful and heartfelt keynote speech that brought tears to many. We ended the morning breaking bread together in fellowship and gratitude. ❤️🤍💙

🌟 Steps for Service Glow Walk! 🌟

Join our Buena High School Student Council on Monday, November 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community giving! 🏃‍♀️💡

Every participant will receive a punch card, and for every mile completed, Student Council will make a donation to a local veterans organization 🇺🇸.

✨ Event Highlights:

Prizes for each lap completed 🎁

Delicious food trucks 🍔

Community organizations on-site 🤝

All happening at the BHS Loveless football field!

Bring your friends, family, and school spirit and help us support our veterans while lighting up the night! 💙💛

#StepsForService #BuenaPride #GoColts #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether

Wow! That Peter Pan Production was stellar! If you missed it, don't worry, they'll perform again this evening at 6!

We're so excited for our Peter Pan Production. Students have been working all year to put on a great play! No cover charge and they'll be performing Nov 6 & 7!

We’ll be recognizing our Coyotes this Friday, November 7th, in the cafeteria! Join us as we celebrate our students’ accomplishments for Quarter 1. • 7th grade: 11:15 a.m. • 8th grade: 11:50 a.m. Please remember that Friday is a half-day, and students will be released at 12:30 p.m. Students will be recognized for achievements in AB Honor Roll, Principal’s List, PBIS, and Perfect Attendance. If your student is earning an award, you will be notified and cordially invited to attend.

Dear JCMS Families, We are proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. On Monday, November 10th, JCMS will host a Veteran’s Breakfast from 7:30–8:45 a.m. as we come together to celebrate and thank our veterans for their service. Invitations will be going home through students’ Social Studies classes this week. As part of our tribute, we would love to create a display honoring our heroes. We invite families to share copies of photographs of relatives or loved ones who have served in the military. Please email photos to yolanda.everett@svps.k12.az.us. Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful event for our students and community. With gratitude, JCMS Administration

A big thank you to the DEA for coming to JCMS to teach our Coyotes about the dangers of drugs! Our students were amazing—respectful, engaged, and loved the hands-on activities!

TRUNK OR TREAT 2025! We had a blast!

Dear Families, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Trunk or Treat event last night! We truly enjoyed seeing all the little monsters, goblins, and princesses of every size. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter and community. We’d also like to extend our appreciation to the families who continue working closely with JCMS to promote responsibility with their teenagers. The majority of our students are doing a fantastic job carrying their school IDs each day, and it truly makes life easier at JCMS! • Picture Day ran smoothly thanks to those who had their IDs on hand. • Lunch and bus dismissal are faster and more organized. • Most importantly, IDs help us ensure every student is safe, accounted for, and easily identifiable for security purposes. A little housekeeping: • Students without an ID need to purchase one for $5 in the front office. • If an ID is not scanning or working properly, students should come to the front office during lunchtime or after school so we can troubleshoot the issue. • Please remind your student that they must have their ID to ride the bus. Students who forget or misplace their ID will not be allowed to board. Additionally, students should remain in their designated bus lines; many have missed their buses because they are distracted by their phones or chatting with friends. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our Coyotes stay respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to learn each day! Warm regards, Principal Paz, JCMS

💜 🎨🎃 JCMS has talent! 🎃🎨💜 Check out these incredible artists! Mrs. H, our amazing Dean of Students, kicked off a “Decorate Your Pumpkin” contest, and some of the designs are absolutely extraordinary! We love seeing our students’ creativity shine. Enjoy these masterpieces!

💜Please come out to support our JCMS PTSO. Every little bit helps 💜

🐘 DON'T FORGET🐘 📷 PICTURE DAY 📷 💜Tuesday, 10/28 💜

🎉 Spirit & Red Ribbon Week 🎉 Let’s show our Coyote pride and commitment to staying drug-free all week long! Monday, 10/27: “Our Pack Stays Drug-Free!” 🐾 Wear your Coyote gear or purple to show your pride! Tuesday, 10/28: “Picture a Drug-Free Future!” 📸 Dress your best for Picture Day! Wednesday, 10/29: “Stay Hidden from Drugs!” 🕵️ Wear camo or dress like a spy to stay undercover! Thursday, 10/30: “Follow Your Dreams and Stay Drug-Free!” 😴 Come cozy in your pajamas!

On Friday, October 24th, we hosted a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors (RPS) Tournament as our Quarter 2 PBIS Booster event! Students and staff had an absolute blast. Laughter, cheer, & friendly competition filled our campus ! Many students have already asked if we can do it again, and the answer is… ABSOLUTELY! We love having fun just as much as our students do. Honestly, it’s hard to say who’s more competitive! 🤣

Round 2 of Spirit Week for the 25-26 school year. Enjoy Day 1 highlights of TWIN DAY 💜💜