Joyce Clark Middle School

🏃‍♂️🥎⚾ 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

📢 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

📚✨ 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 Thursday, March 6th, 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

🌟 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Jurik – A Kindergarten Legend! 🌟 For 18 years, Mrs. Jurik has been a guiding light in the kindergarten classrooms of Village Meadows—helping little learners take their first big leap into education! 🏫✨ To her, kindergarten is a world of discovery, and she loves watching her students grow from playful preschoolers into confident first graders. Her classroom, affectionately called the Puppy Pack, is a warm and nurturing space where every child feels valued and supported—a perfect fit within the Wolf Pack family. 🐾💙 Mrs. Jurik embraces hands-on learning and small-group centers, always looking for new ways to spark curiosity and excitement in her students. She credits much of her success to her incredible paraprofessional, Mrs. Urbina, who works closely alongside her. 📝🎨📚 Outside the classroom, she’s a devoted grandmother, spending time at the Reid Park Zoo and Children’s Museum with her granddaughter. She enjoys knitting, reading, traveling, and family time—and this year, she’s preparing for an exciting new adventure: retirement! 🎉✈️ Principal Mrs. Wambach describes her perfectly: "Mrs. Jurik is more than a teacher—she’s an icon, a leader, and a transformative force in the lives of young minds. She has become an integral part of Village Meadows, leaving a lasting impact on every student lucky enough to be in her 'Puppy Pack!'" Though she’ll be stepping away from the classroom, her legacy will live on in the hearts of the many students, families, and colleagues she has touched. Thank you, Mrs. Jurik, for your years of dedication, love, and inspiration! 💙🐺 Drop a 💙🐾 in the comments to celebrate Mrs. Jurik’s amazing career! #ThankYouMrsJurik #WolfPackForever #VillageMeadowsPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶✨ Elementary Honor Band in Action! ✨🎶 Check out our Elementary Honor Band hard at work, practicing under the guidance of our amazing band teachers, Ms. Sheridan and Mr. Galant! 🎺🥁 These talented young musicians are putting in the effort, and we can’t wait to hear them shine! 🌟🎶 🎵 Come see them perform! 🎵 Join us for the FREE All SVUSD Band Concert on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7 PM and enjoy a night of incredible music from our talented student musicians! 🎶 #SVUSDHonorBand #FutureMusicians #PracticeMakesPerfect #SVUSDBandConcert #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict🎼🎷

🎶✨ JCMS Band Concert – You’re Invited! ✨🎶 Come out and support our young musicians on Thursday, February 27th, at 6:30 PM in the JCMS Cafeteria! 🎺🥁🎷 Under the direction of Mrs. Lori Sheridan, our talented band students have been working hard to put on an unforgettable performance. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great music and cheer on our amazing artists! See you there! 🎼💙 #JCMSBand #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict🎼🎷

🌟🎭 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

🎉 Buena Showcase Was a Huge Success! 🎉 Last week’s Buena Showcase was an amazing event! Incoming Buena students had a fantastic time exploring all the incredible opportunities Buena has to offer. From academic departments and CTE programs to clubs, athletics, and community resources, there was so much to see and learn! 💙🤍 Our students and teachers were there, ready to answer questions and help out, making sure everyone got a great look at what Buena is all about! 💡 Missed out? No problem! Visit our website https://www.svusd68.org/o/bhs/page/incomingfreshmanclass for all the info you need or give us a call at 520-515-2820. We’re happy to help! #BuenaShowcase #FutureColts #OpportunityAwaits #BuenaPride #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

📢 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

📢TODAY Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair – Discover the Best for Your Student! 📢 📅 Wednesday, February 12 | 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Buena High School Is your student in 8th grade? Are you considering the best high school choice for their future? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see everything Buena High School has to offer! 🎓✨ At the Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair, you’ll get a firsthand look at the top-notch academics, extracurricular activities, and career pathways that make Buena stand out. ✅ Meet dedicated teachers and staff who are ready to support your student’s success ✅ Explore academic programs, clubs, sports, and fine arts opportunities ✅ Learn about AP courses, CTE pathways, and dual credit opportunities ✅ Discover how Buena prepares students for a bright future—whether it's college, career, or military This is more than just an event—it’s your chance to see why Buena is the top choice for high school! Bring your family, ask questions, and start planning for an amazing high school experience. Please utilize the east student parking lot off of Fighting Colt Drive and enter the school using the east doors. #BuenaShowcase #EnrollmentFair #FutureColts #ExcellenceInEducation #HighSchoolSuccess #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

🎉 Celebrating Success in Math! 🏆➗ 🎉 Our Coyotes in Mrs. Kruse’s classes just wrapped up their last essential standards test on simplifying expressions and the distributive property—and the competition was fierce! 💪📚 All classes battled it out for the highest class average, and 1st period took the WIN! 🥇👏 To celebrate, they chose 15 minutes of fun with games like UNO & Sorry! 🎲♠️ Now, the competition heats up again as students prepare for their next big test on solving two-step equations next week! 🔢🔥 Who will take the next #1 spot? Let’s go, Coyotes! #MathChampions #CoyoteCompetition #WinningInMath #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶🏒 JCMS Symphonic Band Takes Over the Ice! 🏒🎶 Our JCMS Symphonic Band, along with 7 Coyote Band members, had an unforgettable night performing at the University of Arizona ice hockey game! 🎺🎷 From throwing pucks and fist-bumping the team (and even the Zamboni guy!) to seeing themselves on the jumbotron, it was an experience to remember! 🎉🔥 Way to go, JCMS musicians—you rocked the rink! 🎶👏 #JCMSBand #MusicOnIce #GoCoyotes #WildcatHockey #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 JCMS Student Council's Candy Gram Fundraiser & Spirit Week! 🎉❤️ 🍬 Send Some Sweetness! 🍬 💌 2 Candy Grams for just $1.00! Send as many as you'd like! 📍 Fill them out, attach payment, and drop them off to Mrs. Hays in Room 121 by February 12th at 4:00 PM 📅 Delivery: Candy Grams will be delivered during 8th period on February 14th 🎭 Get Ready for Spirit Week! (Next Week!) 🎭 👕 Monday: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads 👯 Tuesday: Twinning Tuesday (twin with your Valentine or friends!) ❤️ Wednesday: Dress as your "type" (e.g., if you like athletes, dress like one) OR wear red 🖤 Thursday: Anti-Valentine's Day (wear all black) 💖 Friday: Pink Out! Get pink face paint under the ramada before school! Let’s make this week fun & festive! Thank you for supporting the JCMS Student Council! 🎉 #JCMSSpirit #CandyGramFundraiser #ShowYourSchoolSpirit #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair – Discover the Best for Your Student! 📢 📅 Wednesday, February 12 | 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Buena High School Is your student in 8th grade? Are you considering the best high school choice for their future? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see everything Buena High School has to offer! 🎓✨ At the Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair, you’ll get a firsthand look at the top-notch academics, extracurricular activities, and career pathways that make Buena stand out. ✅ Meet dedicated teachers and staff who are ready to support your student’s success ✅ Explore academic programs, clubs, sports, and fine arts opportunities ✅ Learn about AP courses, CTE pathways, and dual credit opportunities ✅ Discover how Buena prepares students for a bright future—whether it's college, career, or military This is more than just an event—it’s your chance to see why Buena is the top choice for high school! Bring your family, ask questions, and start planning for an amazing high school experience. 📅 Mark your calendar and join us! We can’t wait to welcome you. Please utilize the east student parking lot off of Fighting Colt Drive and enter the school using the east doors. #BuenaShowcase #EnrollmentFair #FutureColts #ExcellenceInEducation #HighSchoolSuccess #EmpoweringYou #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

🌺 Aloha, JCMS! 🎶💜 Do you need some JCMS spirit wear? Are you missing something purple for spirit days? 👕💜 Back by popular demand—the JCMS Band Club is opening a JCMS Band Spirit Store! 🎺🎷 🛍️ Order & Pay Online:https://jupiteradmin.areswear.com/verifystore/JCMS_Band_2025 📅 Store Open: Feb. 5 – Feb. 19 ⏳ Production takes ~2 weeks after closing 📦 Orders arrive around Spring Break 💰 This is a fundraiser for the band! Proceeds help us fix instruments so more students can participate and fund bus trips to perform at elementary schools! 🎶✨ ‼️ IMPORTANT: Please choose your items and sizes carefully! Ares does NOT accept returns or refunds. Let’s show our JCMS spirit and support the band! 🎵💜 #JCMSBand #SpiritWear #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict