🍁🎃 SVUSD Families, join us tonight for an exciting lineup of fall fun across town! Our incredible PTOs, CTE, and Title I teams have been busy preparing these fantastic events:
🍂 Carmichael - Fall Festival, 4 PM - 6 PM
🎠 Pueblo Del Sol - Fall Festival 4 PM - 6 PM
🚗 JCMS - Trunk or Treat 4:30 PM - 6 PM
🎓 Buena - College Fair, packed with valuable info for juniors and seniors 5 PM - 7 PM
Come out, connect, and enjoy the festivities with us! SVUSD is here to empower you and celebrate the season together. See you tonight! 🍬👻 #SVUSD #FallFun #EmpoweringYou
🚨 Attention JCMS Girls’ Soccer Families 🚨
Today’s girls' soccer practice is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our student-athletes will head home using their usual mode of transportation. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Looking forward to seeing our players tomorrow for an extended tryout and practice session. Thank you for your support! ⚽💙
Dear Staff,
We will resume our specials schedule with this week being a B week.
I am sorry this news was not shared last week, as requested, and that this decision will cause disruptions with this week's and future planning. The last minute decision last week to change specials was made by me in an effort to distribute SST and specials time fairly. 1st, 3rd, and 5th didn’t meet for SST or have specials due to A weeks before and after we returned from fall break.
We will examine our Wednesday schedule at our next staff meeting.
🎃 Reminder: The Dust Devil PTO Fall Festival is almost here! 🎃
On October 30th, we’re inviting you to our Fall Festival! 🎉 Join us from 4 PM to 6 PM for games, a cupcake walk, and so much more. We’ll have snacks and drinks too! 🍭🍿
🎟️ Get your tickets now for just $6 or grab them at the door for $7. Don’t miss out on the spooktacular Dust Devil PTO fun! 👻
#FallFestival #DustDevilPTO #HalloweenFun #EmpoweringYou
🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉
"Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion.
Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟
Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community.
In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624
🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉
"Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion.
Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟
Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community.
In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624
🌟 Special Shoutout to Our Incredible ESS Staff! 🌟
Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our amazing team members who received a special shoutout for their outstanding dedication! 🙌 We are so proud to have such a caring and hardworking team that always puts our students first. 💙
Thank you for all that you do! 💪✨ #ESSAppreciation #AmazingStaff #StudentsFirst #EmpoweringYou
🍎🍏 Apple Unit Fun in Ms. French's Class! 🍏🍎
Our students just wrapped up a 2-week apple unit with Ms. French, diving into the life of an apple tree from season to season, learning how a tree begins to grow, and exploring apples using all five senses! 🍃🌸🍎
The grand finale? Making their own homemade applesauce! The kiddos cored, peeled, and mashed the apples, adding a touch of sugar and cinnamon before enjoying their delicious treat straight from the crockpot. As one student wisely noted, "Making applesauce is hard work." But the reward? So worth it! 😋
#AppleAdventures #HandsOnLearning #YoungChefs #EmpoweringYou
"📸 Attention Dust Devil families! Picture retakes are happening on November 1st. Was your student absent or did something go wrong on the last picture day? No worries! We'll send paperwork home, and you'll have another chance to capture those smiles on November 1st! 😁✨ #PictureDay #DustDevilPride
✨ Shoutout to last week's PBIS Super Stars! ✨
We are so proud of our Dust Devils for being safe, respectful, and responsible! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work!
#PBISSuperStars #DustDevilPride #SafeRespectfulResponsible #EmpoweringYou
🎃 Our Dust Devil PTO is BUSY this time of year! 🎃 Check out what they have in store:
Now through October 28th, students can order Halloween Grams for just $1! These fun goodie bags are the perfect way to brighten someone's day (or treat yourself!). 🍬
On October 30th, we’re inviting you to our Fall Festival! 🎉 Join us from 4 PM to 6 PM for games, a cupcake walk, and so much more. We’ll have snacks and drinks too! 🍭🍿
🎟️ Get your tickets now for just $6 or at the door for $7. Don’t miss out on the spooktacular Dust Devil PTO fun! 👻
#FallFestival #DustDevilPTO #HalloweenFun #EmpoweringYou
It was an exciting Homecoming Week, with fun spreading across all our campuses! 🎉 Staff joined in for Buena Spirit Days, and Huachuca Mountain's STUCO came out to show their support. Huachuca Mountain also welcomed the GO TEAM Therapy Dogs 🐾 on Wednesday to read with their 2nd graders, while Village Meadows celebrated Club Day, recognizing students for being safe, respectful, and responsible.
Bella Vista's Ms. Conde’s first-grade class celebrated the 50th day of school, and had help from Buena's National Honor Society members on Tuesday who assisted in the classroom. 🌟
We visited all schools to personally thank our amazing ESS staff (Exceptional Student Services) for the incredible work they’re doing! 💙
This week, we’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week at JCMS, Carmichael, and Huachuca Mountain with themed spirit days. On Friday, Carmichael will host a special Red Ribbon Tying Celebration 🎀. We’re proud to support the Red Ribbon Campaign, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the U.S.
On Thursday, your ESS Department is offering an Evening of Learning and Resources for Activities of Daily Living. If you’re interested, join us on Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Rothery Education Center.
On Friday, Town and Country invites Roadrunner families to their PBIS Fall Carnival from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. 🎃
And Huachuca Mountain Student Council and NEHS invite Bolt families to the Monster Mash Dance from 6 PM to 8 PM. Come join the fun! 🎉
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead—EMPOWERING YOU! 🌟
🎉 Celebrating Our Commitment to Positive Behavior: Six SVUSD Schools Earn 2023-2024 AZPBIS Awards! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce that Bella Vista Elementary, PDS Elementary, and Buena High School have earned the prestigious 2023-2024 AZPBIS 1 Award! 🏆 But the excitement doesn't stop there—Carmichael Elementary and Huachuca Mountain Elementary have also been recognized with Level 3 awards, and Town and Country Elementary achieved an extraordinary Level 4 award 🌟
These awards shine a light on the core values we instill in our students every day through the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. It’s not just about recognition—it’s about fostering a school culture where students are empowered to live by our values:
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
SVUSD PBIS Coordinator Nicole Parker shared, "These awards reflect the incredible commitment of our staff, families, and community in upholding these expectations each day. Together, we are building a positive, proactive, and supportive school environment where students can thrive both academically and socially." 💙💛
At SVUSD, we are proud to see our students embrace and embody these principles—preparing them to grow into successful leaders and compassionate citizens.
Let’s continue to celebrate this success and encourage our students to live out these values every day! 🌟
#AZPBIS #SVUSD #SafeRespectfulResponsible #PositiveSchoolCulture #PrideInExcellence
🌟 SVUSD Schools Supporting a Great Cause! 🌟
All SVUSD schools are proudly participating in the Edward Jones Food Drive throughout October! Each classroom is collecting non-perishable food items, and the classroom with the most donations will win a pizza party sponsored by Edward Jones for each site. 🍕🎉
But the real winners are our local food pantries and community members who will benefit from your generosity. Our students are excited to make a difference, and this is a beautiful example of how we can come together as a community to support those in need. 💙🫶
If you've already donated, THANK YOU for your kindness! 🙏 If you'd still like to contribute, donations are being accepted until the end of October. Every can and every box makes a big impact! 🥫❤️ #SVUSDGivesBack #CommunityStrong #EdwardJonesFoodDrive #EmpoweringYou
PDS is proud of their last PBIS winners! 🎉 We love seeing our Dust Devils being safe, respectful, and responsible. Keep up the great work, everyone! 💙💛 #PBIS #DustDevilPride
🍂🎉 Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing fall break. We're kicking off the week with Spirit Week at Town & Country and Carmichael, plus Buena is celebrating their Homecoming Week! 💙🎓 Join in the fun this Friday at the Homecoming game against the Desert View Jaguars, and we’re wishing our students an amazing time at the Homecoming dance with the theme: "Meet Me at Midnight." 🎶💃🕛
We’d also like to give a huge thank you to the Education Foundation for granting the Inspiration Boosts to teachers at Town & Country, Carmichael, JCMS, and Buena. 👏✨ Before fall break, Carmichael Kindergarten classes enjoyed a visit to the library 📚, and Town & Country held their Roadrunner Rally. 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Exciting things are happening all around!
#HomecomingWeek 🎉 #SpiritWeek 🏅 #EducationFoundation 🎓 #SVUSD 💙
🎃👻 Boo Bash Alert! 👻🎃
The Dust Devil PTO is inviting all PDS Families and our amazing community to join us for some spooktacular Halloween fun at Peter Piper on October 16th from 5 PM to 8 PM! 🕸️🍕👀
Come enjoy great food, ghostly games, and support our PTO in the process! We're ghoulishly excited to see you there for a night filled with frightful fun! 🎃👻
#BooBash #DustDevilPTO #PDSFamilyFun #HalloweenFun #SupportOurPTO
🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨
At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone.
🌟 This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships.
💙 In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth
#UnityDay
#WearOrange
#NoBullying
#SafeSchools
#Empowering You
#OlweusProgram
🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨
At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone. 🌟
This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships. 💙
In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth #UnityDay #WearOrange #NoBullying #SafeSchools #Empowering You #OlweusProgram
📢 Dear SVUSD Families,
We've made it to the end of the first quarter, and our students and staff have certainly earned a well-deserved break! 🎉 As we prepare for fall break, please be sure to note the early release schedule for Friday, October 4th:
🕒 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM
🕒 JCMS: 12:30 PM
🕒 Buena: 10:30 AM
We hope all of our SVUSD families enjoy a relaxing fall break and a fantastic holiday weekend! 🍁✨ Please remember that schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 15th!
Thank you, and have a wonderful break! 😎🍂
#SVUSD #FallBreak #EnjoyTheWeekend #SeeYouSoon
At SVUSD, there’s always something exciting happening, and we couldn't be prouder! 🐾
Last week, we were bursting with pride for Adaleyna L., who helped out in not one, but TWO medical emergencies at JCMS! Way to go, Analigh! 💪💙
Huge shoutout to our amazing Carmichael PTO team, who come out almost weekly to make popcorn for your Bears. A big thanks to Brooke and Aaron Erwin, and Cody Lapre—you three are incredible! 🍿❤️ Want to join them and make a difference? Contact the Carmichael office to get involved; it's totally worth it!
Bella Vista had a blast celebrating their PBIS kick-off last week, reviewing rules, expectations, and the awesome rewards Bobcats can earn. They’re all hyped to be safe, respectful, and responsible as they rack up points for prizes! 🎉👏
Huachuca Mountain celebrates! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome our new 5th & 6th grade Student Council leaders – the leaders of tomorrow! 👏
On Friday, we had a fantastic home game for our Colts, kicked off with an all-band pregame show. Bands from Buena, JCMS, Palominas, and Ft. Huachuca put on an incredible performance! 🎶🏈
As for this week, here’s what’s in store:
📚 PDS is hosting a book fair, spirit week, and their Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM, with the book fair open for parents.
🌍 Town & Country is having their "Read Around the World" Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM.
➗ Bella Vista is inviting families to their Math Night on Thursday—where math becomes even more fun!
🏅 Village Meadows will honor their Students of the Month and PBIS champions on Friday.
🎭 Don’t miss out on Heist Quest, a production by the Buena Theatre Arts, with opening night on Friday at 7 PM and a second show on Saturday at 7 PM. It’s sure to be a masterpiece!
Finally, we wish all of our sports teams—whether traveling or playing at home—the best of luck! We’re proud of you! 💙🎉
