π Meet Mrs. Fraiser β Village Meadows Teacher of the Year and SVUSD Teacher of the Year! π
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 textsβthen 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 itβunderstanding 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, letβs go! We have work to do!"
Recognizing Mrs. Fraiser with this award isn't just about celebrating her as an outstanding educator and devoted motherβitβs about honoring the deep, lasting impact sheβs made on our Village Meadows Wolf Pack community. πΊβ€οΈ
Congratulations, Mrs. Fraiser! π
#SVUSDTeacherOfTheYear #WolfPackStrong #InspiringEducator #VillageMeadows ##SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

π April Staff Highlight β Meet Ms. Sophia Macias! π
Weβre 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 Decemberβand sheβs already making waves! Originally studying agricultural science, she discovered her true passion for English at NAU and hasnβt 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, sheβs embracing every challenge with heart, grace, and determinationβbuilding her classroom culture, exploring what works best for her students, and learning right alongside them.
When sheβs not teaching, sheβs coaching soccer (a great passion sheβs had since she was littlel!), working on her Masterβs in Education, and spending time with her big familyβsheβs number 8 of 12 siblings!
Ms. Macias says her students make her feel like both a grown-up and a kid at the same timeβand we think thatβs the magic of a great teacher. We are so lucky to have her as part of the JCMS family! ππβ½
#JCMSPride #StaffHighlight #NewTeacherMagic #SVUSDProud #MiddleSchoolMatters #EmpoweringYou

πβ¨ Buy One, Get One FREE Scholastic Book Fair! β¨π
Get excited, Dustdevils! Our BOGO Book Fair is happening April 28th through May 2nd β the perfect chance to stock up on summer reading at a great price!
ποΈ Book Fair Hours:
π Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM β 3:10 PM
π Wednesday: 8:30 AM β 1:00 PM
π Special Parent Night: Wednesday, April 30th from 4:00 β 6:00 PM
π Friday: 8:30 AM β 12:30 PM
Bring the whole family to shop during our Parent Night for even more book fair fun! Thank you to our amazing Dustdevil PTO and all the volunteers who made this event possible. Come find your next great read! ππ
#DustdevilReaders #BOGOBooks #BookFairFun #PDSProud #EmpoweringYou

π Meet Mrs. Haily Lewis β Pueblo Del Sol Teacher of the Year! π
Mrs. Lewis is a dedicated fourth-grade teacher at Pueblo Del Sol, where she creates an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that empowers every student to thrive.
Her ability to differentiate instruction, implement innovative teaching strategies, and foster a genuine love for learning has led to remarkable student growth and success.
Whether through project-based learning, technology integration, or hands-on activities, Mrs. Lewis is always exploring new ways to make learning meaningful and relevant for her students.
The Dust Devils are truly honored to have such a passionate and inspiring educator on their team.
Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for all that you do! π
#TeacherOfTheYear #DustDevilPride #InnovativeTeaching #StudentCenteredLearning #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

π Join Us Tonight for the Discovery Showcase! π
Come out tonight and see the amazing projects our Discovery students have created throughout the school year! π¨ππ§
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.
β¨ Hereβs a sneak peek at what theyβve been working on:
π§π§ 1st & 2nd Grade β βItβs Not A...β Creations & Alliteration Adventures
π©π¨ 3rd & 4th Grade β Presidential Art, Trading Cards, & Garden Planning
ποΈπ§ 5th & 6th Grade β Presidential Art & Cubes, plus a hands-on Camping Challenge!
π Where: Rothery Education Center
π When: TONIGHT from 5 PM β 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

πβ¨ Itβs time for Kinder Round-Up! β¨π
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!
π Meet our amazing teachers
π¨ Explore classrooms
π Tour the campus
π§© Enjoy fun activities
π Start the registration process
π
Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00pm- 5:30pm
π All SVUSD Elementary Schools
π Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CpkLNt7mve6S196eA
π² Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Already registered? Youβre invited tooβcome join the fun! π
Letβs get ready for a fantastic school year ahead! ππ
#KinderRoundUp #SVUSD #FutureColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

π Thank You, Dustdevil Families! π
A huge shoutout to all the amazing families who joined us for Glow Night β Letβs Glow Reading last night! β¨ We had such a blast shining bright together!
Our incredible Title I teacher, Mrs. Mandy Stanley, along with our amazing volunteers, created a night full of glow-in-the-dark fun that had both kids and adults smiling! From building sentences with special flashlights to a word scavenger hunt in the dark, hopscotch, colored rice play, and word scrambles β there was glowing fun for everyone! π¦ππ‘
Thank you for spending your evening with us, and stay tuned for the next exciting activity we have in store! π
#DustDevilPride #GlowNightFun #FamilyEngagement #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou



πΈπ£ 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! π·π
#SVUSD #SpringWeekend #FamilyTime #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

πβ¨ Donβt Miss Our Letβs-Glow-Read Book Night β TONIGHT! β¨π
PDS Families! Just a glowing reminder that our Title I Letβs-Glow-Read Book Night is happening tonight β and we canβt wait to see you there! π‘π
π
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
π 4:00 PM β 5:30 PM
π PDS Campus
Join us for an evening full of books, fun activities, and glowing surprises for all ages. Itβs the perfect way to light up your love for reading with the whole family! ππ
#LetsGlowRead #PDSFamilyNight #TitleINight #GlowUpWithBooks #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

π Help us celebrate our amazing 2025 SVUSD Teachers of the Year! π
These outstanding educators make a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of their students every single day. We are so proud to honor:
π Bella Vista β Paloma Lepley
π Carmichael β Shanequa Matthias
π Huachuca Mountain β Natalie Wise
π PDS β Haley Lewis
π Town & Country β Isabel Dahl
π Village Meadows β Danielle Frasier
π Joyce Clark Middle School β Danielle Kruse
π Buena High School β Amy Martinez
A special congratulations to Danielle Frasier from Village Meadows, our SVUSD District Teacher of the Year! ππ
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

π’ Attention Families with Kindergarten-Age Children! π’ Do you have a little one whoβs eager to start Kindergarten but isnβt quite old enough? πβ¨ 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 theyβre ready to jump into Kindergarten fun! π Testing Dates: June 16th & June 30th β³ Sign up early to save your spot! π Have questions? Contact Stacy Jackson-Fesser at 520-515-2743 or visit our website for more details: www.svusd68.org/earlykinder Letβs get your child started on their learning adventure! ππ #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

π Pizza on a Monday? Yes, please!
Join us on Monday, April 14th, from 11 AM β 8 PM at Vinnyβs New York Pizza and support Project Graduation! πβ¨
Project Graduation gives our Buena grads a safe, fun-filled night with food, games, and prizes to help kickstart their future. π
Eat pizza β‘οΈ Support grads β‘οΈ Feel good! π
Letβs pack Vinnyβs and show our support! #SVUSD #ProjectGraduation #BuenaPride #SupportLocal #VinnyPizzaDay

πβ¨ Itβs time for Kinder Round-Up! β¨π
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!
π Meet our amazing teachers
π¨ Explore classrooms
π Tour the campus
π§© Enjoy fun activities
π Start the registration process
π
Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00pm- 5:30pm
π All SVUSD Elementary Schools
π Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CpkLNt7mve6S196eA
π² Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Already registered? Youβre invited tooβcome join the fun! π
Letβs get ready for a fantastic school year ahead! ππ
#KinderRoundUp #SVUSD #FutureColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

π’ Reminder! Read Across America Night is THIS Wednesday! π’
Join us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time β A Magical Journey Through Stories on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00β5:30 PM at the Rothery Educational Center!
β¨ Play games
β¨ Get creative
β¨ Have fun
β¨ Take home a FREE book of your choice!
Don't miss this fun-filled night of reading and adventure! See you there! ππ #ReadAcrossAmerica #MagicalJourney #SVUSD


π PDS PBIS FUN! π
Last week, our Dust Devils had a blast playing Red Light, Green Light as part of our PBIS celebrations! π¦β¨ After a refresher on the **cornerstones of PBISβbeing respectful, responsible, and safeβ**students jumped into the game, showing off their best moves while reinforcing positive behaviors.
π One clear winner emerged, taking home some awesome Dust Devil swag! More than just a game, this was a great way to show how PBIS can be incorporated into every part of the school day.
π Great job, Dust Devils, and congratulations to our winners! #PBISFun #DustDevilPride #RespectResponsibleSafe

π Teacher Feature March: Ms. Leslie Cooley! π
Meet Ms. Leslie Cooley, one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers at Town & Country! Though this is her first year teaching 3rd grade, she brings 20+ years of experience in education, previously serving as a Title I & literacy interventionist and a Special Education para for 10 years.
π A Unique Teaching Approach!
Ms. Cooley and her colleague, Ms. Thuma, split subjects to enhance learningβMs. Cooley teaches math & science, while Ms. Thuma covers ELA, writing, and social studies.
π’ Multiplication Masters!
Her students are hard at work mastering multiplication tables, tracking their progress each week. Those who complete all 12 tables will celebrate with an ice cream party at the end of the year! π¦
π§ Daily Math Challenges & STEM Fun!
She keeps learning exciting with daily math challenges, where students solve word problems for PBIS points or small prizes. STEM Wednesdays bring hands-on activities like building the longest paper chain with only two sheets of paper, a ruler, and scissors!
πΆ Outside the Classroom
A Yuma native, Ms. Cooley loves traveling (Maine is a favorite spot! ππ―) and spending time with her mini schnauzers, Muffin & Milo. She even found a donut shop in Maine that makes potato donuts! π©
π¬ Principal Elson shares:
"Ms. Cooley exemplifies dedication, collaboration, and a passion for education. Her first-year achievements are extraordinary, and sheβs a tremendous asset to our school community."
We are so lucky to have Ms. Cooley at Town & Country! ππ #TeacherFeature #RoadrunnerPride #WeLoveOurTeachers #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

πβ¨ Join Us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time β A Magical Journey Through Stories! β¨π
Calling all PreK-8 families! πβ¨ Embark on a magical journey through stories at Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00β5:30 PM at the Rothery Education Center!
π² Play games
π¨ Get creative
π Have fun
π Take home a FREE book of your choice!
Donβt miss this fun-filled night of reading and adventure! See you there! ππ #ReadAcrossAmerica #OnceUponATime #MagicalJourney #SVUSD


π Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter! π
We are proud to recognize Rhonda Greenberg and Samantha Alvarez from Village Meadows for their outstanding contributions! π
β¨ Rhonda Greenberg keeps Village Meadows running smoothly, always greeting students and families with a warm smile and supporting staff with a heart of gold. She is truly a hero on campus!
β¨ Samantha Alvarez builds strong connections with students, staff, and families. She is a source of encouragement and always goes the extra mile to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
Join us in celebrating these amazing staff members!
#AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDShoutOut

π’ JCMS Baseball Tryouts Update! βΎ
Attention all baseball-interested families! We were excited to see all our aspiring athletes today, but unfortunately, we have to cancel today's tryouts. π
The good news? Tryouts will resume on Thursday at 4:00 PMβwe canβt wait to see you there! π
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your support!
#JCMSBaseball #GoCoyotes #TryoutsUpdate

π’ Exciting News for SVUSD Elementary Families! π’
Weβre thrilled to announce that Champions is now offering before & after school child care AND a summer camp at five of our elementary schools: Bella Vista, Huachuca Mountain, Town & Country, Pueblo Del Sol, and Village Meadows! π
β¨ Program Highlights:
π
Before-School Care (7 AM - 8 AM) β Flexible single-day or full-week options!
π
After-School Care (2:55 PM - 6 PM) β Choose the schedule that works for you!
βοΈ Summer Camp 2025 (8 AM - 5 PM) β Fun & enriching activities all summer long!
π» For full details & pricing, visit Championsβ website or pick up a flyer at your school!
Weβre excited about this amazing opportunity for our families and students! ππ #SVUSD #ChampionsChildCare #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #SummerCamp #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

