Pueblo Del Sol Elementary

🎃 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! 💙🎉

🎭✨ Reminder: Don’t forget! Buena Fine Arts presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th & 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts! 🏰⚔️ Join a band of adventurers in a medieval fantasy world as they embark on an epic quest to save a princess. Will they make it through the Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are only $7 and can be purchased at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net. Don’t miss this legendary show! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

📚✨ Title I Night & Book Fair Parent Night at PDS! ✨📚 Want to learn more about how Title I could help your child succeed? Come join us for Title I Night on Wednesday, September 25th, from 4:00–5:00 PM in Room 2, followed by Parent Night at the Book Fair from 4:00–6:30 PM in the library! 🏫 Plus, our Book Fair runs all week long (September 23rd–27th), so your Dust Devil can shop during the school day too! Did you know that reading just 20 minutes a day can also boost their test scores? 📖✨ We’re excited to see you there! 🎉 #TitleINight #BookFair #PDSDustDevils #ReadingRocks

🌟 What’s Happening in SVUSD! 🌟 It’s been an exciting and eventful time across the district! Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening: 📚 Book Fairs at Huachuca Mountain and Village Meadows were a huge success, with parents and students thrilled about new reads, and teachers excited to add fresh books to their classrooms! At Village Meadows, parents also had the opportunity to learn about our Title I programs—ensuring no student is left behind in their learning adventure. At SVUSD, we’re dedicated to empowering everyone to achieve excellence together! 💡✨ 🎉 At PDS, we celebrated our PBIS top point earners from each classroom—just look at those happy smiles! 😊👏 🍕 Meanwhile, Carmichael students in Mrs. Clark’s class got hands-on with STEAM, creating solar ovens. Their creativity shined as brightly as the sun! ☀️ 👩‍🏫 Our elementary parents enjoyed one-on-one time with teachers during parent-teacher conferences, fostering even stronger connections. 💙 🌍 We also extended a warm welcome to our new international teachers, now making a difference in classrooms at Bella Vista, PDS, and Buena! ✏️ And don’t forget to mark your calendars! 🗓️ Next weekend, the Buena Fine Arts Theater presents “Quest Heist”—a medieval comedy adventure filled with fantasy, mystery, magic, and plenty of laughs! It’s happening Friday and Saturday at 7 PM in the Klein Center for the Performing Arts. 🎭🐉⚔️ #SVUSDStrong #BookFair #PBIS #STEAMProjects #StudentCouncil #ParentEngagement #WelcomeTeachers #QuestHeist #BuenaFineArts

🎭✨ Mark your calendars for a must-see event! Buena Fine Arts proudly presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th and 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts. 🏰⚔️ In a thrilling medieval fantasy world, join a band of fighters, rogues, sorcerers, and clerics on a daring quest to save a princess! Will they succeed in this epic adventure through the dangerous Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are available now and can be purchased for $7 at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net Don’t miss out on this legendary production! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

📅Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 are half days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Elementary students will be released at 11:15 AM⏰. JCMS and Buena schedules are not affected.💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

SVUSD Weekly Highlights 🏫✨ We've had another action-packed week across all campuses! Check out some of the amazing things happening: 🎉 Village Meadows celebrated students who excelled on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) testing with a refreshing trip to The Cove! Plus, students across campus flashed their best smiles for Picture Day 📸. 📚 At Bella Vista, students dived into new math concepts while learning in their busy classrooms. Meanwhile, back at Village Meadows, our amazing "Mom Elves," Ms. Shepart and Ms. Kattke, prepared PBIS prizes for delivery 🎁. Students had filled out order forms, exchanging their hard-earned PBIS points for prizes—this time, the most popular reward was a coupon to read a book to their class! 📖 🐻At Carmichael the Buena SLAC (Student Leadership Athletic Committee) visited for the first time, and everyone had an amazing time! Our Bears loved having their mentors on campus. The SLAC students tutored, guided, and even helped with shopping at the PBIS store. A huge thank you to Buena SLAG for supporting and inspiring our Bears! 🎉 ✂️ JCMS hosted its first-ever 6th-grade PBIS Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament on Friday! Students had a blast while playing safely, respectfully, and responsibly. The finals were live-streamed to classrooms so everyone could cheer on their peers! 🏆 🎶 At Buena High, students stormed the halls for the first time this year, rallying behind the band, cheerleaders, and football team! 🎺🏈 🗓️ Coming up this week: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening on Thursday and Friday, with early release for students at 11:15 AM. If you haven’t scheduled an appointment yet, don’t worry—just contact your school! Picture Days will take place at PDS, Town and Country, and Carmichael. Village Meadows will also host a Title I Program Information Session during conferences on Thursday. And don’t forget, both Village Meadows and Huachuca Mountain will have their PTO Book Fairs open during conference hours. 📚 Pick up a book and enjoy some cozy reading time with your child! ⚽ Our JCMS and Buena athletes are staying busy: JCMS Volleyball has both home and away games, and Cross Country heads to Nogales for a meet. Buena Football takes on Catalina Foothill in Tucson, while Girls Volleyball plays two home games (today and Wednesday). Buena’s Golf, Swim, Cross Country, and Mountain Biking teams are also in full swing. Buena Flag Football will have its first scrimmage at Desert View High School. Good luck to all our athletes, and thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making SVUSD shine! 🌟 #SVUSDPride #PBIS #BuenaPride #JCMSFamily #VillageMeadows #BellaVista #Carmichael #HuachucaMountain

📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! 📅 SVUSD Elementary Families, have you scheduled your Parent-Teacher Conference yet? 🎒✏️ On Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, you’ll have the chance for one-on-one time with your student’s teacher. All schools have sent out instructions on how to sign up for your personalized meeting. 📢 Reminder: Both days will be half days, with students released at 11:15 AM. Be sure to mark your calendar and set your phone notifications for this important opportunity! ⏰ If you haven’t signed up yet—no problem! Simply contact your student’s teacher or the front office, and we’ll make sure you get your appointment. We’re looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you! 💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

📸 Picture Day is Coming Up on September 9th! 📸 Dust Devil Families, get ready to put on your favorite outfits and bring your brightest smiles for the first picture day of the year! 😄 A flyer with all the details about photo packages and how to order will be coming home soon. Want a sneak peek? Check out Rembrandt Pictures https://rembrandtpics.com/! Mark your calendars for September 9th—we can’t wait to see those happy smiles!

🌟 Last week, SVUSD was full of pride and achievements! 🌟 🏅 Town and Country kicked off Monday with their first awards assembly of the year, celebrating Roadrunners for their accomplishments in reading, math, Title I reading Superstars, PBIS, following the Roadrunner Code, PE, Tech, Art, and recognizing our PBIS Superstar teachers! 🎉 Carmichael celebrated their PBIS winners for August! 🏆 They also introduced our new anti-bullying curriculum to keep our schools a safe and supportive place for all students. 💙 📚 Village Meadows welcomed parents to learn about their 4th-grade curriculum and how they can be involved in their students' success. 🏆 Village Meadows also celebrated their Students of the Month and PBIS winners for August! Further, they honored their Wolfpack with plaques for proficiency and being highly proficient on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) last school year. To celebrate their hard work, students will visit the Cove this week! 🏊‍♂️ 🎉 Congratulations to Elisabeth Jimenez, principal of Carmichael Elementary, for winning first place, and Leslie Nogales, 6th-grade teacher at Huachuca Mountain, for winning third place in the Sierra Vista Herald’s vote for Best Educator in Sierra Vista! 🏐 JCMS Volleyball team played their first games, while Buena Golf and Football teams hit the road! This week, both JCMS and Buena have home and away games, with Varsity Football having their first home game on Friday at Loveless Field at 7 PM against Ironwood Ridge. 🏈 🏃‍♂️ Buena introduced their newest athletic teams: Cross Country and a brand-new Flag Football team! 📅 Interested in learning more about our Title I program at JCMS? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th, at 5 PM in the JCMS library. (The Title I program ensures all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. It is federally funded to meet students' academic needs.) 🍽️ Don't forget, Dine to Donate tonight at Texas Roadhouse for Huachuca Mountain’s PTO! 🏫 Plus, Picture Day is on the 6th—bring those smiles! 📸😁 📢 The SVUSD Governing Board will meet in the boardroom this Wednesday at 6 PM. Here's to another exciting week ahead! 🌟 #SVUSDpride#JCMSTitleOne #WolfpackFamily#RoadrunnerChamps #CarmichaelPride #PBIS #AntiBullying#HuachucaMountain #DineToDonate