πŸ”¬βœ¨ Hands-On STEM Learning in Action! βœ¨πŸ”¬

Our students are actively engaged in hands-on STEM learning centers, collaborating with peers, problem-solving, and applying critical thinking skills in meaningful ways. These learning experiences encourage creativity, teamwork, and curiosity while building strong foundations in science and engineering concepts.

We love seeing our students think, explore, and innovate togetherβ€”learning by doing every step of the way! πŸš€πŸ§ 

#STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #CriticalThinking #Collaboration #FutureInnovators #TownAndCountryElementary πŸš€
6 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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Fourth Grade Thinks Like Engineers! πŸ”§πŸ“
Our 4th grade students are hard at work designing an alarm circuit by first creating a schematic diagram. This important planning step helps students organize their ideas, think like engineers, and prepare for hands-on building and testing. We love seeing critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application come to life in our classrooms! πŸš€β€οΈ
7 days ago, Stephanie Elson
4th
✨ Holiday Magic at Town & Country Elementary! ✨

Our campus was filled with joy, laughter, and festive cheer as students and staff celebrated the season together! From special visitors and spirited costumes to holiday surprises around every corner, it was a day full of smiles, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

Moments like these remind us that school is about more than learningβ€”it’s about connection, community, and creating magic together. ❀️

#HolidayMagic #TownAndCountryElementary #SchoolSpirit #CreatingMemories #JoyfulLearning #CommunityStrong πŸŽ„βœ¨
8 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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🎨✨ December in the Art & Music Classroom! ✨🎢

December wrapped up in the most joyful and creative way! Our students explored the element of color through hands-on art experiencesβ€”mixing primary and secondary colors, experimenting with tints and shades, and turning their ideas into beautiful works of art.

🎢 In music, students practiced focused listening and learned to identify different genres and cultural styles by exploring rhythm, tempo, instruments, and mood.

From vibrant Rainbow Santa Clauses to Starry Night–inspired winter scenes, our artists showcased creativity, imagination, and pride in every project. We are so proud of their hard work and growth this month!

πŸ’› Thank you, families, for your continued supportβ€”wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
9 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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Camp Russell 1st Grade Holiday Fun! πŸŽ„βœ¨
Our 1st graders at Camp Russell had an absolute blast posing for holiday photo booth pictures! From festive hats to big smiles, these snapshots captured so much joy, creativity, and winter cheer. We loved celebrating the season and making memories together β€” smiles guaranteed! β„οΈπŸ“ΈπŸ’™
9 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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🍬 Sending Sweet Holiday Wishes from the Town & Country Staff! 🍬
May your holidays be filled with candy-cane smiles, gingerbread joy, and plenty of sweet moments with those you love. Thank you for being part of our amazing school community! πŸŽ„βœ¨

#HolidaySparkleAndJoy #SweetSeason #TownAndCountryProud
10 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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Our 6th graders earned a sweet reward! 🍬🏠 By flawlessly following the Roadrunner Codeβ€”being Safe, Respectful, and Responsibleβ€”students celebrated with a gingerbread house creation challenge. We are so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and positive choices! πŸ’›βœ¨
11 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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πŸŽ„βœ¨ Holiday Magic in Kindergarten! βœ¨πŸŽ„

Mrs. Herrera’s Kindergarten class had snow much fun celebrating the holiday season! From performing in the Holiday Program to making cookies and watching The Grinch in their PJs, these little learners enjoyed every magical moment.

Smiles, songs, and seasonal cheer filled the classroom as students created special memories together. We love seeing the joy, creativity, and community that make Town & Country such a wonderful place to learn! ❀️

#TownAndCountry #KindergartenJoy #HolidayMagic #MakingMemories #PJsAndFun #TCPride πŸŽ…β„οΈ
12 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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πŸŒ΄πŸ“š First Grade Project-Based Learning in Action! πŸ“šπŸŒ΄

Our first graders at Town & Country wrapped up an exciting Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience this December! Students collaborated, problem-solved, and presented their finished projects after imagining they were shipwrecked on an island 🌊🏝️.

Using only natural resources, students explored how to meet their needs while integrating reading, writing, math, and art into their learning. The creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking on display were incredible!

We are so proud of our young learners and the meaningful learning happening every day at T&C! ⭐

#TownAndCountry #PBL #FirstGradeLearning #StudentCollaboration #LearningInAction #FutureReady
13 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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All district and school offices will be closed for Winter Break as we take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on January 5, when students return to school.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! πŸŽ„βœ¨
13 days ago, SVUSD
Winter Break
πŸŽ„βž— 4th Grade Math: Capture the Candy Cane! βž—πŸŽ„

Our 4th-grade students put on their thinking caps during Capture the Candy Cane, working collaboratively to solve 4th-grade math questions on prime and composite numbers.

Students discussed strategies, justified their thinking, and worked together to capture candy canes through academic problem-solvingβ€”all while keeping learning fun and engaging! This is an excellent example of how collaboration and rigor come together in our classrooms.

#4thGradeMath #CollaborativeLearning #PrimeAndComposite #LearningIsFun #TCShines πŸŽ„βœ¨
14 days ago, Stephanie Elson
4th
πŸŽ„πŸ¦Œ 4th Grade Reindeer Games! πŸ¦ŒπŸŽ„

Our 4th grade students had a blast participating in Reindeer Games, where they were given the opportunity to create and decorate their very own reindeer! The creativity, teamwork, and smiles made this a truly joyful holiday experience for our students.

A special shout-out to Buena Culinary for supporting this event and helping make it such a fun and memorable experience for our Town & Country students. We are grateful for our community partnerships that continue to enrich student learning and celebrations!

#ReindeerGames #4thGradeFun #HolidayLearning #CommunityPartners #BuenaCulinary #TownAndCountryProud πŸŽ„βœ¨
15 days ago, Stephanie Elson
4th
πŸ•Ž Happy Hanukkah from Kindergarten! πŸ•Ž
Ms. Wallace’s kindergarten students had the opportunity to learn about how Hanukkah is celebrated, explore a menorah, and enjoy tasty latkes and sufganiyot! πŸ˜‹βœ¨
To make the experience even more special, students were gifted a dreidel and gelt from Ms. Wallace as part of this joyful cultural celebration. We love providing meaningful opportunities for our students to learn about traditions from around the world!
#HappyHanukkah #KindergartenLearning #CulturalConnections #TCShines #LearningThroughCelebration
16 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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🌟 Student Council Spotlight 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing T&C Student Council members who stepped up to help during our Open House! πŸ‘πŸ’™

These student leaders welcomed families, supported our school community, and are already hard at work preparing their student-led tour for our upcoming A+ Site Visit. Their pride in our school, confidence, and leadership truly shine and reflect the strong culture we have at Town & Country.

We are so proud of the responsibility, teamwork, and ownership they continue to show. Way to lead, Roadrunners! 🏫⭐

#TCStudentCouncil #StudentLeaders #APlusSchool #RoadrunnerPride #LeadershipInAction #TCShines
16 days ago, Stephanie Elson
STUCO
Hard work + creativity = amazing animal projects! 🐾✨
Our 3rd graders did an outstanding job researching, building, and presenting their animal habitats. We’re so proud of their effort, creativity, and learning! πŸ’š
18 days ago, Stephanie Elson
3rd
πŸΎπŸŽ„ Holiday Cheer from the GO Team Therapy Dogs! πŸŽ„πŸΎ
The GO Team Therapy Dogs visited the Town & Country Roadrunners, spreading smiles, comfort, and lots of tail wags! Thank you to these amazing pups and handlers for bringing warmth and joy to our school community this holiday season. ❀️

#GoTeamTherapyDogs #HolidayCheer #TownAndCountryRoadrunners #PawsitiveVibes #TherapyDogs #CommunityJoy
19 days ago, Stephanie Elson
Holiday
❄️ Winter Wonderland Art ❄️
5th/6th Grade Art
I can create a blended background using tints and shades to show depth and mood, and design a silhouette to place over my background.
This artwork explores light, color, and simple shapes to create a winter scene. 🎨✨

#WinterWonderland #5thGradeArt #6thGradeArt #StudentArtwork #TintsAndShades #SilhouetteArt #ArtClass #CreativeKids
19 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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β„οΈπŸŒ Second Grade Snow Science! πŸŒβ„οΈ

Our 2nd grade students celebrated Holidays Around the World with a hands-on science experienceβ€”making snow! β˜ƒοΈ
As they worked, students discussed how water changed the beads into soft, fluffy snow, connecting science vocabulary with real-world observation.

Learning was engaging, global, and full of wonder as students explored traditions from around the world while strengthening their curiosity and critical-thinking skills. β„οΈβœ¨

#SecondGrade #HandsOnLearning #STEAM #HolidaysAroundTheWorld #LearningInAction #FABFive #TownAndCountryProud
20 days ago, Stephanie Elson
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✨ 3rd Grade Math Magic! ✨
Our students have been busy thinking like mathematicians as we build our Thinking Classroom routines! πŸ’­βž•πŸ“

Students collaborated to solve area problems, compared strategies, and supported one another’s thinking. From working in groups to sharing exit tickets, these mathematicians are showing curiosity, perseverance, and creativity in every step!

We love watching them take ownership of their learning and explore math in a hands-on, joyful way. πŸ’‘πŸ’—

#ThinkingClassrooms #3rdGradeMath #StudentCollaboration #MathInAction #JoyfulLearning #ElementaryEducation #GrowthMindset #TeachersOfInstagram
22 days ago, Stephanie Elson
3rd
β„οΈβœ¨ Explore Art in Kindergarten! βœ¨β„οΈ

Our young artists are getting into the holiday spirit! πŸŽ…πŸŽ¨
This week, Kindergarten students focused on our I Can Statement:

πŸ‘‰ I can use primary and secondary colors to create a Santa Claus inspired by illustrator Charlotte Pepper.

Students learned how artists use color to bring characters to life β€” and they showed off their creativity with bright, cheerful Santas that would make even the North Pole proud! β€οΈπŸ’š

Way to go, little artists! We love seeing your imagination shine at Town & Country! πŸ–ŒοΈπŸŒŸ

#TandCRoadrunners #ExploreArt #KindergartenCreativity #PrimaryAndSecondaryColors #HolidayArt #CharlottePepperInspired πŸŽ„βœ¨
24 days ago, Stephanie Elson
Explore Art