🎵 Explore Arts in Action! 🎵
Our Roadrunners had an amazing time in Explore Arts this week as they rotated through hands-on instrument centers! From xylophones and drums to melodic percussion and steel tongue drums, students explored rhythm, sound, and creativity in a fun and engaging way. 🎶🥁✨
We love seeing our learners collaborate, experiment, and express themselves through music. Their curiosity and joy made the room come alive! 💛
#TCShines #ExploreArts #MusicCenters #RoadrunnerProud #LearningInAction
Our Roadrunners had an amazing time in Explore Arts this week as they rotated through hands-on instrument centers! From xylophones and drums to melodic percussion and steel tongue drums, students explored rhythm, sound, and creativity in a fun and engaging way. 🎶🥁✨
We love seeing our learners collaborate, experiment, and express themselves through music. Their curiosity and joy made the room come alive! 💛
#TCShines #ExploreArts #MusicCenters #RoadrunnerProud #LearningInAction
🔥 Workshop Wednesday Shoutout! 🔥
A huge round of applause to Ms. Castruita and Mrs. Sides for leading our staff through two incredible months of professional learning! 🎉
During our September and October Workshop Wednesdays, they guided teachers through hands-on, high-impact sessions focused on creating effective ELA and Math Centers. From cooperative learning structures and meaningful assessments to engaging, standards-aligned centers—our staff walked away inspired and empowered! ✨
Their passion for teaching, thoughtful preparation, and commitment to enhancing instruction across campus are evident in every session. Thank you both for investing in our teachers and helping elevate student learning at TC! 💛📚
#WorkshopWednesday #TCShines #ProfessionalDevelopment #ELAandMathCenters #RoadrunnerProud
A huge round of applause to Ms. Castruita and Mrs. Sides for leading our staff through two incredible months of professional learning! 🎉
During our September and October Workshop Wednesdays, they guided teachers through hands-on, high-impact sessions focused on creating effective ELA and Math Centers. From cooperative learning structures and meaningful assessments to engaging, standards-aligned centers—our staff walked away inspired and empowered! ✨
Their passion for teaching, thoughtful preparation, and commitment to enhancing instruction across campus are evident in every session. Thank you both for investing in our teachers and helping elevate student learning at TC! 💛📚
#WorkshopWednesday #TCShines #ProfessionalDevelopment #ELAandMathCenters #RoadrunnerProud
Our 4th graders were hard at work in their math centers today, using Rally Coach to strengthen their skills with multiplying two-digit numbers! 🎉
Students teamed up to solve problems using place value and tens, taking turns coaching, explaining their thinking, and checking each other’s work. This collaborative strategy not only boosts math fluency—it builds confidence, communication, and teamwork.
We love seeing our Roadrunners support one another while tackling challenging concepts. Way to go, 4th grade! ✨💛📚
Students teamed up to solve problems using place value and tens, taking turns coaching, explaining their thinking, and checking each other’s work. This collaborative strategy not only boosts math fluency—it builds confidence, communication, and teamwork.
We love seeing our Roadrunners support one another while tackling challenging concepts. Way to go, 4th grade! ✨💛📚
🌟 Learning Respect, the T&C Way! 🌟
Our amazing school counselor led an engaging Second Step lesson on Respecting Others this week! 💬✨
Students explored what respect looks and sounds like through fun Kagan structures and collaborative learning games — sharing, discussing, and reflecting together on how to show respect in different situations.
From Four Corners discussions on feeling respected, to Think–Pair–Share conversations about tone and kindness, and Fan–Pick card prompts encouraging teamwork and empathy — every student had a voice in building a more respectful classroom community. 💭🤝
By the end of the lesson, students could answer:
✅ How do I show respect for others’ ideas and differences?
✅ What does respectful communication look like?
✅ Why does respect make our school a better place?
We are so proud of our Roadrunners for learning how to listen, include, and care for one another!
#SecondStep #SchoolCounselor #Respect #SocialEmotionalLearning #KaganStrategies #RoadrunnerPride #TCStrong
Our amazing school counselor led an engaging Second Step lesson on Respecting Others this week! 💬✨
Students explored what respect looks and sounds like through fun Kagan structures and collaborative learning games — sharing, discussing, and reflecting together on how to show respect in different situations.
From Four Corners discussions on feeling respected, to Think–Pair–Share conversations about tone and kindness, and Fan–Pick card prompts encouraging teamwork and empathy — every student had a voice in building a more respectful classroom community. 💭🤝
By the end of the lesson, students could answer:
✅ How do I show respect for others’ ideas and differences?
✅ What does respectful communication look like?
✅ Why does respect make our school a better place?
We are so proud of our Roadrunners for learning how to listen, include, and care for one another!
#SecondStep #SchoolCounselor #Respect #SocialEmotionalLearning #KaganStrategies #RoadrunnerPride #TCStrong
Workshop Wednesday Spotlight!
Our teachers continue to learn, share, and grow together. Last week, Ms. Russell shared her Read the Room activity and her math fluency stations that promote movement, collaboration, and student engagement. Mrs. Jones also shared her new skills with Canva’s AI features to create standard-based centers that are purposeful and fun for students.
Way to go, team! We love seeing creative ideas spread across classrooms and support strong instruction for all of our Roadrunners.
#RoadrunnerProud #TeachersTeachingTeachers #WorkshopWednesday #BetterTogether
Our teachers continue to learn, share, and grow together. Last week, Ms. Russell shared her Read the Room activity and her math fluency stations that promote movement, collaboration, and student engagement. Mrs. Jones also shared her new skills with Canva’s AI features to create standard-based centers that are purposeful and fun for students.
Way to go, team! We love seeing creative ideas spread across classrooms and support strong instruction for all of our Roadrunners.
#RoadrunnerProud #TeachersTeachingTeachers #WorkshopWednesday #BetterTogether
🧪🔬 Centers Lab: Professional Development in Action! 🔬🧪
Our staff stepped into the Center's Lab this week for a high-energy, hands-on professional development experience! As part of our ongoing book study, Classrooms in Motion: Using Learning Stations for High Engagement, teachers explored how to transform instruction using purposeful, movement-based learning stations.
From collaborative discussions to interactive team challenges (yes… including acting out grouping styles!), our teachers modeled the same engagement, creativity, and joy we want to see in our students.
When teachers learn together, students win.
And at Town & Country, we never stop growing! 💡📚💙
#RoadrunnerProud #ProfessionalLearning #EngagedTeachersEngagedStudents #CentersInAction
Our staff stepped into the Center's Lab this week for a high-energy, hands-on professional development experience! As part of our ongoing book study, Classrooms in Motion: Using Learning Stations for High Engagement, teachers explored how to transform instruction using purposeful, movement-based learning stations.
From collaborative discussions to interactive team challenges (yes… including acting out grouping styles!), our teachers modeled the same engagement, creativity, and joy we want to see in our students.
When teachers learn together, students win.
And at Town & Country, we never stop growing! 💡📚💙
#RoadrunnerProud #ProfessionalLearning #EngagedTeachersEngagedStudents #CentersInAction
🎮📚 Roadrunner Readers LEVEL UP! 📚🎮
Our Roadrunner Readers are on an exciting learning journey! This progression board helps students set goals, monitor their growth, and celebrate every achievement along the way.
From identifying uppercase and lowercase letters to building strong foundational reading skills, students move through each milestone like levels in a game. As they master skills, they advance across the board toward the castle of Reading Success! 🏰✨
This visual reminder keeps our readers motivated, confident, and proud of the progress they are making each day. Growth takes time, effort, and encouragement — and our Roadrunners have all three! 💙💛
Keep leveling up, Readers!
We are so proud of you! 🚀📖
#RoadrunnerReaders #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyGrowth #WeAreTCES
Our Roadrunner Readers are on an exciting learning journey! This progression board helps students set goals, monitor their growth, and celebrate every achievement along the way.
From identifying uppercase and lowercase letters to building strong foundational reading skills, students move through each milestone like levels in a game. As they master skills, they advance across the board toward the castle of Reading Success! 🏰✨
This visual reminder keeps our readers motivated, confident, and proud of the progress they are making each day. Growth takes time, effort, and encouragement — and our Roadrunners have all three! 💙💛
Keep leveling up, Readers!
We are so proud of you! 🚀📖
#RoadrunnerReaders #ReadersAreLeaders #LiteracyGrowth #WeAreTCES
🌿 Harvesting Health: A Sensory Experience
Family Outreach Event Hosted by SVUSD Therapy & Health Services
You're invited! Join us for a vibrant and interactive family outreach event designed to bring our community together in support of sensory understanding and wellness. Hosted by the Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Nursing/Health Departments of Sierra Vista Unified School District, this event promises a day full of learning, connection, and hands-on fun.
Wednesday, November 19th 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location:
Rothery Education Center Atria
3305 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
🗓️ What to Expect:
• 🎨 Make & Take Activities
• 🧠 Immersive Sensory Experiences
• 📚 Educational Resources & Demonstrations
• 💬 Expert Guidance from SVUSD Therapy & Health Professionals
• 🤝 Opportunities to connect with other families and staff
Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about sensory development, this event offers meaningful ways to explore and understand sensory needs in a supportive and engaging environment.
📞 Questions?
Contact Us:
Sierra Vista Unified School District -ESS Department
Phone: (520) 515-2798
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the power of sensory learning together!
Family Outreach Event Hosted by SVUSD Therapy & Health Services
You're invited! Join us for a vibrant and interactive family outreach event designed to bring our community together in support of sensory understanding and wellness. Hosted by the Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, and Nursing/Health Departments of Sierra Vista Unified School District, this event promises a day full of learning, connection, and hands-on fun.
Wednesday, November 19th 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location:
Rothery Education Center Atria
3305 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
🗓️ What to Expect:
• 🎨 Make & Take Activities
• 🧠 Immersive Sensory Experiences
• 📚 Educational Resources & Demonstrations
• 💬 Expert Guidance from SVUSD Therapy & Health Professionals
• 🤝 Opportunities to connect with other families and staff
Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about sensory development, this event offers meaningful ways to explore and understand sensory needs in a supportive and engaging environment.
📞 Questions?
Contact Us:
Sierra Vista Unified School District -ESS Department
Phone: (520) 515-2798
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the power of sensory learning together!
🏙️✨ 5th Grade Town Builders! ✨🏙️
Our 5th graders have been hard at work combining math skills with creativity to design their very own 3D towns! Using area, perimeter, and volume, students planned streets, parks, and buildings, then brought their designs to life with colorful models.
They didn’t just build cities…
They became architects, engineers, and problem-solvers!
We love seeing math come alive in meaningful and hands-on ways. So much imagination. So much learning. So much Roadrunner pride! 💚📏
#RoadrunnerSTEM #MathInAction #FutureEngineers #TCESRocks
Our 5th graders have been hard at work combining math skills with creativity to design their very own 3D towns! Using area, perimeter, and volume, students planned streets, parks, and buildings, then brought their designs to life with colorful models.
They didn’t just build cities…
They became architects, engineers, and problem-solvers!
We love seeing math come alive in meaningful and hands-on ways. So much imagination. So much learning. So much Roadrunner pride! 💚📏
#RoadrunnerSTEM #MathInAction #FutureEngineers #TCESRocks
🌟 Steps for Service Glow Walk! 🌟
Join our Buena High School Student Council on Monday, November 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community giving! 🏃♀️💡
Every participant will receive a punch card, and for every mile completed, Student Council will make a donation to a local veterans organization 🇺🇸.
✨ Event Highlights:
Prizes for each lap completed 🎁
Delicious food trucks 🍔
Community organizations on-site 🤝
All happening at the BHS Loveless football field!
Bring your friends, family, and school spirit and help us support our veterans while lighting up the night! 💙💛
#StepsForService #BuenaPride #GoColts #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Join our Buena High School Student Council on Monday, November 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community giving! 🏃♀️💡
Every participant will receive a punch card, and for every mile completed, Student Council will make a donation to a local veterans organization 🇺🇸.
✨ Event Highlights:
Prizes for each lap completed 🎁
Delicious food trucks 🍔
Community organizations on-site 🤝
All happening at the BHS Loveless football field!
Bring your friends, family, and school spirit and help us support our veterans while lighting up the night! 💙💛
#StepsForService #BuenaPride #GoColts #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
📚✨ 5th & 6th Grade Book Studies Spotlight! ✨📚
Our Roadrunners are stretching their thinking and deepening their reading skills through powerful book studies!
💫 5th Grade is diving into Esperanza Rising, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and hope.
🌙 6th Grade is journeying through Walk Two Moons, reflecting on empathy, family, and understanding different perspectives.
Students made predictions using textual evidence, supporting their thinking with quotes, details, and thoughtful illustrations. We love seeing them engage as readers who think, discuss, and make meaningful connections!
Reading isn’t just about turning pages. It’s about exploring stories, walking in others’ shoes, and discovering something new along the way. ❤️
#RoadrunnerReaders #LiteracyInAction #ReadersAreLeaders #TCESRocks
Our Roadrunners are stretching their thinking and deepening their reading skills through powerful book studies!
💫 5th Grade is diving into Esperanza Rising, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and hope.
🌙 6th Grade is journeying through Walk Two Moons, reflecting on empathy, family, and understanding different perspectives.
Students made predictions using textual evidence, supporting their thinking with quotes, details, and thoughtful illustrations. We love seeing them engage as readers who think, discuss, and make meaningful connections!
Reading isn’t just about turning pages. It’s about exploring stories, walking in others’ shoes, and discovering something new along the way. ❤️
#RoadrunnerReaders #LiteracyInAction #ReadersAreLeaders #TCESRocks
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Roadrunner Readers, ASSEMBLE! 📚✨
Our literacy superheroes are soaring across campus, empowering students with the skills they need to read, grow, and shine! Each hero brings their own superpower to help every learner succeed.
Meet our League of Literacy Legends:
💥 Mrs. DeCuir: Professor Phonics
Master of sounds, blending, and decoding!
💥 Mr. Brad: Mr. Bean
Spreading joy and confidence one reading session at a time!
💥 Mrs. Murelli: Lady Literacy
Guiding readers to think deeply, wonder, and explore books with imagination!
💥 Mrs. Phillips: Captain UFLI
Defending strong foundational reading skills with structured practice and heart!
💥 Mrs. Tucker: Queen Phoneme
Conquering words by breaking down every sound with precision!
💥 Mrs. Russo: Princess Heggerty
Leading our youngest learners in rhythm, rhyme, and phonological fun!
Together, they are The Roadrunner Readers...
Saving the day, one book at a time! 📖❤️
#RoadrunnerProud #LiteracyHeroes #WeAreTCES #ReadersAreLeaders
Our literacy superheroes are soaring across campus, empowering students with the skills they need to read, grow, and shine! Each hero brings their own superpower to help every learner succeed.
Meet our League of Literacy Legends:
💥 Mrs. DeCuir: Professor Phonics
Master of sounds, blending, and decoding!
💥 Mr. Brad: Mr. Bean
Spreading joy and confidence one reading session at a time!
💥 Mrs. Murelli: Lady Literacy
Guiding readers to think deeply, wonder, and explore books with imagination!
💥 Mrs. Phillips: Captain UFLI
Defending strong foundational reading skills with structured practice and heart!
💥 Mrs. Tucker: Queen Phoneme
Conquering words by breaking down every sound with precision!
💥 Mrs. Russo: Princess Heggerty
Leading our youngest learners in rhythm, rhyme, and phonological fun!
Together, they are The Roadrunner Readers...
Saving the day, one book at a time! 📖❤️
#RoadrunnerProud #LiteracyHeroes #WeAreTCES #ReadersAreLeaders
🎃 Our Roadrunners had a spooktacular time reviewing past content through Halloween-themed learning centers!
👻 Spooky Sorts: Students used flashlights to find hidden words and sort them into the correct topics.
🧙♀️ Halloween Fun: With their “witch fingers,” students read and responded to festive Halloween stories.
🕸️ Syllable Sort: Students practiced phonics by sorting Halloween-themed words into 1, 2, or 3 syllables.
It was a frightfully fun way to learn and reinforce key skills! 🧡🕯️
#RoadrunnerPride #FabFiveInAction #SpookyLearning #EngagingInstruction
👻 Spooky Sorts: Students used flashlights to find hidden words and sort them into the correct topics.
🧙♀️ Halloween Fun: With their “witch fingers,” students read and responded to festive Halloween stories.
🕸️ Syllable Sort: Students practiced phonics by sorting Halloween-themed words into 1, 2, or 3 syllables.
It was a frightfully fun way to learn and reinforce key skills! 🧡🕯️
#RoadrunnerPride #FabFiveInAction #SpookyLearning #EngagingInstruction
🐾 Roadrunners were able to redeem PBIS points to spend time with the Go Team Therapy Dogs during our special event!
A huge shout-out to the Go Team Therapy Dogs for dedicating their time each month to bring smiles, calm, and joy to our campus. Their visits make a pawsitive difference for our Roadrunners every time! 🐶
#RoadrunnerPride #PBISinAction #GoTeamTherapyDogs #PositiveBehaviorSupports
A huge shout-out to the Go Team Therapy Dogs for dedicating their time each month to bring smiles, calm, and joy to our campus. Their visits make a pawsitive difference for our Roadrunners every time! 🐶
#RoadrunnerPride #PBISinAction #GoTeamTherapyDogs #PositiveBehaviorSupports
💀✨ Our 5th and 6th Grade Roadrunners explored the rich traditions and cultural significance of Día de los Muertos!
Students learned about the symbolism behind vibrant decorations and sugar skulls, discovering how each detail honors loved ones and celebrates life. After analyzing informational texts, they designed their own sugar skulls — each one uniquely representing personal meaning and creativity.
🕯️🌸 What a beautiful way to celebrate culture, art, and understanding!
#RoadrunnerPride #CulturalConnections #DiaDeLosMuertos #FabFiveInAction
Students learned about the symbolism behind vibrant decorations and sugar skulls, discovering how each detail honors loved ones and celebrates life. After analyzing informational texts, they designed their own sugar skulls — each one uniquely representing personal meaning and creativity.
🕯️🌸 What a beautiful way to celebrate culture, art, and understanding!
#RoadrunnerPride #CulturalConnections #DiaDeLosMuertos #FabFiveInAction
"Why Does It Matter Where We Live?"
Our third graders have been exploring the different regions of the United States! They’ve learned about each region’s natural features, climate, and communities, and have discovered how these factors shape how people live, work, and play across the country.
Our third graders have been exploring the different regions of the United States! They’ve learned about each region’s natural features, climate, and communities, and have discovered how these factors shape how people live, work, and play across the country.
🎨🌈 Talents of October 🌈🎨
Our amazing artists have been busy expressing creativity across all grade levels this month! 💕
🖍️ Kindergarten: Explored Emotional Self-Portraits, learning to express their feelings through colors and facial expressions.
🎨 1st & 2nd Grade: Combined Emotional Self-Portraits with Line Art to show emotion and detail in their artwork.
🗽 3rd & 4th Grade: Created striking Statue of Liberty pieces, celebrating art and history through bold lines and design.
🍲 5th & 6th Grade: Took inspiration from Andy Warhol to create their own Campbell’s Soup Can pop art masterpieces!
We’re so proud of our talented young artists for their creativity, effort, and imagination! 🌟💖
#TalentsOfOctober #StudentArtists #ArtInEducation #CreativeKids #ElementaryArt #PopArt #StatueOfLibertyArt #SocialEmotionalLearning #ProudTeacher
Our amazing artists have been busy expressing creativity across all grade levels this month! 💕
🖍️ Kindergarten: Explored Emotional Self-Portraits, learning to express their feelings through colors and facial expressions.
🎨 1st & 2nd Grade: Combined Emotional Self-Portraits with Line Art to show emotion and detail in their artwork.
🗽 3rd & 4th Grade: Created striking Statue of Liberty pieces, celebrating art and history through bold lines and design.
🍲 5th & 6th Grade: Took inspiration from Andy Warhol to create their own Campbell’s Soup Can pop art masterpieces!
We’re so proud of our talented young artists for their creativity, effort, and imagination! 🌟💖
#TalentsOfOctober #StudentArtists #ArtInEducation #CreativeKids #ElementaryArt #PopArt #StatueOfLibertyArt #SocialEmotionalLearning #ProudTeacher
🧩💡 PBIS STEM Celebration! 💡🧩
Our Roadrunners redeemed their PBIS points for an exciting hands-on STEM experience — building LEGO creatures that combined creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🦾✨
A huge shout-out to the Buena National Honor Society for partnering with us and guiding our students through the building fun. Your collaboration helped spark imagination and reinforce that positive choices lead to amazing opportunities! 🚀💙
#TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride #PBIS #STEMEducation #StudentSuccess #BuenaHighSchool #CommunityCollaboration #LEGOChallenge #PositiveBehavior #LearningThroughPlay
Our Roadrunners redeemed their PBIS points for an exciting hands-on STEM experience — building LEGO creatures that combined creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🦾✨
A huge shout-out to the Buena National Honor Society for partnering with us and guiding our students through the building fun. Your collaboration helped spark imagination and reinforce that positive choices lead to amazing opportunities! 🚀💙
#TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride #PBIS #STEMEducation #StudentSuccess #BuenaHighSchool #CommunityCollaboration #LEGOChallenge #PositiveBehavior #LearningThroughPlay
🎃 Welcome to the Land of Pumpkins and Autumn Magic! 🍁
Our talented artists have been busy exploring the beauty of fall through form, texture, and shading! From sketching realistic pumpkins to synthesizing artistic styles and creating unique designs, their creativity shines as bright as a harvest moon. 🌕✨
🖌️ I CAN Statements in Action:
🎨 “I can draw a pumpkin, focusing on its form, texture, and shading.”
🧡 “I can synthesize artistic styles to create a unique pumpkin.”
Every piece celebrates the spirit of autumn and the fa-BOO-lous imagination of our students! 👻🍂
#ArtRoomMagic #PumpkinArt #ElementaryArt #FallCreativity #TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride
Our talented artists have been busy exploring the beauty of fall through form, texture, and shading! From sketching realistic pumpkins to synthesizing artistic styles and creating unique designs, their creativity shines as bright as a harvest moon. 🌕✨
🖌️ I CAN Statements in Action:
🎨 “I can draw a pumpkin, focusing on its form, texture, and shading.”
🧡 “I can synthesize artistic styles to create a unique pumpkin.”
Every piece celebrates the spirit of autumn and the fa-BOO-lous imagination of our students! 👻🍂
#ArtRoomMagic #PumpkinArt #ElementaryArt #FallCreativity #TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride
🧠💚 It’s ALIVE with Learning in Mrs. Dahl’s 2nd Grade Class! 💚🧠
Our little monsters brought math to life with their Frank-tastic Place Value creations! Students practiced expanding numbers, identifying word forms, and showing off their spooky smarts — all while having a frightfully fun time. 🎃✨
These ghoulishly great mathematicians proved that learning can be both spooky and smart! 👻💡
#FrankTasticMath #2ndGradeMagic #TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride #SpookySmart #ElementaryMathFun #HalloweenLearning
Our little monsters brought math to life with their Frank-tastic Place Value creations! Students practiced expanding numbers, identifying word forms, and showing off their spooky smarts — all while having a frightfully fun time. 🎃✨
These ghoulishly great mathematicians proved that learning can be both spooky and smart! 👻💡
#FrankTasticMath #2ndGradeMagic #TownAndCountryElementary #RoadrunnerPride #SpookySmart #ElementaryMathFun #HalloweenLearning
