Town & Country Elementary

🦉🔬 Future Scientists at Work! 🔬🦉 Our amazing Town and Country 5th graders transformed into young scientists during an exciting hands-on science lesson! 🧪🦴 With gloves on and tweezers in hand, they explored the world of food chains and animal biology through owl pellet dissection. Students carefully examined real owl pellets to uncover tiny bones—skulls, jaws, and more—learning all about what owls eat and how they contribute to the ecosystem. 🌿 It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning! Way to go, Roadrunners—and shoutout to their awesome teachers and families for making science come alive! 💚 #ScienceRocks #RoadrunnerPride #OwlPellets #STEMLearning #SVUSD #TownAndCountryElementary

⏰📘 Time is running out to order your Town & Country yearbook! The Roadrunner PTO wants to make sure no one misses out on this keepsake full of smiles, fun, and unforgettable moments! 🐦💛 📅 Deadline: May 2nd 🌐 Order now at yearbookordercenter.com Don't wait—once they're gone, they're gone! Secure your copy today! #RoadrunnerPTO #YearbookCountdown #TownAndCountryPride #SVUSD #LastChance

🌟 April Teacher Feature – Mr. Austin Meckler! 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Mr. Meckler, our awesome Tech Foundations and Yearbook teacher at JCMS! 🎉 This is his third year as a proud member of the JCMS team—he spent two years teaching Social Studies and now brings his creativity and real-world focus to CTE (Career & Technical Education). Mr. Meckler loves helping students explore life skills through hands-on projects—like his popular budgeting simulation, where students choose a city to live in, find housing and transportation, write checks, and see what it really takes to manage a budget. The surprise on their faces? Priceless. 💸 Outside the classroom, Mr. Meckler leads the charge on PBIS Tier One and brings the fun with school-wide events like Rock-Paper-Scissors tournaments, Simon Says showdowns, and Tic-Tac-Toe competitions—with awesome student engagement and prizes that build community and school spirit! 🏆🎉 He's also a martial arts enthusiast (since the age of 4!), gamer, our former wrestling coach, and proud husband and dad. He’s currently earning his master’s degree in education and is passionate about creating a classroom based on mutual respect and strong relationships. Thank you, Mr. Meckler, for the energy, heart, and creativity you bring to JCMS! You make a difference every day! 💙💻🙌 #TeacherFeature #JCMSPride #SVUSDProud #CTEChampion #PBISLeader #MiddleSchoolMatters #ThankATeacher

🌍💚 Earth Day Adventures at Town and Country! 💚🌍 Our amazing 5th and 6th grade Roadrunners went all out to celebrate Earth Day with learning, creativity, and teamwork! ⚡️ 🌱 5th graders became eco-warriors in a thrilling escape room challenge. Their mission: save the Earth from pollution and deforestation by uncovering five hidden environmental codes. With critical thinking and collaboration, they cracked the clues and emerged as true Earth heroes! 🧠🔍🌎 ♻️ 6th graders took on a hands-on math challenge by cleaning up a fictitious neighborhood using coordinate grids. With teamwork and strategy, they navigated the x and y axes to collect trash efficiently, reinforcing math concepts while practicing real-world problem-solving! 📉🗺️🚮 Way to go, Roadrunners! Your dedication to learning and the planet is truly inspiring! 🌟 #EarthDay2025 #RoadrunnerPride #EcoWarriors #HandsOnLearning #SVUSD #STEMandSTEAM #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Fraiser – Village Meadows Teacher of the Year and SVUSD Teacher of the Year! 🎉 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 texts—then 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 it—understanding 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, let’s go! We have work to do!" Recognizing Mrs. Fraiser with this award isn't just about celebrating her as an outstanding educator and devoted mother—it’s about honoring the deep, lasting impact she’s made on our Village Meadows Wolf Pack community. 🐺❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Fraiser! 🌟 #SVUSDTeacherOfTheYear #WolfPackStrong #InspiringEducator #VillageMeadows ##SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌟 April Staff Highlight – Meet Ms. Sophia Macias! 🌟 We’re 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 December—and she’s already making waves! Originally studying agricultural science, she discovered her true passion for English at NAU and hasn’t 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, she’s embracing every challenge with heart, grace, and determination—building her classroom culture, exploring what works best for her students, and learning right alongside them. When she’s not teaching, she’s coaching soccer (a great passion she’s had since she was littlel!), working on her Master’s in Education, and spending time with her big family—she’s number 8 of 12 siblings! Ms. Macias says her students make her feel like both a grown-up and a kid at the same time—and we think that’s the magic of a great teacher. We are so lucky to have her as part of the JCMS family! 💙📚⚽ #JCMSPride #StaffHighlight #NewTeacherMagic #SVUSDProud #MiddleSchoolMatters #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Dahl – Town and Country Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Isabel Dahl is a dedicated second-grade teacher at Town and Country Elementary, and her impact on her students is truly inspiring. She thoughtfully designs and implements differentiated learning centers that meet a wide range of learning styles, abilities, and interests. These engaging, hands-on activities allow students to explore and reinforce concepts at their own pace, making learning both meaningful and fun. Beyond academics, Mrs. Dahl fosters a classroom culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and empowering—a place where every student feels valued and supported. Congratulations, Mrs. Dahl! 🏆 Your Roadrunner family is so proud of you! #TeacherOfTheYear #RoadrunnerPride #TownAndCountry #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🍕🎉 Join us tonight at Peter Piper Pizza for our PTO Fundraiser! 🎉🍕 Let’s raise some dough together while enjoying a night of fun, food, and community spirit! 🙌 Swing by between 5 PM and 7 PM to support our school. PLUS… we still have some temporary tattoos ready for our Tat-a-Teacher event tomorrow — don’t miss out on the fun! 😄💪🎨 📍 Peter Piper Pizza 🕔 Tonight | 5 PM – 7 PM See you there, Roadrunner families! 💙⚡ #TatATeacher #RoadrunnerPride #PTOFundraiser #FamilyFunNight #TownAndCountry#SVUSD #PizzaForACause

🚧⏰ Time to Build Knowledge! Our second-grade Roadrunners at Town & Country stepped into a fun and engaging “Construction Zone of Time” as part of their project-based learning adventure! 👷‍♂️📏 In this hands-on activity, students explored the concept of measuring time by working through real-world scenarios—just like real builders on the job! 🛠️🕒 They practiced time management, strengthened their understanding of time measurement, and built essential skills like collaboration and critical thinking along the way. Learning has never looked so constructive! 💛 #RoadrunnerPride #TimeToLearn #PBLinAction #HandsOnLearning #TownAndCountryScholars #SVUSD #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🦊🥚 The Great Golden Egg Heist! 🥚🦊 Our 5th graders were put to the test when the mischievous Prankster Fox stole the Golden Egg and left behind a daring message: "I couldn’t resist! The Golden Egg is too beautiful for just one day a year. If you want it back, you’ll have to solve my puzzles before time runs out!" Working together in teams, our students used critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to solve a series of fun (and tricky!) puzzles. Thanks to their determination and teamwork, they cracked the mystery just in time and rescued the Golden Egg! Way to go, 5th grade — you showed that no challenge is too big when we work together! #GoldenEggChallenge #5thGradeHeroes #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #BoltPride #CriticalThinking #ProblemSolvers #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌟 Join Us Tonight for the Discovery Showcase! 🌟 Come out tonight and see the amazing projects our Discovery students have created throughout the school year! 🎨📚🧠 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. ✨ Here’s a sneak peek at what they’ve been working on: 👧🧒 1st & 2nd Grade – “It’s Not A...” Creations & Alliteration Adventures 🎩🎨 3rd & 4th Grade – Presidential Art, Trading Cards, & Garden Planning 🏕️🧊 5th & 6th Grade – Presidential Art & Cubes, plus a hands-on Camping Challenge! 📍 Where: Rothery Education Center 🕔 When: TONIGHT from 5 PM – 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

📣Roadrunner Families – Time Is Running Out! The 2024/25 Town and Country yearbook order deadline is Saturday, April 26th! ⏳ Don't miss the chance to celebrate a year filled with growth, friendship, and fun! 📘 Yearbooks are just $17 when ordered online. After the deadline, a limited number will be available through our PTO for $25 (cash only) — first come, first served! 🛒 Order now at: yearbookordercenter.com 📌 Use Order Number: 17850 Let’s save memories together! 💙⚡ #RoadrunnerPridePride #TownAndCountry#PTO #Yearbook2024 #SVUSDProud #CaptureTheMemories

🔍🎉 Our 6th grade Roadrunners recently wrapped up an exciting and educational scavenger hunt—and it was a huge success! Throughout the day, students worked in teams to tackle challenges that blended STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) with language arts skills. From solving math word problems and cracking clever riddles to building creative stories and constructing vocabulary concept maps, they put their critical thinking and collaboration skills to the test! 💡✏️ The scavenger hunt was packed with learning, laughter, and teamwork—and to top it all off, students got to snap a fun photo with their favorite princiPAL! 📸👑 This unforgettable experience proved once again that education + adventure = the perfect combo! 🚀📚 #RoadrunnerPride #STEAMinAction #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #6thGradeAdventures #LearningIsFun #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🐢🧠 Fourth-grade Roadrunners Avery and Emma took learning to the next level by designing their own interactive math centers! Focusing on parallel and perpendicular lines, symmetry, and angles, these young creators blended creativity with education—infusing their centers with their shared love of turtles and capybaras to make math both fun and meaningful. Way to go, Avery and Emma! Your innovative thinking and enthusiasm for learning are truly inspiring! 👏📐 #RoadrunnerPride #StudentCreators #MathIsFun #TurtlePower #CapybaraCrew #SVUSDProud

🐣🏗️ STEM + Peeps = Sweet Success! Our fourth-grade Roadrunners put their engineering skills to the test in a fun and tasty STEM challenge — designing the most creative and sturdy house for a Peep using just jelly beans and toothpicks! 🍬🛠️ With imagination and teamwork, students built mini homes that balanced strength and style—and there was one rule: no trapped marshmallows! Each Peep had to be able to enter and exit their home freely. 😄🏡 Along the way, students explored structural design, problem-solving, and the power of trial and error. The results? As colorful and clever as the builders themselves! 🎨👏 #RoadrunnerPride #STEMChallenge #SweetLearning #TownAndCountryPeeps #HandsOnLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟🖍️ Glow Day = Bright Minds & Big Fun! 🌟 Our second-grade Roadrunners had a blast during Glow Day, lighting up the room with their learning! 💡📚 They reviewed key Math and ELA skills in a glowing, hands-on environment to get ready for the upcoming Galileo tests — and had so much fun doing it! 🧠✨ Way to shine, second grade! 💛 #RoadrunnerPride #GlowDay #GalileoReady #TownAndCountryLearning #SVUSD #ShiningBright

🎉✨ It’s time for Kinder Round-Up! ✨🎉 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! 📚 Meet our amazing teachers 🎨 Explore classrooms 🚌 Tour the campus 🧩 Enjoy fun activities 📝 Start the registration process 📅 Wednesday, April 30th, 4:00pm- 5:30pm 📍 All SVUSD Elementary Schools 🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CpkLNt7mve6S196eA 📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer! Already registered? You’re invited too—come join the fun! 🎈 Let’s get ready for a fantastic school year ahead! 💙💛 #KinderRoundUp #SVUSD #FutureColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

📸🌼 Bring Your Smiles — It’s Spring Picture Day! Town & Country families, get ready! Spring Picture Day is happening on Tuesday, April 22nd! Dress to impress and don’t forget those bright smiles—we can’t wait to see them! 😄✨ #TownAndCountryPride #SpringPictureDay #SayCheese #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌸🐣 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! 🌷💛 #SVUSD #SpringWeekend #FamilyTime #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📸✨ Don’t miss out — the deadline to order your Town & Country yearbook is almost here! The Roadrunner PTO reminds you to grab your book of smiles, memories, and all the amazing moments from this school year. 🐦💛 🗓️ Order by May 2nd 🌐 Visit yearbookordercenter.com to secure your copy today! Let’s make sure every Roadrunner has a keepsake to look back on! 📘😊 #RoadrunnerPTO #Yearbook2025 #TownAndCountryPride #SVUSD #SchoolMemories