Town & Country Elementary

🎉✨ SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month: November - Mrs. Natalie Wise, Huachuca Mountain ✨🎉 We’re thrilled to spotlight Mrs. Natalie Wise, an exceptional kindergarten teacher at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School. With six years of teaching experience, Mrs. Wise brings creativity, innovation, and a deep passion for early childhood education to her classroom daily. Married to a retired military veteran, Mrs. Wise began her SVUSD journey as a kindergarten paraprofessional at PDS. Her family’s military path took her from Fort Huachuca to Texas and Alaska, where she earned her degree and spent three years teaching kindergarten. While in Alaska, she embraced place-based education, using the local environment to enrich learning—a practice she now integrates with SVUSD’s new science curriculum! 🌱🐻 Mrs. Wise’s classroom is alive with hands-on learning and joy! From fishing for letters and sight words to math lessons with “Ten Pigs in a Tub,” her students engage through play, movement, and creativity. Yoga brain breaks and midline-crossing exercises enhance coordination and build skills in reading, writing, and math. 🧘‍♀️📚 This year, Mrs. Wise introduced Huachuca Mountain’s Kindergarten Jumpstart Program, helping new students transition smoothly into school life. She also mentors new teachers, revitalized the school garden, and led the Balloons Over Broadway Parade. Inspired by the book of the same name, the event taught students about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as they designed their own balloons for a Huachuca Mountain celebration. 🎈🎨 Outside the classroom, Mrs. Wise enjoys hiking, gardening, spending time with her husband and daughters, and working toward her yoga instructor certification. She also revived the district-wide Kindergarten PLC, fostering collaboration among teachers to enhance teaching and learning. Currently pursuing National Board Certification, Mrs. Wise exemplifies lifelong learning and excellence in education. 🌟 We are so grateful to have Mrs. Wise as part of our Huachuca Mountain family. Her dedication to students and the community is truly inspiring. 💛 #TeacherFeature #HuachucaMountainPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from SVUSD! 🦃🍂 We’re so grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff. 💛 We hope your holiday is filled with joy, gratitude, and quality time with loved ones. We can’t wait to see our students back on Monday, December 2nd, refreshed and ready for learning! 📌 Reminder: All SVUSD offices will be closed from November 25th through November 29th. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you soon! 😊 #HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Emma V. and our Runner-Up Wyatt G.! 🐝✨ Emma V. from Mrs. Muscarella's class spelled her way to victory, outlasting all the competition yesterday to become Town and Country’s Spelling Bee Champion! She will proudly represent T&C this January at the district-wide Spelling Bee. A special shoutout to Wyatt G. for his incredible performance as our runner-up—way to go, Wyatt! 👏🎊 Way to spell it out, Emma and Wyatt—we’re so proud of you both! 🎉 #SpellingBeeChampion #TownAndCountryPride #WayToGoEmma #WayToGoWyatt #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow is our A Parade! 🎉🎓 Join us at 8:15 am to celebrate Town & Country’s A rating and our amazing students and staff! See you there! 🏆 #ProudToBeSVUSD #ProudToBeTandC #EmpoweringYOU

Our SVUSD app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JcTPUs Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3OPpfSc

🎉🎓 We’re thrilled to celebrate Town & Country’s A rating from the AZ State Board of Education School Letter Grade for 2023-24! Join us for an “A” Parade on Nov. 22nd at 8:15 am to honor our incredible students and staff. Let’s celebrate together! 🏆🎉 #ProudToBeSVUSD #ProudToBeTandC #EmpoweringYOU

🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ SVUSD Story: Congratulations to our Buena Swim Team and Mountain Bike Team on amazing State performances! 🏆 Swim Team - State D2 Meet Results Individual Results: Emmy K. - 100 Free: 29th Landon L. - 200 IM: 39th Spencer MD. - 100 Fly: 26th Oliver D. - 200 IM: 22nd & 500 Free: 14th Boys Team Relays: 200 Medley Relay: 23rd - 200 Free Relay: 25th - 400 Free Relay: 19th Girls Team Relays: 200 Medley Relay: 23rd - 200 Free Relay: 18th - 400 Free Relay: 22nd 💥 Mountain Bike Team crushed it with an incredible season finish! They took 1st Place in the Southern D1 Conference and earned 2nd Place at State, competing against 14 teams from all over Arizona! 🏅🚴 Upcoming Games 🏈 Girls Flag Football hosts their first-ever playoff game tonight at 6 PM! 🏈 Tackle Football plays on Friday at 7 PM! Let’s show our support! Go team! #ColtPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌎💙 Celebrate World Kindness Day with Town and Country! 💙🌎 World Kindness Day is a global celebration of compassion, kindness, and positivity. Let’s unite to make a difference in the world! Join us by wearing blue on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, to show our commitment to spreading kindness throughout our community. Together, we can make the world a little brighter! 💫 #WorldKindnessDay #WearBlue #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

All SVUSD offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice! We honor you today and every day. #VeteransDay #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍂 Town and Country Families – Join Us for a Thanksgiving Meal! 🍂 Dear families, SFE, our food service provider, is offering a special Thanksgiving meal to all students, and we’d love for you to join your student on November 19th! 📅 Date: November 19th 💵 Cost: $4.25 for an adult meal 📲 RSVP: Please RSVP by November 8th with our office so we can plan accordingly! Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there to celebrate together! 🧡

🍂🎉 The past couple of weeks have been an absolute blast across all SVUSD schools! Our incredible PTOs hosted festive fall carnivals at PDS and Carmichael, TC had an exciting PBIS Carnival, and HM Student Council held a fun-filled family dance. JCMS celebrated with their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat, while character parades lit up campuses, Huachuca Mountain held a Fun Run, and Buena hosted an inspiring College Night! 🎃👟📚 We’re also so proud of the celebrations happening in our classrooms! Village Meadows, Carmichael, and Bella Vista held special events to honor student achievements across different categories. PDS 4th graders showcased their Hero Pumpkins, and T&C’s 5th graders wowed us with their Volume Zoo research projects! 🎨📏🎓 And last but not least, SVUSD is officially an A district! All six of our elementary schools received an A letter grade, and Buena received a B. Huge congratulations to our students, staff, PTOs, and volunteers who go above and beyond to make every moment special and memorable. We’re so proud of all your achievements! 💙🎉 #SVUSDProud #CommunityStrong #SVUSDFamily #AchievingExcellence #EmpoweringYou

📢 SVUSD Families – Reminder! 📢 This Friday, November 8th is a half day for all SVUSD schools! Please see the release times below: Buena High School: 10:30 AM Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM Joyce Clark Middle School: 12:30 PM There will also be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. SVUSD extends our gratitude to all who have served our country!

🐾 Town & Country’s 5th graders have been hard at work on an amazing project: the A-Volume Zoo! 🦁📐 Over the past few weeks, students researched an animal, built models to calculate their volume, and wrote creative stories to bring their creatures to life. This project blended science, math, reading, and writing skills into one incredible learning experience. Way to go, 5th graders! 🎉

🎃 Happy Halloween, SVUSD families and community! We loved seeing all the amazing costumes today! Have a fun, safe night! 👻🧡 #SVUSD

🎃👻 Town & Country staff wishes all students and families a safe and happy Halloween! Enjoy the festivities! 🧡 #HappyHalloween

🚨 Attention JCMS Girls’ Soccer Families 🚨 Today’s girls' soccer practice is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our student-athletes will head home using their usual mode of transportation. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! Looking forward to seeing our players tomorrow for an extended tryout and practice session. Thank you for your support! ⚽💙

🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉 "Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion. Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟 Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community. In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624 🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉 "Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion. Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟 Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community. In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624

🌟 Special Shoutout to Our Incredible ESS Staff! 🌟 Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our amazing team members who received a special shoutout for their outstanding dedication! 🙌 We are so proud to have such a caring and hardworking team that always puts our students first. 💙 Thank you for all that you do! 💪✨ #ESSAppreciation #AmazingStaff #StudentsFirst #EmpoweringYou

👻🎃 Roadrunner Families! 🎃👻 You’re invited to our Ghostly Friendly PBIS Fall Carnival on Friday, October 25th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM! 🕔 Join us for crafts, games, and loads of fun! We’ll even have some sweet treats 🍬 and can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 Let’s make it a spook-tacular night! 👻✨ #FallCarnival #RoadrunnerFun #SpookySeason #EmpoweringYou

🎉 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