Town & Country Elementary

📣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

📸🌼 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

🎉✨ 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

🌸🐣 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

🌵💧 Teamwork, Innovation, and the Hohokam! Our amazing third-grade students at Town & Country dove into history as they explored the remarkable achievements of the Hohokam people — especially their advanced canal systems! Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, students learned how the Hohokam used teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to design, dig, and maintain miles of canals that brought water to their desert communities. 🛠️👥 This lesson wasn’t just about ancient innovation — it also helped students see the power of collaboration and how working together can lead to big accomplishments! 💡👏 #TownAndCountryPride #HandsOnLearning #HohokamHistory #TeamworkMatters #SVUSD #RoadrunnerScholars #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Help us celebrate our amazing 2025 SVUSD Teachers of the Year! 🎉 These outstanding educators make a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of their students every single day. We are so proud to honor: 🍎 Bella Vista – Paloma Lepley 🍎 Carmichael – Shanequa Matthias 🍎 Huachuca Mountain – Natalie Wise 🍎 PDS – Haley Lewis 🍎 Town & Country – Isabel Dahl 🍎 Village Meadows – Danielle Frasier 🍎 Joyce Clark Middle School – Danielle Kruse 🍎 Buena High School – Amy Martinez A special congratulations to Danielle Frasier from Village Meadows, our SVUSD District Teacher of the Year! 💙👏 Stay tuned all week as we introduce you to these incredible educators and share their stories. Thank you to ALL our teachers for everything you do! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #SVUSDproud #TeacherAppreciation

🌿✨ Our Cornerstone students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty in the best way—planting a vibrant variety of herbs in our sensory garden! From the soothing scent of lavender to the zesty freshness of mint, thyme, basil, chives, cilantro, and more, the garden is now bursting with life. 🌱💚 It’s a space that delights the senses, sparks curiosity, and brings learning to life—one herb at a time! #CornerstoneLearns #SensoryGarden #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Attention Families with Kindergarten-Age Children! 📢 Do you have a little one who’s eager to start Kindergarten but isn’t quite old enough? 🎒✨ Sierra Vista Unified School District offers early entrance testing for children whose 5th birthday falls between September 1 and January 1 of the upcoming school year. This assessment helps determine if they’re ready to jump into Kindergarten fun! 📝 Testing Dates: June 16th & June 30th ⏳ Sign up early to save your spot! 📞 Have questions? Contact Stacy Jackson-Fesser at 520-515-2743 or visit our website for more details: www.svusd68.org/earlykinder Let’s get your child started on their learning adventure! 🚀🍎 #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍕 Pizza on a Monday? Yes, please! Join us on Monday, April 14th, from 11 AM – 8 PM at Vinny’s New York Pizza and support Project Graduation! 🎓✨ Project Graduation gives our Buena grads a safe, fun-filled night with food, games, and prizes to help kickstart their future. 💙 Eat pizza ➡️ Support grads ➡️ Feel good! 🙌 Let’s pack Vinny’s and show our support! #SVUSD #ProjectGraduation #BuenaPride #SupportLocal #VinnyPizzaDay

🎉✨ 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

🎭✨ Join Us for a Magical Weekend of Theater! ✨🎭 The Town & Country Drama Club proudly invites you to two wonderful performances of The Grunch: A New Children's Musical! 🎶 Inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, this heartwarming story follows Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who feels like an outsider and plots to ruin her school’s annual musical—only to discover the true magic of theater. Our talented students, under the direction of Mrs. Thuma, have worked hard to bring this production to life! 🌟 Come support them and enjoy the show: 📅 Friday, April 4th at 6 PM 📅 Saturday, April 5th at 1 PM 📍 T&C Media Center We are so proud of our amazing kiddos and can’t wait to share their hard work with you! 🎭💙 #TCDramaClub #TheGrunch #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Reminder! Read Across America Night is THIS Wednesday! 📢 Join us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Educational Center! ✨ Play games ✨ Get creative ✨ Have fun ✨ Take home a FREE book of your choice! Don't miss this fun-filled night of reading and adventure! See you there! 📚🎉 #ReadAcrossAmerica #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🌟 Teacher Feature March: Ms. Leslie Cooley! 🌟 Meet Ms. Leslie Cooley, one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers at Town & Country! Though this is her first year teaching 3rd grade, she brings 20+ years of experience in education, previously serving as a Title I & literacy interventionist and a Special Education para for 10 years. 📚 A Unique Teaching Approach! Ms. Cooley and her colleague, Ms. Thuma, split subjects to enhance learning—Ms. Cooley teaches math & science, while Ms. Thuma covers ELA, writing, and social studies. 🔢 Multiplication Masters! Her students are hard at work mastering multiplication tables, tracking their progress each week. Those who complete all 12 tables will celebrate with an ice cream party at the end of the year! 🍦 🧠 Daily Math Challenges & STEM Fun! She keeps learning exciting with daily math challenges, where students solve word problems for PBIS points or small prizes. STEM Wednesdays bring hands-on activities like building the longest paper chain with only two sheets of paper, a ruler, and scissors! 🐶 Outside the Classroom A Yuma native, Ms. Cooley loves traveling (Maine is a favorite spot! 🌊🏯) and spending time with her mini schnauzers, Muffin & Milo. She even found a donut shop in Maine that makes potato donuts! 🍩 💬 Principal Elson shares: "Ms. Cooley exemplifies dedication, collaboration, and a passion for education. Her first-year achievements are extraordinary, and she’s a tremendous asset to our school community." We are so lucky to have Ms. Cooley at Town & Country! 💙👏 #TeacherFeature #RoadrunnerPride #WeLoveOurTeachers #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍀 Last Week Was a Blast at Town & Country! 🍀 We had an amazing St. Patrick’s Day-themed Spirit Week, filled with creativity, learning, and fun! Our students took on an exciting STEAM challenge: 🛠 The Problem: A mischievous leprechaun kept stealing all the gold! 🎯 The Challenge: Design and build a clever trap to catch the sneaky leprechaun! Through hands-on problem-solving, students explored science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to create the ultimate leprechaun-catching contraption! We also had Lucky Sock Day, Lucky Hat Day, and Rainbow Day, played a PBIS Kahoot game, and even our staff got in on the fun! 🍀🌈✨ #TownAndCountry #SpiritWeek #STEAM #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 Town & Country Staff Highlight: Ms. Kali Jones! 🌟 At Town & Country, we are incredibly proud to have dedicated staff who make a difference in our students’ lives every day. This month, we are excited to highlight Ms. Kali Jones, our amazing technology paraprofessional, who is now embarking on the journey of becoming a teacher! Ms. Jones has been part of the T&C family for four years, starting as a resource para before taking over the technology position. She works with students from kindergarten through sixth grade, teaching them about digital citizenship, internet safety, password protection, and cyberbullying awareness. She knows how important it is to prepare students for the digital world, ensuring they can safely and responsibly use technology in their daily lives. A 2017 Buena graduate, Ms. Jones grew up with technology, making it second nature to her. She meets with students twice a week for 50 minutes, helping them develop essential skills. She also steps in to support classrooms in math, reading, and writing, always eager to help students grow in every subject. In addition, she plays a key role in running the T&C PBIS store, where students practice logging into accounts, shopping online, and participating in interactive learning activities like Kahoot. "Ms. Jones' ability to integrate innovative tools and resources into her lessons ensures that students are not only learning essential tech concepts but also developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities." – Principal Elson Her classroom reflects her passion—it’s fully Harry Potter-themed, where students are sorted into houses and earn free time for achieving their goals. She loves watching her students grow and celebrating their successes. Now, as she works toward becoming a teacher, we couldn’t be more excited for her future. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with her boyfriend and family. Thank you, Ms. Jones, for all that you do! We are lucky to have you and can’t wait to see you shine as a teacher! 💙👏