Town & Country Elementary

🍂 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

🐾 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

🎉 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

🚨 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! ⚽💙

🌟 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

It was an exciting Homecoming Week, with fun spreading across all our campuses! 🎉 Staff joined in for Buena Spirit Days, and Huachuca Mountain's STUCO came out to show their support. Huachuca Mountain also welcomed the GO TEAM Therapy Dogs 🐾 on Wednesday to read with their 2nd graders, while Village Meadows celebrated Club Day, recognizing students for being safe, respectful, and responsible. Bella Vista's Ms. Conde’s first-grade class celebrated the 50th day of school, and had help from Buena's National Honor Society members on Tuesday who assisted in the classroom. 🌟 We visited all schools to personally thank our amazing ESS staff (Exceptional Student Services) for the incredible work they’re doing! 💙 This week, we’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week at JCMS, Carmichael, and Huachuca Mountain with themed spirit days. On Friday, Carmichael will host a special Red Ribbon Tying Celebration 🎀. We’re proud to support the Red Ribbon Campaign, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the U.S. On Thursday, your ESS Department is offering an Evening of Learning and Resources for Activities of Daily Living. If you’re interested, join us on Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Rothery Education Center. On Friday, Town and Country invites Roadrunner families to their PBIS Fall Carnival from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. 🎃 And Huachuca Mountain Student Council and NEHS invite Bolt families to the Monster Mash Dance from 6 PM to 8 PM. Come join the fun! 🎉 Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead—EMPOWERING YOU! 🌟

🎉 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

🌟 SVUSD Schools Supporting a Great Cause! 🌟 All SVUSD schools are proudly participating in the Edward Jones Food Drive throughout October! Each classroom is collecting non-perishable food items, and the classroom with the most donations will win a pizza party sponsored by Edward Jones for each site. 🍕🎉 But the real winners are our local food pantries and community members who will benefit from your generosity. Our students are excited to make a difference, and this is a beautiful example of how we can come together as a community to support those in need. 💙🫶 If you've already donated, THANK YOU for your kindness! 🙏 If you'd still like to contribute, donations are being accepted until the end of October. Every can and every box makes a big impact! 🥫❤️ #SVUSDGivesBack #CommunityStrong #EdwardJonesFoodDrive #EmpoweringYou

🍂🎉 Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing fall break. We're kicking off the week with Spirit Week at Town & Country and Carmichael, plus Buena is celebrating their Homecoming Week! 💙🎓 Join in the fun this Friday at the Homecoming game against the Desert View Jaguars, and we’re wishing our students an amazing time at the Homecoming dance with the theme: "Meet Me at Midnight." 🎶💃🕛 We’d also like to give a huge thank you to the Education Foundation for granting the Inspiration Boosts to teachers at Town & Country, Carmichael, JCMS, and Buena. 👏✨ Before fall break, Carmichael Kindergarten classes enjoyed a visit to the library 📚, and Town & Country held their Roadrunner Rally. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Exciting things are happening all around! #HomecomingWeek 🎉 #SpiritWeek 🏅 #EducationFoundation 🎓 #SVUSD 💙

🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit for PBIS Spirit Week! 🎉 🗓️ October 15th-18th! Join the fun and celebrate being safe, respectful and responsible all week long! 💪💙 #PBISSpiritWeek #SchoolPride #T&C 🎉💙

🎉 More Exciting News from Town and Country! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that the Education Foundation visited and awarded Inspiration Boost Grants to several of our incredible teachers! 🎓 Huge congratulations to Mrs. McCorkle, Ms. Dahl, Ms. Muscarella, and Ms. Russell—we’re so proud of you all! 🙌 And that’s not all… as a surprise, Ms. Elson, our amazing principal, received the School Site/Department Award for general school needs, with a grant of $750! 🥳 Ms. Elson was overjoyed with the news and is planning to use the funds to purchase LEGO blocks of all kinds, sparking creativity and innovation through hands-on learning! 🧩🚀 Her vision of empowering the future through STEAM is in full force, encouraging our students to embrace a growth mindset by learning to fail, adapt, and grow. 🌟 A huge thank you to the Education Foundation for making this possible! 💙 #STEAM #GrowthMindset #ProjectBasedLearning #ThankYou

🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨 At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone. 🌟 This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships. 💙 In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth #UnityDay #WearOrange #NoBullying #SafeSchools #Empowering You #OlweusProgram

🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨 At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone. 🌟 This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships. 💙 In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth #UnityDay #WearOrange #NoBullying #SafeSchools #Empowering You #OlweusProgram

📅 Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences – October 30th 📅 Dear Preschool Parents, We’re excited to invite you to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conference! This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child's progress and goals. Each conference will be 20 minutes, so reach out now to secure your spot! You can contact your child’s teacher via email to schedule: 📧 3-Year Classroom: Tina.Montoya@svps.k12.az.us 📧 4-Year Classroom: Ashley.Weisberg@svps.k12.az.us We can’t wait to meet with you! 😊

📢 Dear SVUSD Families, We've made it to the end of the first quarter, and our students and staff have certainly earned a well-deserved break! 🎉 As we prepare for fall break, please be sure to note the early release schedule for Friday, October 4th: 🕒 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM 🕒 JCMS: 12:30 PM 🕒 Buena: 10:30 AM We hope all of our SVUSD families enjoy a relaxing fall break and a fantastic holiday weekend! 🍁✨ Please remember that schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 15th! Thank you, and have a wonderful break! 😎🍂 #SVUSD #FallBreak #EnjoyTheWeekend #SeeYouSoon

🌍✨ Diving into fun with Title I! ✨🌍 Town & Country teachers went all out for their Title I Night, "Traveling the World Through Literacy." 📚✈️ Our Roadrunners and their families had an amazing time exploring Egypt, Mexico, Australia, and many more countries, experiencing each one through stories and snacks! 🍫📖 Students even built LEGO animals and took them on a literacy journey of their own. 🦁✈️📚 Title I at SVUSD—Empowering YOU! 💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us on this unforgettable adventure! 🌟 #TitleINight #RoadrunnersTravel #SVUSD