πŸŽ‰πŸ† T&C A Parade Success! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

What an incredible opportunity at Town & Country we shared! Our A Parade was full of cheers, smiles, school spirit, and Roadrunner pride as we celebrated earning our A letter grade! β€οΈπŸ’›

A huge thank you to our amazing parents, families, and community members who showed up, cheered loud, and celebrated right alongside us. Your support, energy, and dedication mean the world to our students and staff.

Together, we showed what makes T&C so special:

✨ Teamwork
✨ Community
✨ Commitment
✨ Roadrunner spirit
✨ A-level excellence!

We are proud of our school, our students, and our families who stand with us every step of the way. Thank you for helping make this celebration unforgettable!

Town & Country is soaring β€” and we’re just getting started! πŸ¦πŸ’«
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
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🌡🐴 C.A.N.T.E.R. Equestrian Therapy Adventures! 🐴🌡

Our Roadrunners spent the day at C.A.N.T.E.R., experiencing the incredible benefits of equestrian therapy! Students built confidence, practiced balance and coordination, and connected with the gentle horses in a supportive, nurturing environment. πŸ’›

From brushing the horses to riding with the guidance of the amazing C.A.N.T.E.R. team, our Roadrunners showed bravery, joy, and growth every step of the way.

This program supports:
🐎 Confidence-building
🐎 Motor skill development
🐎 Sensory regulation
🐎 Emotional wellness
🐎 Independence & teamwork

We are so grateful for this partnership and the memorable experiences it provides for our students.
Town & Country Roadrunners are riding high! ❀️🀠

4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
CANTER
CANTER
πŸͺ© SVUSD Elementary School Open Houses – Join Us! 🏫✨

We invite all families to visit our SVUSD elementary schools during our upcoming open houses! This is a wonderful opportunity to tour campuses, meet principals and staff, and learn more about the incredible programs happening across our district.

Come explore, ask questions, and see what makes each school unique.

πŸ“ Village Meadows Elementary
β€’ Dec 2: 8–10 AM
β€’ Dec 3: 5–6:30 PM
β€’ Dec 5: 1–3 PM

πŸ“ PDS & Carmichael Elementary
β€’ Dec 2: 9–11 AM & 1–3 PM
β€’ Dec 4: 3:30–5:30 PM

πŸ“ Town & Country Elementary
β€’ Dec 2: 8:30–10:30 AM
β€’ Dec 3: 3:15–5:15 PM
β€’ Dec 4: 12:30–2:30 PM

We hope to see you there as you explore all the wonderful learning communities across SVUSD! πŸ’™πŸ€βœ¨

#AchievingExcellenceTogether #SVUSD #ElementaryOpenHouse
4 months ago, SVUSD
Village Meadows Open House
Town & Country Open House
Carmichael Open House
PDS Open House
πŸ¦ƒ Turkey Fun in 5th & 6th Grade! πŸ¦ƒ

Our 5th and 6th-graders teamed up last week for an awesome Thanksgiving-themed STEM challenge! Students collaborated to disguise their turkeys and designed creative β€œHow to Catch a Turkey” traps using engineering skills, problem-solving, and a whole lot of imagination.

From popcorn disguises to soda-can turkeys and everything in between, these Roadrunners showed teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking every step of the way.

We love seeing our students bring learning to life through hands-on, fun, and festive STEM activities! 🍁✨

#TCRoadrunners #STEM #Collaboration #TurkeyFun #EngagedLearners
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Turkey
πŸ‚ 4th Grade Pumpkin Pie Science! πŸ₯§πŸ”¬
Our 4th graders rolled up their sleeves last week for a hands-on science investigationβ€”making no-bake pumpkin pie! πŸŽƒ

Students explored how mixing ingredients can cause physical changes while learning about the properties of each ingredient and how they work together to create a final product. From measuring and mixing to shaking up their pie bags, our Roadrunners turned science into something deliciously fun!

We love watching our learners shine with curiosity, creativity, and fall-themed STEM! 🍁✨
#RoadrunnerPride #4thGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #FallFun #PumpkinPieScience
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Pie
πŸ¦ƒβœ¨ Fun Isn’t Just for Students at T&C! βœ¨πŸ¦ƒ

At Town & Country, learning, laughter, and community spirit fill every corner β€” and today, our staff joined in on the fun with a competitive (and hilarious!) game of Stealing Turkeys!

From quick moves to big laughs, our team showed off their Roadrunner spirit while building connection, teamwork, and joy. πŸ’›

We are incredibly thankful for our T&C community β€” the staff who show up every day with heart, the students who inspire us, and the families who support us. Together, we make T&C a place where everyone can learn, grow, and have fun!

Happy Thanksgiving season from our T&C family to yours! πŸ¦ƒβ€οΈ
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Turkey
πŸ¦ƒ Happy Thanksgiving, SVUSD Community! 🍁

This season, we are especially grateful for our incredible students, families, staff, and community partners. Thank you for choosing SVUSD and for helping make our district a place where Achieving Excellence Together is more than a mottoβ€”it's our everyday work.

We hope you enjoy a safe, joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. All school and district offices are closed for the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1.

From our SVUSD family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! πŸ’›πŸ§‘
4 months ago, SVUSD
Happy Thanksgiving
🌟 PBIS Spotlight: Go Team Therapy Dogs! 🌟

Friday was extra pawsome at Town & Country! πŸΆπŸ’–
Students who redeemed their PBIS points enjoyed a calming and joyful experience with the Go Team Therapy Dogs. These gentle pups brought comfort, smiles, and lots of cuddles to our Roadrunners!

We are so grateful for the incredible Go Team Therapy Dogs for partnering with us and making this special PBIS opportunity possible. Your time, heart, and four-legged friends truly brighten our campus! 🐾✨

Watching our students relax, connect, and enjoy these therapy dogs was a beautiful reminder of the power of positive choices and community support.

#TCStrong #PBISinAction #GoTeamTherapyDogs #RoadrunnerPride #PositiveBehavior #CampusWellness #Grateful
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Go Team
🌟 PBIS Spotlight: LEGO STEM Fun! 🌟

Our Roadrunners had an AMAZING time at our LEGO STEM PBIS Event! πŸ§±πŸš€
Students were able to redeem their hard-earned PBIS points to participate in this hands-on building experienceβ€”rewarding positive choices with creativity, collaboration, and STEM excitement!

From mini-builds to problem-solving challenges, our students showed off their imagination and engineering skills. Their smiles said it all! πŸ˜„πŸ’‘

A HUGE shout-out to the Buena High School National Honor Society for joining us, supporting our learners, and engaging with our Roadrunners. We love partnering with our community to make experiences like this unforgettable! πŸ’™πŸ’›

#TCStrong #PBISinAction #LEGOSTEM #RoadrunnerPride #PositiveChoices #StudentSuccess #CommunityPartners
4 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Lego
🌟 3rd Grade Literacy Spotlight! 🌟

Our 3rd graders have been diving deep into the magical world of fables and folktales! πŸ“–βœ¨ From classic stories like The Boy Who Cried Wolf to rich cultural folktales from around the world, students explored important themes, character lessons, and story structure.

Using illustrations and β€œSomebody–Wanted–But–So–Then” summaries, students showed off their understanding of plot, conflict, and moral lessons. Their creativity shined through every drawing and retell! πŸŽ¨πŸ’‘

We love seeing our students grow as readers, writers, and storytellers! 🌟

#TCStrong #RoadrunnerReaders #3rdGradeMagic #FablesAndFolktales #LiteracyInAction #StudentSuccess
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Fables
🌟 STEM Spotlight in 2nd Grade! 🌟

Our 2nd graders rolled up their sleeves today and became young geologists as they explored how scientists evaluate the Earth by taking core samples! πŸ§ͺ🌎

Students investigated rock layers, practiced careful observation, and built their own β€œlandscape models” to extract a core sampleβ€”just like real engineers and scientists do. Their excitement was through the roof as they discovered what each layer of soil can tell us about the land!

Hands-on learning + curious minds = incredible STEM moments at Town & Country! πŸ’›πŸ’™

#TCStrong #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #AStickInTheMud #ElementarySTEM #RoadrunnerPride
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
STEM
πŸ“šβœ¨ 1st Grade Review… Numbered Heads Together Style! βœ¨πŸ“š

Our first graders dove into an exciting ELA and Math review using the Kagan structure Numbered Heads Togetherβ€”and they LOVED it! πŸ™ŒπŸ’™

Students worked collaboratively to solve problems, write answers, and build confidence through teamwork. From syllables to glued sounds, addition equations to vowel teamsβ€”our Roadrunners showed off their skills while supporting one another every step of the way! 🧠✏️🧩

We love seeing our students engaged, thinking critically, and learning through collaboration. Way to go, 1st grade! πŸ’›πŸ’™

#RoadrunnerStrong #CollaborativeLearning #KaganStructures #1stGradeSuccess #MathAndELA #EngagedLearners
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
1st
πŸ¦ƒπŸŽ¨ Turkey Time in Art Class! πŸŽ¨πŸ¦ƒ

Our students put their creativity on full display this week with these adorable and colorful turkey artworks! From vibrant feathers to thoughtful β€œI’m Thankful For…” messages, each piece shows personality, gratitude, and lots of artistic flair. 🍁✨

We love seeing how our Roadrunners express themselves through artβ€”especially during this season of thankfulness. These turkeys are bursting with color, imagination, and heart! β€οΈπŸ’›πŸ§‘

Amazing job, artists! Keep shining and creating! 🌟

#TCTurkeys #RoadrunnerArt #ThankfulHearts #CreativeKids #FallFun
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Turkey
As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of our incredible staff and families. Thank you for choosing Sierra Vista Unified School District and for the many ways you make our district a truly special place. Your commitment, support, and belief in our shared vision are what make our community strong.

I hope this Thanksgiving break gives each of you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with family and friends. We wish you a happy, safe, and joy-filled holiday.

As a reminder, all schools and district offices will be closed during the Thanksgiving break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1.

Warmest wishes,
Terri Romo
Interim Superintendent
Sierra Vista Unified School District
5 months ago, SVUSD
Thanksgiving Break
Veterans Day at Town and Country!

Our students celebrated and honored the incredible heroes who have served our country. We were grateful to welcome a veteran guest for a special read-aloud, and our classrooms were filled with creativity and gratitudeβ€”from colorful craft projects and heartfelt letters to an exciting Veterans Day–themed scavenger hunt!

Our students learned, created, and reflected on the bravery and sacrifice of those who protect our freedoms. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

We are truly thankful for our heroes!
#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #TownAndCountryStrong #GratitudeInAction
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Veteran's Day
Veteran's
🎡 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. 🎢πŸ₯βœ¨

We love seeing our learners collaborate, experiment, and express themselves through music. Their curiosity and joy made the room come alive! πŸ’›

#TCShines #ExploreArts #MusicCenters #RoadrunnerProud #LearningInAction
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Music
πŸ”₯ Workshop Wednesday Shoutout! πŸ”₯

A huge round of applause to Ms. Castruita and Mrs. Sides for leading our staff through two incredible months of professional learning! πŸŽ‰

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 centersβ€”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! πŸ’›πŸ“š

#WorkshopWednesday #TCShines #ProfessionalDevelopment #ELAandMathCenters #RoadrunnerProud
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
WW
Our 4th graders were hard at work in their math centers today, using Rally Coach to strengthen their skills with multiplying two-digit numbers! πŸŽ‰

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 fluencyβ€”it builds confidence, communication, and teamwork.

We love seeing our Roadrunners support one another while tackling challenging concepts. Way to go, 4th grade! βœ¨πŸ’›πŸ“š
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
4th Grade Math
🌟 Learning Respect, the T&C Way! 🌟

Our amazing school counselor led an engaging Second Step lesson on Respecting Others this week! πŸ’¬βœ¨

Students explored what respect looks and sounds like through fun Kagan structures and collaborative learning games β€” 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 β€” every student had a voice in building a more respectful classroom community. πŸ’­πŸ€

By the end of the lesson, students could answer:

βœ… How do I show respect for others’ ideas and differences?
βœ… What does respectful communication look like?
βœ… 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
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
2nd Step Lesson
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
5 months ago, Stephanie Elson
Centers Lab