Village Meadows Elementary School

📢 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

📚✨ Join Us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories! ✨📚 Calling all PreK-8 families! 📖✨ Embark on a magical journey through stories at Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Education 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 #OnceUponATime #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🎉 Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Rhonda Greenberg and Samantha Alvarez from Village Meadows for their outstanding contributions! 👏 ✨ Rhonda Greenberg keeps Village Meadows running smoothly, always greeting students and families with a warm smile and supporting staff with a heart of gold. She is truly a hero on campus! ✨ Samantha Alvarez builds strong connections with students, staff, and families. She is a source of encouragement and always goes the extra mile to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. Join us in celebrating these amazing staff members! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDShoutOut

📢 JCMS Baseball Tryouts Update! ⚾ Attention all baseball-interested families! We were excited to see all our aspiring athletes today, but unfortunately, we have to cancel today's tryouts. 😞 The good news? Tryouts will resume on Thursday at 4:00 PM—we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌 Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your support! #JCMSBaseball #GoCoyotes #TryoutsUpdate

📢 Exciting News for SVUSD Elementary Families! 📢 We’re thrilled to announce that Champions is now offering before & after school child care AND a summer camp at five of our elementary schools: Bella Vista, Huachuca Mountain, Town & Country, Pueblo Del Sol, and Village Meadows! 🎉 ✨ Program Highlights: 📅 Before-School Care (7 AM - 8 AM) – Flexible single-day or full-week options! 📅 After-School Care (2:55 PM - 6 PM) – Choose the schedule that works for you! ☀️ Summer Camp 2025 (8 AM - 5 PM) – Fun & enriching activities all summer long! 💻 For full details & pricing, visit Champions’ website or pick up a flyer at your school! We’re excited about this amazing opportunity for our families and students! 🎒📚 #SVUSD #ChampionsChildCare #BeforeAndAfterSchoolCare #SummerCamp #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🏃‍♂️🥎⚾ JCMS Sports Tryouts This Week! ⚾🥎🏃‍♀️ Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had a great and refreshing break because Track, Softball, and Baseball tryouts are happening this week at Joyce Clark Middle School! 📅 Tryout Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Location: JCMS Campus Tryouts are open to all 6th graders at our elementary schools and JCMS students who are interested in joining a team! Be sure to check our website https://www.svusd68.org/o/jcms/page/athletics for all necessary forms and info, or call us at 520-515-8191 Let’s make it a great season—see you on the field! 💙🐺 #JCMSports #FutureAthletes #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

📢 Update: Read Across America Night Rescheduled! 📢 Due to the weather, Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Educational Center. Join us for an evening of fun, games, and creativity—and don’t forget, every student takes home a FREE book! 📚✨ Thanks for your understanding—we’ll see you on April 2nd! 📖💫 #ReadAcrossAmerica #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🌸✨ Spring Break is Almost Here! ✨🌸 Reminder: Friday, March 7th, is a half day at all SVUSD schools, and Spring Break is from March 10th–14th! 🎉 🕥 Buena High School: 10:30 AM release 🕦 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM release 🕧 Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS): 12:30 PM release We wish all our students, staff, and families a wonderful and relaxing break! Enjoy your time off, and we’ll see you back refreshed and ready on Monday, March 17th! 💙☀️ #SVUSDSpringBreak #RelaxAndRecharge #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚✨ Join Us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories! ✨📚 Calling all PreK-8 families! 📖✨ Embark on a magical journey through stories at Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Education 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 #OnceUponATime #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🌟 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Jurik – A Kindergarten Legend! 🌟 For 18 years, Mrs. Jurik has been a guiding light in the kindergarten classrooms of Village Meadows—helping little learners take their first big leap into education! 🏫✨ To her, kindergarten is a world of discovery, and she loves watching her students grow from playful preschoolers into confident first graders. Her classroom, affectionately called the Puppy Pack, is a warm and nurturing space where every child feels valued and supported—a perfect fit within the Wolf Pack family. 🐾💙 Mrs. Jurik embraces hands-on learning and small-group centers, always looking for new ways to spark curiosity and excitement in her students. She credits much of her success to her incredible paraprofessional, Mrs. Urbina, who works closely alongside her. 📝🎨📚 Outside the classroom, she’s a devoted grandmother, spending time at the Reid Park Zoo and Children’s Museum with her granddaughter. She enjoys knitting, reading, traveling, and family time—and this year, she’s preparing for an exciting new adventure: retirement! 🎉✈️ Principal Mrs. Wambach describes her perfectly: "Mrs. Jurik is more than a teacher—she’s an icon, a leader, and a transformative force in the lives of young minds. She has become an integral part of Village Meadows, leaving a lasting impact on every student lucky enough to be in her 'Puppy Pack!'" Though she’ll be stepping away from the classroom, her legacy will live on in the hearts of the many students, families, and colleagues she has touched. Thank you, Mrs. Jurik, for your years of dedication, love, and inspiration! 💙🐺 Drop a 💙🐾 in the comments to celebrate Mrs. Jurik’s amazing career! #ThankYouMrsJurik #WolfPackForever #VillageMeadowsPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶✨ Elementary Honor Band in Action! ✨🎶 Check out our Elementary Honor Band hard at work, practicing under the guidance of our amazing band teachers, Ms. Sheridan and Mr. Galant! 🎺🥁 These talented young musicians are putting in the effort, and we can’t wait to hear them shine! 🌟🎶 🎵 Come see them perform! 🎵 Join us for the FREE All SVUSD Band Concert on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7 PM and enjoy a night of incredible music from our talented student musicians! 🎶 #SVUSDHonorBand #FutureMusicians #PracticeMakesPerfect #SVUSDBandConcert #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict🎼🎷

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Shauna Young, Village Meadows PE Teacher! 🌟 We are so lucky to have incredible educators at Village Meadows, and today we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Young, our amazing Physical Education teacher! 💙🐺 Mrs. Young is in her sixth year of teaching but her first year as a PE teacher—a role she has absolutely fallen in love with! Previously, she taught third, and fifth grade before taking a year off to be with her newborn baby daughter. Now, in PE, she gets to see every student at every grade level, watching them grow and helping them develop skills in fun and exciting ways! Her PE lessons are far more than just exercise—she brings her classroom experience into the gym by integrating math and problem-solving into her activities! 🏃‍♂️🎲 For example: Younger students run between tables, finding matching cards to practice recognition skills. Older students roll dice and use addition or multiplication to determine their reps in an exercise. Scooter stations incorporate puzzles to keep kids thinking while they move! Outside of school, Mrs. Young is a busy mom to a 17-month-old and a blended family of kids aged 10, 11, 13, and 15. She loves hiking, movies, and spending time with her husband and family. A 2004 Buena graduate, Mrs. Young pursued her passion for education by earning her teaching degree and completing her student teaching at Bella Vista—the very same school she attended as an elementary student. She then achieved an incredible milestone, earning her master’s degree in just 10 months while navigating her first year of teaching at Village Meadows! 🎓✨ Village Meadows students are so lucky to have 50 minutes of PE twice a week with such a dedicated and passionate teacher. She not only helps them grow physically but also mentally, making PE a place where learning and movement come together! Thank you, Mrs. Young, for all you do! 💙🏆 Let’s give her a big Wolfpack cheer in the comments! 🐺👏 #VillageMeadowsPride #PEwithMrsYoung #WolfpackStrong

📸✨ Don't miss your chance to relive all the amazing memories from this school year! The Village Meadows PTO is working hard to capture the smiles, fun, and special moments for our 2024-2025 Yearbook! Now’s the time to order your yearbook and make sure you have a keepsake filled with all the unforgettable highlights. 🎉💙 🎟️ We even have a special code for you! Log on to yearbookordercenter.com and use code 2025 for your discount now! #VillageMeadowsYearbook #CaptureTheMemories #OrderYoursToday #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟🎭 Join Us for Buena Theater’s Production of Silent Sky! 🎭🌟 Buena Theater invites parents and the community to experience Silent Sky, the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking discoveries at the Harvard Observatory. Watch as she and her team challenge the limits of early 20th-century astronomy, fighting for recognition in a world dominated by men. Don't miss this incredible performance! ✨ Get your tickets now and witness history come to life on stage. 🎟️ 📅 February 28th and March 1st , 7pm 📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts #BuenaTheater #SilentSky #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Enrollment Verification is Now Open! 📢 SVUSD families, it’s time to verify your student’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Did you know that SVUSD is an A-rated district by the state of Arizona? 🌟 We’re proud of our commitment to excellence and invite you to continue being part of our thriving school community! 🗓️ Now through April 30th, log in to ParentVue to complete the enrollment verification process. It’s quick and easy! ❓ Need help? Our SVUSD Welcome Center team is happy to assist you! Call (520) 515-2761 or email WelcomeCenter@svps.k12.az.us. Your participation helps us plan for another safe, successful, and enriching school year! 🎉 Thank you for being part of the SVUSD family! 💙 #SVUSD #EnrollmentNowOpen #ARatedSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚 Staff Highlight: Ms. Borquez – Elementary Literacy Interventionist 📚 Meet Ms. Borquez, an incredible Elementary Literacy Interventionist at Village Meadows since April 2024! She dedicates her days to supporting both third-grade classrooms, providing small-group lessons designed to strengthen essential reading skills. Right now, she’s helping students prepare for the state test and monitoring their progress to ensure every child stays on track. Ms. Borquez has a deep passion for education and watching her students grow. She loves seeing their excitement as they overcome challenges and celebrate successes. She truly values being part of the third-grade team and enjoys collaborating with her second-grade counterpart. Mrs. Gorder, a third-grade teacher, describes her as “fantastic—I don’t have to tell her what to do; she’s so independent!” Outside of school, Ms. Borquez is a proud mother of four and enjoys spending time with her family. Married to a Sierra Vista native, she came here through the military with her parents and later graduated from Buena. She holds an associate degree in Elementary Education and loves camping, traveling—especially to the beach where she likes to paddleboard — and visiting National Parks with her family. When choosing Village Meadows, Ms. Borquez was drawn to its strong leadership, clear expectations, and uplifting staff under Mrs. Wambach. She thrives in an environment where she can support students, collaborate with teachers, and make a meaningful impact. So, what exactly does a Literacy Interventionist do? They work with K-3 students in small-group intensive instruction, helping them meet grade-level literacy standards. In SVUSD, these groups are led by highly trained paraprofessionals at all elementary schools, ensuring every child gets the support they need to succeed! Thank you, Ms. Borquez, for your dedication, passion, and hard work in making a difference at Village Meadows! 💙🐺 #WolfPackPride #LiteracyMatters #ThankYouMsBorquez #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📸 Village Meadows Families! 📸 Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, February 20th! 🎉 This is your chance to get spring pictures from Rembrandt and Kindergarten promotion pictures! Be on the lookout for important information in your student's backpack! 🎒✨ #VillageMeadows #PictureDay #SayCheese #SpringPhotos

🌞 Good morning, SVUSD families! We’re wishing all our families and staff a wonderful long weekend! 🎉 Please note that in observance of Presidents Day, all SVUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday! 💙 #SVUSD #PresidentsDayWeekend #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict