Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎭✨ JCMS Choir & Musical Theater Presents: 🎶 A magical Nightmare Before Christmas stage adaptation & the Santa Unplugged Winter Choir Concert! 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 18th ⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 PM @ Cafeteria 🎭 Stage Play: 5:45 PM 🎶 Choir Concert: 7:00 PM 🌟 Join us for an evening of spectacular performances showcasing the talent of our amazing JCMS students! Let's pack the house and cheer on our performers. 🎤🎹 We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🎶❄️ Buena Choir Winter Concert ❄️🎶 🎤 Admission: FREE! 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Klein Center In partnership with the International Thespian Society Food Drive, we kindly ask attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help those in need. ❤️ Join us for an evening of beautiful music and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵✨ #BuenaChoirs #WinterConcert #GivingBack #SVUSDPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎄✨ A Magical Christmas Experience! ✨🎄 Last Friday, the talented Buena Theater students, under the amazing leadership of Mrs. Duerk and Ms. Hampton, brought holiday joy to all SVUSD Kindergarten through 2nd graders with their outstanding performance of "The Day Before Christmas." 🎭🎅 For many of our young visitors, it was their first time ever in a theater, and what an unforgettable experience it was! The kids were absolutely captivated as they watched the heartwarming tale of Santa and his helpers teaching Jack Frost the true meaning of Christmas. ❄️🎁 The excitement was palpable when Susi Snowflake made it snow on stage! 🌨️ The kids couldn’t sit still, clapping and cheering, fully immersed in the magic of the performance. Afterwards, the students showered the performers with hugs and high-fives as they waved goodbye and headed back to their buses. 🚍💖 What a special moment for our young learners and an unforgettable holiday experience! Thank you to the Buena Theater students for bringing so much holiday cheer to our youngest SVUSD students! 🎉🌟 #SVUSD #BuenaTheater #ChristmasMagic #TheDayBeforeChristmas #HolidayCheer #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎄🎁 Tis the Season of Giving! 🎁🎄 The Huachuca Mountain Student Council is spreading holiday cheer with incredible support from our entire school community! 🙌✨ ✅ 700+ stuffed animals collected for the Santa on the West End event 🎅🐻 ✅ Shop with a Cop event at Walmart last weekend—making sure every child gets a little extra joy this holiday season! 🚓🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to these heartwarming causes. Bolts Rock! 🤖💙 #GivingBack #HuachucaMountain #CommunityLove #BoltsRock #HolidaySpirit #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎁🍬 Sweeten Your Holidays with See's Candy! 🍬🎁 Support Buena Student Council by participating in our See's Candy Fundraiser! 🌟 Shop your favorite treats and help us fund student activities and initiatives. 🛒 Order by December 31st at the link below: 👉 https://www.yumraising.com/secure/buenahs_buena_student_council20/EllEll8912/candy Thank you for supporting our students! Together, we’re making a difference. 💙 #BuenaStudentCouncil #Fundraiser #SeesCandy #SweetSupport

🌟 Exciting News from SVUSD! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Champions! 🎉 Champions works alongside principals, teachers, and parents to create over 600 before- and after-school, as well as year-round, learning environments that spark wonder and inspire children. 🌈 In the spring 2025, Champions will be coming to our SVUSD Elementary Schools! 🏫✨ Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible program! 📚💡 #SVUSD #ChampionsProgram #ExcitingNews #ElementarySchools #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎄✨ Holiday Spirit is in Full Swing at Village Meadows! ✨🎄 Our Village Meadows Wolfpack is sleigh-ing the season with their festive spirit gear! From cozy sweaters to dazzling holiday hats, we’re making the holidays merry and bright—Wolfpack style! 🐺❄️ Show us how YOU’re spreading the cheer in your spirit gear! Drop a photo in the comments or tag us in your holiday looks. 🎅🤶 Let’s keep the holiday magic going together! ❤️💚 #WolfpackPride #HolidayVibes #VillageMeadowsCelebrates 🎁🎉

🍽️ Dine for a Cause! 🌟 Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, December 10th, from 3 PM to 10 PM, to support the Buena Student Council! 📍 Location: 2075 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista, AZ 📞 Call ahead: (520) 459-7400 Present the flyer when dining in or ordering to-go, and Texas Roadhouse will generously donate 10% of your total food purchase to support Buena Student Council! Let’s come together for great food and a great cause! See you there! 🐎🎉 #BuenaStudentCouncil #DineToDonate #SierraVista

🌟 Winter-Related Services Event: Sensory Night 🌟 🗓 Thursday, December 12th 🕓 4 PM - 6 PM 📍 Rothery Education Center Join us for a family-friendly evening focused on sensory-related concerns! 🎉 🎨 Make-and-Take Activities 💡 Community Resources 🎯 Games 📖 Informational Handouts 🤝 PT/OT/Speech Therapy Support Come explore helpful resources, connect with professionals, and enjoy engaging activities designed for families! ❄️ Let's make this winter season a supportive one! See you there! 👋 #SensoryNight #WinterSupport #FamilyEvent #CommunityResources #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶🍰 Sweet Treats for You and Your Ears! 🍰🎶 Join us for the Annual Buena Choirs Sweets Concert Fundraiser on December 9th at 6:30 PM at Buena! 🎤✨ Enjoy an evening of beautiful music paired with delicious treats, all while supporting our talented Buena Choirs. Don't miss this sweet celebration! 🎵💙 #BuenaChoirs #SweetsConcert #SupportTheArts #SVUSDPride

🎉✨ This week at the Governing Board meeting, we proudly honored our PBIS winners for earning top points by being safe, respectful, and responsible at their schools! 👏💙 🌟 Congratulations to our amazing students and staff: Bella Vista: Alexia, Michael, Leah, Ms. Altunes, and Ms. Young Carmichael: Daniel, Ilhsce, Reina, Ms. Lombardi, and Ms. Crawford Huachuca Mountain: Angel, Dominic, Scarlett, Ms. Neiting, and Ms. Thrasher PDS: Mia, Londyn, Ashton, Mrs. Whittaker, and Ms. Dortch Town and Country: Benjamin, Rose, Demarko, Ms. Cooley, and Ms. Herrera Village Meadows: Tess, Wyatt, Kaylee, Ms. Amaya, and Ms. Caraballo-Ponce Joyce Clark: Oluwatishe, Hailey, Ms. Sheridan, and Ms. Wolf Buena: John, Rudy, Hailey, Avery, Mr. Bocharski, and Mr. Benjamin Your hard work and commitment to PBIS values inspire us all! 🏆✨ Congratulations to all recipients! 🎓🎉 #PBIS #SVUSDPride #Congratulations #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶💃 Rhythmix Take the Stage! 💃🎶 This week, our talented Rhythmix group brought joy and energy to the community with a special performance at the hospital. Their passion for music and dance shined, and it was a wonderful way to connect and uplift spirits. 🌟 BHSRhythmix #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

💰📚 Need help with the FAFSA? 📚💰 Join us on Wednesday, December 11th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall at Buena to get all your questions answered about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)! 📝 What you'll learn: ✅ What the FAFSA is ✅ How and when to fill it out ✅ State and school aid opportunities Completing the FAFSA is free, easier than ever, and opens the door to the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career school. Don’t miss this chance to get informed and get ahead! 🎓✨ #FAFSA #CollegeFunding #FinancialAid #SVUSD#EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎄✨ Christmas Fun Meets Childhood Delight! 🎭🎅 Join Buena Fine Arts Productions for their magical performance of The Day Before Christmas! Bring the whole family and experience the heartwarming tale of Santa and his helpers as they work to teach Jack Frost the true meaning of Christmas. 🎁❄️ 📅 Dates: Thursday, December 5th at 7pm Friday, December 6th at 7pm 📍 Location: Klein Center 🎟 Tickets: $7 at the door ❤️ Non-perishable food donations are welcome! Don’t miss this festive event filled with holiday cheer and the magic of giving. See you there! 🎅🎄✨

🦃 Thanksgiving is a Time to Be Thankful 🍂 This Thanksgiving, SVUSD is deeply grateful for our incredible staff, students, and community. 💙💛 Together, you make us an A-rated school district, and we couldn’t do it without your unwavering support. Thank you for coming together and being truly amazing! 🌟 Wishing you all a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! #Thankful #SVUSDStrong #CommunityPride #Gratitude #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cara McCrary, Principal Secretary at Huachuca Mountain Elementary 🌟 Let's take a moment to celebrate Mrs. McCrary, who has been an essential part of the Huachuca Mountain family for 11 years! 🎉 Born and raised in Tennessee, Mrs. McCrary’s journey brought her across the globe with her husband’s military career. They’ve lived in Texas, spent 10 ½ years in Germany, and finally made their way to Fort Huachuca. After her husband’s retirement, Mrs. McCrary began working at Huachuca Mountain, where she has held multiple roles: PE paraprofessional, kindergarten paraprofessional, and office clerk at Village Meadows before becoming our amazing principal secretary for the past 5 years! Mrs. McCrary’s love for Huachuca Mountain runs deep, as does her passion for supporting Principal Perez, families, and the staff who make this school such a special place. 🏫❤️ Fun facts about Mrs. McCrary: 🎵 She loves music, especially Queen. 🏍️ She enjoys riding motorcycles with her husband, Dean. ✈️ Her time in Germany left her with a love for travel, a deep appreciation for family-oriented cultures, and even a stint playing the clarinet in a German music band! 🎶 👨‍👦 She adores her two grown sons, who make her incredibly proud. Mrs. McCrary’s dedication, kindness, and adventurous spirit make her a true treasure to our school community. Thank you, Mrs. McCrary, for all you do to keep Huachuca Mountain shining bright! 🌟 #SVUSD #StaffSpotlight #HuachucaMountainFamily #WeAreSVUSD #EmpoweringYou

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🎄✨ Christmas Fun Meets Childhood Delight! 🎭🎅 Join Buena Fine Arts Productions for their magical performance of The Day Before Christmas! Bring the whole family and experience the heartwarming tale of Santa and his helpers as they work to teach Jack Frost the true meaning of Christmas. 🎁❄️ 📅 Dates: Thursday, December 5th at 7pm Friday, December 6th at 7pm 📍 Location: Klein Center 🎟 Tickets: $7 at the door ❤️ Non-perishable food donations are welcome! Don’t miss this festive event filled with holiday cheer and the magic of giving. See you there! 🎅🎄✨

🍂🦃 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

🎉✨ 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