
๐ Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! ๐
We are thrilled to announce that SVUSD will be offering a No-Cost Universal Screening opportunity for all 2nd-grade students in the area of Gifted Education! ๐โจ
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Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024
๐ Information Distribution Week: January 22-26, 2024
During the week of January 22-26, parents of second graders will receive detailed information about the upcoming assessment and a permission form. Please note that students without parental permission will not be tested.
๐ Have questions about this fantastic no-cost Child Find opportunity? Reach out to Mr. Juan Gastelum, Elementary Teacher of the Gifted, at juan.gastelum@svps.k12.az.us.
Let's unlock the potential within our 2nd-grade stars! ๐ #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters


๐ Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! ๐
We are thrilled to announce that SVUSD will be offering a No-Cost Universal Screening opportunity for all 2nd-grade students in the area of Gifted Education! ๐โจ
๐
Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024
๐ Information Distribution Week: January 22-26, 2024
During the week of January 22-26, parents of second graders will receive detailed information about the upcoming assessment and a permission form. Please note that students without parental permission will not be tested.
๐ Have questions about this fantastic no-cost Child Find opportunity? Reach out to Mr. Juan Gastelum, Elementary Teacher of the Gifted, at juan.gastelum@svps.k12.az.us.
Let's unlock the potential within our 2nd-grade stars! ๐ #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters

๐ Exciting Announcement! ๐ Join us for a special opportunity from our ESS Department on Monday, January 22nd from 4 pm-6 pm in the Atria at the Rothery Education Center. ๐ค The ESS Department and Raising Special Kids are teaming up to empower SVUSD parents with students in special education. ๐ Gain valuable insights into the IEP process and learn about tools for effective communication with your child's IEP team. ๐๏ธ Save the date โ we can't wait to see you there! #ParentEngagement #SpecialEducation #IEPProcess #CommunitySupport

๐๐โจ Exciting News from the SVUSD Spelling Bee! ๐๐
Today was a buzz of words at the Rothery Education Center as 13 brilliant contestants from our six elementary schools and Joyce Clark Middle School showcased their spelling prowess in the district-wide spelling bee!
Representing each elementary school and JCMS, the participants spelled their hearts out, showcasing true dedication and linguistic skills. After intense rounds of challenging words, we're thrilled to announce the SVUSD Spelling Bee Champion โ Vivian M. a 5th grader from Huachuca Mountain Elementary School! ๐๐
Marshall F. an 8th grader from JCMS secured an impressive second place, earning the honor of representing our district at the Cochise County Spelling Bee for 7th and 8th graders. ๐๐
A huge shoutout to all the students who competed today โ your hard work and determination truly shone through! ๐ Job well done! ๐๐ #SVUSDSpellingBee




Attention 6th Grade parents of aspiring Boys' Soccer athletes: Today's Soccer Tryouts have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions. The tryouts will now resume on Tuesday, January 16th. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the JCMS front office at 520-515-2930. Stay tuned for further updates and best of luck to all the young athletes! โฝ๐ง๏ธ #SoccerTryouts #WeatherUpdate #6thGradeSports


๐ข Attention SVUSD Families! ๐๏ธ
Tomorrow Friday, January 12th, is a half day at all SVUSD schools! ๐ซ Please take note of the release times:
๐ซ Buena High School: 10:30 am
๐ซ All elementary schools: 11:15 am
๐ซ Joyce Clark Middle School: 12:30 pm
Additionally, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wishing all SVUSD students and families a safe MLK weekend! ๐ #SVUSD #MLK #HalfDayReminder


Our phone systems are now operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding.


As of this morning, all SVUSD schools and offices are facing challenges with our phone system. Unfortunately, we are presently unable to initiate or receive calls to external numbers. Our IT department has already contacted our service provider, Cox Communication, regarding an equipment failure. Cox is actively working to resolve the issue and restore the system promptly. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
During this time, we kindly request that you utilize email addresses to contact the schools. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to resolve this issue. Thank you.

Due to our area forecast for ice and snow overnight all Sierra Vista Unified School District schools will have a delayed start time of two hours. Buena will begin at 9:20am, JCMS at 11am and elementary schools at 10am. Bus times will be pushed back 2 hours on all routes and stops. All release times will remain as a normal school day. Breakfast will still be available but only cereal, lunch will be served as normal. Buena will not have zero hour. Thank you.


Due to our area forecast for ice and snow overnight all Sierra Vista Unified School District schools will have a delayed start time of two hours. Buena will begin at 9:20am, JCMS at 11am and elementary schools at 10am. Bus times will be pushed back 2 hours on all routes and stops. All release times will remain as a normal school day. Breakfast will still be available but only cereal, lunch will be served as normal. Buena will not have zero hour. Thank you.


๐ Wishing a joyous and prosperous New Year to all our incredible SVUSD families and friends! ๐ May the coming year be filled with love, laughter, and countless moments of success and growth. Together, let's embrace the opportunities ahead and create a year filled with positivity and community spirit! ๐ #HappyNewYear #SVUSDFamily #ProsperityAndJoy ๐


Tis the season! ๐ SVUSD wishes all families a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. We hope everyone has a relaxing break and we look forward to seeing you back in January. ๐ค A big thank you to all the volunteers who made the incredible school-wide Holiday programs a successโwe couldn't have done it without you! ๐ #SVUSD #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays







As we approach the festive season, we want to inform you that all school and district offices will be closed from December 20 through January 2 for the holiday break. ๐
We hope this time brings joy, warmth, and relaxation to your families. May you create wonderful memories and embrace the spirit of the season. ๐โจ
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday and a fantastic New Year! ๐๐ Thank you for your continued support.
See you in 2024! ๐๐ซ #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #CommunityLove


๐ฃ Attention SVUSD Families! ๐ฃ
Today, December 19th marks a half-day at all SVUSD schools! ๐ซ Please take note that the release time for all elementary schools today is 11:15 am.


๐ฃ Attention SVUSD Families! ๐ฃ
Tomorrow, December 19th, marks a half-day at all SVUSD schools! ๐ซ Please take note of the release times:
๐ซ Buena High School: 10:30 am
๐ซ All elementary schools: 11:15 am
๐ซ Joyce Clark Middle School: 12:30 pm
Wishing everyone a fantastic Winter Break filled with joy and relaxation. We look forward to welcoming you back on January 3rd. Enjoy your well-deserved time off! โ๏ธ๐ #SVUSD #HalfDay #WinterBreak #SeeYouInJanuary


We wanted to inform you about an ongoing issue with our district email system that may be affecting your ability to send and receive emails.
Currently, our district email system is experiencing technical difficulties, which may result in delays in both sending and receiving emails. We understand the importance of communication, especially in matters related to your child's education, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be assured that our IT team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We anticipate that all emails that have been sent during this period will be delivered once the system is fully restored. Your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated.


Good Afternoon Parents,
Bella Vista students are being released to walk home. Thank you for your understanding as we work together to keep our community safe.
Thank you,
Bella Vista


Good Afternoon Parents,
All Bella Vista students who walk home after school are being held at the school due to Sierra Vista Police Department activity in the area. This is just being done as a precaution, there is no threat to Bella Vista. Parents are welcome to come to the school to pick up their students. Bus riders are on the bus and on their way home.
As soon as SVPD gives us the all clear students will be able to walk home.
Thank you,
Bella Vista


๐ Join us for the Sierra Vista Unified School District's Related Service โ Winter Festival! ๐ A fun night with SVUSD physical, occupational, and speech therapy providers!
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Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023
๐ Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
๐ Location: Rothery Conference Room, District Office
๐ Explore the world of child development with our therapy team! ๐ This event is not just for families with students receiving related services โ it's open to ALL families eager to discover more about child development in a fun and interactive way.
๐คธโโ๏ธ Our dedicated therapy team will showcase activities focusing on:
Gross Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skills
Visual Motor Skills
Oral Motor Skills
Articulation Skills used in an educational setting
๐ก Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in hands-on activities for both children and adults. We'll provide take-home activities and informative handouts to empower parents with teaching opportunities and valuable information.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Let's learn, play, and grow together! Mark your calendars and spread the word. See you at the Winter Related Service Festival! โ๏ธ๐ #SVUSDWinterFestival #ChildDevelopment #FamilyFun


๐๐ Celebrating Our PBIS Superstars! ๐โจ Last night, we had the honor of recognizing students and staff who embody the pillars of safety, respect, and responsibility โ the very foundations of SVUSD's PBIS program!
Congratulations to the outstanding students from each site who earned the most PBIS points, becoming our District PBIS Superstars! ๐ Their achievements were celebrated and acknowledged by the governing board in a special ceremony.
A round of applause is also due to the dedicated staff members at each school who awarded the most points, contributing to the positive and safe climate we strive for through PBIS. ๐๐ฉโ๐ซ๐จโ๐ซ
We are immensely proud of our students and staff for their commitment to creating an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. ๐๐ฑ Thank you for making a positive impact on our schools and community! ๐ซโค๏ธ #PBISSuperstars







