Carmichael Elementary School

🎉🌟 Celebrating National School Counselor Week! 🌟🎉 At SVUSD, we recognize and appreciate the invaluable role our school counselors play in the lives of our students. They are dedicated to breaking down barriers to learning, offering support for academic challenges, guiding career paths, and nurturing social skills. Our school counseling programs not only enhance student achievement but also serve as a vital resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators alike. To all our incredible school counselors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success! 🙌 #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #SVUSD #StudentSuccess #NSCW24🎓

📢 Today Friday 2/2, is a half day at all SVUSD elementary schools 📚✏️ All elementary students will be released by the half day schedule at 11:15 am ⏰. Thank you!🙌 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences 🍎

📢 Tomorrow, Friday 2/2, is a half day at all SVUSD elementary schools 📚✏️ to accommodate our Parent/Teacher conferences. Please note that all elementary students will be released by the half-day schedule at 11:15 am ⏰. Thank you! 🙌 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences 🍎

🚓 Our pals from the Sierra Vista Police Department paid a special visit to Carmichael Elementary School! 🏫 Yesterday, they spread joy in 3rd grade, 5th grade, and kindergarten, lending a helping hand with math problems 📊 and diving into reading adventures 📚. The kids were over the moon to have our awesome friends drop by! 🌟 #CommunityHelpers #MakingADifference #ThankYouOfficers 🙌❤️

📢 This Friday 2/2, is a half day at all SVUSD elementary schools 📚✏️ to accommodate our Parent/Teacher conferences. Please note that all elementary students will be released by the half day schedule at 11:15 am ⏰. Thank you! 🙌 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences 🍎

On Friday, the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra invited all Cochise County 5th graders to a FREE concert at Buena High School! SVUSD was so grateful that five of our elementary schools were able to participate in this amazing yearly event. 🎻🎺 From classical masterpieces to modern hits like The Mandalorian and Harry Potter themes, the symphony had the students inspired by the music around them! They danced in their heads to a lively can-can and swung their arms to the ending song. ✨Special shoutout to Buena High School Senior Garrett Parnaby for his mesmerizing trombone solo! But the fun didn't stop there! Each instrument in the orchestra was introduced to the students, and they got to hear the unique sound of each one up close. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about different instruments and maybe even discover a new passion for music! A huge thank you to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and their sponsors for making this amazing event possible! It was truly a magical experience for our students, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to introduce them to the world of classical music. ✨ #SVUSD #SierraVistaSymphony #MusicEducation #MagicalMoments

Dear Parents of Sierra Vista Unified School District, We understand that the recent transportation delays have caused concerns and frustrations for both you and your students. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and would like to provide you with some clarity on the situation. Unfortunately, Student Transportation of America (STA), our transportation partner, faced unexpected challenges when four employees abruptly left their positions. While it was known that these employees were planning to leave at the end of the school year, the timeline shifted unexpectedly, leading to the current staffing shortage. We want to assure you that the leadership at STA was proactive in addressing this issue. New drivers were already enrolled in the training program to cover the anticipated departures at the end of the year. Additionally, STA has arranged for new drivers to be transferred from other locations, and they will soon join the Sierra Vista team. These new drivers, along with those undergoing training, are eagerly awaiting their state certification. We expect some of the new drivers to be available to begin their routes at the beginning of February with the remainder of drivers being available through the end of March. STA will also continue to hire and train additional drivers to ensure a more robust and reliable transportation service in the future. Both Sierra Vista Unified School District and STA are working diligently to minimize the impact of these delays on your students' transportation to and from school. We understand the importance of reliable transportation for your children's education and well-being. We are genuinely excited for the new drivers to join our team and contribute to easing some of the delay issues. We believe that their addition will enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of our transportation services. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our transportation department. We value your understanding and patience as we work through these challenges and look forward to providing a more seamless transportation experience for your students in the near future. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Sincerely, SVUSD Administration

🌟 Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! 🌟 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! 🎓✨ 📅 Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024 📆 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. 🔍 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! 🚀 #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters

🌟 Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! 🌟 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! 🎓✨ 📅 Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024 📆 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. 🔍 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! 🚀 #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 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. 🤝 The ESS Department and Raising Special Kids are teaming up to empower SVUSD parents with students in special education. 📚 Gain valuable insights into the IEP process and learn about tools for effective communication with your child's IEP team. 🗓️ Save the date – we can't wait to see you there! #ParentEngagement #SpecialEducation #IEPProcess #CommunitySupport

🐝📚✨ Exciting News from the SVUSD Spelling Bee! 🎉🏆 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 – Vivian M. a 5th grader from Huachuca Mountain Elementary School! 🌟🏅 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. 🌍📘 A huge shoutout to all the students who competed today – your hard work and determination truly shone through! 👏 Job well done! 🎊📖 #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! ⚽🌧️ #SoccerTryouts #WeatherUpdate #6thGradeSports

📢 Attention SVUSD Families! 🗓️ Tomorrow Friday, January 12th, is a half day at all SVUSD schools! 🏫 Please take note of the release times: 🏫 Buena High School: 10:30 am 🏫 All elementary schools: 11:15 am 🏫 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! 🌟 #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.

🎉 Wishing a joyous and prosperous New Year to all our incredible SVUSD families and friends! 🌟 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! 🎊 #HappyNewYear #SVUSDFamily #ProsperityAndJoy 🎆

Tis the season! 🎄 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. 🤗 A big thank you to all the volunteers who made the incredible school-wide Holiday programs a success—we couldn't have done it without you! 💕 #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. 🌟 We hope this time brings joy, warmth, and relaxation to your families. May you create wonderful memories and embrace the spirit of the season. 🎁✨ Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday and a fantastic New Year! 🎊🎉 Thank you for your continued support. See you in 2024! 📚🏫 #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #CommunityLove