📸 Picture Day is Coming Up! 📸
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that our upcoming Picture Day is just around the corner!
📅 Date: March 4, 2026
Students should come dressed in their best and ready to smile! 😊 Please remember to send back any completed order forms on Picture Day if you would like to purchase photos.
More information regarding packages and ordering details will be sent home soon.
We look forward to seeing all of our students shine!
Thank you,
Sa n Cayetano
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that our upcoming Picture Day is just around the corner!
📅 Date: March 4, 2026
Students should come dressed in their best and ready to smile! 😊 Please remember to send back any completed order forms on Picture Day if you would like to purchase photos.
More information regarding packages and ordering details will be sent home soon.
We look forward to seeing all of our students shine!
Thank you,
Sa n Cayetano
🎬✨ Cue the spotlight and roll out the red carpet! ✨🎬
A standing ovation for our very own ⭐ Irma Garcia, our phenomenal Parent Liaison, on being nominated as an AZALAS District Sweetheart for SCV35!
This honor couldn’t shine on a more deserving star. Irma brings heart, dedication, and unwavering support to our families every single day. She truly embodies compassion, commitment, and that unmistakable Hollywood sparkle! 🌟
SCV35 is lucky to have such a bright light in our community — congratulations, Irma! You are a true district sweetheart! 💛🎥
Scholastic Book Fair starts Monday February 23 at 7:25 am
Kindergarten, here we come! 🎒✨
SCV35’s Kinder Smart Start is a fun, three-session experience designed to help our youngest learners feel confident, connected, and ready for their very first day of school!
Students will meet teachers, build friendships, and learn classroom routines, while families receive helpful workshops, school tours, and registration support.
Let’s start kindergarten the smart way! 💛📚
Join us at Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No.35 and get ready for an amazing school year.
Enroll today! 🚌🎉
SCV35’s Kinder Smart Start is a fun, three-session experience designed to help our youngest learners feel confident, connected, and ready for their very first day of school!
Students will meet teachers, build friendships, and learn classroom routines, while families receive helpful workshops, school tours, and registration support.
Let’s start kindergarten the smart way! 💛📚
Join us at Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No.35 and get ready for an amazing school year.
Enroll today! 🚌🎉
It's time for the San Cayetano Read-A-Thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday February 23, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Watch a short video to see how to sign up your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SsprwR/1?utm=email
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,
San Cayetano STUCO
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday February 23, 2026 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Watch a short video to see how to sign up your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SsprwR/1?utm=email
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you,
San Cayetano STUCO
No School – Presidents’ Day 🇺🇸
Dear Parents and Families,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school today in observance of Presidents’ Day.
We hope you enjoy the day with your family! School will resume tomorrow at our regular time.
Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
Valentine’s Day Dress-Up 💗
In honor of Valentine’s Day, students are welcome to wear pink, red, or white.
Please remember that all clothing must follow school dress code guidelines.
Día de San Valentín – Día de Vestimenta 💗
En honor al Día de San Valentín, los estudiantes pueden vestir de rosa, rojo o blanco.
Por favor recuerden que toda la vestimenta debe cumplir con las normas del código de vestimenta escolar.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, students are welcome to wear pink, red, or white.
Please remember that all clothing must follow school dress code guidelines.
Día de San Valentín – Día de Vestimenta 💗
En honor al Día de San Valentín, los estudiantes pueden vestir de rosa, rojo o blanco.
Por favor recuerden que toda la vestimenta debe cumplir con las normas del código de vestimenta escolar.
Bennie Hix is headed to Phoenix, AZ this weekend to compete in the State Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest! After sinking shot after shot to advance through both the school and district levels, he’s now chasing a back-to-back state championship. Join us in wishing Bennie the very best as he proudly represents our community on the big stage. 🏀
Good luck, Bennie—we’re cheering you on!
Good luck, Bennie—we’re cheering you on!
We ❤️our school counselor Mrs. Danika Teyechea
Dear Families,
Please save the date for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. This will be an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, review progress, and discuss goals for continued success.
📅 Dates: 2/11/26
🕒 Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
📅 Dates: 2/12/26
🕒 Times: 1:00pm - 700pm
More information, including how to schedule your conference, will be shared soon. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s learning.
Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards,
San Cayetano Team
Please save the date for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. This will be an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, review progress, and discuss goals for continued success.
📅 Dates: 2/11/26
🕒 Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
📅 Dates: 2/12/26
🕒 Times: 1:00pm - 700pm
More information, including how to schedule your conference, will be shared soon. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s learning.
Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards,
San Cayetano Team
Exciting events coming up!! SAVE THE DATE 5th Grade parents
Dear Families,
Next week we will be celebrating School Counselor Appreciation Week! Our counselors play an important role in supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally, and we are excited to recognize them with a fun theme week.
We invite families and students to participate and help us show our counselors how much they are appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate our amazing counselors!
Warm regards,
San Cayetano Team
Next week we will be celebrating School Counselor Appreciation Week! Our counselors play an important role in supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally, and we are excited to recognize them with a fun theme week.
We invite families and students to participate and help us show our counselors how much they are appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate our amazing counselors!
Warm regards,
San Cayetano Team
Staff of the Year nominations for the 2025–2026 school year are now open! 🎉 Parents, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to nominate an outstanding SCV35 employee.
🗓 Nominations close February 6, 2026
🔗 Nominate here: https://forms.gle/61AFWhKpM1vHbN2m7
Let’s recognize those who go #ABOVETHEBAR!
🗓 Nominations close February 6, 2026
🔗 Nominate here: https://forms.gle/61AFWhKpM1vHbN2m7
Let’s recognize those who go #ABOVETHEBAR!
🎉 Congratulations to San Cayetano Elementary School’s Ms. Jessy Alvarez and student Ayden Gonzalez for being selected as Rio Rico Rotary’s Staff and Student of the Month! 🎉
Ayden truly embodies the qualities of a Cheetah: he loves learning, excels in all he does, sets and achieves his goals, treats others with respect, and never gives up. 🐾✨
Ms. Alvarez is a shining example of teamwork and dedication. She collaborates closely with her colleagues, believes student learning drives staff success, and consistently reteaches, enriches, and ensures every minute counts in her classroom. 🍎💙
Help us celebrate these outstanding representatives of SCV35!
✨SCV35 COMMUNITY!✨
We’re excited to host our 5th Annual Stuff the Bus event at Walmart in Nogales on Saturday, December 6 from 8 AM–12 PM!
Join us for a morning full of holiday spirit, student performances, and community giving. You’ll enjoy showcases by the RRHS Hawx Dance Team, RRHS Jazz Band, and the Mountain View Elementary Cheerleaders!
All toys and donations collected during this event will go directly to students in our district to support them during the holiday season. ❤️
Come enjoy the performances and help us spread joy to families across our community this year! 🚌🎁✨
We’re excited to host our 5th Annual Stuff the Bus event at Walmart in Nogales on Saturday, December 6 from 8 AM–12 PM!
Join us for a morning full of holiday spirit, student performances, and community giving. You’ll enjoy showcases by the RRHS Hawx Dance Team, RRHS Jazz Band, and the Mountain View Elementary Cheerleaders!
All toys and donations collected during this event will go directly to students in our district to support them during the holiday season. ❤️
Come enjoy the performances and help us spread joy to families across our community this year! 🚌🎁✨
Earlier this week, Superintendent Verdugo and our Governing Board Members recognized the spectacular artwork created by SCV35 students. These talented artists represented San Cayetano Elementary School, Calabasas School, and Rio Rico High School.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated principals, art teachers, and parents for supporting and inspiring our young artists!
Special congratulations to Emely Ramirez, whose artwork has been selected to be featured on items such as aprons and coasters during the upcoming Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (AZALAS) Conference in November.
🎨 Student Artists:
San Cayetano Elementary School: Sebastian Pacheco
Calabasas School: Mia Alvarez
Rio Rico High School: Christian Padias-Berg, Yael Chavez, and Emely Ramirez
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
We’re excited to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair will be open Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31!
🕗 Shopping Times:
📖 Students can shop in the mornings, during their specials time, and after school each day.
This is a great opportunity for students to discover new books, grow their love of reading, and support our school library! 💛🐾
We’re excited to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair will be open Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31!
🕗 Shopping Times:
📖 Students can shop in the mornings, during their specials time, and after school each day.
This is a great opportunity for students to discover new books, grow their love of reading, and support our school library! 💛🐾
🎬 Lights, Camera, Coins! 💰
We’re kicking off our Coin War 2025! Bring in empty milk jugs to help collect coins and support local families this holiday season. 🐾October 20 through November 7!
Let’s see which grade level can bring in the most coins and make the biggest difference!
Together, we can shine bright and show what it means to be the true Stars of the Show! 🌟
We’re kicking off our Coin War 2025! Bring in empty milk jugs to help collect coins and support local families this holiday season. 🐾October 20 through November 7!
Let’s see which grade level can bring in the most coins and make the biggest difference!
Together, we can shine bright and show what it means to be the true Stars of the Show! 🌟
This morning, San Cayetano Cheetahs gathered for a special ceremony to honor our local law enforcement agencies and their tremendous contributions to keeping our community safe. Students and staff came together to express gratitude for the daily sacrifices made by those who serve and protect. As a gesture of thanks, our students presented law enforcement individuals with hand-drawn cards and pictures filled with heartfelt messages.
The ceremony also served as a time of remembrance for the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11. Through reflection and unity, our school community honored the courage, resilience, and strength that continue to inspire us today.
The ceremony also served as a time of remembrance for the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11. Through reflection and unity, our school community honored the courage, resilience, and strength that continue to inspire us today.
Attention families, there are no plans to cancel classes at any SCV35 school at this time. Student safety is always our top priority, and we will continue to provide updates should anything else change. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
