🎮✨ Level Up Together, Cheetah Families! 💙💛
The countdown to an amazing 2026–2027 school year is on! 🐆🎉
We've put together everything you need to help your Cheetah start the year with confidence—from our uniform guide and school expectations to transportation, free meals, Meet the Teacher information, and important school contacts.
📚 Be sure to swipe through each page and save this post for easy reference throughout the year!
Together, we'll recharge, power up to level up—one school day, one achievement, and one Cheetah at a time! 🐆✨
The countdown to an amazing 2026–2027 school year is on! 🐆🎉
We've put together everything you need to help your Cheetah start the year with confidence—from our uniform guide and school expectations to transportation, free meals, Meet the Teacher information, and important school contacts.
📚 Be sure to swipe through each page and save this post for easy reference throughout the year!
Together, we'll recharge, power up to level up—one school day, one achievement, and one Cheetah at a time! 🐆✨
🎮✨ Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year, Cheetah Families! 🐆💙💛
I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new principal of San Cayetano Elementary School! As we begin this new journey together, our theme for the year is "Let's Level Up!" 🌟
This year, we're committed to creating a school where every student is challenged, supported, celebrated, and inspired to grow. Together, with our incredible families, staff, and community, we'll build strong relationships, foster a welcoming environment, and help every child reach their full potential.
Thank you for welcoming me into the San Cayetano family. I can't wait to meet each of you and celebrate all that we'll accomplish together this year!
💙 Here's to a year of learning, growth, and leveling up—together!
I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new principal of San Cayetano Elementary School! As we begin this new journey together, our theme for the year is "Let's Level Up!" 🌟
This year, we're committed to creating a school where every student is challenged, supported, celebrated, and inspired to grow. Together, with our incredible families, staff, and community, we'll build strong relationships, foster a welcoming environment, and help every child reach their full potential.
Thank you for welcoming me into the San Cayetano family. I can't wait to meet each of you and celebrate all that we'll accomplish together this year!
💙 Here's to a year of learning, growth, and leveling up—together!
📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW LOCATION FOR OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLITZ! 📢
Please note that our 17th Annual Back-to-School Blitz has been moved to Coatimundi Middle School.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
Coatimundi Middle School
1412 W. Frontage Road
Rio Rico, AZ
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
🎒 This event is open to currently enrolled Santa Cruz Valley USD No. 35 students only.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this important update with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note that our 17th Annual Back-to-School Blitz has been moved to Coatimundi Middle School.
📍 NEW LOCATION:
Coatimundi Middle School
1412 W. Frontage Road
Rio Rico, AZ
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
🎒 This event is open to currently enrolled Santa Cruz Valley USD No. 35 students only.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this important update with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
🎮✨ LEVEL UP with us at San Cayetano Elementary! ✨🎮
We’re getting ready to kick off an exciting new school year, and we can’t wait to welcome our Cheetahs back for two special events! 💙💛🐆
🎮 Meet the Teacher –For 1st–5th Grade ONLY
📅 Wednesday, July 29
By last name:
🔹 A–L: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🔹 M–Z: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Students in 1st through 5th grade are invited to come meet their teacher, see their classroom, and get ready to start their quest for the 2026–2027 school year!
🕹️ Kinder Smart Start – Meet the Teacher Experience
For Kindergarten students only
📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Our newest Cheetahs are invited to join us for a special Kinder Smart Start Meet the Teacher Experience! This is a fun opportunity for kindergarten students and their families to visit campus, meet their teacher, and get a feel for what the first day of school will be like for our young Cheetahs as they begin their San Cayetano journey.
💙 We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off a year full of learning, growth, and adventure.
San Cayetano Elementary — Welcome to the 26/27 Level! 🎮✨
Reminder! 📢
The SCV35 Summer Meal Program is currently underway, providing FREE breakfast and lunch meals to all children 18 years old and under.
Families may access meals at Rio Rico High School during designated meal times and at various community locations through the Santa Cruising Food Truck route. Please review the attached flyers for meal service dates, times, and locations.
⚠️ Important:
• Students must be present to receive a meal.
• If a student is not present, identification verifying the child's age must be provided in order to receive a meal on their behalf.
Thank you for helping us ensure meals are distributed in accordance with program requirements.
For questions or concerns, please call 520-375-8277.
The SCV35 Summer Meal Program is currently underway, providing FREE breakfast and lunch meals to all children 18 years old and under.
Families may access meals at Rio Rico High School during designated meal times and at various community locations through the Santa Cruising Food Truck route. Please review the attached flyers for meal service dates, times, and locations.
⚠️ Important:
• Students must be present to receive a meal.
• If a student is not present, identification verifying the child's age must be provided in order to receive a meal on their behalf.
Thank you for helping us ensure meals are distributed in accordance with program requirements.
For questions or concerns, please call 520-375-8277.
Families, please read this information for a FREE Tennis Clinic at Rio Rico High School! Email sredu@scv35.org with any questions!
SCV35 Summer Meal Program begins June 1st and runs through July 17th! Free breakfast and lunch meals will be available for children 18 years old and under at the scheduled community stops listed below. 🚍🍎
Please review the flyer carefully for stop locations and times. Students must be present to receive a meal.
For questions, please call 520-375-8277.
☀️ SCV35 Summer Swim Lessons are back! 🏊♀️🏊♂️
Check out our full summer session schedule. Registration opens Monday, May 25 at 8:00 AM. Spots are limited and classes will close once maximum participants are reached.
📌 Important Information:
• Children must be at least 5 years old to participate
• $40 registration fee per child, per session
• Session 1 classes are condensed into one week due to scheduled construction
• Pool will be CLOSED June 8–13 for construction
Parents can find the registration form here:
https://www.scv35.org/page/aquatic-center
We can’t wait for another fun summer at the pool! ☀️💦
Check out our full summer session schedule. Registration opens Monday, May 25 at 8:00 AM. Spots are limited and classes will close once maximum participants are reached.
📌 Important Information:
• Children must be at least 5 years old to participate
• $40 registration fee per child, per session
• Session 1 classes are condensed into one week due to scheduled construction
• Pool will be CLOSED June 8–13 for construction
Parents can find the registration form here:
https://www.scv35.org/page/aquatic-center
We can’t wait for another fun summer at the pool! ☀️💦
🎬 Lights, Camera… Yearbooks! 📘✨
Pre-sale for the 2025–2026 San Cayetano Yearbook is now OPEN!
💲 Price: $25
🛒 Purchase Online Only
👉 Use this link to purchase:
https://az-santacruzvalley.intouchreceipting.com/productsmain
How to purchase:
1. Log in using your ParentVUE account
2. Click on your name (parent name)
3. Select Shop
4. Click Items at Student’s School
5. Choose Elementary School
6. Select San Cayetano
7. Click on Yearbook 25–26 and select Buy
📌 Please note:
You must have an active ParentVUE account to complete your purchase
All yearbooks will be sold online only this year
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories—get yours today! ⭐📸
Pre-sale for the 2025–2026 San Cayetano Yearbook is now OPEN!
💲 Price: $25
🛒 Purchase Online Only
👉 Use this link to purchase:
https://az-santacruzvalley.intouchreceipting.com/productsmain
How to purchase:
1. Log in using your ParentVUE account
2. Click on your name (parent name)
3. Select Shop
4. Click Items at Student’s School
5. Choose Elementary School
6. Select San Cayetano
7. Click on Yearbook 25–26 and select Buy
📌 Please note:
You must have an active ParentVUE account to complete your purchase
All yearbooks will be sold online only this year
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories—get yours today! ⭐📸
Now Hiring at San Cayetano Elementary! 💙💛We’re looking for:✨ K–5 Teachers✨ Specials Teachers✨ Secretary✨ Attendance ClerkJoin our San Cayetano team and make a difference every day!📅 Job Fair: Saturday, March 28⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM📍 Rio Rico High SchoolApply online: www.scv35.org#NowHiring #SCV35 #CheetahPride
Next week we’re celebrating Read Across America Spirit Week! It’s a whole week full of fun, creativity, and, of course, reading. Students will have the chance to dress up, participate in themed activities, and show their school spirit.
Check out the attached photo for all the exciting themes — we can’t wait to see our students bring them to life and share their love of reading!
Let’s make this week a magical celebration of books and imagination!
Check out the attached photo for all the exciting themes — we can’t wait to see our students bring them to life and share their love of reading!
Let’s make this week a magical celebration of books and imagination!
📸 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!
