SCV35 News

On Saturday, December 14, the Rio Rico Rotary held their annual "Bikes for Tykes" event. 60 1st grade students from the district's three elementary schools were winners in a raffle to receive a bicycle for Christmas. The Rio Rico Rotary would like to thank these organizations and individuals for their generous contributions and support: South32, Nickel's Diner, Tubac Rotary Club, Rio Rico Fire District, SCVUSD35 elementary school Parent Liaisons, Rio Rico Property Owners Association, Pete Ashcraft, and the many Rio Rico citizens that support their monthly 50/50 raffle.

Our Coatimundi Middle School Cavaliers stayed busy throughout this semester! Check out some of the events that stood out the most.

Thank you to the generosity of the Country Fair White Elephant for their donations towards Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35! We are deeply grateful for their support and commitment to helping us provide our students with the education they deserve.

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 hosted their 4th annual Stuff the Bus event on December 7. The event took place at Walmart in Nogales and included many student groups from across the district, such as the RRHS JROTC, the HAWX Dance Team, Mt. View Cheer Team, CTMS Jazz Band, SC Stuco, RRHS Jazz Band. Over 350 toys were collected for our students thanks to the generosity of our community! SCVUSD35 is especially grateful to the student groups who participated, the Parent Liaisons who gave so much of their time to make this event successful, and to Walmart for their partnership and involvement with the community!

Congratulations to the Rio Rico Rotary Student of the Month Daniel Alexander Garcia and Staff of the Month Julie Thompson!

Calling all future chefs currently in 2nd-5th grade! You are invited to submit a recipe and participate in our Future Chefs Challenge. Click on the link below or check out the attached flyers to learn how to get started. Deadline is January 24, 2025.

https://futurechefschallenge.com/

by Mark Dittmar

Excitement is in the air as the annual student volleyball tournament heats up here at Calabasas! The gym is buzzing with energy as students stop by during homeroom to cheer on their classmates and show off their school spirit. The competition is fierce, with teams giving it their all in every match—spikes, blocks, and teamwork on full display. Good luck, teams!

Pictured above: Student Tournament Champions

San Cayetano Cheetah families had the opportunity to spend some quality time together last month during their "Grandparents Feast". Grandparents and students were able to enjoy some tasty pies and reflect over what they were grateful for this upcoming holiday season.

RRHS Parent Liaison Maria Peña is working with the community to make the holiday season brighter for families in need. Some of the donated items are toys provided by the Stuff the Bus event, Blessing Boxes put together by Culinary Arts, coats, blankets, and pajamas. The Hope Tree is surrounded by many presents for the 33 kids who were sponsored mainly by teachers and Booster Clubs. Peña expressed her gratitude to all who have made this possible.