Arts Academy at Bella Vista

Clovis Municipal Schools is closely monitoring winter weather forecasts that may affect the Elementary Youth Program Grade 2–5 Basketball games scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. To ensure the safety of students, families, and staff, a final decision regarding game cancellations will be made and communicated no later than 7:00 AM on Saturday. If games are canceled, families will be notified through email and text message using contact information on file. We appreciate your understanding and encourage families to check their messages before heading out Saturday morning.

Help us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) by showing some love to the incredible educators of Clovis Municipal Schools! We’re inviting local businesses to join us in recognizing our dedicated teachers by offering special promotions, discounts, or complimentary items during this special week. Want to participate? 🎉 👉 Fill out our quick form here: https://forms.gle/BSY2rGZevhsdeHp98 Questions? Contact Mandy Carpenter at mandy.carpenter@clovis-schools.org or call 575-769-4322.

Clovis Municipal Schools asks that you wear red tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to show our support for Portales Municipal Schools.

Reminder: Our next volunteer training session will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1:30 PM at CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main Street. Sessions last around 45 minutes. If you have questions, reach out to cms.volunteers@clovis-schools.org.

Clovis Municipal Schools Outdoor Programs Come learn about exciting, new outdoor activities for Clovis Municipal Students. Pizza - Guest Speakers - Door Prizes Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Yucca Middle School Cafeteria Questions? Contact Joseph Williams joseph.williams@clovis-schools.org

There will be no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025. This will be a data day for staff. District offices will be open. There will be no school on March 17-21, 2025. All district offices will be closed for Spring Break. Advanced meals for Spring Break will be available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12. Meals are available, while supplies last, from 8:30-10:30 AM from the following locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista Clovis Freshman Academy Clovis High School Lockwood Early Childhood Center Yucca Middle School Zia Elementary School Enjoy your Spring Break! We will look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 24.

Help us develop the district's new strategic plan. This quick, five-minute survey will help us determine the district's priorities for the next 3-5 years. Click on the survey link on the CMS website or visit https://www.clovis-schools.org/page/strategic-plan . Survey closes on March 21, 2025.

The Legends Tournament is happening in Clovis, NM, on April 26-27. Divisions: 7th-8th Boys 9th Boys JV Boys Varsity Boys $250 per team with a three-game guarantee. All area teams are invited to join. Alumni will be celebrated with a breakfast on April 26 at 8 a.m., followed by a three-point contest, skills contest, and a draft-style alumni game. Alumni should register individually using the QR code in the flyer.

Clovis Municipal Schools is offering free, pre-packaged meals for all enrolled students to ensure they have nutritious options during spring break! 📅 Date: March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30–10:30 AM 📍 Pick-Up Locations: The Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Clovis Freshman Academy, Clovis High School, Lockwood, Yucca, Zia Meals are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by early! No registration is required—just drive up and pick up your meals.

Friday, March 14, 2025 will be a Data Day. A previous version of the calendar listed this day as a Parent-Teacher Conference Day. There will be no school for students on this day; however, teachers and staff will be working and administrative offices will remain open. While there are no scheduled parent-teacher conferences on March 14, parents who wish to meet with their child's teacher are encouraged to reach out directly to schedule a conference at a mutually convenient time. Lockwood Early Childhood Center will be holding parent-teacher conferences for their 3Y and 4Y classes on March 14th. You can access the most current version of the calendar here: https://www.clovis-schools.org/o/cmsd/page/calendars

READ ACROSS AMERICA Week March 3rd- 7th Monday- Cat in the Hat Day (Wear your favorite/craziest Hat) Tuesday - Literacy Day (Dress as your favorite Author, Book Character or Historical Figure) Wednesday - The sleep book day (Wear your comfy Pajamas) Thursday - On Beyond Zebra Day (Wear animal print or a shirt with an animal on it) Friday - Green Eggs and Ham Day (Wear something Green)

Reminder, the next Volunteer training session will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Board Room of the CMS Central Office at 1009 N. Main St.

Come join us for the "United Through Music Grand Concert" at Marshall Auditorium on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $5. Scan the QR code or visit: https://gofan.co/event/3176007?schoolId=NM12116&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents Day. All district offices will be closed.

Tickets are on sale for the kinder and 1st grade musical! We sell tickets to make sure we don’t overcrowd the PAC. There will be 2 performances. Feb 20th at 6:30 pm and Feb 21st at 9:30 am. You can purchase tickets in the office between 9 and 1:30. Thank you for supporting AABV!

The Arts Academy at Bella Vista has had the privilege of working with a local artist to bring life to the walls at AABV! We are eternally grateful for the work of Tyler Simóne and the opportunity to bring art to the forefront of education. This art piece bridges a gap for students that fosters a learning environment safe for students to express themselves and encourage critical thinking skills. Here is a message about the artwork from the artist herself. “Bare your soul to me, then find all of the words to tell me all about it,” this part is always the hardest. Of all of the forms of art man has created, painting has always been the most breathtaking to me. Painting speaks a language that no other artforms speak, it speaks in silence. It is all the things we dare not say but we can't help but to feel. In our greatest times of grief we sink into the depths of silence, in our greatest joys we silently take in the moment. When staring at a painting that speaks to us we find ourselves lost in a moment of silence just the same. This mural, cheerful and playful, speaks silent whispers of imagination and the childlike wonder we once found ourselves captivated in, the wonder we once lost in the journey of growing up.The dancers dance a ballet never before performed, to music never before played in stories never before written. All that “is,” was once the silent dreams of another. It is their artistic bravery that allows us to get lost in the silent beauty of it today. For some they will look at this mural and see paint on a wall, for others they will be inspired. For me, it will always sing the silent song of the little girl who was told she never could, but she did. Thank you, it was truly an honor, Tyler Symo’ne

HeART Auction at AABV February 13, 2025 4:30- 6:00 pm AABV Performing Arts Center • Live Auction • Silent Auction •Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be available for purchase.

Volunteers Needed: Check out these upcoming volunteer training sessions and learn how you can get involved! Feb 13, 6:30 PM Feb 20, 1:30 PM Mar 6. 6:30 PM March 13, 6:30 PM March 27, 1:30 PM All volunteer trainings will be held at the CMS Central Office - 1009 N. Main St.

AABV FEBRUARY 3-7, 2025 Don't wait until report card time. Believe it or not, we're about halfway through the 3rd 9 weeks. Help your students with missing assignments! Grades, attendance, and behavior are all factors for student success! Wear PURPLE on Friday The Clovis High School band and dance team will pay us a visit on Friday! Wear your Wildcat gear or wear purple! Mark your calendars for Feb 13, for our HeART Auction.

Jaruary 27-31st AABV • Tuesday is McTeacher's Night. AABV will receive a donation from McDonald's on Mitchell. Come eat from 5:30-7:30pm • Thursday is kindergarten 100th day of school! • Friday is Fine Dining if your 2nd-5th grader received an invitation. Fine Dining is based on grades, attendance, and behavior from the 2nd weeks of school. If students attend Fine Dining, they are encouraged to dress in their "Sunday best" Have a great WEEK!