Sierra Vista Elementary

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The purpose of the page is for our staff and students to be able to illustrate the amazing things that are happening at our school!

What is Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC)?
Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) draws members from our school community to represent our school at district level climate assessment/problem-solving meetings. The primary purpose of the Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), originally formed in 1988 as the Intercultural Advisory Council, is to assist in the formation and review of policies that assure non-discriminatory practices in all operational areas of the Clovis Unified School District. Its further mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the District.

District IDAC Page

Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) Meetings Dates

SV IDAC Meeting #1
October 10, 2024
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM @ Sierra Vista Elementary - Computer Lab

SV IDAC Meeting #2
December 10, 2024
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM @ Sierra Vista Elementary - Computer Lab

SV IDAC Meeting #3
March 13, 2025
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM @ Sierra Vista Elementary - Computer Lab

SV IDAC Meeting #4
May 8, 2025
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM @ Sierra Vista Elementary - Computer Lab

Clovis Area IDAC Meeting #1
October 1, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Clark Intermediate - Library

Clovis Area IDAC Meeting #2
Mary 18, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Jefferson Elementary - Library

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) Focus Areas

2024 - 2025 Focus Areas

School Culture
Acceptance and understanding of all.
Understanding of Cultural Differences
Staff and parent training promoting understanding of cultural differences.

SCHOOL CULTURE

The goal in this area is to improve the classroom and school-wide cultural experiences for all Sierra Vista students and families. This is done by evidence of classroom experiences, as well as the visible evidence in and around the school facility.

Positivity Project

OUR MISSION
To empower America’s youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves.

OUR VISION
To partner with schools across the country and equip educators with the training, strategy, and resources to teach their students positive psychology’s 24 character strengths.

Positive psycology's 24 character strengths is the conscept that surrounds the Positivity Project. The Positivity Project is a non profit organization dedicated to partnering with K-12 schools and helping students across the country build stronger relationships by learning thier own character strengths and character strengths in others. The goal is to create citizens and leaders who will enhance our community and country.

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Positivity Ambassador's Share Positivity Project Message

Our Sierra Vista Positivity Ambassadors shared our school's participation in supporting a culture of understanding. Positivity Project plays an important part in our school culture using daily lessons and weekly activities to focus on the 24 innate character traits. Our Public Relations Committee is responsible for community awareness and sharing out the vision of the Positivity Project.

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A classroom scene where a teacher engages with students, promoting education and interaction among children.

Focus Group Achievement

Sierra Vista uses resources such as Intervention and Push In Teachers for ELA and Math to improve academic growth. Students are screened and provided with specific targeted instruction to subgroup students through Intervention Push In Teachers and groups with progress monitoring.

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

Understanding Cultural Differences

Sierra Vista Elementary strives to highlight it's diversity. We encourage inclusion of all students and staff across our campus through a variety of learning and culture building opportunities.

Passport Night at Sierra Vista

Each of our classrooms chose a country to study, learning about its unique traditions, clothing, food, and celebrations. The classroom became a Viking tourist destination to learn about 22 other cultures. Some of the activities included, but were not limited to, oral or written reports, learning phrases of the specific language spoken in the country, learning a dance, listening and sharing music, and creating flags representing the countries.
Each student was given a passport. The passports were stamped as they entered each country.
Clovis High School’s Folkloric, Salsa, Hip Hop Stomp, and Hmong dance groups participated in a celebration of dance sharing beautiful, traditional dance moves and stories through movement.

A diverse group of children at a table, actively using scissors and paper, demonstrating creativity and cooperative learning.

Family Math Night / Focus Group Achievement

Sierra Vista offers a Family Math Night providing opportunities for our parents to learn about common core math standards and the different ways they can be applied. These community events not only provide parents with math activities, but also share how math is being taught in the classroom. In addition, this allows parents to receive tangible resources to help work with their students at home.