To'Hajiilee Community School
Weekly Newsletter: September 30 - October 4, 2024
September 30, 2024 National Orange Shirt Day
October 01, 2024 National Pumpkin Spice Day
October 02, 2024 Warrior Day
Warrior Day: Wear your TCS Colors Maroon and Yellow and/or Traditional attire.
October 03, 2024 National Techies Day
October 04, 2024 National World Smile Day
October 05, 2024
- Cross Country Meet
- Elementary at Santa Clara (FINALS - Last Cross Country Meet)
- Middle & High School at Santa Fe Indian School - John Grimley Invite
Navajo Word of the Week
❗UPCOMING EVENTS❗
AGC New Mexico & ACE Leadership Heavy Equipment Rodeo & CIEF Trades Day
Heavy Equipment Rodeo and Job Fair
On October 4, 2024, all students in grades 9th thru 12th grade will attend the AGC New Mexico & ACE Leadership Heavy Equipment Rodeo & CIEF Trades Day.
Katrina will be attending the field trip and will be in charge. If you have any questions, please see her.
Bus Departure from School: 8:30 a.m.
Bus Departure from Expo: 1:00 p.m.
Return to School: 2:00 p.m.
On the day of the field trip, please submit your final student attendance to the front office.
Katrina is designated to be in charge of the field trip and will attend with the group.
Please also take your two-way radio and a roster of checkout form . If a parent/guardian wants to check out their student, please verify with an ID and that individual must be on the checkout list.
Elective classroom coverage will be arranged for middle school students up to Period 6.
**Lunch is provided by AGC & ACE
Permission slips are required to attend the field trip.
12th Grade: D. Armijo and L. Juaton
11th Grade: M. LeCavalier & J. Nez
10th Grade: F. Lomasag & Rucilla
9th Grade: B. Joe & M. Deferia
Message from Katrina “Kat” Soto; Program Director I AGC New Mexico
We hope you are doing well and are having a great start to the school year! We’re excited to announce that AGC New Mexico, and ACE Leadership are partnering with CIEF to put on the 2024 AGC New Mexico & ACE Leadership Heavy Equipment Rodeo & CIEF Trades Day! – A Day for Construction Career Exploration! Our upcoming career exploration event is designed to introduce high school youth to a variety of career opportunities in the construction industry. This is a chance for your students to meet industry professionals one-on-one as they provide hands-on demonstrations in a “job fair-like” setting. Did I mention it is FREE for all participating schools?!
Be sure to check out the event flier (attached) and website – CLICK HERE for further details.
AGC New Mexico & ACE Leadership Heavy Equipment Rodeo & CIEF Trades Day
Friday, October 4, 2024
Expo New Mexico - Lujan Building A
10:00 am – 2:00 pm (You are invited to register for a two-hour block during this time)
We also encourage students to bring their resumes with them and take advantage of a resume review session. Upon arrival, students will go through a brief safety tailgate talk before heading into the Exhibit Halls.
**Lunch is TBD, but please plan on planning accordingly for dietary needs** We hope you can join us this year!
1st Nine Weeks Grades
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Seven days until the end of our first nine weeks.
Grades
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conference is October 16, 2024 from 12 pm to 6 pm.
Special Education Updates
RED RIBBON WINNERS - FIELD TRIP TO THE MOVIES
Field Trip: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Depart School: 8:00 am
Auditorium #: 8
Auditorium Access: 8:45 AM (Receive snack combo.)
Movie Start Time: 9:15 AM (Movie is an 1 hour and 42 minutes.)
Theatre: 419 Albuquerque - Century Rio 24 Plex & XD
Depart theatre at 11:15 am and lunch at 11:45 pm @ Golden Corral (11:45 - 1:15 pm).
Return Time: 1:45 pm (or sooner)
Kick-Off Announcement: A PASSION OF KINDNESS; September 23, 2024
TCS is launching a new school-wide initiative called "A Passion of Kindness," aimed at fostering a positive and supportive environment throughout our school community. Project is sponsored by the Gifted and Talented (G&T) class and is designed to recognize and celebrate acts of kindness among students, teachers, and staff.
Objective: The goal of this project is to encourage and acknowledge acts of kindness within our school community. Kind deeds will be reported and reviewed weekly by the G&T class, and every Monday morning, three individuals who have demonstrated exceptional kindness will be recognized during the school-wide announcements.
Project Components:
1. Kindness Reporting System: Students, teachers, and staff are encouraged to fill out forms reporting acts of kindness they have witnessed.
Forms for reporting will be available at the Front Office.
A clearly labeled submission box is located in the Front Office for ease of access
2. Weekly Review and Selection: Each Friday, the G&T class will review the submitted forms and select three individuals based on notable acts of kindness.
3. Awards and Recognition: Every Monday, during morning announcements, the three selected individuals will be publicly recognized for their kindness. They will receive custom-designed certificates and tokens of appreciation.
4. Kick-Off Announcement: We will officially launch the "A Passion of Kindness" project on September 23, 2024, with a school-wide announcement.
5. Expected Outcomes:
Increased Kindness: We expect to see more acts of kindness and empathy within our school community.
Student Engagement: The G&T students will gain valuable leadership and project management skills.
Community Building: A stronger sense of community and support among students, teachers, and staff.
Recognition and Motivation: Regular acknowledgment will encourage positive behavior and a healthier school environment.
FOOD SALE
October 01, 2024: Class of 2026 Food Sale from 11:45 to 1:10 p.m. Location:
October 8, 2024: Food Sale (Class of 2027) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
2024 Flu Shot Clinic
CBNHC will be hosting a Vaccine Drive Thru clinic on
Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.
Any questions, please contact CBNHC. Click the link for the Application for the Vaccine Drive-Thru.
44th Annual Native American Student Art Show - Water is Life
Field Trips
- Oct. 4th: AGC New Mexico & ACE Leadership Heavy Equipment Rodeo & CIEF Trades Day (Grades 9th-12th)
- Oct. 17th: Explora Indigenous STEAM (Grades 6th-12th)
- Oct. 21st: Early Childhood - Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
Explora Indigi-STEAM Event
Indigi-STEAM Event: Thursday, October 17, 2024
New Mexico PBS and Explora have partnered to create a full day of STEAM activities and workshops centering Indigenous knowledge. In addition to workshops, there will be showing episodes of NMPBS’ Indigi-Genius series (now a national series titled Sovereign Innovations).
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: morning (9:15am-1:00pm) visit
- Location: Explora (1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104)
- Transportation: 6th-12th grade sponsors to submit field trip request form
- Grade(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
- Lunch will be provided.
Bus Departure from School: 8:00 a.m.
Bus Departure from Explora: 1:00 p.m.
Return to School: 2:00 p.m.
Middle and High School Sponsors: Please complete a field trip request form for your grade level by Monday, September 30th.
Permission slips are required to attend the field trip.
12th Grade: D. Armijo and L. Juaton
11th Grade: M. LeCavalier & J. Nez
10th Grade: F. Lomasag & Rucilla
9th Grade: B. Joe & M. Deferia
8th Grade: K. Stephens & S. Arviso
7th Grade: A. Borinaga & B. Secatero
6th Grade: G. Gonzales & M. Monte
Middle Resource: M. Dreyer & Rucilla
High School Resource: E. Balucos, Julie & Betty Lou
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
FALL FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 30, 2024
all staff members are required to stay for the event, either by sponsoring a booth or by being assigned to assist in a designated area. This event is always a hit with our families, and your involvement is greatly appreciated.
Athletics
Fall Sport Physical Packets
Please remind students to stop by front office or see the Athletic Director for Fall season sports and pick up physical sports packets for the Fall season.
Write Tools Training - Mandatory for Instructional Staff
Professional Development: October 15, 2024
On October 15, 2024, all instructional staff (teachers and education assistants along with administration) will attend the mandatory Write Tools training.
Training Topics:
- Imaginative Narrative Writing
- Real Narrative Writing
- Narrative Writing - Responding to Literature/Language
Reminders Student Supervision
1. Secondary teachers please stand outside your classes during transitions. Hallways need to be monitored.
2. All teachers please follow bus duty, there should be teachers on the bus to supervise students and behaviors at the end of day. Early release Wednesday we can have two teachers, one Elementary teacher and one Secondary teacher supervising as buses are full and behaviors can result.
Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans are due bi-weekly & are to be submitted to walkthrough@tohajiilee.com
- October 7, 2024 Bi-Weekly Plan Due
- October 21 Bi-Weekly Plan Due
Teacher Bus Duty Schedule
Elementary Cafeteria, Recess and Specials Schedule
Update
In an effort to support coverage in the morning we are asking teachers to help out, please find the quarterly schedule for coverage this year for secondary teachers. If you have any questions please follow up with Ms. Carroll
Early Morning Duty Schedule
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z2XQU4bNDfEQ03ISjfKAYOQJGQRq-Y50oNzPiPXhy-8/edit
Teacher Evaluation Information
Ms. Carroll will be meeting with teachers and EA's to review the teacher evaluation system for this SY 24-25. Please review the identified teacher/EA TCS domains in preparation for your upcoming individual/group session.
An extension has been given for teachers and EA's to submit their self reflections and PDP's no later than Oct 4, 2024, if needed.
Professional development Plan Template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GLRG6X_MfrYSqSHDPMjydHliHZ-M8E3JpDhoWYo2IuY/edit?usp=sharing
Please make a copy before typing into document as all will have access to this format.
Teacher/EA Timeline and Activities
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mm7R3lGT5HocZfZ0nuWqYQ2lS2APW0t3Z5ebjUl5nLk/edit?usp=sharing
Please keep dates on your calendar for reference.
Self Reflection Form Template (1 -2 page Word or Google Doc)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brV-TmR5RLYVnCTk_7udSXbkBrYcugagpzc_jNumSL4/edit?usp=sharing
Please do not type into document, please make a copy
First Walk Thru's, WOW's and WONDERS. October 21-31, 2024
Walk Thru Debrief sessions with Coaching feedback, October 28-November 8, 2024
Native American Student Information System - Information Management & Technology (IMT)
Teachers,
Please follow instruction sent by Varlene Johnson, School Registrar/Office Manager on how to establish your eDOIU login for Information Management & Technology (IMT). This training is required for teachers to access the Native American Student Information System (NASIS). NASIS is used to take daily student attendance. If you need assistance, please reach out to Varlene Johnson.
Digital Leave Request
Special Education
Service Logs
Service Log are now on the google drive and overseen by case managers and Bernie. EA's please work with case managers if you have questions. Bernie has shared the template with all SPED staff. Case managers and Bernie will review these on a weekly basis, please stay on top of daily reports for the log.
Human Resource
Vacancy Announcement: Athletic Coaches
Exciting news!! TCS now has an Elementary Cross Country program for this cohort. I’ve attached the Athletic Coach Vacancy Announcement, if interested please e-mail me your letter of interest as soon as possible.
Stipend Positions:
HR is now accepting letters of interest for all stipend positions for this school year. Attached are the vacancies for Stipend positions.
FYI: The health care enrollment is not until mid-November.
SCAN:
FYI: If you have NOT completed your SCAN Training, please register for the next training date and submit your sign-in sheet to me after your training has been completed. Below are the dates.
Friday, September 27, 2024
10:00 AM -12:30 PM (MDT)
Canoncito Band of Navajos Health Center (CBNHC)
CBNHC medical and behavioral health team will continue to provide services to students every Tuesday morning at the Teen Center portable building.
Dual College Courses
New Mexico State University
Dr. Shawn Secatero will be offering two NMSU courses to our 9th, 10th and 11th grade students.
ELAD 2210 LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE
This course is open to only TCS students as a hybrid class. Students will meet on the last two Wednesdays of each month from 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and they can also submit their assigned work on CANVAS.
ELAD 2340 MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP
This course is an online course and available to all NMSU Grants students including dual credit. The TCS students who have already taken LEAD 2210 can take this course if they want to earn more college credits. They can also meet and attend class on the Wednesdays of each month from 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the computer lab.
2024-2025 School Calendar
Elementary Master Schedule 24-25
Secondary Master Schedule 24-25
Bell Schedule
Wednesday Schedules
Full day and half day
First two Wednesday's of the month will follow normal full day schedule.
Last two Wednesday's of the month will be early release Wednesday schedule.
* To remain consistent Wednesday schedule will remain regardless of holiday/school closure or no school to avoid disruption for teachers and parents.
Teacher Resources
Student Handbook Link
Shelter In Place, Lockdown and Fire Evacuation Procedure MAP
Two-Way Radio
Please follow radio usage:
Please label your radios with your name so when they are turned into the front office we can return them to the owners.
Radios must be carried at all times from the beginning of your tour of duty to the end of your tour of duty.
When initiating a call on the radio, first identify who you wish to contact (e.g. Front Office), then identify yourself (E.g. Your name)..
C.A.N. Channel (#1)= For emergency use only for fire drill, shelter-in-place, lockdown, and return to normal operation. All teachers and education assistants are to have channel C.A.N.(#1) on your two-way radio.
***Please do not use C.A.N. station for any other purpose.
ADMIN Channel (#2) = Used daily by security, maintenance, front office, custodians, bus drivers and administration.
C.A.N .Report QR Code and EMAIL Link
IT Support
Message from Camnet: IT Support Digital Form
To submit IT Support requests, please fill out this form for each issue you are having, and Camnet will get to your request as soon as possible.
Nainoa and Jim will be onsite on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Link to form: https://forms.gle/CVBKuv4qPR2PEMLS9
or
QR code to form:
Camnet will no longer be checking the binder at the front desk. Please use the online form for IT Support requests from now on.
COACHING. ALIGNING, GROWING (CAG) Model
COGNIA Standards
Family Engagement
Family Engagement Calendar
Parent Newsletter
CALENDAR UPDATES
September
30th: Indigenous STEAM Explora Field Trip Form Due
30th: ECH Field Trip & Kindergarten/1st Dual Language Field Trip- CBNHC Celebration
October
1st: Class of 2026 Food Sale
4th: Trades Field Trip - Grades 9th-12th
5th: Cross Country Meet @ Santa Fe Indian School - John Grimley Invite (Mid & Varsity)
5th: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Santa Clara (Finals)
8th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Tse Yi Gai (Away) Varsity
10th: Middle School Lady Warriors vs. Laguna (Home)
11th: Fall Break (No School Students & School Year Employees)
12th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Quemado (Home) Middle/Varsity
12th: Cross Country Meet @ Zuni HS - Patason Amesol Invite (Mid & Varsity)
14th: Holiday - Indigenous Day (No School for Students & All Staff)
15th: Middle School Lady Warriors vs. Laguna (Away)
15th: Professional Development (No School for Students); Write Tools Mandatory for Instructional Staff
16th: Parent/Teacher Conference
17th: Middle School Lady Warriors vs. Cochiti (Away)
17th: Explora Indigi-STEAM Field Trip (Grades 6th-12th)
18th: Middle School Cross Country @ St. Pius X
19th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Shiprock (Away) Varsity
19th: Cross Country @ Albuquerque Academy (Varsity)
21st - 25th: National School Bus Safety Week
21st: ECH Field Trip - Pumpkin Patch
22nd: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Pinehill (Home) Varsity
23rd: NMSU Career Fair
26th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Shiprock (Home) Varsity
29th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Tse Yi Gai (Home) Varsity
30th: Fall Festival
31st: Early Childhood Trick or Treat
November
1st-2nd: Cross Country District Meet - TBD
2nd: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Pinehill (Away) Varsity
8th: National STEAM Day
9th: Cross Country State Meet - TBD
14th-16th: Volleyball State Championships