A student at Havasupai Elementary School in Supai, Arizona, plays basketball on the school's outdoor court.

Students from Beclabito Day School recently visited San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, to attend a presentation at the San Juan College Planetarium titled Navajo Skies. This immersive, full-dome planetarium experience, created by Dr. Nancy Maryboy and Dr. David Begay, explored Navajo astronomy, highlighting eight major constellations and others rarely depicted.

Enemy Swim Day School represented their community at the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, South Dakota, and competed very well.

The archery team placed first. Congratulations to Julius, Nic, Junior, Darius, Josten, Ashtyn, Cokaya, Carmello, Amelia, Exston, Wicahpi and Avant on their impressive bow-and-arrow skills.

Congratulations to Toka Nuwan Wayapi Tipi on winning 1st place in the Language Bowl. Great work by Cokaya, Junior and Aubrey.

The Enemy Swim Elementary Language Bowl Team also excelled, taking 2nd place. The BIE is proud of Elizabeth, Marvalynn, MarleyMae, Paisley, and SaMeria for their hard work and teamwork.

The DOI Women’s Mentoring Program Pilot was launched in March 2022 as a platform to foster meaningful relationships through mentorships in which women build knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to excel in their personal and professional lives. The program pilot is now preparing for its third cohort and is looking for mentors! If you have experience to share, a desire to support others in their career journey, and a willingness to commit to the year-long program, please consider applying as a mentor. The opportunity to mentor is open to all grade levels and job series.

The following is a summary of mentor responsibilities:

• Partner with a mentee for one year.
• Meet regularly and participate in mentor-mentee and program activities for two to four hours monthly.
• Promote and strive to meet mutual goals and expectations.
• Be eager and willing to grow and learn together.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the professional development of DOI employees by sharing knowledge and fostering the personal growth of a mentee. Submit your application on DOI Talent. The mentor application period closes on February 3.

Visit the DOI Women’s Mentoring Program SharePoint or email questions to doiwomensmentoringprogram@ios.doi.gov.

Bureau of Indian Education elementary school teachers contribute to the Bureau’s mission of excellence in student-centered, Indigenous education. Every day, they meet the educational needs of the BIE’s Indigenous students in 23 states across 64 reservations, empowering them to thrive.

BIE teachers support preserving and revitalizing Indigenous cultural identities and languages for students as young as 3 while promoting a culturally based and holistic education. This commitment fosters an environment where students can excel academically while building a strong sense of self and community. The BIE focuses on its students’ holistic development, and the teachers nurture every aspect of their growth, including cultural, emotional and mental well-being.

Attention School Leaders!

We’re looking for stories and photos to feature in our weekly Roll Call and on social media! Highlight the incredible things happening at your schools and celebrate your students, staff, and community with us.

Here are some exciting new opportunities to share:

• 📚 100th Day of School. Share creative projects or events marking this milestone in the school year!
• 💻 Digital Learning Day – February 22. Share how your school embraces technology and digital learning innovation.
• 💖 Love Teaching Week – February 12–16. Spotlight the passion and dedication of your educators.
• 🙌 National Student Volunteer Day – February 17. Celebrate students making a difference in their communities through volunteerism.
• 🏀 Recreational Sports and Fitness Day – February 22. Show how your school promotes fitness and recreational activities.
• 🎨 National Arts Month – February. Feature student art projects and performances to celebrate creativity.
• 🗣️ Youth Leadership Month – February. Highlight student leaders and their contributions to your school community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on your school’s successes and creativity. Send your submissions to lead@bie.edu or click the button below!

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers competitive grant is designed to provide funding to create academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children who attend BIE funded schools. The goal of the 21st CCLC program is to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subject areas, such as reading and math; offer students a broad array of activities that can complement regular academic programs; and offer cultural enrichment opportunities based around language, tribal heritage, land and more. Annual awards will range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $240,000 for 5 years.

Apply:

• Review the Request for Application and 21st CCLC Grant Application.
• Attend one of the application webinars as needed for application assistance.
• Submit your ‘Intent to Apply’ email to 21stCCLC@bie.edu by January 30, 2025.
• Submit your application by March 28, 2025, to 21stCCLC@bie.edu.

Support and Assistance:

• 21st CCLC New Grant Application Webinars
• January 21, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
• February 11, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
• 21st CCLC Grant Application Open Q/A Office Hours
• February 25, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
• March 11, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST

Email general questions to Sarah Price and Andrea Bia.

Integrated pest management is a sustainable, proactive, and effective way for school facility managers to deal with various pests like rodents and insects. IPM saves time, effort, and money while creating safer and healthier learning environments. This free webinar will highlight several IPM success stories from school facility managers representing districts around the U.S. and provide step-by-step guidance, including how to integrate IPM practices into existing staff roles and responsibilities.

January 28, 2025 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Including a 30 minute Q&A

Learning Objectives

• Learn the history of integrated pest management and the science behind pest management strategies.
• Learn the importance of controlling pests using IPM guidelines and its connection to student health.
• Learn about IPM implementation success stories from school districts across the U.S.

The January Principal Leadership Academy sessions will cover the "Writing Rescue Plan," a collection of ready-to-implement classroom activities and resources designed to remedy the most common pitfalls leading to "zero/non-scorable" student work. Leaders will explore the Writing Rescue plan, access resources, and receive tips on supporting teachers in implementing the pre-test mini-lessons and activities. These resources can potentially positively impact overall test scores this spring.

• Register for February 4 at 1 p.m. MT
• Register for February 11 at 11 a.m. MT

• January 29 - Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, Tier II Chemical Reporting Awareness
• February 11 - AHERA Asbestos Awareness and Designated Person Training
• February 18
• Solid Waste Management and Reporting Awareness
• Hazardous and Universal Waste Awareness Training

• February 11 - EAP/Risk Analysis
• February 12
• Climate Change and Human Health
• OSHA 10 Courses
• February 13
• EAP/Risk Analysis
• OSHA Record Keeping

Join the first two trainings of the Department of Energy Federal Energy Management Program’s new O&M to Reduce Energy and Improve Indoor Environmental Quality series. These trainings will highlight routine O&M actions that can save money, reduce energy usage and improve Indoor Environmental Quality. The trainings will also cover the pros and cons of different technologies and maintenance strategies.

O&M to Reduce Energy and Improve IEQ: 1 - LED Design and Acquisition

• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET | 0.2 CEUs | Introductory
• This overview covers the considerations and main steps for upgrading to LED lighting from design to acquisition to disposal and LEDs' health and energy benefits.

O&M to Reduce Energy and Improve IEQ: 2 - Maintenance Planning

• Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET | 0.2 CEUs | Introductory
• This overview covers the best practices and tips for HVAC and water system maintenance in buildings. It briefly demos FEMP's O&M Checklist tool and the benefits of Existing Building Commissioning and Re-tuning.