To'Hajiilee Community School
Weekly Newsletter: September 2-6, 2024
September 2, 2024 National Labor Day
No School Today, enjoy time with friends and family.
September 3, 2024 National Bowling League Day
Join a bowling league for your wellness!
September 4, 2024 TCS Day
Spirit Day: Wear your TCS Gear or TCS Colors Maroon and Yellow Pride
September 5, 2024
*Game at 5 p.m.
September 6, 2024 National Read a Book Day
Curl up on the couch and read a novel today!
September 7, 2024
- Elementary at Santo Domingo
- Middle & High School at Daniel Chinana Invite (Jemez)
Navajo Word of the Week
September 02, 2024: Labor Day (No School for Students and All Staff)
❗UPCOMING EVENTS❗
RED RIBBON WEEK - SEPTEMBER 4TH - 6TH
In Collaboration and Sponsored by CBNHC, Inc Behavioral Health Program
Theme: "Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free"
Event date: Wednesday, September 4th (Full-day)
Fun walk/run for students on Wednesday, Sept 4th at the trail walk (near Clinic).
- Water, fruits and incentives will be provided for students and staff.
- Start time: 8:30 am
- Depart from school: 8:00 am (classes to sign up at the front office; deadline to sign-up is on Friday, August 30, 2024 by 1:00 pm so transportation services can be planned accordingly).
- Must remain with your 1st period until everyone returns from the fun walk/run.
After fun walk/run – Motivational speaker, REZ BOY will deliver a presentation on Bullying, Drug Abuse, Underage Drinking, Teen Dating Violence, by the level of cognitions in Navajo/English.
- Elementary Assembly (10:00 am then will head to lunch)
- Secondary Assembly (Period 4 - 10:50-11:40)
Door contest and/or bulletin board contest:
- Due to testing, the contest has been extended to Friday, September 6th.
- Judging will at 11.30 am - 1:00 pm.
- Categories for Elementary, Secondary, and High School (1st, 2nd, 3rd place for each category based on theme).
- Winners: 1st place movie day with lunch; 2nd place pizza party' 3rd place ice cream/root beer social
Progress Reports - Due Thursday, September 05, 2024
Message Sent on Thursday, August 29, 2024
A friendly reminder, the first nine weeks progress reports will be due in NASIS on Thursday, September 05, 2024, for all students.
Parent/ Teacher Conferences for students that are failing your class would benefit students to pick up their grade before the end of the first nine weeks. By involving parents/guardians early on, you can build the rapport to help students improve. You may discuss the areas where the student is struggling and create an action plan with steps the student and parent/guardian can follow. If needed, a follow-up meeting to discuss student’s performance.
Parent/Teacher Conferences can take place before school, after school or during your prep. Please notify the front office and front security if you have scheduled an appointment.
You may also contact parents/guardians to highlight academic achievement, strengths, goals, attendance, etc…
Varlene will open NASIS from September 3rd to September 5th. Please enter first nine weeks progress grades for your students.
Dine Language Proficiency Assessment (DLPA)
DLPA Testing: September 3-6, 2024
The Dine Language Proficiency Assessment (DLPA) is a standardize test designed to measure students in Kindergarten, 4th, 8th and 12th grade levels on their developing ability to understand and produce oral Navajo Language and their knowledge of Navajo Culture.
Our Dual Language staff will be administering DLPA this week - September 3 - 6, 2024.
FOOD SALE
September 5, 2024
Staff Food Sale Please place your lunch order with seniors students in advance. You may email Ms. Armijo, lets support our senior student fundraising activity.
PICTURE DAY
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
FALL FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 30, 2024
As we prepare for our annual Fall Festival, we ask that you begin planning your class's booth for the event. Each class is encouraged to sponsor a fun booth for families to enjoy. Please submit a requisition for up to $75 to cover any decorations or prizes you may need.
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.
Requisition Amount: $75.00
Submission Deadline: September 20th by 4:00 pm
Thank you for your participation!
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.
High School Sponsors: Please complete a field trip request form for your grade level by Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
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
Resume
Students are encouraged to bring their resumes with them and take advantage of a resume review session. Two weeks before the event, instructors will receive information about pre-assignment students are able to complete. This pre-assignment will give students a glimpse into what companies will be at the event and will foster more engagement and interest.
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!
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
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.
Teachers
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
- September 9 Third Bi-Weekly Plan Due
- September 23 Fourth 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 session.
After this initial meeting, professional development plans will be due September 30, 2024 in hard copy to Ms. Carroll.
A calendar will be shared with teachers and EA's based on your availability to meet over the next three weeks in September.
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
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
Instructional Days
Monday, September 2, 2024
.LABOR DAY HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Elementary Dismissal at 2:05 p.m
Secondary Dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Elementary Dismissal at 2:05 p.m.
Secondary Dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Elementary Dismissal at 2:05 p.m
Secondary Dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Elementary Dismissal at 2:05 p.m
Secondary Dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
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.
BUS COUNT WEEK
Due to this important funding data, we will need to add an additional full day Wednesday in the month of September. On September 25 this day will be a full day Wednesday however important events like JROTC and Dual Credit will remain on regular schedule. Students will report to these classes and will be dismissed from their regular education classes to attend JROTC and Dual Credit, arrangements for coverage for those teachers who sponsor these events will be made.
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
EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILD FIND SCHEDULE
Family Engagement
Family Engagement Calendar
Parent Newsletter
CALENDAR UPDATES
September
2nd: Labor Day - No School
3rd: CBNHC Onsite
3rd-6th: Dine Language Proficiency Assessment (DLPA); Grades K, 4th, 8th, 12th
4th: Full Day Wednesday; Elementary Dismissal at 2:05; Secondary at 3:00
5th: Progress Reports Due
5th: Class of 2025 Food Sale
5th: Volleyball Game: Lady Warriors vs. Evangel (Varsity); Game at 5 p.m.
7th: Cross Country Meet @ Jemez Valley - Daniel Chinana Invite
7th: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Santo Domingo
9th: Picture Day
11th: NNDVR Onsite (Sped)
11th: Full Day Wednesday; Elementary Dismissal at 2:05; Secondary at 3:00
14th: Cross Country Meet @ UNM - 2024 Lobo XC Invite
14th: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Jemez Day School
18th: Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
21st: Cross Country Meet @ Rio Rancho - Rio Rancho Jamboree
21st: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Isleta
23rd-27th: Transportation Count Week
28th: Cross Country Meet @ East Mountain - Nick Martin Invite
28th: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Laguna
25th: Full Day Wednesday; Elementary Dismissal at 2:05; Secondary at 3:00
October
4th: 9th-12th Trades Field Trip
5th: Cross Country Meet @ Santa Fe Indian School - John Grimley Invite
5th: Elementary Cross Country Meet @ Santa Clara (Finals)
11th: Fall Break (No School Students & School Year Employees)
14th: Holiday - Indigenous Day (No School for Students & All Staff)
15th: Professional Development (No School for Students); Write Tools Mandatory for Instructional Staff
16th: Parent/Teacher Conference
12th: Cross Country Meet @ Zuni HS - Patason Amesol Invite
19th: Cross Country Meet @ Albuquerque Academy - Albq. Acad. Extravaganza
November
1st-2nd: Cross Country District Meet - TBD
9th: Cross Country State Meet - TBD