August 23rd, 2024

Amazing To’Hajiilee families!

The first weeks of school have been successful. The students are getting in the learning mode and getting back to the school schedule. Please assist them with setting the schedule at home for their study times, rest times and play times. Consistency will help not only with getting things done efficiently, but also will help them feel safe in a predictable environment. Routines are essential for the children and their emotional state. They provide better sleep, reduce stress, encourage independence, help kids feel more relaxed and happy, better focus and productivity, and much more benefits.

We had several exciting events at the school in August and were happy to be able to see many families participate in those. Please read the Newsletter for the highlights of these fun events.

Beginning of the Year NWEA Testing will take place on August 27th - 29th. See parent letter below for additional information. Make sure you child is in school during these days and gets plenty of rest.

The Open House and Meet the Teacher Night took place on August 21st. Parents and students participated in the "All About Me" activity, which featured Instax mini photos provided by the Director of Family Engagement, Katrina Nez, with assistance from Sabrina Valencia. Families received wall calendars and had the opportunity to meet their child's teachers. Dinner was provided by the cafeteria.

Dr. Shawn Secatero is holding the school calendars that were distributed to families during the Open House and Meet the Teacher Night.

Students happily posed for the camera on the first day of school, expressing their gratitude for their purple Warrior shirts.

Fun in the Sun! Students enjoyed popsicles during a welcome-back social event. This delightful treat was a random act of kindness from TCS.

Culinary Arts students assisted in serving food during the Song and Dance event held on August 15th in the gym. The elders greatly appreciated their respectful manners. As part of their initial lessons in class, students are learning about safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

The school hosted a song and dance event on August 15th in the gym, sponsored by the To'Hajiilee Senior Center in partnership with local community providers. Students had the opportunity to attend, with some experiencing this type of social gathering for the first time and others familiar from attending similar events with their grandparents. It was a day filled with dancing, socializing, information booths, dummy roping, and participation in the fruit scramble. Students also had the chance to connect with elders from various parts of the Navajo Nation.

Here is a short video clip of the parade that was held on August 13th with the parade route from the Chapter House to the Senior Center.

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Weekly, you will see our Navajo Word of the Day. Practice saying the word, spelling the word, and use it in a sentence.

Dual Language will be having a parent meeting on August 28, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. See flyer for additional information.

2024-2025 Family Engagement and Student Activities Calendar

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is now active and held their first parent meeting on August 21st. Meetings are typically scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, except when there is a school closure or a conflicting event. PAC members Kara Pino, Erica Nelson, and Diane Sandoval were all in attendance at the Open House and Meet the Teacher Night. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the members.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Kayla Manning for her leadership as an active PAC member for several years. We appreciate the skills and knowledge she brought to the committee during her time with us. Kayla attended trainings, chaired meetings, assisted families with their concerns, and contributed to various volunteer work. Thank you, Kayla, for your dedicated service and serving as a PAC Member for many years, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you around campus.

Dr. Shawn Secatero is offering two New Mexico State University (NMSU) courses to our 9th, 10th and 11th grade students.

• ELAD 2210 LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE (This course is offered as a hybrid class. Students will meet on the last two Wednesdays of each month from 1:15 pm to 3:45 pm).
• ELAD 2340 MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP (This course is online 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. Class is offered on the Wednesdays from 1:15 pm to 3:45 pm in the computer lab).
  

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.

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August 26th

• BREAKFAST: Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, Fresh Strawberries, Granola, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple Chunks, and Choice of Milk

August 27th

• BREAKFAST: Blueberry Pancakes, Apple Wedges, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Beef Stew, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Orange Chunks, and Choice of Milk

August 28th

• BREAKFAST: Combo, Toast, Fruit Cup, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Beef Tacos, Pinto Beans, Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Fresh Strawberries, and Choice of Milk

August 29th

• BREAKFAST: Waffle, Watermelon Chunks, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Grill Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Celery Sticks, Apple Wedges, and Choice of Milk

August 30th

• BREAKFAST: Breakfast Pizza, Orange Wedges, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Mandarin Orange Chicken, Vegetable Chow Mein, Broccoli Florets, Chinese Cabbage Salad, Graham Crackers, and Choice of Milk

September 2nd

• NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

September 3rd

• BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Graham Crackers, Watermelon and Kiwi, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Red Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, Slice Peaches, and Choice of Milk

September 4th

• BREAKFAST: Banana Muffin, Ultimate Breakfast Round, Cantaloupe, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Meatloaf, Mash Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Broccoli Florets, Apple Wedges, and Choice of Milk

September 5th

• BREAKFAST: Toast, Fruit Cup, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Chili Con Carne with Beans, Cornbread, Garden Salad, Crackers, Rainbow Fruit Salad, and Choice of Milk

September 6th

• BREAKFAST: Pancake, Apple Sauce, and Choice of Milk
• LUNCH: Turkey and Cheese Croissant, Broccoli Salad, Peach Slices, and Choice of Milk

August 2024

• 28th: Dual Language Program Parent Meeting (Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.)
  

September 2024

• 2nd: Labor Day - No School
• 2nd - 6th: Red Ribbon Week
• 4th: Full Day Wednesday
• 11th: Full Day Wednesday
• 18th: Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
• 25th: Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.

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