To'Hajiilee Community School
Weekly Newsletter: October 21-25, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
Bus Fire Drill & Bus Safety Presentations (see schedule)
Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Wear Pink - DIG PINK Volleyball
DIG PINK Volleyball Game
Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Warrior Day
Warrior Day: Wear your TCS Colors Maroon and Yellow and/or Traditional attire.
NMSU Career & Job Fair (Grades 9th-12th)
Thursday, October 24, 2024 National Bologna Day
This would be a good day to have a bologna sandwich for lunch.
Friday, October 25, 2024: Spirit Week
Wear you flannel day.
District Cross Country Meet
Navajo Word of the Week
❗UPCOMING EVENTS❗
October 21-25, 2024: National School Bus Safety Week
October 22, 2024: Dig Pink
October 22, 2024: Dr. Henry Fowler
Classroom Coverage Schedule
Thank you for completing our internal registration. We will provide an update on classroom coverage for teachers that will be attending Dr. Henry fowler's workshop.
Teachers may leave to workshop after elementary buses depart at 2:05 p.m.
Location: San Pedro Library
October 23, 2024: Career & Job Fair
As we continue to provide college and career exploration for our students, we have been provided an upcoming NMSU Career Fair from our NMSU Professor, Dr. Secatero.
Thank you sponsors for submitting your field trip request form. 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
Bus Departure from School: 8:30 a.m.
Bus Departure from NMSU, Grants: 12:00 p.m.
Return to School: 1:00 p.m.
On the day of the field trip, please submit your final student attendance to the front office.
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.
October 23, 2024: Half Day Bus Monitor Schedule
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 & October 30, 2024, we will dismiss all students K-12th at 1:15 p.m. For student safety, all education assistants are assigned to help monitor students.
October 28, 2024: CBNHC Presentation
Hello Teachers,
There will be a presentation for middle and high school students on October 28th.
TOPIC: Domestic Violence and Bullying Awareness
LOCATION: Cafeteria
Middle School at 8:10 - 8:55 am
High School at 9:00 - 9:50 am
Presenters: Behavioral Health Staff from CBNHC
October 25 - 31, 2024: SPIRIT WEEK
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.
October 31, 2024: Early Childhood Trick or Treat
To'Hajiilee Week
Special Education Updates
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.
2024 Flu Shot Clinic
Spelling Bee
FOR TEACHERS
Hello, fellow teachers.
As we gear up for January’s school-wide Spelling Bee, I wanted to share some important details to help your students prepare for their classroom competitions. I will be providing a set of resources for you to use with your students, which I kindly ask you to reproduce and distribute to them. These resources include:
For teachers:
- Spelling Bee 101
- Bee Record-keeping Sheet
- 2025 Suggested Rules for Spelling Bees
- Written Test Instructions and Form
Additionally, our Classroom Competition will focus on both spelling and vocabulary, and the study materials for each grade level are as follows:
- First Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Second Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Third Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Fourth Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Fifth Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Sixth Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Seventh Grade Study Words with Definitions
- Eighth Grade Study Words with Definitions
You will also receive the Study List for your Classroom Champions. This year, each class will have a Champion, along with 1st and 2nd place winners who will represent your class in the School Spelling Bee competition which will be held 2nd week of January 2025.
I will be preparing the packets for you (hardcopies of the resources) and you will receive them by tomorrow.
Thank you for your cooperation in preparing our students for this exciting event!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.
Best regards,
Jojie E. Ceniza
Gifted and Talented Teacher
To'Hajiilee Community School
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.
January 6, 2024: Write Tools Training - Mandatory for Instructional Staff
Professional Development: January 6, 2024
On January 6, 2024, all instructional staff (teachers and education assistants along with administration) will attend the mandatory Write Tools training.
Training Location: School Cafeteria
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
FIELD TRIPS
- Oct. 21st: Early Childhood - Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
- Oct. 22nd: Middle School Dine Language & Culture - Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
- Oct. 25th: Upper Elementary - Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
- Oct. 29th: Gifted & Talented Field Trip - Big Jim Farm
SCHOOL SALE
October 24, 2024: Food Sale (Class of 2025) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 29, 2024: Food Sale (Class of 2025) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 31, 2024: Food Sale (Mr. Stephens) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CALENDAR UPDATES
October
21st - 25th: National School Bus Safety Week
21st: ECH Field Trip - Pumpkin Patch
22nd: Dine Language & Culture Field Trip: Pumpkin Patch
22nd: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Pinehill (Home) Varsity DIG PINK
22nd: Dr. Fowler's Workshop 3 pm to 5 pm
23rd: NMSU Career Fair Field Trip (9th-12th)
24th: Food Sale (Class of 2025) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
24th: Monthly Food Distribution
25th: Upper Elementary - Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch
26th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Shiprock (Home) Varsity
28th: CBNHC Presentations (middle & high school)
29th: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Tse Yi Gai (Home) Varsity
29th: Food Sale (Class of 2025) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
29th: Gifted & Talented Field Trip - Big Jim Farm
30th: Fall Festival
31st: Early Childhood Trick or Treat
31st: Food Sale (Mr. Stephens) from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November
1st-2nd: Cross Country District Meet - TBD
2nd: Lady Warriors Volleyball vs. Pinehill (Away) Varsity
5th: ACT
8th: National STEAM Day
9th: Cross Country State Meet - TBD
11th: Veterans Day (HOLIDAY) - No School for Students & All Employees
14th-16th: Volleyball State Championships
20th-26th: To'Hajiilee Week
26th: Turkey-in-the-Hole
27th: Thanksgiving Break - No School (Students & School Year Employees)
28th-29th: Thanksgiving Break - No School (Students & All Employees)
December
23-Jan. 3rd: Christmas Break
January
6th: Professional Development - Write Tools (No School for Students)