Volume 2, Issue 3
March 17, 2017
Calendar of Events:
H O P I
D A Y
S C H O O L
HDS News
March 22-23: Parent/ teacher conferences March 22: STUCO Field trip to courts March 24: Green Day Sock Hop March 24: 6th Grade Country Dance March 28: 4th Grade takes AIMS Science April 3-14: NWEA April 5: Shindig April 3-7: Book Fair April 8: Child Abuse Awareness Fair April 12: Spring Carnival April 18-28: AzMerit testing April 26: Transition day for Headstart May 1-12: STAR testing May 3: GATE Field Trip May 3-6: 6th Grade Field Trip May 7: Teacher Appreciation Week May 9: 6th Grade Banquet May 15-19: DIBELS Benchmark May 16: Graduation May 22: Field Day/ Last day of School May 23: Last day for staff
News from the Principal’s Desk It is a quiet week around the school with the students gone. I hope you and your children are enjoying Spring Break. I’ve seen a number of the students out and about; even as far away as Utah! As usual, we have been busy at Hopi Day School. You may have noticed at least one of the changes. ..the fencing around the school. Some of the students have stated, “We feel like we are in prison!” That was certainly not the intent. However, we had been noticing a lot of foot traffic through the school grounds during the day. We wanted to make sure that our students were protected as they travel among the different buildings. We have not enclosed the playground at this point, but are considering security cameras after the incident where someone intentionally cut the cables of the Cruise Line with a hacksaw.
Safety of our students is important.
home front!
You may have read in the news about several Navajo schools losing their accreditation due to either misuse of funding or lack of school improvement plans. Our school is currently accredited until 2019. However, Hopi Day School has been actively working on our Advanc-Ed accreditation goals, as we don’t want to wait until the last minute to meet the requirements. Our goals include continued improvement in math, reading, writing, communication, and instruction including the improvement plan, professional development, evaluation system, and curriculum mapping. Families are an important part of achieving these goals. If you would like to see the actual plan, please feel free to contact me at the office. We can’t do it without your support and encouragement from the
We are entering the testing season. You can help at home by making sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats right, and by encouraging the students to do their best. The testing dates are listed under the Calendar of Events and the sidebar with testing dates. We have been testing throughout the year and we have shown a very positive growth in all areas. Our staff and students have been working hard. However, the testing season is often difficult because of the stamina required to take all the different required tests. Your help, as always, is appreciated.
Hopi Board of Education The Hopi Day School representative for the Hopi Board of Education is Martha Mase. She has been attending meetings and keeping us posted on the updates for the Hopi Board of Education. I’m not sure if you are aware that the Tribal Council has re-instated a team to oversee Health and Education issues. Members of this team have attended principal meetings, Hopi Board of Education meetings, and Education Department meetings.
The members of the Hopi Board of Education have been very busy lately. The tribe posted RfP’s for proposals for the two different components of the TED Grant….the feasibility study and the work on Ordinance 36. We did receive three proposals for the feasibility study and the Hopi Board of Education has tentatively selected a proposal. We are hopeful that the work will begin to move forward. The Hopi Board of Education has also created a resolution to support the various tribal schools in their
resolutions that the NAGSA president will present in Washington D.C. There will be an opportunity to present to the President and varying cabinet members the needs of the grant schools. Part of the resolutionincludes support of those schools that need replacement buildings! Finally, the Hopi Board of Education is continuing to work on the Albin Estate inheritance. Each school submitted a proposal for use of the funds. Hopi Day School sent a proposal to upgrade our library with these funds.
HDS News Page 2
Student Council
Hitanangwa Ah’ni Wuwniva Kyaptsi Soosoyhimu
The Student Council has been very
platform of anti-bullying. Therefore,
upcoming week. Late in March, they
active this school year. STUCO offic-
they took part in the implementation
will be attending a state legislative
ers include:
of the STOP/WALK/TALK program.
session. The students are becoming
President: Danzick Tewa
Student Council, also,
well-rounded in the three branches of
Vice President: Honyestewa
first Winter Ball that was quite a suc-
Richard
Treasurer: Audi Andrews
Historian: Madison Seechoma
Tessianna
R e pr e s e n t a t i v e s : C am ry Sanchez, Kyra Wadsworth, Brianna Tewa, Delayna Quochytewa Many of the elected officers ran on a
Student Council recently visited a Tribal Council session where they heard the discussion pertaining to extending the term for the election board in preparation for the upcoming elections for Chairman.
STUCO
plans to attend a court session in the
Spelling Bee………………………………..Congratulations to all participants! competition for the final three contenders per grade level. This year, the intermediate representatives
Latonya Begoshytewa, Shaun Enos, Caleah Tewa, Ernal Qumyintewa, David Lomawunu, and Desirae
Each year, our students participate in a spelling bee that takes place in Tuba City. We compete against
were: Timothy Flowers, Jocelyn Lomahoema, Lynnice Leslie, Cassie Cuch, Jasmine Secakuyva, Audi Andrews, Brian Humehoynewa,
Maldonado. At this year’s competition, we placed at two grade levels for the first time in 18 years. Rai’nysha
nine other schools; so each participant competes against approximately 30 other students. There is an intermediate level and a primary
N e o ma F lo we r s, and Ky r a Wadsworth. The Primary winners were: Rai’nysha Chino, Camry Sanchez,
Chino took second place for third grade and Latonya Begoshytewa took second place for first grade. Additionally, Camry Sanchez and
level. This event begins with a school
Neiva Mansfield, Madison Silas, Alahna Honie, Lathan Manuel,
Lathan Manual came in at 4th place.
Parent Teacher Organization Our Parent Teacher Organization is in full swing and we have had some wonderful, informative Shindigs. The elected P.T.O. Board members are:
Our cheerleaders learned many new cheers this season thanks to Coach Poocha and Coach Lomaoamvayal!
government.
cess.
Secretary: Lomaoamvaya
hosted our
Vell Davis
Susan Sekaquaptewa
Guy Josytewa
Sara Tuvequaftewa
Samantha Sekaquaptewa
Please feel free to contact any of these people with ideas for Shindigs or concerns. Most recently, the P.T.O. sponsored a bedtime story event. Children arrived in their pajamas and classroom teachers read favorite stories to the students. It was accompanied by hot cocoa and cookies. You could have heard a pin drop during the readings; which, as you know, is a rarity at a Shindig! It was a fun night for all. Plan on attending the next Shindig on Wednesday, April 5th at 5:30.
Volume 2, Issue 3 Page 3 Words of Wisdom from HDS Students:
Bully Free Starts With Me The Student Council has taken an active part in the presentation of the bullying program at our school. They presented in their classrooms and helped with the younger grades, as well.
others that something is taking place.
Talk!
Walk! If the other techniques have not worked, the student is asked to talk to an adult.
The program consists of three steps:
Stop!
Student 1: What time were you born? Student 2: Gives the date. Student 1: No..what TIME. Student 2: How would I know? I didn’t look at the clock. (SMIRKS)
In addition, we have talked about being an “upstander” instead of a “bystander”.
Students are asked to walk away from the situation.
A hand signal is used as a sign to
Nut Allergy Warning!
Meet Our New and Returning Staff Members Governing Board: President: George Silas Vice President: Gloria Grover Secretary: Uberta Mowa Member: Leon Poleheptewa, Sr. HBE Representative: Martha Mase Administration: C.S.A.: Dianna Wallace Teacher Supervisor: Sonja Dawavendewa
Facilities: Facility Manager: Irvin Santiago Bus Driver/Maintenance: Clarina Poleahla Darrell Sakeva
Maintenance: Harris Koiyaquaptewa Custodian: Lorren Tallas Teaching Staff: Kindergarten: Noreen Kewenvoyouma/Vicky Polelonema
Office Staff:
Secretary: Sarah Honanie Personnel: Seraphina Youvella Finance: Jaselynn Shulavichie Clerk: Lorisse Saufkie
1st Grade: Lillian Tallas/Fernanda Honanie 2nd Grade: Idella Kyasyousie/Sarah Mooya 3rd Grade: Samantha Sekaquaptewa/Lorna Joseph 4th Grade: Allegra Honie/Fermina Nutumya 5th Grade: Alan Honyestewa/Kelly Nasingoetewa
6th Grade: Karen Duwyenie/Kara Honanie
Special Education: Teacher: Cindy Chalmers Assistants:
Please be aware that we have a student in first grade with a very serious nut allergy. His classroom is on special alert, but we do need the cooperation of the entire school, particularly at large school events. Do not bring any items that may have come in contact with nuts. This includes items such as sunflower seeds.
Susie Robinson Jewel Harvey Terissa Joswytewa Coretta Poocha Paulita Lomaomvaya Angelica Sandoval
Specials: Art: Alica Leppanen Computers/IT: Craig Seweyestewa Library: Paulita Kewanwytewa RtI: Lori Shepard Alica Leppanen G.A.T.E./Assessment Coordinator: Kevin Loughran
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TESTING DATES AIMS Science: March 28 NWEA: April 3-14 AzMERIT: April 18-28 STAR: May 1-12 DIBELS: May 15-19 *...Not all students test on every day. Classrooms will notify you of specific dates.
Hopi Day School: Philosophy
Hopi Day School
P.L. 100-297
The guiding philosophy of Hopi Day School is that all students are capable of success. Each child deserves compassion, concern, understanding, acceptance, and the enhancement of his/ her self-worth. We accept the responsibility to provide our students with guidance and encouragement.
“Itam soosoyam itaatimuy matoanwisni” Vision Statement
P.O. Box 42 1/4 Mile East of Main Street Kykotsmovi, Arizona 97-39
Our vision is to ensure that all Hopi Day School students receive an exceptional education which will develop their ability to meet the challenges of the future. We are committed to preparing all students to be productive, successful, and culturally valuable citizens.
Phone: 928-734-2467 Fax: 928-734-2470
[email protected]
Mission Statement Hopi Day School encourages the students to demonstrate: Hitanangwa Ah’ni Wuwniva Kyaptsi Soosoyhimu
We Believe
We’re on the Web! www.hdshawks.org
Learning begins at home with families and continues throughout life. Student learning and literacy will be given the highest priority at our school. Student self-esteem is enhanced through a strong understanding of Hopi culture. The uniqueness of each student will be addressed through a variety of instructional approaches to maximize learning.
Hopi Day School