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Inside this issue:

ANNOUNCEMENTS Pages 2-9

COUNCIL NEWS Pages 6-7

SX MISSION NEWS Pages 8-9

WA:K SPIRIT Pages 10-12

December 2012 ~ Volume 21 Issue 12 ~ Ge’e S-hi:pjig Masad – Big Cold Month

The Wa:k Newsletter deadline dates have been moved up to the second Friday of each month. The Deadline for the January Edition of the Wa:K Newsletter is December 14, 2012 . Please email to [email protected]. You may also fax to (520) 573-4089

Join us for a festive Holiday Event

The 4th Annual San Xavier Community and Staff Holiday Gathering

When: Saturday, December 08, 2012 Start Time: 10:00-1:00pm

Where: San Xavier Recreation Center Menu: Ham, Tamales, Mashed Potatoes, Yams, Mixed Vegetables, Bread, Dessert and Drinks

The meal will be served promptly at 10:30 and end

at 12:30

Door prize tickets will be handed out to all guests over 18 years of age until 12:00pm

Drawing will be at 12:30 pm

Must be present to win.

Special points of interest:

SX Community Holiday Gathering front page

TON Referendum Special Election pg. 2 Toys for Tots pg. 3 Feast Committee Holiday Schedule pg. 5 Wa:k Ceksan Christmas Parade pg. 5

San Xavier District Natural Resources Department

2013 MONITOR TRAINING

The Natural Resources Department announces the Bi-Annual Monitor Training to be held on January 29 & 30, 2013 at the San Xavier District Center, 2018 W. San Xavier Road. Monitor certification is valid for 2 years. The District Monitor Guidelines apply to all organizations/agencies/persons conducting business on the San Xavier Indian Reservation. Look out for more information in the January Wa:k Newsletter which will include the date we will begin accepting call-ins to reserve a spot. There is a limit on the number of participants.

ATTENTION IIM ACCOUNT BENEFICIARIES

OST/IIM AND BIA PROBATE STAFF

WILL BE AT THE SAN XAVIER ALLOTTEES ASSOCIATION OFFICE

325 E. VAMORI STREET, TUCSON, ARIZONA

(1ST LIGHT SOUTH OF THE DESERT DIAMOND CASINO ON OLD NOGALES HWY)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012

9:00AM TO 4:00PM

TO ANSER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR IIM ACCOUNT ESTATE PLANNING/WILL WRITING OR CURRENT PROBATE MATTERS

In observance of the upcoming holidays, The San Xavier District Office will be closed on: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, for San Francisco Feast Day Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26, 2012 for Christmas Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January, 2013 for New Year’s Day and Day after

Wel Ceksan Christmas Parade December 8th, 2012 THEME

Celebrating the Holidays with Family, Friends thru Songs & Music

DEADLINE 7th, 2012

Sponsored by: Community Volunteer Committee Cash Prizes for 1st thru 4th

Applications can be picked up at the SXD Office at 573-4000

Tohono O’odham General Welfare Law Resolution of the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council

RESOLUTION NO. 07-030 and RESOLUTION NO. 11-533 What is the Tohono O’odham General Welfare Law? The General Welfare Law is a method to ensure the Internal Revenue Service receives accurate information from the Tohono O’odham Nation (Nation) and the eleven Districts, establish need and income guidelines for Tohono O'odham Members requesting assistance. Assistance is defined as burial expenses, clothing, education, medical care, shelter, and subsistence; as approved by each District’s budget. When was it passed? On November 2011, the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council (TOLC) approved a resolution to “Approve Income and Need Guide-lines for Calendar Year 2012 for the General Welfare Law”. This resolution further clarified and developed income need guidelines when distributing general welfare assistance, as approved by TOLC Resolution No. 07-030. What does this mean? Beneficiaries or those individuals requesting assistance must certify their financial need and benefits do not exceed that need. An application must be filled out for each financial request, reporting any changes to income or household information. Individuals or families exceeding the income guidelines will not be eligible for tax exemption. What is the Income Guideline?

Retrieved from: Tohono O’odham Legislative Council, Resolution No. 11-533. What information will be needed when requesting assistance? In order to determine if the eligible individuals or families are tax exempt, household income must be provided. A W-9 will be requested to be completed with each application. Individuals or families who do not qualify for tax exemption and receiving more than $600 will receive a 1099 Tax Form. The assistance will then be reported as income. When will this be effective? The requirements outlined by TOLC require all Districts to enact this immediately. All applicants and/or recipients requesting finan-cial assistance or funeral assistance will be required to submit SXD enrollment verification, complete a W-9 form, provide a bill/invoice in the applicants name, and other required forms, including annual income (if requested). The General Welfare Law is avail-able through the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council website: http://tolc-nsn.org/res2011.htm or you can obtain copies of the reso-lutions from the District’s Receptionist. More information can be obtained from the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council website: http://tolc-nsn.org/res2011.htm. You can also pick up a copy of the resolutions from the District’s Receptionist. The General Welfare Law is available through the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council website: http://tolc-nsn.org/res2011.htm or you can obtain copies of the resolutions from the District’s Receptionist. We appreciate your patience and understanding in implementing the Nation’s Law. Have been requesting training from the Nation’s Executive Office and as soon as we receive updates, more information or training, we will provide notification to everyone as time permits. References: General Welfare Law (2012, March). Retrieved from: Tohono O’odham Nation General Welfare Law Training for the Nation’s District’s held March 2012 at Schuk Toak District Office.

Number in Household Gross Income Monthly Income 1 - person $ 24,356 $ 2,030 2 – person families 48,711 4,059

3 – person families 57,535 4,795





For each additional Member add

8,824

2012 2013 FEAST COMMITTEE

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE

Feeding: 5PM to 8PM Rosary: 6PM to 10:00PM

CHRISTMAS DAY Feeding: 1:00PM TO 5:00PM

Games: 2:00PM Dance 1:00PM—6:00PM

Music by: Pablo Band Dance: 7:00PM to 12:00AM

Music by: Nativille

SAN FRANCISCO FEAST DAY

Lester Lewis 2012-2013 Feast Committee Group Welcomes you to join us December 4th, 2012

Mass @ 8:00am Rosary immediately following Mass

Followed by Procession to Dance Ramada Feeding will be after exchange of Current Feast Committee to

New Feast Committee Entertainment by Santa Rosa Kwailya Group

Dance 1pm to 6pm By Pablo Band Dance 7pm to 12midnight By Native Creed

Everyone invited to celebrate the holiday with us.

HAPYY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE

Dates and Times to Remember: 2012-2013 Feast Committee

NEW YEARS EVE: Feeding 5:00-8:00pm Dance 8:00-1:00am Music by : Native Creed NEW YEARS DAY: Feeding: 1:00pm-5:00 Dance: 1:00pm-6:00pm Music by: Lopez Band Dance: 8:00-1:00am

If deadline is met, pickup for toys is Dec. 17, 18, 19 from noon-7:00pm

NO EXTENSIONS

1959 San Xavier Rd Tucson, AZ Located in the Arts & Crafts Plaza

Across from the Historic San Xavier Del Bac (520) 807-8639

Call in orders Welcomed

Hours: Mon 9:00-4:00, Tues-Thurs 8:00-5:00, Fri 7:00-4:00

Sat & Sun 10:00-5:00

Now Accepting Debit Cards

Fry Bread * Tortillas Indian Tacos * Burros Breakfast Burros * Red Chili Green Chili * Beans *

Hot Dogs Cheeseburgers * Fries * Nachos Chips & Salsa * Chili Cheese Fries Pickles * Candy

* Ice Cream Fountain Drinks * Bottled Water Iced Sun Tea * Bags of Ice

2012 Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is currently available for San Xavier District enrolled members. To be considered for assistance, you must provide SXD enrollment verification, complete a W-9 form, provide a bill in the applicants name, and other required forms upon request, including annual income (if requested). A Financial Budgeting Slideshow must be viewed at the time of submitting an application and commit to completing community service once approved. All Financial Assistance will be provided directly to the vendor. Financial Assistance is available on a first come first serve basis to qualified applicants, until all funds have been depleted. In the future, financial assistance applications will not be available until January 2014.

San Xavier District Community Christmas Party December 8, 2012

at 9:00 A.M. – Location pending

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Open Remarks

2. Invocation

3. Call to the Audience

4. District Community Christmas Party – No items sched-uled.

5. TOLC Reports: Copies will be

available at the front desk.

6. SXDC Reports: Copies will be available at the front desk.

7. Announcements:

►District Council meeting

scheduled on January 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

►District Community meeting

scheduled on January 12, 2013 at 9 a.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

►Second District Council meeting

scheduled on January 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

8. Adjournment:

San Xavier District Council Meeting of December 11, 2012 at 7:00

P.M. – Location Council Chamber

AGENDA - Tentative

1. Welcome and Open Remarks:

2. Invocation: 3. Review and approval of agenda:

4. Unfinished Business:

SXDC Committee quarterly

reports:

Cultural & Natural Resources Committee report

Health & EducationCommittee report

Planning & Housing Committee report.

5. New Business:

.

6. Chairman Activity Report: 7. Vice Chairman’s Activity Report: 8. SXDC Minutes: 9. Announcements: ► Second District Council meeting

scheduled at 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

10. Adjournment:

San Xavier District Council Meeting of December 18, 2012 at

7:00 P.M. – Location Council Chamber

AGENDA - Tentative

1. Welcome and Open Remarks:

2. Invocation:

3. Review and approval of

agenda:

4. Mr. Harold Stuth, SXD Finance Manager – present the District’s monthly financial report in Closed Session.

5. Unfinished Business:

SXDC Committee

quarterly reports: Election Committee report Finance Committee report

6. New Business:

. 7. Chairman Activity Report:

8. Vice Chairman’s Activity

Report:

9. SXDC Minutes:

10. Announcements: ► District Council meeting

scheduled on January 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

► District Community meeting scheduled on January 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

► Second District Council meeting scheduled on January 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Council Chamber.

11. Adjournment:

San Xavier District Council Resolutions adopted for the month of October 2012 Date Res. No. Title

10/09/12 10-12-01 “Appointing Members to the SXDC Cultural & Natural Resources Committee, (1) one Council Representative and (2) two Community members at large” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Felicia Nunez, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/09/12 10-12-02 “Appointing Christopher Ortega to the SXDC Finance Committee as Community at Large” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 2 for, 2 against, 1 not voting, 0 absent. The vote resulted in a tie, therefore, Chairman exercised his voting privileges and cast a FOR vote to break the tie, resulting in a final vote tally as follows 3 for, 2 against, 1 not voting 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/09/12 10-12-03 “Approving a Monetary Donation to the Annual Wa:k Cekshan Tas event in the amount of $1,984.13” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/09/12 10-12-04 “Designating a Housing Sub-Division for HUD Funded Home through Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association, Inc.” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 4 for, 0 against, 1 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/09/12 10-12-05 “Appointing (2) Two Members to the Wa:k O’odham Foundation Board” Motion by Janice Felix and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent.

10/09/12 10-12-06 “Accepting the SXDC Minutes of August 21, 2012 as Amended” Motion by Janice Felix and second Felicia Nunez, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent.

10/23/12 10-12-07 “Agreeing to Conduct a Closed Session for the SXD Finance Monthly Report” Motion by Felicia Nunez and second Philbert Bailey, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-08 “Approving a Land Assignment for Phyllis Campus” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Philbert Bailey, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-09 “Approving a Land Assignment for Myron Miles: Motion by Felicia Nunez and second Dennis Ramon, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-10 Approving a Land Assignment for Katarina Hernandez” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Felicia Nunez, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-11 “Approving a Land Assignment for Kimberly Medina” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-12 “Relinquishment for Land Assignments – Res. #11-84-1, Res. #11-95-18, Res. #06-02-05 and Res. #12-01-13” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Felicia Nunez, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-13 “Approving the 100% Design Plans for Wildan Engineering for the Health and Wellness Pathway on San Xavier Road” Motion by Felicia Nunez and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-14 “Accepting the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for the San Xavier Road Pedestrian Pathway” Motion by Felicia Nunez and second Tony Burrell, tally results; 4 for, 1 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-15 “Recognizing the San Xavier District Youth Council Representatives to the Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council for 2012/2014” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second Mary Bliss, tally results; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

10/23/12 10-12-16 “Tabling the SXDC Minutes of October 9, 2012” Motion by Philbert Bailey and second Mary Bliss, tally results; 4 for, 1 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.

Copies of resolutions and related information can be obtained at the San Xavier District Council office, upon proper request.

san xavier mission news

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) has been very busy. This year so far, they have raised $6,137.70 for the school. Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time and talents for the children at San Xavier Mission School. All your efforts are really appreciated. The Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) helps most of the students at San Xavier Mission School with scholarships so all families who wish to send a student to the school have that opportunity. The tax credit has expanded its program. A married couple can give $2,000 to CTSO in San Xavier Mission School’s name and get the $2,000 back at tax time. It helps students at the school and the family gets the money back at tax time. For more information, please call the school office at 294-0628. December dates to remember: No school on Dec. 3 and 4 in celebration of San Xavier All school Mass on Dec. 12 for Our Lady of Guadalupe Santa in Blue visits on Dec. 17 Parent Christmas program Dec. 19 All school Mass for Advent Dec. 21 (dismissal at 12:30) Christmas Break Dec. 24-Jan. 6

Merry Christmas!

SAN XAVIER MISSION CHURCH St. Francis Xavier Feast Day Services Dec. 2: 7:00 PM Procession Dec. 3: 10:00 AM Feast Day Mass / Bishop Kicanas 7:00 PM Procession Dec. 4: 8:00 AM Mass Advent Reconciliation Service

December 17 at 7:00 PM in Church

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE Dec. 24 Dec. 24 Dec. 24 5:00 p.m. - Public Mass 8:00 p.m.- Public Mass 10:00 p.m. – Public Mass Midnight Mass –Wa:K Village Mass (not advertised—use back door) CHRISTMAS DAY CHRISTMAS DAY CHRISTMAS DAY Dec. 25 9:00 a.m.- Public Mass 11:00 a.m.- Public Mass NEW YEARS DAY NEW YEARS DAY NEW YEARS DAY Jan. 1, 2013 9:00 a.m.- Public Mass 11:00 a.m.-Public Mass No Baptisms in December Next Baptism class in January 8 Next Baptisms January 26

From the Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Takakwitha Circle President Ivan Burrell: “We have out Saint”! As you all know October 21, 2012 was the Canonization Ceremony for the 7 new saints that were Canonized that Sunday in Rome, Italy at Vatican City. We the Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Circle is very proud and happy to have now Saint Kateri among us. With many celebrations taking apart across Native Country many of the Tohono O’odham Circle members attended here in San Xavier Mission. Thank you to the planning Committee members that put on the celebration on Saturday October 20, 2012 you all did a great job in which I was a part of that planning Committee as well. It was a very honoring moment for me and emotional one as I watch the Canonization ceremony on TV knowing that is was actually happening in this year of 2012, my heart felt joy, praise and thanks to God. “We have our Saint”. I continued to pray for this who actually went to witness the Canonization in Rome, I’m now very thankful we have them all back on O’odham land again. Welcome back home all those the went. St. Kateri was brought into my life when I was invited to a small gathering in May 2007 by members of the circle. Then in July of 2007, I was elected the Circle President and began my duties from there. To this day, I still remain active as the Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Circle President. Thank you to Edith Manuel, Ella Begay, Connie Mendoza for allowing me to be a part of their lives and great friendship I am now devoted to our patroness “Saint Kateri”. I remember when I was a child I used to go with my Grandmothers Treasa Orosco & Helen Encinas to these Circle meetings on the Nation not knowing that one day I would be the Circle president 2007-2013. In June 2013 Our Circle will elect a new President & Officers, but I will always continue to be a part of the Circle with my Kateri family & friends. I thank my family for being so supportive and my “beloved mother who is looking down upon me with happiness and love. Those who are interested in wanting to attend our Circle meetings we have them every 2nd Sunday of each month in different districts , so please come , I invite all community members to join us one of the days. St Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day is on July 14th. Thank you for your time. Love, Ivan Burrell

Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Takakwitha Circle

On behalf of the Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Takakwitha Circle we would just like to let everyone know that Our next scheduled Kateri meetings for December & January are as follows: Sunday, November 11, 2012 Sif Oidak District-Chui Chu

Community Sunday, December 9, 2012 San Lucy District at 10:00 am

Mass at 11:00 am Sunday, January 13, 2013 San Xavier Mass at 9:30 am

S.X.M. We invite anyone interested to come and join the Takakwitha Circle or if you want information on our Circle Officers are: Ivan Burrell President/ San Xavier District Nellie Miguel Vice President / Sif Oidak District Consuela Mendoza Secretary/Treasure Pisinimo District Next Tohono O’odham Saint Kateri Takakwitha Officers Election will be in June of 2013

Santa Clara Elementary School 20 of our students had perfect attendance for the first quarter: Trey Benson, Ciara Encinas, Alaina Galaz, Jaeda Gomez, Angel Jimenez, Jaedan Johnson, Angel Jones, Julian Jones, Mya Jones, Fidel Jose, Leilani Jose, Rosalina Juare z, Damien Lopez, Danae Lopez. Jeramish Manuel, Angelita Olguin, Peter Olguin, Justyne Pablo, Ismael Reyna, Emilee Rios, Esteban, Rios, Nicholas Villalobos. 13 students had A –B’s for first quarter grades and 2 ha all A’s A – B students: Jonathan Rope, Allison Juan, Tesa Jose, Samuel Lopez, Marish Leyvas, Crystal Leyvas, Ashley Lopez, Ianna Mesa, Brooke Narcho, Jade Pablo, Raquel Matchie, Alexander Villalobos, Ameliah Tenario. The 2 students with all A’s are: Victoria Alvarez, and Zoe Narcho. Thank you, for your attention.

San Xavier Education

Hello Wa:k Community, I wish all students, families, staff, and our many friends of the San Xavier Education Center joy, happiness, and a wonderful holiday season. Look forward to seeing all of you next year! For the month of December 2012, following parent meetings will be held:

Santa Clara/Challenger parent meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 5 at 5 p.m. at the San Xavier Education Center.

Wildcat School parent meeting to be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. at the Wildcat School Green Room.

December 7, 2012: Tuition & Books Grant application and

required documents must be completed and turned in no later than 5 p.m. to be reviewed at Committee meeting (Jan).

December 19, 2012: Bus Pass application and required documents for January 2013 must be completed and turned in no later than 5 p.m.

In closing, thank you for your commitment to your child’s education and Happy Holidays. Carmen H. Martinez Administrative Assistant

YOUTH GROUPS REFORMED On October 18, Education hosted the first youth group meetings. Eight SXD youth signed up for the program and seven attended. Also attending was the University of AZ Tohono O’odham Student Association, the five were led by Candace Campus and Jonathan Siquieros, both of the TO Nation. The TOSA students have agreed to serve as mentors to the group, they will come to the meetings once a month to do an activity with our middle school and high school students. We are still accepting applications, the groups will meet on December 6 at 4 p.m., call Ramona Casillas or Carmen

Up-Coming Parent Meetings

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 2012

MISSED BUS Reminder: Calls for Missed Bus Transport must be received at Ed. Ctr. by 7:30 a.m. from parents call 807.8620 and leave a message! Students have been doing a great job of catching the bus. Keep it up! Thank you one and all.

2012 School Winter Breaks SUSD Dec 21 to Jan 4 TUSD Dec 21 to Jan 4 Ha:sañ Preparatory School Dec 23 to Jan 1 Wildcat Charter Dec 21 to Jan 4 San Xavier Mission School Dec 21 to Jan 4 Math & Science Academy Dec 23 to Jan 6 Southgate Academy Dec 21 to Jan 4 Flowing Wells Dec 24 to Jan 4 St. John Catholic Dec 21 to Jan 7 TOCC Dec 24 to Jan 2 SXD Holidays Dec 4, 25, 26, 2012 Jan 1 & 2, 2013 Source: school calendars

American Indian Expo Jan 27-Feb 17, 2013

Quality Flamingo Hotel Ballroom 1300 N Stone Ave.

Tucson, AZ

WA:K SPIRIT

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE New education staffers, Daniel Preston III, Stacy Hernandez, and Therese McCarthy along with Health & Education Committee Chair Brandon Havier attended the annual UA College Knowledge training conference for counselors on November 9. The event offers workshops on strategies for engaging students in active planning for college. The UA Early Outreach Program provided three scholarships to SXD Education, thanks to Amanda Cheromiah, Early Outreach Coordinator..

Ha:sañ Preparatory & Leadership School Presents Ha:sañ Preparatory & Leadership School Presents our 4our 4ththAnnual FINE ARTS NIGHT Annual FINE ARTS NIGHT

Thursday, December 6, 2012 5:30pm Thursday, December 6, 2012 5:30pm –– 8:30pm8:30pm Contemporary ArtworkContemporary Artwork

Drama PerformancesDrama Performances Musical PerformancesMusical Performances

Poetry ReadingsPoetry Readings DancingDancing SingingSinging

Special Guest: Simon OrtizSpecial Guest: Simon Ortiz All family and friends are welcome!All family and friends are welcome!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 882FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 882--88268826

Learning Center: Curious George Returns On November 28, 2012, the education Learning Center staff along with Pima County Library staff planned and hosted a return visit to SXD by Curious George. The event included, story time, fun and refreshments. Monthly Parent /Principal Meetings Education staff continues to schedule meetings with local school principals from Santa Clara Elementary School, Challenger Middle School, and Wildcat Charter. These meetings are an opportunity for parents to get the latest information on how well our students as a group are doing, upcoming events, and changes in curriculum and policy. Parents please read the notes, letters and newsletters sent home from the school. This is the first indicator of anticipated changes. Also be aware Santa Clara will not be offering after school tutoring this spring so it is essential the students keep up with their classwork. If they need help please take advantage of any After School Programs to get extra help. Native American students as a whole are having difficulty with reading—this is the foundation on which all other subjects depend. SXD Education can give our all but our influence is actually quite small (7 hours per week). Parents/Guardians you mold and shape your child’s values by what you do and say. Be the example for your child—show you value education by being a reader yourself. -read to or with your child -ask a simple question “what did you learn today?” listen to and talk about their response -ask to see the homework scores -praise and encourage student no matter the scores -get excited when your student succeeds Celebrate! *** Photos of Education Halloween events 2012

Who am I? ▲

Can you find

Gertie Lopez?

November—Native American Month Some of the events education staff participated in Nov 8, staff attended SUSD Native American Education

Parent Committee meeting, and stayed to hear presentations by three applicants for the Native American Education Coordinator position.

Native American Culture Night at Apollo Middle School November 29, a program, and potluck was enjoyed by all.

On November 16, the staff was very busy spending the morning at Desert View High School manning an information table and sharing culture as part of their Culture Day.

Also on November 16, the staff and students participated in Santa Clara Elementary School Culture Night, SCES O’odham students shared poems they wrote and interpreted into O’odham. They were guided by SXD Education staff through the project. Francine Johnson and the rest of the staff made their famous frybread.

On November 17, 2012 education staff participated in the Amphitheater School District Native American Education Fall Family Celebration.

Additionally, the staff participated in Apollo Middle School Culture Night on November 29.

Just before Thanksgiving, the Education staff volunteered to stuff a food box for a local family as part of the SXD employees donations.

Finally, education staff were part of an assembly for Challenger Middle School students on November 30, sharing Native culture.

SEEKING TUSD/SXD STUDENTS At the end of October, SXD Education learned that we have 53 SXD students scattered throughout Tucson Unified School District schools. In an effort to seek them out, Education Administrator Dawavendewa participated in the TUSD Parent University event for multicultural families on November 3. She met with the Director of TUSD Native American Program, Roxanne Begay-James to develop a plan for conducting outreach to the SXD students. The TUSD students have not shown up at SXD Education events nor have they used education services. These students will be invited to visit and access the education services to support their education efforts. If you know any of these students please refer them to SXD Education 807.8620. EDUCATION NOTE TO PARENTS The Education staff has been seeing (2) SXD students, (middle schoolers) hanging around the Ed. Center during school hours. We cannot condone students missing school when there is mandatory school attendance for students under the age of 16. Students are being sent home when they show up during school hours. We are required to notify appropriate authorities so parents please discuss this with your students. ASP Christmas Party—December 19, is also the last day of ASP for Winter Break. ASP resumes on January 8, 2012. “Happy Holiday Greetings” from SXD Education Staff.

San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation 2018 W. San Xavier Road Tucson, AZ 85746 Phone: (520) 573-4000 Fax: (520) 573-4089

FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OR EMERGENCY CALLS CONTACT TOHONO O’ODHAM POLICE AT 622-1587 OR 911

Thank you all for attending the San Xavier District’s Government Office Open House. The San Xavier District is here to serve you, the Wa:k Community, and we look forward to many successful years of serving you and future generations in our new building. We wish you and loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

From the San Xavier District Staff

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