The 2013-2014 school year

is off to a great start for the

Youth Leadership group!

We welcome our returning

members and embrace new

students who have made a

commitment to help us in

our continued endeavors.

Our group is affiliated with

two respectable organiza-

tions that focus on building

youth leadership and com-

munity service in tribal

communities. Futures For

Children (FFC) out of Al-

buquerque, New Mexico

developed the youth leader-

ship curriculum that we

will be using to further

develop leadership skills

and guide our community

service projects. In addi-

tion, we are also a regis-

tered member of the United

National Indian Tribal

Youth (UNITY) based out

of Oklahoma City, Oklaho-

ma. As affiliates, we will

be able to utilize UNITY

resources and network to

support our goals. For ex-

ample, we were able to

invite Marcus “Emcee

One” Guinn to be our guest

DJ for the “Back to

School” block party in

August. “Emcee One” trav-

eled from Oklahoma for

this event and has been the

official DJ at the National

UNITY Conferences for

several years. In addition to

playing music, he also pro-

vided a motivational mes-

sage to our students.

Navajo Prep’s Youth Council Kicks off the School Year!!!

IBO VISITS NAVAJO PREP CAMPUS

Navajo Preparatory School

received its authorization visit-

ation from the International

Baccalaureate team on Sep-

tember 16-17, 2013.

The IB Team consisted of indi-

viduals from Texas, Florida

and Arizona. They visited

with Diploma teachers, Ad-

ministration, Board Members,

IB Coordinator, Support Staff,

as well as Students and Par-

ents.

The purpose of their visit was

to gather information about

how the school is implement-

ing IB into course schedules,

assessments, curriculum, poli-

cy, school culture and financial

support. Additionally, they

were given a tour of campus by

Jolene Fernandez, Miss Hozho

Naasha.

The team was very impressed

with the Navajo culture and

how many traditional beliefs,

teachings, and prayers run par-

allel to the IB philosophy.

We are hopeful for excellent

feedback and results come

spring 2014. This is when we

will be notified whether or not

we are recommended to be a

full IB Diploma Program!

Special points of interest:

Mountain Day Scheduled for Fall 2013

Football Athletes set state records!

Advanced Band Students prepare for auditions for Northwest

New Mexico Honor Band!

PAC/IEC Meetings scheduled for Fall 2013!

Parent Teacher Conference October 18, 1pm-4pm with NO

BUS RUNS!

Costa Rica Tour Information

Chemistry Class Information 2

All School Reading 2

Athletic Update 3

Residential Officers 3

Freshman Academy Students of the Month 3

Library News 4

Upcoming Campus Events 4

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October 2013

Jolene Fernandez

2013-2014 Miss Hozho Naasha

have their selections by the mid-dle of October.

The All School Reading Pro-gram has been quite successful since its inception in 2006. Reading scores on the NMSBA and NWEA have risen and li-brary circulation numbers have increased.

Feel free to ask your son or daughter about their school wide reading choice and when their done with the book, enjoy it yourself!

The All School Reading Selec-tions are off to a great start this fall semester.

There are a total of 10 selections with 2 of the books being the same book that both San Juan College and Ft. Lewis College are both doing with One Book, One Community Programs. We are still waiting for all of the books to come in from ama-zon.com and students should

Help, Parents and Guardians of

Chemistry Students!!

The students in my Chemistry I and

II classes are required to have a cal-

culator with scientific notation ca-

pabilities. This is noted in the syl-

labus they received on the first day

of class. As of the 6th week of

school, several students in each sec-

tion of these classes still do not

have a calculator and it is beginning

to have a detrimental effect on their

classwork.

I encouraged them to, if financially

possible, get a graphing calculator.

I know these are quite expensive

but they will be all that is required

even through their college classes.

If the graphing calculators are too

expensive, I have checked and

Walmart, Target, and the business

type stores have at least 2 smaller

version calculators that cost under

$15 each. Both Texas Instruments

and Casio have these smaller ver-

sions and they have the necessary

scientific capabilities.

Another option might be, if your

student has an IPad or IPod, to

make sure they download either a

free or low cost scientific/graphing

calculator app onto their machines.

There are some free or low cost

apps but I am not familiar with any

of them and am not sure how well

they would work.

Please, as soon as possible, either

purchase a calculator for your

chemistry student or insure they

download an app. These really are

needed for their classwork and lab

calculations as well.

Thank you,

Betty Strong

Chemistry Instructor

Math/Science Department Chair

Mountain Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd. The entire school will be partici-pating in this event. The Freshmen and Seniors will be traveling to Dinetah with a guide to learn about culture and the ru-ins. The Sophomores and Juniors will be traveling to Narbona Pass with a guide to hike and learn about the historic events in that area. This a great opportunity for our students and staff to get outside and enjoy the changing of the seasons and learn about their culture.

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All School Reading

Calculators for Chemistry Class

Mountain Day Scheduled

E A GLE E XPR ESS

On a Musical Note…

Several Advanced Band students

will audition for the Northwest

New Mexico Music Educators

Honor Band at Tse Bit Ai Middle

School on November 6, 2013. If

they are successful, they will per-

form with area Student Musicians

at Shiprock High School on Janu-

ary 31, 2014. A special guest con-

ductor has been contracted to lead

them.

The Beat Box Club is going very

well, and has many new members.

Chris Olonovich, Beat Box

Club President, is also doing his

Atsa project on Beat Boxing. The

members are having lots of fun

learning how to do drum sounds

and rhythms with their voice. Plans

include club members performing

at Open Microphone Nights.

Submitted by:

M. Smith, NPS Music Teacher

OCT OBER 20 13

ness and determination students share is

admirable. Being around the positive

educational environment is what I appre-

ciate most about Navajo Prep.

Most activities I enjoy doing occur out-

doors. Horse riding is something I like

doing because I can discover new things

about myself and learn other lessons. I

also like caring for livestock such as, my

sheep and cattle. For me minding these

animals is remunerated with tranquility,

humbleness and apprehension. These

pleasured activities I do shape my senti-

ments and outlooks.

When I gradu-

ate I plan to go

into a pharma-

ceutical col-

lege to become

a pharmacist.

I am also inter-

ested in be-

coming an

equine veterinarian. My current future

plans are in favor of a pharmaceutical

degree, but my plans are not decisive.

Owning a functional cattle and horse

ranch is my ideal goal. To benefit my

family with my academic aptitude has

always been my main hope.

My name is Kelly Lee. I live in Aztec,

New Mexico, but I am originally from

Sweetwater, Arizona. My maternal clan

is Hashk’22hadzoh7. My Step-father has

been raising me since I was six so out of

respect I go by his clan, Kinlichii’ii. My

biological father’s clan is Toaheedlinii.

Tachii’nii is my maternal grandfather’s

clan. My nali is !sh99h7, but my natural

paternal grandfather is Totsohnii.

High academic standards and independ-

ence are reasons I became interested in

Navajo Prep. I believe Navajo Prep can

be a challenging school completely worth

the commitment and effort. The willing-

The following stu-dents were elected dorm officers for

their dorm for the 2013-2014 school year:

Arthur Hall: Adreyan Pete-President Adriano Tsinigine- Vice President/Secretary Manuelito Hall: Quencavis Dodge-President Frank Moreno-Vice President Juwan Tsosie-Secretary Zah Hall: Crystal Stewart-President Jazmine Kinsel-Vice President Shundeen Martinez-Secretary

Bates Hall: Tristan Barbone-President Rainy Fox-Vice President Mya Greyhouse-Secretary Garrett Hall: Hannah Atone-President Brittany Arviso-Vice President Serena Grey-Secretary Dorm meeting facilitator: Averil Manuelito-Lee Residential Counselor They had their first meeting on Sep-tember 10, 2013 where they set rules for future meetings. The meetings will be bi-monthly to ad-dress dorm concerns. The meet-ings will be held on Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

My name is Frankie Moreno, I am four-

teen years old and I am from California. I

am Humming Bird People and born for

the Zuni-Water Edge. My maternal

Grandparents are People of the West and

my paternal grandparents are Lakota and

Sioux.

I enjoy riding BMX, because it’s cool,

Drawing, Learning with Computers and

Technology, and Listening to Music. The

main BMX trick I like is the 180 hop

because it’s fun rolling back. I mainly

like Rap and Hip-Hop music. The art I

enjoy learning and drawing is Graffiti art.

But the thing I enjoy the most is being

myself.

The things that I like about NPS are 1:

Everybody aren’t cheap wanna-bes like

my old school, 2: There’s fun activities

such as the Wal-mart trip and other stuff,

3: Because there’s juice dispensers in the

cafeteria and there’s pizza almost every

day.

When I graduate I want to go to a good

school and either become an Aerospace

Engineer or a Financial Manager. This is

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August Freshman Students of the Month

Residential Life

Golf- Congratulations to Ryan Tso as he tied for 2nd at the PV

Invite.

Football- Eagles set 3 new State records for all classes! Tyler

Sorensen (Most yards passing in a single game - 628). Shatters

old record of 546 by B. Henson (Hatch 2003). Isaiah Yazzie

(Most receptions in a single game - 15) Replaces 14 by M.

Suazo (Taos 2011). Isaiah Yazzie Most yards receiving in a

single game - 338). Replaces 337 by M. Suazo (Taos 2011).

Volleyball- Congratulations to our volleyball team as they de-

feated Class 5A Rio Rancho's JV and our JV team defeated Rio

Rancho's C team. They are currently 3-2 in their season.

Soccer- is 0-6

but are still put-

ting up a fight.

Cross Country-

is having a great

season so far.

Athletics Update

because I am

very good with

numbers and

math. Also

because I want

to make money

to buy stuff.

Submitted by:

Denise Joe,

Freshman Academy Coordinator

Mission Statement

To develop inquisitive, compassionate life-long learners

and leaders through a challenging curriculum of inter-

national education and assessment.

To promote a strong foundation of Navajo Philosophy

and holistic world view that fosters intercultural under-

standing and respect in a global society.

The mission is reflected in the IB Learner Profile and

the School’s motto: “Leaders Now and Into the Future–

Yideesk33g00 Naat’1anii”.

October 2nd—Mountain Day

October 4th– Half Day Classes; Fast Track Atsa Rough Draft Due to Mentors

October 7th-11th—Homecoming Week

October 11th—Board Meeting at 2:00pm; 9 Weeks Ends!

October 13th– PAC/IEC Meeting at 4:00pm in the SSC (Pot-Luck)

October 15th—Child Sight Vision Screening

October 16th- PSAT 8am to 11:30am

October 18th– Parent Teacher Conference 1:00 to 4:00pm –NO BUS RUNS!

October 23rd– Halloween Fun Night TBD

October 25th- Junior Parent Meeting; 1:30pm to 3:30pm SSC

November 8th- Sophomore/Freshman Parent Meet-ing; 1:30pm to 3:30pm SSC

November 10th– PAC/IEC Meeting 2pm Days Inn, Window Rock AZ

November 22nd– UNITY DAY

November 25th to 29th—Thanksgiving Break!!!

Upcoming Events:

UPCOMING EVENTS

It is our pleasure to introduce a trip to Costa Rica for interested NPS Students or Parents. We will experi-ence a different world with amazing tropical land-scapes and animals. There are many exciting outdoor activities waiting for us. Also it is a great opportunity to learn and speak Spanish.

Tour Name: “A Touch of Tropics”

Date: 7/9/2014 – 7 /17/2014 (9 days)

Activities: Hot springs, kayak trip, horse riding, visiting schools, nature exploring, and more.

Student Prices: Total $2330 = $249/month (if you en-roll this month)

Adult Prices: Total $2695 = $289/month (if you enroll this month)

If Interested please go to: eftours.com /1306152 for the Costa Rica Tour 2014 information and enrollment

Contact Mr. Iwana for questions @ Ext. 150 or hiwa-na@navajoprep.com

Costa Rica Tour 2014

The NPS Library welcomes Stephanie Billy as the

new assistant librarian for the year. Steph is the

mother of a NPS student, Nizhoni Jake. Please come

in and get acquainted with Steph and make her feel

welcome.

The school year is starting well with an average of 77

student visits per day in the library. The library was

closed for three days in August for NEWA testing,

but otherwise is providing student services from 7:00

am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from

7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays.

Teachers are bringing classes to the library for re-

search and computer use as well. In August we had

19 class periods in the library.

New books are arriving. We have received over 130

books since the beginning of school, with more to

come. Come check out the new books. Please come

to the library for after school study and tutoring as

well. We have writing, math and science tutors avail-

able each night from 3:30 to 8:00 pm Monday

through Thursday.

LIBRARY NEWS