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wa:k newsetter
Inside this issue:
Ranger News Page 3
Wa:k Senior
Services
Announcement
Page 3
Council Minutes Page 11-12
Wa:k Spirit Pages
15-27
October 2012 ~ Volume 21 Issue 10 ~ Ali Ju:big Masad – li le rains month
The Deadline for the November Edition of the Wa:k Newsletter is Friday, October 19, 2012. Please
email to [email protected] or to [email protected]. Or you may also fax to (520) 573-4089
I.H.S. SEWER LAGOON & J. STOCK ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BEGIN ON SAN XAVIER DISTRICT
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Tucson Area Office and San Xavier Health Center are pleased to inform the community of the construc on start of an ongoing maintenance project to improve access to the health center and protect the environment. IHS has awarded a contract to Kingston Environmental, Incorporated for maintenance work on J Stock Road and at the wastewater lagoon that serves the health center compound. The project is scheduled to begin approximately in mid October and will be complete in 3 to 5 months depending on weather.
The maintenance project has been planned in conjunc on with the San Xavier District Administra on and Planning Department and with consulta on from Tohono O’odham Na on Cultural Resources Program. The project was also previously presented to the Wa:k Community at the May 12 Community Mee ng by both I.H.S. Staff and the District’s Planning Department.
Work on J Stock Road includes pothole patching, a structural reinforcing membrane, and 3-1/2 inches of new asphalt to overlay the exis ng road. The work begins at San Xavier Road and con nues to both gates that lead into the IHS Campus. Performance of the most disrup ve work will be conducted on the weekends, when the clinic is closed, to avoid the peak traffic flows. Access to homes or the clinic, even on the weekends, will not be closed; just restricted by closure of one lane at a me to repair potholes or install the new pavement. Safety signs and flagmen will be used to direct traffic during all of these opera ons. Once finished, the Community and pa ents going to the I.H.S. Clinic will have a new smooth road replacing the current potholed filled road.
The maintenance of the wastewater lagoon involves removal of the accumulated vegeta on and installing a liner on the exis ng cells to prevent seepage of the wastewater into the ground. To accomplish this work, the project will be broken into two phases. Each phase will take approximately three weeks with a break in between to allow the exis ng cell that is currently in use to dry out.
IHS will work with the San Xavier District Natural Resources Department to ensure the project is monitored and in compliance with all requirements.
Please take care when driving or walking to the San Xavier Health Center during the construc on. If you have any ques ons or concerns while this maintenance project is occurring, please contact Marc Fleetwood, IHS Project Manager at phone number (520) 295-5628 at Indian Health Service.
Points of Interest
SXD New
Building
Blessing &
Open House
Page 2
Wa:k Ceksan
Tas
Page 5
Mobile Eye
Clinic
Page 6
Community
Roadside
Clean Up
Page 7
You’re Invited to Join in the Blessing & Open House of the
San Xavier District New Office Complex November 9, 2012
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Blessing at Sunrise
Open House from 9:00-11:00am
Invocation
Introduction of Architects , Contractors, Council & Steering Committee
Continental Breakfast
Tour of Complex
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Ranger News Hello to Wa:K Community & Friends, Animal Control:
This is a reminder to please do your part in keeping your dog
at home and not allowing it to follow your child to school or
the bus stop. We have received calls regarding this matter
and if the dog does not have tags the dog will be taken to
Animal Control.
Reminder:
The Ranger Department has moved into their new office
located directly behind the TO Fire Department.
Our telephone numbers are still the same.
STATS FOR THE MONTH OF
August 2012
Animal Control – 18, Community Assist – 2, Property
Damage – 1, Suspicious Activity/Person- 1, Trespassing- 1,
Public Assist - 2, Environmental Hazard/Nuisance – 2,
Special Detail – 1, Assist other Agency – 2, security/welfare
check – 2, Vandalism – 1, Archaeological Finding - 1.
Child Safety:
When transporting your children anywhere it is important that
they have their seat belts on or are in an appropriate child
safety seat. It is the law, don’t wait till you have an accident. So please BUCKLE UP!
Environmental Concern:
Last month there was property damage (graffiti and broken
car window) to several community members’ homes and to District property. The damages cost community member and
the District time and money to clean up, this money could be
used to feed their family, buy new clothes, and for the District
to make improvements or help out a needy community
family. It is an awful site when we have visitors from other
communities, and other parts of the world. Please talk to your
children and help us keep our community safe.
We would like to send our prayers to the Valenzuela Family,
Johnson Family, the Miguel Family who have lost a loved
one, and to anyone else who has lost a loved one. May the
Creator be with you during this time.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Emergency 911
Tohono O’odham Police 622-1587 / 879-8900
Ranger Department 807-8499
Ranger Supervisor 807-8484
On Duty Ranger 471-8092
Ranger Supervisor cell 349-1359
Protect yourself against the FLU.
Each year, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with
flu. Like all Americans, native peoples and tribal communities
need to protect themselves. Flu spreads mainly from
person-to-person through coughing or sneezing. People can
also get infected by touching something with flu viruses on it
and then touching their mouth or nose. Most people with the
flu have mild symptoms, but pregnant women, young chil-
dren, the elderly, and people with illnesses like asthma, dia-
betes, or heart disease are more likely to suffer from serious
complications. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu
vaccine. This means you.
Protect yourself, your family, and your community from the
flu. Cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands often,
and if you're sick, stay home. Protect the circle of life. Know
the facts about the flu. Take good care of yourselves.
Below are Adult Community Flu Clinics for the San Xavier
District. Flu vaccines are available for children 17 and under
at the San Xavier Clinic. For more information you may
contact Jennifer Harrison-Hauer, Public Health Nurse at
520-295-2410.
Saturday, October 6th 10am until 4pm
where: San Xavier District Day
Thursday, October 11th 10am until 12noon
where: San Xavier Elderly Building
Friday, October 19th 9am until 12noon
where: San Xavier Mission School
The Wa:k Elders will have a booth out in
the vicinity of the Dance Ramada on
Saturday, October 6, 2012 for the Wa:k
Ceksan Tas selling All souls wreaths,
cascarones (eggshells), and crafts.
If you get a chance, please stop by say
hello and buy a thing or two. Your
patronage will be greatly appreciated.
God Bless and enjoy your District Day.
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Community invited to attend Public Meeting on Thursday,
October 11 at 6pm at District Center for Barrel Grills by
D.R. Proposal
A presentation will be given
To promote our proposed business Barrel Grills by DR
We will give descriptions of our business and
Feature the products that we are marketing.
Such as barrel grills, wood art and metal art.
We will be presenting
At the District Center
On October 11th, 2012
From 6pm to 8pm
We have been in contact with the San Xavier District
Planning Department, submitted a Letter of Intent and
Site Plan to begin the District’s Development Review Process, and made presentations to both the
Community and the San Xavier District Planning
Committee to update them on the project. Staff from the
San Xavier District Planning Department will be
attendance as well at this meeting. If you have any
questions on this proposed business proposal either
before or after the October 11th meeting, you may contact
Dennis Ramon or Jeremiah Frank at (520) 240-7710 or
(520) 409-4184.
Presented by: Dennis Ramon & Jeremiah Frank
Allotment #74 Informational Meeting on
Saturday, October 6, at 10:00am at the
Recreation Center to discuss proposed
Smoke Shop at Valencia & Mission Road
My name is Ronald Sweezy, and I am Allottee # 74, here
on the San Xavier District. Allotment #74 encompasses
the northern half of the Valencia/Mission Road
Intersection. I currently have a stand on the northwest
corner of the intersection, and I would like permission to
pursue Smoke Shop on this corner. I have scheduled an
Allotment #74 Informational Meeting on Saturday,
October 6 at the Recreation Center, in the multipurpose
room from 10am to 1pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to move forward with this
project, gain permission to conduct an official land survey
of the site, and to conduct an official appraisal of the site,
all of which to be used to draft a proposed lease with the
allottees of Allottment #74.
I have been in contact with the San Xavier District
Planning Department and have submitted a Letter of
Intent and Site Plan to begin the District’s Development Review Process. I have also been in contact with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Realty Office on my project, to
ensure I am following the proper procedures as laid out in
their BIA Handbook for Allotted lands.
Both San Xavier District Planning Department and Bureau
of Indian Affairs Officials have been invited to attend this
Allotment #74 Information Meeting.
If you have any questions on this proposed business
proposal either before or after the October meeting, you
may contact me Ronald Sweezy at either (520) 495-9820
or (520) 612-6650
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Mobile Eye Clinic
Located in the
San Xavier District
Parking Lot
* IHS Chart Number
Required
Monday, November 19,
2012
9am -3:30pm
Priority given to Elders
Limited to the first 25
people
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
Summer hours 10:00-2:00 MTWTH Friday 7:00-2:00
Sat & Sun 8:00-4:00
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
Office located at San Xavier District Center (Child Welfare Office)
Office telephone # (520) 807 – 8655
Sells telephone # (520) 383-6250
TOHONO O’ODHAM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES FAMILY ASSISTANCE DIVISIONINTAKE SCHEDULE FOR
SAN XAVIER
October 1, 2012 8:00 – 5:00PM November 5, 2012 8:00 – 5:00 PM December 3, 2012 8:00 – 5:00PM
ATTENTION
IIM BENEFICIARIES
OST/IIM AND BIA PROBATE STAFF WILL BE AT THE SAN
XAVIER ALLOTTEES ASSOCIATION OFFICE
(NEW LOCATION)
325 E. VAMORI STREET
TUCSON, ARIZONA
(1ST LIGHT SOUTH OF THE DESERT DIAMOND CASINO)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012
9AM TO 4PM
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR IIM ACCOUNT
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Ranger Division will coordinate the
clean-up
Tools will be provided
If you have tools please bring them
Trash bags will be provided
MEET @ SAN XAVIER DISTRICT CENTER
Come out and help your community look beautiful.
Lunch will be provided.
Contact Ranger Division if you have any questions
Phone: (520) 807-8499 Cell: (520) 471-8092
San Xavier Rangers are sponsoring a Community Roadside Clean-up
Skeg T:ash We Annaleah Joaquin & Lillianna Joaquin would like to thank our District and Community for suppor ng us with our fundraisers throughout the year. We have had a wonderful me represen ng the San Xavier District and Community. This year was a great experience for us to travel and meet new people and learn about other tribes and their languages, we have met people from other countries and made new friends in other states with whom we s ll keep in touch with. We want to let the District and Community know how proud we are to have had the opportunity to represent you, we always did the best we could at everything we took part in whether it was a parade or pageant or even just being a guest invited to a gathering of some sort. We would have to say that we have learned a lot and by taking part in running for our tles has brought us out of our shells, this experience has opened us up to be a whole different person and has given us the confidence to par cipate in community events like tradi onal games, tradi onal ceremonies, Feast days and Health events even just helping out where ever help is needed within our Community. We would like to say “Thank You” and many “Blessings” to our grandmas Chris ne Manuel, Elisa Joaquin & Alda Antone and Grandpas Mike Manuel & Floyd Antone for all the support throughout our reign, they have done a great job in suppor ng us we love you all very much. We would also like to say “Thank You” to Agatha Miguel for all her me she has put into helping us with our travels making sure we had a place to stay and our parade entries were taken care of at all the different pageants, parades and gatherings we a ended. Well this year has come to an end for us but we will con nue to par cipate in community func ons and serve our community the best way we know how so un l next me may creator con nue to bless you and your families.
T-wa ep me nei! Miss Wa:k Jr Princess Annaleah Joaquin Lil Miss Wa:k 1st A endant Lillianna Joaquin
Hello Wa:k Community,
My name is Yvette Lopez, I am the current Wa:k
Indian Day Princess 2011 - 2012. I am 18 years old. My
parents are Charlene Martinez and the late William Lopez. My
maternal grandparent is Sylvia Montana. My paternal
grandparents are the late Victor and Sarah Lopez. I have four
brothers, Devon Lopez, Keion Lopez, Paul Yim, and Adrian
Yim.
First of all I APOLIGIZE greatly for not updating you
sooner, as I had been busy with my schooling and playing
sports all while fulfilling my Royalty obligations.
I want to tell everyone about some of the places I
have been during my reign. The first appearance I made was in
the Wa:k Indian Day Parade and at the activities that were
going on during the day. I attended the Memorial Day here
and was also in the Sells Veterans parade and at the Sells
Memorial Day. I also went to the Miss TO pageant in Sells.
Below are more of the places I have been:
Tohono O’odham Rodeo and Fair Parade
Wa:k Pow-Wow
Hikdan Blessing
San Carlos Pageant and Parade
Gila River Pageant and Cultural Day
Pisinimo farewell and cultural day
Diva Day in Sells, (Which my 1st attended Daryan & I were
in a fashion show)
Blackwater Pageant and Parade
Miss Hopi Pageant
IHS Conference (Cultural Night)
The most memorable trip was to Albuquerque, New
Mexico for the Gathering of Nations and Miss Indian World
Pageant. A BIG THANK YOU to the District and Community for
your support at fundraisers to help with my travels.
These are just some of the places I have traveled to
during my reign. I have met a lot of new people and went to a
lot of new places. I learned more about different cultures and
more about my own.
I would like to wish the incoming contestants the Best
of Luck! Have fun and be safe in your travels.
Sincerely, Yvette Lopez
Wa:k Indian Day princess 2011-2012
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Register to vote for November 6, 2012 Elec ons. You must register by October
9th or before. For Registra on informa on call 724-6830
Hello from the San Xavier Co-op Farm,
I am happy to let you all know that these are the places we will
be for the month of October we would like you all to come on
out and see what we have for you all. These are all healthy and
nutritious foods for everyone. From your back yard to your
table.
October
On the 2nd we will be in Gila River and Ak-Chin Community
On the 6th we will be in San Xavier at the Wa:k Ceksan Tas at
the Dance hall from 11am – 5pm
On the 13th we will be at the O’odham Ha’icu Ha-cicwidag at
the Alexander Pancho Memorial O’oidag in Cowlic, Az. This is to honor Danny Lopez.
On the 24th we will be at the UofA Food Day Fair. This will be
held on the UofA Mall from 10am-2pm
On the 26th we will be hosting a Pumpkin Festival here at the
San Xavier Co-op Farm. Everyone is Welcome to come out
and have some fun with the Farm Staff. From 12-5pm it will be
lots of fun. Come out and enjoy yourselves.
We also will be going to the Elderly centers throughout the
month.
facebook.com/sanxavierdistrict
ATTENTION:
NO APPLICATION REVIEWS FOR BOOK & TUITION - UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
The Education Committee
meetings have stopped
for the time being. The
newly reconstructed
Education/Health
Committee will begin
meeting in October 2012.
Therefore, no applications
will be reviewed until
November 2012.
San Xavier Education
Center
1960 W. Wa:k Lane Keep a look out for
more details in October
and November.
Education Committee
NEWS!
Sorry for any
inconvenience
520 807-8620
San Xavier District Council—Education Committee
SAN XAVIER DISTRICT IN-HOUSEPOSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS OPEN TO SXD EMPLOYEES ONLY
POSITION TITLE: Rod Person OPEN DATE: Oct. 01, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources Department CLOSING DATE: Oct. 08, 2012
Minimum Salary: $ 10.80 LOCATION: San Xavier District
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess high school diploma or equivalent; Completion of courses and working knowledge, in
algebra and geometry;; Six months of field experience on a survey crew;; Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s license and must be
insurable under the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Insurance Policy. Bilingual—O’odham/English preferred.
POSITION TITLE: Survey Instrument Technician OPEN DATE: Oct. 01, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources Department CLOSING DATE: Oct. 08, 2012
Minimum Salary: $ 13.16 LOCATION: San Xavier District
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess high school diploma or equivalent; Three years of field experience as a member of a
survey party, which includes the use of electronic surveying equipment (e.g. GPS); Two years of experience as a Survey Aide.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license, and must be insurable under Tohono O’odham Nation Insurance policy. Bilingual—O’odham/English preferred.
POSITION TITLE: Mapping Technician OPEN DATE: Oct. 01, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources Department CLOSING DATE: Oct. 08, 2012
Minimum Salary: $ 14.89 LOCATION: San Xavier District
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; Four years of experience in surveying, this includes
the use of electronic survey instruments;; Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license;; and must be insurable under
the Tohono O’odham Nation’s Insurance provider;; Must be able to attain a First–Aide /CPR certificate within the first 30 days after
hire; Bilingual— O’odham/English preferred.
POSITION TITLE: Two (2)-Cooks OPEN DATE: Sept. 21, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Plaza “Sewihogi Ju:ki” CLOSING DATE: Sept. 28, 2012
Minimum Salary: $ 9.40 LOCATION: Plaza
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; Must have at least 6-months of work experience in
food service or a combination of training, education or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this posi-
tion; Must have a valid food handler permit; Must have a current CPR and First Aid certificates (within 30 days of hire.); Must sub-
mit fingerprints for a complete background investigation; Must have a current flu inoculation and TB test verification; Must have
and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License, and must be insurable through the Tohono O’odham Nation Insurance provider;; and
Bilingual - O’odham and English preferred.
Please contact Human Resources for more information, job descriptions, and applications. You can also down load ap-
plications on line through waknet.org San Xavier District website.
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San Xavier District Council
Meeting of October 9, 2012 at 7:00
P.M. Location: District Center
AGENDA - Tentative
1. Welcome and Open
Remarks:
2. Invocation:
3. Review and approval of
agenda:
4. Unfinished Business:
Presenting the revised IGA
between Sunnyside and
San Xavier District and
support resolution.
Further discussion on SXD
Council/Committee issues
and select members to the
vacant positions for
committees.
5. New Business:
open
6. Chairman Activity Report:
7. Vice Chairman’s Activity Report:
8. SXDC Minutes:
9. Announcements:
District Community scheduled
on October 13, 2012 at 9 a.m.
location pending.
Second District Council meeting
scheduled on October 23, 2012
at 7 p.m. location pending.
10. Adjournment:
San Xavier District Council
Meeting of October 23, 2012 at 7:00
P.M. Location: District Center
AGENDA - Tentative
1. Welcome and Open Remarks:
2. Invocation:
3. Review and approval of agenda:
4. Mr. Harold Stuth, SXD Finance
Manager – Presenting the
District’s monthly finance report in closed session.
5. Unfinished Business:
6. New Business:
A. Mr. Michael Bends, SXD
Planning Department
Administrator -
B. Julie Rios, SXD Housing
Coordinator – Introduction
and support of new Tribal
land assignments and
rescindment of TOKA
request.
7. Chairman/Vice Chairman’s Activity Reports:
8. SXDC Minutes:
9. Announcements:
District Council meeting
scheduled on November 6,
2012 at 7:00 p.m
District Community
scheduled on November 10,
2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Second District Council
meeting scheduled on
November 20, 2012 at 7:00
p.m.
10. Adjournment:
San Xavier District Community
Meeting of October 13, 2012 at 9:00
A.M. Location: District Center
AGENDA - Tentative
1. Welcome and Open Remarks
2. Invocation
3. Call to the Audience
4. Review and Approval of
Agenda:
5. Sylvia P. Dawavendewa, SXD
Education Administrator
Presenting Education
Department changes and
provide an update to the
community regarding
department activities and
progress.
6. Julie Rios, SXD Housing
Coordinator – Presenting
the following for support:
Tribal Land Assignments:
Phyllis Campus, Myron
Miles, Katrina Hernandez,
Victoria Cupis, and TOKA
Land Assignment
rescindment request.
7. TOLC Reports:
8. SXDC Reports:
9. Announcements:
District Council
meeting scheduled on
September 18, 2012 at 7 p.m.
location will be held in the
District Center.
10. Adjournment:
Copies of resolu ons and related informa on can be obtained at the San Xavier District Council office, upon proper request
San Xavier District Council Resolutions adopted for the month of September 2012
Date Res. No. Title
09/04/12 09-12-01 “Agreeing to Conduct a Closed Session for the San Xavier District Audit Report” Motion by Janice Felix and second by Dennis Ramon, tally results;; 4 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 1 absent. Motion carried.
09/04/12 09-12-02 “Approving Tucson Electric Power Company Gate Construction” Motion by Janice Felix and second by Philbert Bailey, tally results;; 4 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 1 absent. Motion carried
09/10/12 09-12-03 “Restructuring and Combining the SXDC Cultural and Natural Resources Committee and Appointing (4) Community Members at Large and (1) District Council Representative” Motion by Tony Burrell and second by Dennis Ramon, tally results;; 4 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 1 absent. Motion carried
09/10/12 09-12-04 ”Restructuring and Combining the SXDC Planning and Housing Committees, and Appointing (4) Community Members at Large and (1) District Council Representative” Motion by Tony Burrell and second by Felicia Nunez, tally results;; 4 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 1 absent. Motion Carried
09/10/12 09-12-05 “Restructuring and Combining the SXDC Health and Education Committee and Appointing (4) Community Members at Large and (1) District Council Representative” Motion by Dennis Ramon and second by Tony Burrell, tally results;; 4 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 1 absent. Motion Carried
09/18/12 09-12-06 “Agreeing to Conduct a Closed Session for the SXD Financial Monthly Report” Motion carried by Felicia Nunez and second by Tony Burrell, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
09/18/12 09-12-07 “Approving the Pascua Yaqui Diabetes Prevention Program to enter the San Xavier District to host their “Spiritual Walks” on October 3, 2012 and December 2, 2012” Motion carried by Janice Felix and second by Philbert Bailey, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried
09/18/12 09-12-08 “Relinquish Tribal Land Assignment for Anthony Orosco Sr. [SXDC 04-10-05]” Motion carried by Dennis Ramon and second by Janice Felix, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried
09/18/12 09-12-09 “Approving a Tribal Land Assignment for Kimimula Encinas” Motion carried by Janice Felix and second by Dennis Ramon, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
09/18/12
09-12-10
“Approving a Tribal Land Assignment for Danara Thomas” Motion carried by Dennis Ramon and second by Felicia Nunez, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
09/18/12
09-12-11 “Approval of Applications for the San Xavier District Registered Voter’s List” Motion carried by Janice Felix and second by Felicia Nunez, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
09/18/12
09-12-12 “Approving a Tribal Land Assignment for Elton A. Begay” Motion carried by Dennis Ramon and second by Janice Felix, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
09/18/12
09-12-13 “Accepting the SXDC Minutes of January 3, 2012 as Amended” Motion carried by Philbert Bailey and second by Janice Felix, tally results;; 5 for, 0 against, 0 not voting, 0 absent. Motion carried.
san xavier mission news
All Souls and All Occasion Wreaths for Sale
Wreaths
Corsages
Boutonniere
Floral Arrangements
Altar Décor
For more informa on please Harlan Moreno at 520-409-0376
The Louis Norris San Xavier Feast Committee cordially
invites the Wa:k Community members to come an celebrate
the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Wednesday October 3, 2012
Feeding: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Music by: Carl & Buddies – 8:00pm – 1:00am
Thursday October 4, 2012
Feeding: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Native Creed – 8:00pm – 1:00am
Baptism Class: Oct.9
Call 294-4639
Baptisms: Oct. 15
Elementary Religion Classes have started.
Confirmation Classes: Wed. 7 PM
16-18 year olds
Adult classes begin September 29th.
Call 294-4639
October 21, 2012
Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Check out posters around the village for celebrations!
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WA:K SPIRIT San Xavier Education Department
OCT. 2012
Hello Wa:k Community,
Happy Autumn! Well, it’s here. Fall has ar-rived and aren't’ we glad? I don’t know about you, but this is one of my favorite times of the year with temperatures being a lot cooler, everything is bursting with great color, and foot-ball season is in full swing!
I hope things are going well for you and your family. As we look forward to the fall season, the Education Center will be holding parent meetings with Santa Clara Elementary School, Challenger Middle School, and the Wildcat school. It is so important that parents/guardians that have children going to these schools attend these meet-ings. It’s just a great oppor-tunity for the parents/guardians to “connect” with the principals and share information that is relevant to your child’s academic success.
For this month, the Wildcat school parent meet-ing will take place on Monday, October 8, 2012 from 5:30pm—7pm at the Wildcat School Green Room. If you are in need of transportation to this meeting, the Education Center will be taking requests. In order to meet your request, you will need to contact
I’m excited to be part of this year’s 2012—2013 “After School Program”. It’s been a joy working with the 2nd and 3rd grade students. I would like to introduce my students and they are as follows:
Jason Bailey—2nd Grade
Leilani Jose—2nd Grade
Damien Lopez—3rd Grade
Jade Preston—2nd Grade
Irasemo Reyna—2nd Grade
In closing, I fully encourage you to fully embrace the moment and urge you to take the time from your busy schedule to become familiar with your child’s school and the San Xavier District Education Center.
Thank you for your commitment to your child’s education.
Carmen H. Martinez Community Liaison
AFTER SCHOOL
‘I:da ma ad ‘o wud si ge’ej maşad am t-we:heje . Some of us are getting ready to make our annual journey to Magdalena. I am sending my blessings along and I honor you for making that commitment. Our after school sessions are in full swing. I’ve been working with Child Care, Head Start, our after school sessions K-5th, I still work with San Xavier Mission School on Wednesdays, 6th-8th grade and now I am going to Apollo Middle School where I have 43 native students that I work with on language. I address respect, and our himdag as part of the lessons. As natives respect has always been the number one value we were taught in life. To be respectful! Recently, students were honored to have Mr. Jerry Carlyle as a speaker at the Mission school. It’s good to have a leader that takes time from their busy schedule to visit and LISTEN to our children. Thank-you again Mr. Carlyle!
Something new! The TO education department has gathered O’odham speakers, teachers, to gather, network and plan how to make teaching our language much stronger! That has always been a dream of our Elders now its becoming a reality! Closing with this, Remember to make Creator a part of your LIFE everyday, not just when you need help...
I’ioi Ñe’I
Sialin ta:nio I’toi kewiwa k t-ñeinahi
Sialin ta:nio I’toi kewiwa k t-ñeinahi
Si g s-ap ‘i-tamhadhai
I’toi kekiwa k t-ñinahi
Song Written by Mr. Danny Lopez
Happy Halloween from the Learning Center Hello and Greetings from the San Xavier Learning Center Library.
Wow! It has been so busy here in the learning center especially once our After School Program began. The Learning Center Staff is currently responsible for the Kindergarten and 1st graders. We help them with their home work, and on Wednesdays, thanks to the Tohono O’odham Recreation staff and the Tohono O’odham HOPP staff physical education classes are held for our students. We also have Tohono O’odham class taught by Ms. Tomasa Jose. We also have arts & crafts and a lot of fun. ———————————————————
I would like to congratulate and give many thanks to my former Learning Center Aide Joshua Eleando for pursuing his goals and career choices. Joshua has received his Associates of Arts degree from ITT-Tech and is currently working for Jacobs Engineering. I wish you lots of luck in your future Josh. Although the kids and I love and miss you, we know that you are the role model for our Tohono O’odham. You have been a “Super” worker here in Wa:k. Thanks again for all the great work. May our Creator have many Blessings in store for you. “CONGRATULATIONS “JOSH”!!!!
Breast Cancer News
You know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month but do you know what you can do to pitch in? Three Ideas: 1. Get informed—Aside from your doctor,
breastcancer.org may be your best information source: Its advisors are some of the biggest names in the treatment of the disease. The site has more than 6,000 pages of medically vetted content, plus “Think Pink, Live Green,” a tip-filled healthy lifestyle guide by founder Marisa C. Weiss, M.D.
2. Get checked—Uninsured women have one of the lowest rates of breast-cancer screening;; only about 35 percent had mammograms last year. If coverage is what’s standing in your way, find a list of providers offering free and low-cost mammograms at cdc.gov/cancer/breast.
3. Join the fight—To uncover cancer’s secrets, scientists need data—and lots of it. Help them get it by registering with the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation’s Health of Women Study (healthofwomenstudy.org). The questionnaires you’ll be occasionally e-mailed to fill out anonymously will help give experts an unprecedented view of women living with and without breast cancer. (Information on Breast Cancer is from the magazine “Parents” 2012).
Gertrude Lopez-Learning Resource Coordinator
After School Program spotlights 4th & 5th graders The SXD After School Homework Help Program resumed on September 10, 2012. Students in the fourth and fifth grade class were asked what they hope to accomplish in this school year. Seth Corella said he would like to get better in math. Dae Dae Johnson said she wants to improve in multiplication and reading. Journey Garcia also wants to improve in math. Ashley Lopez wants to improve reading. These students know their weaknesses and bring their homework like clockwork to get help. Asked, what is the best thing in school this year, P.E. and Band were the top two vote getters. Journey announced that she ran for student council president, but didn’t win. It takes initiative and courage to take on a challenge like that, those who have run for SXD Council can relate. These are promising young stu-‐dents they know what their weaknesses are and they are willing to work at improving every day. Ms. Ashley Lopez expressed concern about the AIMS Test although the testing isn’t until April, she wants to be ready. Thanks to the parents for encouraging the students to take responsibility for their education and for supporting their interests in band, P. E., and other areas. Education is still accepting applications for the ASP. SXD Leaders visit Challenger Middle School On August 24, 2012, Chairman Nunez, Vice Chair Carlyle, Director of Administration Velma Begay, along with Ramona Casillas and Sylvia Dawavendewa from Education attended a Challenger Middle School assembly and spoke to the students from SXD. It was wonderful to see the new group of sixth graders who had just completed the SXD Middle School Summer Program and moved on to their first year in CMS and their new environment.
The seventh and eighth graders on the other hand are becoming mature and listened respectfully as the SXD leaders offered encouragement and support. These joint expressions of faith in the students are important to student success. We thank CMS Principal Roxanna Rico, Assistant Principals Jeffery Uhrig, and Andy Townsend, along with Native American Education Advisor Russell Juan and all who welcomed SXD representatives with open arms. We will continue to support the SXD students in this manner. SXD Parent and SUSD Principal meetings resume in 2012-13 Parents of students attending Santa Clara Elementary School, and or Challenger Middle School will again have the opportunity to meet with the school principals at least once a month this school year. The first meeting was held September 25, 2012 at the SXD Education Center. Parents are encouraged to attend these meetings to collect the information and announcements shared. This is also the time for parents to come and express their concerns, get answers to their questions and make suggestions for school improvement. Get involved and stay involved, research shows parent involvement makes a significant contribution to student success. Principal Eddie Islas and Principal Roxanna Rico are always at the meetings, parents please consider joining us. Wildcat Principal and SXD Parent meetings The Wildcat school has also resumed Principal/Parent meetings; the first meeting was held September 10, at the Education Center. This year we will share host-‐ing responsibilities with Wildcat; the next meeting October 8, 2012 a Monday, will be held at the Wildcat School Green Room at 5:30 p.m. SXD Education will send a 15 passenger van, if any SXD parents want to attend, call 807-8620 to reserve a seat. The van will leave at 4:30 p.m. The November meeting will be at the SXD Education Center, please watch for announcements.
Seth Corella plays a game on his SUSD laptop a er com-‐ple ng his homework in the A er School Homework Help
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Education Department to Update Community The education staff will be presenting an update to SXD community members on October 13, 2012 at the Community Meeting. Presentations will include an overview of the 2012-13 departmental goals and objectives; changes to the pre-teen and teen groups formerly known as Standing Strong; changes to the “Missed Bus” transportation guidelines; update on the Education Committee and assistance requests, the transfer of summer school funding from Human Resources to Education, and an overall education program growth and progress report. If community members have questions, suggestions, complaints, or compliments we welcome the input. Check the agenda with Ernie Reyes in tribal administration for time and location.
DOJ Family Group Decision Making Conference The SXD Education offers a free family support service to local Tohono O’odham families who are dealing with truancy, its called Family Group Decision Making Conference. The family conferencing is a voluntary arrangement between trained facilitators and local Tohono O’odham families. In the conference we promote “no blame, no shame, and no finger pointing.” The focus is on the strengths of the student and family and what each family member can do to support the student/youth. The goal of the conference: a successful student who stays in school and does well. Facilitators (2) meet with the student and parent to review the process and identify participants. The conference is started with a meal selected by the youth and prepared by education; the group in attendance is made up of family and very close friends of the youth. Following the meal, a facilitator leads the group through a step by step process. A conference can last from one to four hours depending on the family. San Xavier has eight trained facilitators of which two (2) will guide the family through the conference. The outcome will be a written plan that the family develops and agrees to implement in support of the youth. Following the conference the facilitators provide follow up to support the family as they implement the plan. Families can request a conference for their youth, or schools can suggest FGDM to Tohono O’odham families. Call Ramona Casillas, FGDM Facilitator at the SXD Education 807-8681 for more information.
Education bids farewell and announces new hires
At the end of August, Education lost two valued staff-‐ers; Tina Rodriquez, former Administrative Assistant took a position as SXD Housing Secretary and now works in a beautiful brand new office in the new SXD Administration Complex supporting housing staff. Joshua Eleando, former Learning Center Aide landed a dream job with Jacobs Engineering in north Tucson as a draftsman. He was snatched up by a company that allowed him to use the skills and education he worked so hard to gain at ITT Tech. We congratulate both and wish them well.
Education is now pleased to announce - Ms. Carmen Martinez accepted the position of Administrative Assistant and moved into the job on September 24, 2012. Carmen joined education just over a year ago as a Community Liaison so she is familiar with the department, families, schools, colleges and most SXD processes. An enrolled member of San Xavier District, Carmen came to education from Desert Diamond Casi-‐no where she worked for 16 years. Continued on next page….
Carmen Martinez, the new Education Administrative Assistant helps middle school student Reuben Reyna with homework. Photo by S.Dawavendewa
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Ms. Martinez is a graduate of Chaparral College where she earned a Bachelor degree in Business Administra-‐tion/Marketing and is currently a part-time graduate student enrolled in the University of Phoenix working toward a Master degree in Business Administration. Carmen is also a graduate of the highly acclaimed Rap-‐port Leadership training and has previous supervisory experience. We are very proud and pleased to have a highly qualified SXD member as our Administrative As-‐sistant. In the absence of the Education Administrator, Carmen will be in charge of the department. Education also has a temporary worker to assist Gertie Lopez in the Learning Center, Erin Gregg is Tohono O’odham and a student at Pima College. We offer our sincere appreciation to Erin for coming in to cover the Learning Center and the After School Program as need-‐ed while we work on filling the LC Aide position. Educa-‐tion thanks all the individuals who applied for the edu-‐cation vacancies it was a pleasure to meet you all. SXD has some exceptional, well-trained and educated indi-‐viduals in the community. Their interest in education is to be commended. Education Committee changes As most of you may be aware, the SXD committee structure has changed effective with the new fiscal year 2012-13. The SXD Education Committee has been com-‐bined with the Health Committee and is now titled, Health & Education Committee (H&E Committee). The membership consists of Cheryl Encinas, Daniel Preston, Marian Joaquin, Cyle Burrell, and Brandon Havier. While we wait to hear from the committee regarding meetings, Education Department continues to accept Grant and Tuition applications for FY 2012/13. Deadline for grant and tuition assistance will be announced once we receive that information. We ask for patience as the restructuring and organizing take place. Bus Pass Applications Bus Pass applications are due in the Education office on/before October 26, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
SPOOKFEST IS COMING
Mark your calendar! The SPOOKFEST is being planned for Friday, October 26, 2012 at the SX Recreation Center. Look for posters with all the details. The TO/SX Recreation Center is the host with support from SXD Education, TOPD, TOFD, People Wellness House, Santa Clara Elementary School, the local businesses who donate, and all of you who are willing to volunteer. Please call SX Recreation 807-1115, or Education 807-8620 to volunteer, we need all the extra hands we can get. The more volunteers we have, the more fun activities we can offer.
Have a safe Halloween!
SXD DOJ hires family thera-‐pist Education is pleased to an-‐nounce the hiring of Char-‐lotte Peper, LPC, Ms. Peper will serve as the part-time Therapist for the SXD/DOJ project. She has worked in various capacities of the helping professions for the duration of her profes-‐sional career and became familiar with the San Xavier community during a stint as music teacher for the San Xavier Mission School from 2001-2003. Among her qualifications Charlotte counts a Mas-‐ter degree in Counseling/Psychology, Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Certified Trans-‐actional Analysis Practitioner and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor. More information about her schedule and referrals will be forthcoming in next month’s newsletter. Local schools receive grades In early August, the AZ Department of Education released the grades granted to each school in the state. The grades are based on student academic growth comparing change in AIMS test scores from one year to the next for similarly achieving students across the state. Grades for SUSD feed-‐er schools include: Desert View High School—C Challenger Middle School—D Santa Clara Elementary School—C If parents are interested in finding out what grade your child’s school has earned call Sylvia Dawavendewa at 520.807.8622 and she can look it up on the AZ Department of Education website for you. The website is: AZEd.gov
DeShanna L. Johnson Delray Carlyle Doriann Carlyle Jarrod Carlyle ZoRain Carlyle Shanda Carlyle Marcos Joaquin
Niles Wolf Chief, Jr. Julia Estrada Delicia Lopez Jessica Pablo
Johnny Morrillo Tasha Nunez
Kendice Jose Maria Tina Alvarez-Martinez
James Alvarez Isaiah Rios
Ashley Antone Anthony Moreno Angelique Moreno
Rachel Lopez Gloria Rios
Nia Escalante Aquiel Rios
Miriam Martinez Alijah Camacho
Paul Yim DeAna Antone Ameliah Tenario
Christina Matchie-Bliss Vanessa Ortega
Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers Halloween is a wonderful holiday, but because of increased foot traffic and the Trick-or-Treaters are out at night the potential for automobile related accidents with young pedestrians increase fourtimes on this night according to a CDC (Center of Disease Control) study. Streets are literally crawling with all sorts of witches, ghosts, goblins, vampires and all other sorts of costumed people. This makes for added responsibility for drivers to make sure that they drive safer than normal. In many areas, people drive their kids into subdivisions and let them out to walk from house to house. Usually the parent follows behind in the car. This can cause traffic jams in small areas and much confusion as kids dart between cars on the streets going from house to house. A driver is already distracted because they are trying to keep an eye on their own kids and usually aren’t paying attention to much else. Children and adults tend to be preoccupied and may not pay as much attention to safety as they should they may not see your vehicle or just assume that you see them automatically. Stay on the defensive and you shouldn't have a problem while driving on Halloween night.
Don’t use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving on Halloween night. You shouldn’t be doing this anyway, the rate of cell phone related auto accidents has jumped dramatically since the use of cell phones and texting has risen so high. Some states have already made laws concerning this and others are working on it.
Pay extra attention, particularly to cross-‐walks, intersections and the side of the road. Kids tend to walk along the curbs, cutting across the street to get to other homes. Keep scanning all around you as you drive, whether in thru traffic or along with your kids as they trick-or-treat.
Drive below the posted speed limit in residen-‐tial areas during trick-or treating hours. This will allow you time to brake if you see a child dart in front of you.
Do not pass other vehicles that have stopped in the roadway, they could be dropping off children. This is more common in rural areas but can happen anywhere.
Instruct your child to never get into the car of a stranger. It might be easy for your child to mistake someone else’s car as your car with the excitement of Halloween. Put a lighted plastic Jack-O-Lantern on your dashboard to make your car more recognizable to your child.
It’s also a night that child predators are look-‐ing for victims. Let your child know that they should never get into the car of a stranger at any time. If someone stops them and asks for help or offers them candy, tell them to scream as loud as they can and run.
www.halloween-safety.com
Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars. Let them know if they carry a flash light to never shine it in the eyes of a driver. This can cause blindness on the drivers part temporarily and they may not see your child.
If you are dropping off or picking up your kids in an area, pull off the road into a safe spot and turn on your hazard lights to alert other motorists. If you go with your kids from door to door, leave the hazard lights on so other drivers can see your car parked there.
Halloween Safety Products: There are a number of general safety products and Halloween related safety products that should be considered. On Halloween night the streets are literally crawling with all sorts of witches, ghosts, vampires and all other sorts of other costumed monsters. This makes for added responsibility for drivers to make sure that they drive safer than normal. Both children and adults tend to be preoccupied and may not pay as much attention to safety as they should. They may not see your vehicle or assume that you see them. Light producing or reflective devices such as
flashlights, glow sticks, reflective tape, flashing Halloween decorations and other similar products that will make the wearer much more noticeable in the dark.
Cell phones are a great way for family and friends to stay in touch on Halloween and an easy way to call for help if it is needed. Plus, every cell phone contains a GPS chip that allows 911 emergency services to pinpoint the location of the phone in most areas via global positioning satellites.
Many years ago we had Dog Tags made for each of our family members with ICE (In Case of Emergency) information imprinted on them.
Ours have the wearers name, emergency contact telephone number, date of birth and blood type. These are a great security measure at anytime, but for Halloween we consider them invaluable in case a child gets separated from other family members or lost!
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October-Al Ju:big Masad – Little Rains Month S-ke:g sailig Wa:k community members by: Ramona Casillas Since the last Newsletter, I attended “A Day with Dr. Dennis Embry who spoke on “How the Adolescent Brain Assimilates Information, the simple Gifts Initiative Program & Prevention Tools for Creating Healthy Youth Lifestyles”. The following is taken from Dr. Embry’s booklet titled: My Teen Brain is Different: How the brain works in teens and teens experiencing dif-ficulties by Dennis D. Embry, Ph.D. Does your Teen Brain have Chemical Imbalance? Do you feel moody? Do the things that used to give you pleasure and satis-faction feel flat? Do you find yourself irritable and out-of-sorts, angry at people, places and things? Chances are, your brain has a chemical imbalance. Teens need more serotonin, in part because the sex hormones suck it up so quickly. Serotonin is the molecule of safety and belonging Some common serotonin suckers are: Teen Serotonin Sucker How and Why
Simple Ways to Build a Teen’s Brain: Serotonin Builders How and Why
TV in bedroom People stop having positive social interactions, which reduces sero-tonin. Violent TV raises stress hormones that reduce serotonin in complex ways
Too much Gameboy, and too little physical activity
Aerobic activity every day reduces stress hormones that eat up sero-tonin
Food with trans-fat and soybean/cottonseed oil
A weird enzyme in the brain eats this Omega 6 fat instead of Omega 3, affecting serotonin & some brain chemicals that cause trouble
Being picked on by other tees or siblings It lowers serotonin faster than you can spell it
Physical affection between people Kind touch-shaking hands, holding people, hugging them, touching them softly changes people’s chemistry. Hand, neck, or foot massage helps calm even teens with violent tendencies. Aggression, irritabil-ity & depression lessen.
Write praise & thank you notes Adults-family, school, others-can write them to a teen. A teen can write them to adults or peers. Peers can write them to each other. Done weekly or so, these praise, kindness or thank you notes build serotonin. The notes can be put on the wall, in a lunch bag, posted at home?
Positive daily greetings Positive daily greetings in the morning, at school, at home, at night between adults & teens has a clear positive effect on behavior & atti-tude
A walk or jog 2-3 times per week for 20 minutes
This simple activity makes people happier, softer, and nicer plus you get healthier. Adults can do this with teens
Rewards are a special molecule in the brain;; Dopamine, the molecule of reward, inhibition & cognition. It appears a lot of dopamine has gotten dumped from the lives of kids, and it shows up with kids who tend to look like they are impulsive, inattentive, need immediate rewards, and crises junkies. Dopamine Dumpers How and Why
Dopamine Builders
Low levels of opportunity to partici-pate & do meaningful things in school & community
Kids who are active in doing meaningful things in school & community need less reward juice, cause the are getting high on life
Low levels of praise from family adults & school adults for things done well
Little praise at home and school for doing a good job, drains the brain
Lack of meaningful roles at home Being passive “wanting machine” harms dopamine production
Alcohol, tobacco and drugs These are real dumpsters for the brains natural high
Cut down on chips & junk food (contain Soybean oil, cottonseed oil & increase Omega 3 (from fish & nuts)
Your brain is about 60% fat, mostly one kind that you can only get from what you eat. Eat the wrong fat & your brain is not as happy. Omega 3 fatty acid (fish or nuts) make the good brain juice. Only since 1950 have people started to eat the bad fats
Give random or mystery rewards each week for good actions
Teens need more hits for positive things. Creating a prize bowl for good deeds & efforts can be a powerful way of increasing dopamine (which is how computer games work).
Move your body at fixed intervals Have you noticed teens jiggle, jitter & twitch more than adults? When doing seat work or boring tasks, set a timer to ring every 30 mins or so. Giggle, fidget, & jitter ON Purpose for a minute of two. Or get a big ball to sit on at your desk while doing homework
Give reprimands in a cool, calm voice when teens mess up.
If you go off on a teen for bad stuff, you have a terrible chance of teaching the teen to get a buzz off of your red face & huffing & puff-ing. Additionally, you get a tiny (or large) buzz off of the explosion, because it produces dopamine in the adult brain for giving out repri-mands. So giving reprimands coolly & calmly strengthens the brake in the teen brain rather than rewarding crisis & drama in both teen & adult, which makes things worse.
San Xavier Recreation October 2012
San Xavier Recreation
8549 South J. Mayor Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85746
Ph. (520) 807-1115 x0
Fax. (520) 294-3526
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday
8:00am-9:00pm
Saturday
11:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday
12 pm– 8pm
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES
October 12– Movie Night (GYM) 5pm-7pm) October 19– Night Fall (TBA) October 20– Men’s 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament October 26– SPOOKFEST 5pm-8pm October 27– Pumpkin Patch 9am-2pm Costume Softball 4pm-8pm CLOSURE DATES: October 4– St. Francis Feast
OCTOBER ACTIVITIES October 1– Games 4pm-5pm October 2– Socials 4pm-6pm October 3– Crafts 5pm-7pm October 5– Late Night Volleyball 8pm-12am October 8– Games (TAG) 4pm-5pm October 9– Teen Cooking 5pm-6pm October 10– Crafts 5pm-7pm October 11– Walking Club 6pm-7pm October 12– Late Night Basketball 8pm-12am October 15– Games (Scooter Time) 4pm-5pm October 16– Socials 4pm-5pm October 17– Crafts 5pm-7pm October 18– Walking Club 6pm-7pm October 22– Games (Pumpkin Sports) October 23– Kids Cooking 5pm-6pm October 24– Crafts 5pm-7pm October 25– Walking Club 6pm-7pm October 26– SPOOKFEST 5pm-8pm October 29– Games (Flag Football) 4pm-5pm October 30-- Socials 4pm-6pm October 31– Volleyball Night 6:30pm-8pm
San Xavier Recreation October 2012
*Programs* Head Start: Wednesdays 10 - 11 a.m. We work with the S.X Head Start and provide physical
ac vi es & games.
Childcare: Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. We work with the Childcare Dept. and provide arts and cra s,
Physical Ac vi es
A er School Program- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 3p-5p. Will provide assistance with homework.
Elderly Program: Mondays & Thursdays1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Arts & Cra s, Games,
Guest Speakers, Physical fitness, Talking Circle
Healthy You– Walking Club: Star ng October 7. Every Wednesday 6pm-7pm, 30 min Health and Wellness Presenta ons and 30 minutes of walking. Every Saturdays at 7am-9am , outdoor walking and hiking at various Parks and Recrea ons. Step into Health and Wellness.
All Programs are Open to Everyone
(*Except Head Start and Childcare*)
HOPP HOURS
Monday-Friday 8am-9p Saturday 11am-2p Sunday- CLOSED
Call HOPP Center for Information on Afternoon and Evening Classes
520-807-1115 ext. 108
**Ac vi es/Programs are subject to change. Please call Center for any changes**
Men’s 4 on 4
Volleyball Tournament
Saturday October 20
Starting at 9am
—————————————- Costume Softball
Saturday October 27
San Xavier District of the
Tohono O’odham Nation
2018 W. San Xavier Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OR EMERGENCY CALLS
CONTACT TOHONO O’ODHAM POLICE AT 622-1587 OR 911