October 2013 Navajo Prep’s Youth Council Kicks off the School Year!!!

The 2013-2014 school year communities. Futures For is off to a great start for the Children (FFC) out of Al- Youth Leadership group! buquerque, New Mexico We welcome our returning developed the youth leader- members and embrace new ship curriculum that we students who have made a will be using to further commitment to help us in develop leadership skills our continued endeavors. and guide our community Our group is affiliated with service projects. In addi- two respectable organiza- tion, we are also a regis- DJ for the “Back to tions that focus on building tered member of the United School” block party in youth leadership and com- National Indian Tribal August. “Emcee One” trav- munity service in tribal Youth (UNITY) based out eled from Oklahoma for of Oklahoma City, Oklaho- this event and has been the

ma. As affiliates, we will official DJ at the National be able to utilize UNITY UNITY Conferences for resources and network to several years. In addition to

401 support our goals. For ex- playing music, he also pro- ample, we were able to vided a motivational mes- invite Marcus “Emcee sage to our students.

One” Guinn to be our guest

IBO VISITS NAVAJO PREP CAMPUS

Navajo Preparatory School ing IB into course schedules, we are recommended to be a received its authorization visit- assessments, curriculum, poli- full IB Diploma Program! ation from the International cy, school culture and financial Baccalaureate team on Sep- support. Additionally, they tember 16-17, 2013. were given a tour of campus by Jolene Fernandez, Miss Hozho The IB Team consisted of indi- Naasha. viduals from Texas, Florida

and Arizona. They visited The team was very impressed EEETFARMIGNTON NM 87 with Diploma teachers, Ad- with the Navajo culture and ministration, Board Members, how many traditional beliefs, IB Coordinator, Support Staff, teachings, and prayers run par- as well as Students and Par- allel to the IB philosophy. ents. We are hopeful for excellent The purpose of their visit was feedback and results come to gather information about spring 2014. This is when we Jolene Fernandez how the school is implement- will be notified whether or not 2013-2014 Miss Hozho Naasha

Inside this issue:

NAVAJO PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC. Special points of interest: Chemistry Class Information 2  Mountain Day Scheduled for Fall 2013 All School Reading 2  Football Athletes set state records! Athletic Update 3  Advanced Band Students prepare for auditions for Northwest New Mexico Honor Band!

Residential Officers 3 EAGLEEXPRESS

1220 WEST APACHE STR  PAC/IEC Meetings scheduled for Fall 2013! Freshman Academy Students of the Month 3  Parent Teacher Conference October 18, 1pm-4pm with NO Library News 4 BUS RUNS!

Upcoming Campus Events 4  Costa Rica Tour Information Calculators for Chemistry Class

Help, Parents and Guardians of If the graphing calculators are too Please, as soon as possible, either Chemistry Students!! expensive, I have checked and purchase a calculator for your Walmart, Target, and the business chemistry student or insure they The students in my Chemistry I and type stores have at least 2 smaller download an app. These really are II classes are required to have a cal- version calculators that cost under needed for their classwork and lab culator with scientific notation ca- $15 each. Both Texas Instruments calculations as well. pabilities. This is noted in the syl- and Casio have these smaller ver- labus they received on the first day Thank you, sions and they have the necessary of class. As of the 6th week of Betty Strong scientific capabilities. school, several students in each sec- Chemistry Instructor tion of these classes still do not Another option might be, if your Math/Science Department Chair have a calculator and it is beginning student has an IPad or IPod, to to have a detrimental effect on their make sure they download either a classwork. free or low cost scientific/graphing calculator app onto their machines. I encouraged them to, if financially There are some free or low cost possible, get a graphing calculator. apps but I am not familiar with any I know these are quite expensive of them and am not sure how well but they will be all that is required they would work. even through their college classes. On a Musical All School Reading Note… The All School have their selections by the mid- Reading Selec- dle of October. Several Advanced Band students tions are off to a will audition for the Northwest great start this The All School Reading Pro- New Mexico Music Educators fall semester. gram has been quite successful There are a total of 10 selections since its inception in 2006. Honor Band at Tse Bit Ai Middle with 2 of the books being the Reading scores on the NMSBA School on November 6, 2013. If same book that both San Juan and NWEA have risen and li- they are successful, they will per- College and Ft. Lewis College brary circulation numbers have form with area Student Musicians are both doing with One Book, increased. at Shiprock High School on Janu- One Community Programs. We ary 31, 2014. A special guest con- Feel free to ask your son or are still waiting for all of the ductor has been contracted to lead books to come in from ama- daughter about their school wide zon.com and students should reading choice and when their them. done with the book, enjoy it The Beat Box Club is going very yourself! well, and has many new members. Chris Olonovich, Beat Box Mountain Day Scheduled Club President, is also doing his Atsa project on Beat Boxing. The members are having lots of fun Mountain Day is scheduled for Wednesday, learning how to do drum sounds October 2nd. The entire school will be partici- and rhythms with their voice. Plans pating in this event. The Freshmen and Seniors will be include club members performing traveling to Dinetah with a guide to learn about culture and the ru- at Open Microphone Nights. 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 Submitted by: enjoy the changing of the seasons and learn about their culture. M. Smith, NPS Music Teacher

Page 2 EAGLE EXPRESS Residential Life Athletics Update

The following stu- Bates Hall: dents were elected Tristan Barbone-President Golf- Congratulations to Ryan Tso as he tied for 2nd at the PV dorm officers for Rainy Fox-Vice President Invite. their dorm for the 2013-2014 Mya Greyhouse-Secretary Football- Eagles set 3 new State records for all classes! Tyler school year: Sorensen (Most yards passing in a single game - 628). Shatters Garrett Hall: Arthur Hall: old record of 546 by B. Henson (Hatch 2003). Isaiah Yazzie Hannah Atone-President Adreyan Pete-President (Most receptions in a single game - 15) Replaces 14 by M. Brittany Arviso-Vice President Suazo (Taos 2011). Isaiah Yazzie Most yards receiving in a Adriano Tsinigine- Vice President/ Serena Grey-Secretary single game - 338). Replaces 337 by M. Suazo (Taos 2011). Secretary

Volleyball- Congratulations to our volleyball team as they de- Dorm meeting facilitator: Manuelito Hall: feated Class 5A Rio Rancho's JV and our JV team defeated Rio Averil Manuelito-Lee Quencavis Dodge-President Rancho's C team. They are currently 3-2 in their season. Residential Counselor Frank Moreno-Vice President Soccer- is 0-6 Juwan Tsosie-Secretary They had their first meeting on Sep- but are still put-

tember 10, 2013 where they set ting up a fight. Zah Hall: rules for future meetings. The Crystal Stewart-President Cross Country- meetings will be bi-monthly to ad- Jazmine Kinsel-Vice President is having a great dress dorm concerns. The meet- Shundeen Martinez-Secretary season so far. ings will be held on Sundays at 7:00

p.m.

August Freshman Students of the Month

My name is Kelly Lee. I live in Aztec, ness and determination students share is When I gradu- New Mexico, but I am originally from admirable. Being around the positive ate I plan to go Sweetwater, Arizona. My maternal clan educational environment is what I appre- into a pharma- is Hashk’22hadzoh7. My Step-father has ciate most about Navajo Prep. ceutical col- been raising me since I was six so out of lege to become Most activities I enjoy doing occur out- respect I go by his clan, Kinlichii’ii. My a pharmacist. doors. Horse riding is something I like biological father’s clan is Toaheedlinii. I am also inter- doing because I can discover new things Tachii’nii is my maternal grandfather’s ested in be- about myself and learn other lessons. I clan. My nali is !sh99h7, but my natural coming an also like caring for livestock such as, my paternal grandfather is Totsohnii. equine veterinarian. My current future sheep and cattle. For me minding these plans are in favor of a pharmaceutical High academic standards and independ- animals is remunerated with tranquility, degree, but my plans are not decisive. ence are reasons I became interested in humbleness and apprehension. These Owning a functional cattle and horse Navajo Prep. I believe Navajo Prep can pleasured activities I do shape my senti- ranch is my ideal goal. To benefit my be a challenging school completely worth ments and outlooks. family with my academic aptitude has the commitment and effort. The willing- always been my main hope.

My name is Frankie Moreno, I am four- enjoy learning and drawing is Graffiti art. because I am teen years old and I am from California. I But the thing I enjoy the most is being very good with am Humming Bird People and born for myself. numbers and the Zuni-Water Edge. My maternal The things that I like about NPS are 1: math. Also Grandparents are People of the West and Everybody aren’t cheap wanna-bes like because I want my paternal grandparents are Lakota and my old school, 2: There’s fun activities to make money Sioux. such as the Wal-mart trip and other stuff, to buy stuff. I enjoy riding BMX, because it’s cool, 3: Because there’s juice dispensers in the Drawing, Learning with Computers and cafeteria and there’s pizza almost every Technology, and Listening to Music. The day. main BMX trick I like is the 180 hop When I graduate I want to go to a good Submitted by: because it’s fun rolling back. I mainly school and either become an Aerospace Denise Joe, like Rap and Hip-Hop music. The art I Engineer or a Financial Manager. This is Freshman Academy Coordinator

OCTOBER 2013 Page 3 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- LIBRARY NEWS standing and respect in a global society.

The NPS Library welcomes Stephanie Billy as the new assistant librarian for the year. Steph is the The mission is reflected in the IB Learner Profile and mother of a NPS student, Nizhoni Jake. Please come the School’s motto: “Leaders Now and Into the Future– in and get acquainted with Steph and make her feel welcome. Yideesk33g00 Naat’1anii”. 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, Upcoming Events: but otherwise is providing student services from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from UPCOMING EVENTS 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays. Teachers are bringing classes to the library for re- October 2nd—Mountain Day search and computer use as well. In August we had 19 class periods in the library. October 4th– Half Day Classes; Fast Track Atsa Rough Draft Due to Mentors New books are arriving. We have received over 130 books since the beginning of school, with more to October 7th-11th—Homecoming Week come. Come check out the new books. Please come to the library for after school study and tutoring as October 11th—Board Meeting at 2:00pm; 9 Weeks well. We have writing, math and science tutors avail- Ends! able each night from 3:30 to 8:00 pm Monday October 13th– PAC/IEC Meeting at 4:00pm in the through Thursday. SSC (Pot-Luck) October 15th—Child Sight Vision Screening Costa Rica Tour 2014 October 16th- PSAT 8am to 11:30am October 18th– Parent Teacher Conference 1:00 to It is our pleasure to introduce a trip to Costa Rica for interested NPS Students or Parents. We will experi- 4:00pm –NO BUS RUNS! ence a different world with amazing tropical land- scapes and animals. There are many exciting outdoor October 23rd– Halloween Fun Night TBD activities waiting for us. Also it is a great opportunity to learn and speak Spanish. October 25th- Junior Parent Meeting; 1:30pm to Tour Name: “A Touch of Tropics” 3:30pm SSC Date: 7/9/2014 – 7 /17/2014 (9 days) November 8th- Sophomore/Freshman Parent Meet- Activities: Hot springs, kayak trip, horse riding, visiting ing; 1:30pm to 3:30pm SSC schools, nature exploring, and more. November 10th– PAC/IEC Meeting 2pm Days Inn, Student Prices: Total $2330 = $249/month (if you en- roll this month) Window Rock AZ Adult Prices: Total $2695 = $289/month (if you enroll November 22nd– UNITY DAY this month) If Interested please go to: eftours.com /1306152 for the November 25th to 29th—Thanksgiving Break!!! Costa Rica Tour 2014 information and enrollment Contact Mr. Iwana for questions @ Ext. 150 or hiwa- [email protected]