KUER story features the Whitehorse High School learning community (scholars, scholar families, paraeducators, teachers, school staff) and all of the various efforts we are doing to keep scholars learning from home!
Check out this article and join with us in celebrating: https://www.kuer.org/education/2021-02-19/there-isnt-just-one-way-students-on-the-navajo-nation-find-ways-to-learn-at-home-during-pandemic
The Overgrazing versus Livestock Management Essay is due today (Friday, February 19). This essay is a powerful assignment and can boost a scholar's grade.
Instructions and information about this essay will be found on pages 28-38 of the Biodiversity Unit. This Unit has a picture of a coyote on the front cover and was delivered during the last week of January.
This fun ACT Prep session is for sophomores and juniors. Here is the google meets invite:
meet.google.com/sms-zymh-yek
If you do not have Internet, you can use a phone to call:
+1 234-805-1084
PIN: 674 337 719#
We hope everyone can enjoy the sunny day. We recorded the informative and encouraging Well-Being Workshop hosted by Rowena Littlehat. People can view the recording at:
https://youtu.be/BZAHuoYeeHY
This is a tremendous opportunity for scholars! Generally, coding classes can be quite expensive, but our scholars can get this entire virtual class for FREE.
Scholars who complete this entire "Code to Success" program can start making money, even while in school. After graduation, scholars could enter the job market with a starting salary of $30 per hour. In some cases, this can go as high as $60 per hour!
Get more information and REGISTER at ctsutah.org (this is a course with high demand so plan to register by Wednesday, February 24).
Tonight's Virtual Parent Workshop topic is very important: Well Being. We invite scholars and anyone supporting scholars during this time of distance learning to attend at 6 pm. Here is the google meets information:
meet.google.com/rcx-xdjq-quj
If you do not have Internet, call: +1 347-973-3954
PIN: 699 445 599#
Last call for all Cookie Contest Entries is noon on Tuesday, February 16. Please text a photo of your entry to 801.633.6755. See flyer for more details.
Reminders:
1. No Broadcasts for Monday, February 15, due to holiday for President’s Day.
2. Cookie Contest deadline is noon on Tuesday, February 16. Text entries to 801.633.6755.
There are some awesome looking cookies getting entered in our contest so be sure to text your entry to 801.633.6755 by noon on Tuesday, February 16.
ACT Prep is at 5 pm today (Feb 11) for all sophomores & juniors.
Keep the Cookie Contest entries coming to 801.633.6755!
Our Virtual Parent Workshop Session at 6 pm tonight (Feb 10) is about Self-Compassion. You will be glad you attend because you will leave feeling better about yourself.
Here is the google meets information:
meet.google.com/rcx-xdjq-quj
Call in: +1 347-973-3954 PIN: 699 445 599#
The Biodiversity Unit started last week, on February 1. This is the packet that was delivered in the Scholar Supply Bag. The packet was inside a large white envelope with a hot pink label on it. Please help your scholar to complete the assignments on the days listed. Call your Advisor or a teacher for help.
Scholars will be submitting learning evidence from this packet in 3 days, on Friday, February 12. (See the flyer for an overview of the Biodiversity Unit and the various pages that will need to be submitted for learning evidence before the end of 3rd quarter.)
We are inviting all scholars to join google meets for Advisory today (Feb 8) at 3:10 pm. The invite is in your school email. If you do not have Internet connection, you can use the email invite to see the phone number to dial, along with the PIN.
Attending Advisory gives scholars support for distance learning, important information, and Active Engagement points.
Today (Feb 5) is Midterm. Please check in on your scholar's grades and then reach out to your Family Advisor to figure out next steps in helping your scholar to be passing all classes.
There are some great communication tips that were shared during the Parent Workshop by WHS Parent, Cheryl Johns. Check out the recording here: https://youtu.be/pCrAfkAjyTk
Ms Dee makes ACT Prep really fun! We hope to "see" Sophomores AND Juniors tonight (Feb 4) at 5 pm! Sophomores will find the newest edition of the ACT Prep book in the Scholar Supply Bags delivered last week.
Here is the google meets information:
meet.google.com/sms-zymh-yek
If you do not have Internet access, please dail in:
+1 234-805-1084
PIN: 674 337 719#
Tomorrow (Friday, February 5) is Midterm. We mailed grades home last week so that parents and scholars could be aware of areas needing attention. Please act now.
The entire Evolution Unit was due in January. This learning packet has 4 birds on the cover and is inside a large white envelope with green edging. We need the following pages from this unit back ASAP:
* P. 7-8
* P. 17-19
* P. 37-38 OR P. 41-42
Scholars can upload these assignments to Canvas, email them to an Advisor or teacher, or text a photo of these completed pages to 801.633.6755. In looking at grades across our school, we can see that many scholars still need to complete the learning for the Evolution Unit AND submit evidence of that learning ASAP. If you have not yet been to the post office or checked grades in Aspire, we urge you to do this task today so that you can support your scholar in catching up!
SPECIAL NOTE: We delivered a large white envelope last week with a hot pink label that says "Biodiversity Unit". These learning materials started on Monday, February 1, and the first assignment is due next week.
Advisors and teachers are ready to help your scholar with all learning. We are just a phone call or email away so please reach out today!
San Juan School District is saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Hale, former president of the Navajo Nation. In recognition of his service to others, SJSD will join with all Navajo Nation schools in paying tribute to his life by flying our flags at half-mast through Saturday, February 6th.
We are inviting parents, guardians, and family members to attend the Parent Workshop happening tonight (Feb 3) at 6 pm. The topic is Communication and we have Cheryl Johns, WHS Parent, as our presenter!
Here is the meeting link:
meet.google.com/rcx-xdjq-quj
If you do not have Internet access, we invite you to call in: +1 347-973-3954
PIN: 699 445 599#
Exciting News! The Navajo Nation student internet project is back up and progressing. New contractual agreements have been made and work has resumed. One should see workers in the field in the next few days.
Just a reminder that we are inviting anyone and all to join our CCR Day sessions today (Feb 5), from 1-5 pm, and then we resume 6-8 pm. These sessions are helpful for scholars and parents.
If you do not have an Internet connection, dial in to this number:
+1 347-973-3954 PIN: 699 445 599#
If you have an Internet connect, go to: meet.google.com/rcx-xdjq-quj
On National Counselors Week, SJSD sends a huge shout out to the hard working counselors and social workers supporting our students. Your great work is truly making a difference.