November 2017 Newsletter
Please download our November Newsletter
Please download our November Newsletter
This past Saturday, November 11, 2017, our Nebo Title VI Performing Arts group was invited to perform at the 28th Annual Adopt A Native Elder Rug Show. Our performing Arts group did such a wonderful job performing in front of many Navajo Elders. The Elders really enjoyed the performance, and several Elders were grinning ear to ear as they saw our students shine as they performed. It was such a neat experience to be a part of.
Every year, during October and November, Eileen Quintana and Brenda Beyal present at elementary schools in Nebo School District about American Indian Culture. Typically, Eileen and Brenda will present to 4th graders. The purpose of these presentations to educate students on American Indian history, their contributions to the United States before and after settlers, and share traditions.
A big congratulations to the following students for receiving a 4.0 for Term 1! We are so proud of all of you. Keep up the great work. It takes a lot of time and persistence to get good grades. We applaud, and recognize this exceptional academic accomplishment. Wonderful job, students!
On October 13, 2017, we held our third annual Naat’áánii Day at the District Office. The word Naat’áánii means leader in the Navajo language.
Please download our October Newsletter.
Save the Date! Please see flyer for details.
Our Navajo Language class is officially underway. It is offered every Tuesday at Larsen Elementary. We have a handful of high school students who have been making a great effort to come to class weekly, and have been diligent in their own learning process. This course is taught by Clayton Long, who is an Bilingual Director in San Juan School District. Clayton speaks the Navajo Language beautifully. The Navajo Language is such a complex, and dynamic language.
We are excited to announce our Cherry Creek After School Homework Lab has started! It is every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00 at Cherry Creek Elementary in Springville. We have had a wonderful turn out as far, and would like any American Indian student to join us. This lab offers help with homework, reading, writing, and math. Along with that, tutors from UVU SCUP are on-site to help and assist student with their individual academic needs.
On September 11, 2017, our Title VI dancers had the opporuintiy to perform at the groundbreaking for the Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point. Despite their young ages, these dancers did a wonderful performance. These young dancers danced the fancy shawl dance. This dance orginated among the northern tribes. Fancy shawl dancers are intented to resemble butterfiles. They are called "fancy shawl" dancers because the shawl tend to be colorful, bright, frigned, and the length of the shawl is similar to a butterflies wingspan.