Shash Hane’ dóó’ Ádahooníłígíí Wingate High School Newsletter October ~ Ghji’ “Half-Separation of Seasons” 2017 Aak’ei – Autumn 1737 Shush Drive [P.O. Box 2], Ft. Wingate, New Mexico 87316 ~ Website ~ https://whs.bie.edu Greetings WHS families, We hope you and your families are transitioning well into the fall season. Your students have certainly been busy these past few months. They completed the Beginning of the Year [BOY] portion of the Northwest Evaluation Association [NWEA] test during the month of September, and have finished up the first quarter on October 6 th . Second quarter begins on October 10 th and ends on December 15 th . First quarter grades will average in with their second quarter grades for a semester grade. First quarter grades will be mailed out within the next two weeks, so please be on the lookout for these report cards. It is very important for your student to pass each class to earn their credits toward graduation. Please keep in mind your students’ attendance and encourage them to take responsibility of their academics. Remember, you can also follow your students’ progress through Infinite Campus [IC] via our school website at whs.bie.edu. You may call the school counselors or our school’s IT Manager for the information needed to access their grades online. In addition, our Student Council election took place on September 6 th , last month. The students voted for Matthew Begay as the President, Teva Castillo as the Vice-President, Marcella Kee as the Treasurer and Dellena Payton as Secretary. In addition to student council officers students also voted for Class Officers. The Senior Class President is Matthew Begay, Class Secretary was Teva Castillo. The Senior Class sponsor is Mr. Donovan Jackson. Junior Class President is Tasneem Irving, Junior Class Vice-President is Marcella Kee, Sophomore Class President is Jaishawn Begay, Sophomore Class Vice-President is Jaden Anderson, and Sophomore Class Secretary is Santana Woody. Freshmen Class President is Nezbah Young, Freshmen Vice-President is Kai Lucio, Freshmen Secretary is Jewels Leslie, and Freshmen Treasurer is Sheridan Kinsel. The student council officers and class officers have been very busy planning this school year’s Homecoming Week, which will take place from October 10 th through 14 th . Tuesday is Twin Day: students dress as twins, class games at 6:30-8:30 pm at the football field. Wednesday: Wear Pink Day with a mini parade around the school campus, release of pink balloons in honor of cancer awareness, Soccer and Powder Puff games at 6:00 pm at the football field. Thursday is Jersey Day, and there will be a volleyball game with Navajo Prep at 4:00 pm in the Bear Den. Students will get in for a dollar to show Bear Pride. Friday is Spirit Day. Students are encouraged to wear Orange and Green. There will be a pep rally to introduce the fall sports teams and the homecoming royalty. A Tailgate inspired Lunch will take place at noon on Friday and the homecoming game is scheduled for 7:00 pm: WHS Bears vs. Zuni T-Birds. Saturday, October 14 th is the home coming dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the admission is: single $10.00 and couple $15.00. Lastly, Student council in conjunction with other school clubs will have a Halloween Carnival on Wednesday, October 25 th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. WHS clubs and classes are encouraged to set up a booth. Also, bring your families! ~ Marjean Benally, Freshmen/Sophomore Counselor October Events October 7 th - Special Olympic Regional Bowling Tournament at Gal-a Bowl @1 p.m. October 7 th – WHS band to Shiprock Fair October 9 th – No School October 10-13 th – WHS Homecoming WEEK October 14 th – Homecoming Dance 7-10 pm October 18 th – Mr. Wingate and Mrs. Wingate Princess Pageant @5pm October 27 th – ASVAB Test – LAB 187 October 19 th – UNM American Indian Day [select seniors] October 25 th – PIC Meeting at 5:30 pm October 27 th – No School/Staff PD October 28 th – ACT Testing School Hours First Bell 7:55 Tardy Bell 8:00 School Ends 3:25 Important Numbers School 488-6400 Delay/Closure 488-6408/6486 Attendance 488-6406 Registrar 488-6407 Gloria Arviso, Principal 488-6401 Karen Malone, Head Teacher 488-6414 David Barker, Head Teacher 488-6417 Grace Benally, ESS Head Teacher 488-6456 Margie Long, 11/12 Counselor 488-6415 Marjean Benally, 9/10 Counselor 488-6416 Lucy Garcia, Dorm Supervisor 488-6408 Congratulations to our very own WHS Band! Again, our WHS High School Band has blessed our school again with honor. They took 2 nd Place at the New Mexico State Fair Parade. The band has also been invited to perform at the Shiprock Northern Navajo Fair Parade on Saturday, Oct. 7 th .