Shash Hane’ dóó’ Ádahooníłígíí Wingate High School Newsletter

October ~ Ghaaji ’ “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 6th. Second quarter begins on October 10th and ends on December 15th. 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 6th, 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 10th through 14th. 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 14th 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 25th 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 7th - Special

Olympic Regional Bowling

Tournament at Gal-a Bowl

@1 p.m.

October 7th –

WHS band to Shiprock Fair

October 9th –

No School

October 10-13th –

WHS Homecoming WEEK

October 14th –

Homecoming Dance

7-10 pm

October 18th –

Mr. Wingate and Mrs.

Wingate Princess

Pageant @5pm

October 27th –

ASVAB Test – LAB 187

October 19th –

UNM American Indian

Day [select seniors]

October 25th –

PIC Meeting at 5:30 pm

October 27th –

No School/Staff PD

October 28th –

ACT Testing

St. Patrick’s Day Dance (MP)

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 2nd 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. 7th.

~Please join us for our Annual~

“Mr. Wingate and

Miss Wingate Princess Pageant”

October 18th from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Please join us as our contestants share their modern and

traditional skills. Also, come and view our fashion

show. Select outfits will be up for sale. We will also

provide refreshments. This year’s theme will be,

“Honoring Indigenous Women.” Again, please join us

in supporting our students in their dedication and hard

work.

If you have questions related to the pageant, please

contact students, Teva Castillo or Brianna Louis-Benally.

In addition, you may also contact the NAYC advisor,

Ms. Nettie Yazzie at (505)488-6405.

~Sponsored by the WHS Native American Youth Council~

WHS Cross Country The Wingate Cross Country teams fared well in their first three meets of the 2017 season and are hoping to do well in their upcoming meets prior to the district meet. The biggest challenge will be at the Rio Rancho Invitational where they will compete with about 30 schools in their respective race.

The girls have placed first in two meets and third in three. The boys placed first in Socorro, 4th at Thoreau and the Wingate Invite, 2nd at Newcomb and 6th at Navajo Pine.

A new meet this year is the Ancient Trails meet in Cortez, Co. October 6, followed by Rio Rancho, Grants, and District at Thoreau.

Due to the American College Testing [ACT] on October 28th, the 1AAA District Meet has been moved to that Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. The teams hope to see a few more supporters to cheer them on, so please come out and join us!

Congratulations to Latisha Lopez in her individual efforts this season. She has garnered four first place titles and a second. Her summer training is paying off. ~Coach Notah

Attention Wrestlers!

Wrestling Practice begins Oct.30th

at 4 p.m. Students, must have a sports physical and have completed the online concussion test before practicing.

Students must have good grades, a positive attitude and good character.

There will be a mandatory Wrestling meeting on October 17th during lunch in the gym concerning weight certification. Please be on time.

Any questions? - please see Coach Lucio