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Thursday, January 8, 2015 was an exciting day for the San Carlos School District. The Governing Board Members were sworn into office by Dr. O’Dell, Superintendent of the Gila County Schools. Now that the San Carlos Unified School District #20 has a fully functioning governing board, it will be back to work for our hard working governing board members. Katrina Talkalai was elected as Governing Board President and Sherrie Harris as the Governing Board Vice President.

Congratulations to all of our governing board members who will dedicate their time for governing decisions for improving the quality of education for the school district and the students.

New changes are being made every day with the San Carlos USD Carole M. White PE Grant! The Rice Elementary Gym has been sanded down, refinished, re-lined and re-painted with a L’il Brave Logo debuting in the center jump circle of the beautiful new basketball court.

The elementary children in PE and the hard-working enthusiastic PE teachers are excited and ready to utilize the two volleyball courts, three basketball courts, six badminton/pickle ball and the indoor tennis courts! The San Carlos School District is proud to be contributing to a healthier, happier, more productive student body and Tribal population!

3 V’s (Veggies) + 2 F’s (Fruits) + 60 Minutes Exercise = A Healthier You!

A group of secondary students will get a chance to perform in the National Football League’s biggest venue, the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX held in Glendale, Arizona. These students are members of the Apache War Dancers from San Carlos, a community based dance group founded by Kennedy Johnson, Jr from San Carlos.

This chance of a lifetime experience will forever be remembered by these students as the year they performed on stage in front of the whole world. it will also bring a sense of pride to the students who will share a part of the San Carlos Apache culture with the world.

Matthew Logan said he is thankful to be able to carry on the Apache tradition of the Apache Warriors. Ms. Joyce Johnson, (Apache language teacher of the Secondary School) explained that the Apache War Dance was the traditional dance performed by the Apache men and women who were leaving for the service. This war dance is now performed as a tribute for all of the Apache veterans who have fought and died over the past decades.

San Carlos Unified School District #20 is proud of the community outreach and participation of these students who will represent the San Carlos Apache tribe for the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX at the University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015.

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Newly Sworn in Governing Board Members: David Reede, Sherrie Harris, Fred Ferreira, Katrina Talkalai and Dr. O’Dell.

(Pictured) Front Row-Jeremiah Hooke, William Martin Jr., Lloyd Palmer, Keshaun Jones. Second Row- Matthew Logan, JC Stevens, Nortino Zaye. Back Row- Tristan Nosie, Jerrod Gilbert, Wayne Henry and Kenneth Robertson.

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Every year the FCCLA (Future Career Community Leaders of America) club has a toy drive for the needy children of San Carlos This year the FCCLA club chose to collect toys for the needy children and blankets for the elderly of the 7 Mile District.

The officers of the club are: Anthony Thorne-President, Delbert Talawyma, Jr.-Vice President, Shanice Chatlin-Treasurer, Stacey Polk- Secretary.

Ms. Catherine Steele, Superintendent of the SCUSD #20 and 7 Mile Council members Mr. Mitch Hoffman and Mrs. Bernadette Goode were on hand to help the FCCLA club deliver the toys and blankets in preparation for the 7 Mile district community celebration.

Good job FCCLA club members and Mrs. Leyva for making Christmas just a little merrier for some children and elderly of the 7 Mile District!

The Students from Rice Elementary School Grades Pre-K to 6th Grade spent the past few weeks hand crafting ornaments and other Christmas Items to be sold at the Annual Christmas Bazaar. Mr. Steven Rufe and Ms. Kellie Boykin are the sponsors of the Rice Elementary Student Council who spear headed this successful event.

Every year, the Rice Elementary Student Council highlights the creativity of the students through classroom projects for events like the Christmas Bazaar. The projects yielded Christmas ornaments, door hangers and other items made by the students.

Hi! My name is Rozanna Rustin. I work with Save the Children as a home visitor with the Early Steps to School Success Program. As an addition, I also work with the Raising a Reader Program where I do book exchange with preschoolers here in the school and in the homes. I really enjoy what I do.

Here are some goals we are aiming for with the families I service and the school district: 1) Children will enter the school with the skills necessary for school success; 2) Parents will have the knowledge and skills to support their child’s education; 3) Home and school connection will be strong; and 4) Early childhood knowledge and skill in the communities will significantly increase. I would encourage everyone to begin reading to your child at infancy as it is key to learning literacy.

I would encourage you and your families to come and visit during the day. For visiting hours or for more information regarding the program please call me at (928) 475-2315 extension 13056. If I am not available (due to home visits) please leave a message.

Trimester 2 half way done...January 7th marks half way through Trimester 2. This

date also marks the class com-pletion deadline where students must complete 2 classes to stay in good academic standing. Trimester 2 ends February 18th, students have 26 school days (as of January 12th) to complete Trimester 2 classes. Trimester 3 starts February 19th.

Awards Luncheon: January 29th AM - 11:00 - 11:55am PM - 12:00 - 1:10pm

Up Coming TESTING+ ACT Test: Friday - Feb 6, 2014 - 7:45am District Office Training Rm+ Benchmark Testing Week of Feb 9th Alternative Campus

AIMS TESTING: FEBRUARY+ Monday 23rd - Writing+ Tuesday 24th - Reading+ Wednesday 25th - Math

Testing Location: District Office Training Rm

8:00am

Every year, the Rice Elementary Student Council highlights the creativity of the students through classroom projects for events like the Christmas Bazaar. The projects yielded Christmas ornaments, door hangers and other items made by the students.

Many of these items were sold out by the public who came in to support their children by buying their handmade crafts. The community was also invited to set up tables to sell their homemade crafts to the crowds who attended the event.

Mrs. Swift’s students were on hand to sing Christmas Carols in Apache for the busy shoppers. San Carlos Unified School District #20 is proud of their students for making the Christmas Bazaar a great success!

(Pictured) Front-Maria Llamos, Raynesha Ortega, Brandi Crowe, Stacey Polk, Shanice Chatlin, Kyle Clarence Kindelay. Back- Anthony Thorne, Delbert Talawyma, Jr. and Mrs. Leyva.

Rozanna Rustin, Home Visitor

(L-R) Mrs. Leyva, Ms. Catherine Steele, Mr. Mitch Hoffman, Anthony Thorne, Stacey Polk, Mrs. Bernadette Goode, Tollie Wilson and Shanice Chatlin.

ChriStMaS Bazaar drawS laSt Minute ShoPPerS to the riCe eleMentary SChool

Save the Children ProGraM at riCe eleMentary SChool

San CarloS alternative SChool neWS

fCCla CluB donateS toyS and BlanketS for the 7 Mile diStriCt needy Children and elderS

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Pictured) 3rd Hour Freshmen PE Class- Front Row-Shaelee Ironshell, Shenika Shaw and Andrea Morgan. Back Row- Bianca Lechuga, Kaitlyn Dude, Raynisha Ortega, Julian Logan, Darrick Kidde, Elijah Grimes, Ceian Steele, Anthony Jackson.

JoDee Young and Rachel Kinlicheeny take measurements for building the chassis for their robot.

Riahanna Elgo, Lemuel Dan and Duane Stevens building the chassis for their robot.

Pictured-Mrs. Magboo, Mrs. Madrid- Sponsors, Riahanna Elgo, JoDee Young, Rachel Kinlicheeny, Duane Stevens, Engineer/Mentor John Gantumor-Resolution Copper, Lemuel Dan, Grant Jones.

(Pictured) 3rd Hour PE class wearing their newly issued PE shirts.

(Left) Danielle Anderson, Lazena Kinney, Patrick Harney, Stephen Chapman, Kameron Tom, Rick Kisto.

fire SCienCe traininG BurnS eXCiteMent into the SeCondary StudentS

SeCondary SChool attend the 2015 arizona firSt roBotiC CoMPetition kiCk off

newly iSSued Pe ShirtS required for SeCondary StudentS thiS SeMeSter

Secondary Students from Mr. Klindt’s Agriculture class got a chance to complete courses in the S-130 Firefighting Training and S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.

These courses are required for anyone who wants to be certified as a wildland firefighter with the SWFF (Southwest Forestry Firefighter) Program with the San Carlos Apache Tribe. The courses were taught by Jeffrey Phillips , San Carlos Fire management Training Officer.

These classes have given the secondary students an edge in completing the final steps to become certified as a SWFF wildland firefighter. Congratulations to the secondary students for burning through the course requirements for a possible rewarding career in Forestry Firefighting! Thanks to Mr. Klindt for expanding the career opportunities for our secondary students!

On January 3, 2015 at Central High School, San Carlos Secondary students were introduced to the challenge for the First Robotics competition shown for the first time to all participating schools.

In order for the teams to compete, they must first build their robots to install motors and circuit boards to control the movements of the robot.

This year a new mentor has joined the secondary school mentors to help challenge the students with coming up with their own conceptual design of the robot itself. John Gatumor from Resolution Copper Company attended the robotics challenge with the students. John commented on the fact that he was glad to be able to mentor the students.

Thanks to Teacher/ Mentors Jeniffer Guevarra-Madrid and Renevie Magboo, they have been working diligently with the students. Congratulations to the secondary students for participating in the First Robotics Kick Off Competition!

Thanks to the (JOM) Johnson O’Malley Committee, the secondary schools students are now able to wear uniform issued PE Shirts for the PE classes at the Secondary School. The Carol M. White PE Grant Coordinator Christina Flores had the vision to help the school district to become a more uniformed and organized PE class with the school issued shirts. Ms. Flores worked in conjunction with the PE teachers, administration and the JOM Parent Committee to achieve this milestone for the Secondary School. This will be the first year

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Alchesay High School Falcons were the Champions of a closely, hard fought battle against the San Carlos Braves in the Apache Gold Boys Shoot Out Championship game.The final score was 64-61.The Douglas Bulldogs ran away with the win over the Miami Vandals for 3rd Place.

Congratulations to the Alchesay Falcons for being winners on and off the court Tuesday.

The Alchesay Falcons visited with the older adults at the Copper Mountain Elderly facility before the game and took some time out of their day to be good neighbors.

The All Tournament Team Awards for the Apache Gold Boys Shoot Out 2014, December 30-31, 2014.

San Carlos- John Cutter Jr.San Carlos -Patrick HarneySan Carlos Unified School District #20 would like to thank

all the participating schools, the fans and the sponsors for supporting our Winter Sports Events. San Carlos Unified School District #20 is proud of the San Carlos Varsity Braves.

Go Braves!

The Varsity Lady Braves arrived in Globe with one thing in mind when they arrived on Thursday to play Florence High School. It was to take the tournament and walk away with the recognition as the best team in the Globe Copper Cities Tournament.

The Lady Braves dominated the tournament beginning Thursday with a win over Florence then on Friday with wins over La Joya High School and Cibeque High School. On Saturday they continued their winning streak with a win over Wickenburg and finally walking away with the win against Coombs High School on Saturday night.

Mariah Kozie is a junior and was selected as the MVP of the tournament. Raeana Antonio, (Junior) Cheyanne Case, (Senior) and Kami Tom, (Senior) were selected as all tourney for the tournament. The San Carlos Unified School District #20 is proud of the Lady Braves for winning the tournament!

Congratulations Lady Braves!

aPaChe Gold BoyS Shoot out naMeS ChaMPionS and all tourney awardS

San CarloS lady BraveS take ChaMPionShiP in GloBe CoPPer CitieS tournaMent

(Pictured-) Kami Tom, Raeana Antonio, Cheyanne Case and Mariah Kozie.

Mariah Kozie- MVP of the Globe Copper Cities Tournament

2014-2015 Lady Braves, Champions of the Globe Copper Cities Tournament

San Carlos Varsity Braves- 2nd Place in the Apache Gold Boys Shoot Out

All Tourney - Patrick Harney and John Cutter, Jr.

Patrick Harney and Jimmy Pike.

2014-2015 MiSS San CarloS royalty

(left-right) 1st Attendant - Danielle Anderson, Miss SCSS Princess Heidi Stevens, 2nd Attendant-Christine Talgo

Chloe Avonna Wiley, 4th grade.Miss Rice Elememtary School Princess 2014-2015. Kiarra Thompson, 1st grade.

Miss Rice Primary School Princess with outgoing Princess 2013-2014, Alicia May.

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Ms. Christina Flores, Coordinator of the Carole M. White PE Grant and PE teachers Tyler Naumen and Scott Hennings of the Rice Elementary School brought their cup stacking champ to compete with the Diabetes attendees during the Diabetes Conference on November 19, 2014. Elliott Whiterock came prepared to challenge anyone who wanted to beat his cup stacking time of 3.97 seconds.

Cup stacking is one of several games provided by the Carole M. White PE Grant. This game is a mentally challenging game that requires a student to work and concentrate while focusing on mind and hand coordination.

Elliott challenged quite a few challengers, all older than he was and came out of the conference as the reigning champion of cup stacking!

Congratulations Elliot for making the cup stacking appear to be so easy to the Diabetes attendees!

The AIA recognize student-athletes selected in the statewide Coaches Poll. Thanks to Coach Pietila for actively participating in the recognition of his players during the 2-14-2015 football season.

San Carlos Unified School District would like to congratulate the San Carlos Varsity Braves who played to the best of their ability during the football season.

Dorian Ganilla Defensive BackWilbur Benally III LinemanMason Newman LinemanKyle Kindelay LinemanJustin Brown LinebackerAngel Ward Linebacker

Lydell Clark Lineman

Wilbur Benally III Long SnapperAloysius Case Punter

Aloysius Case Wide ReceiverAdrianno Steele Wide ReceiverJustin Woodbury LinemanEthan Ayze LinemanKyle Kindelay Lineman

Tristan Sneezy Utility Flex Player

Pe Grant BrinGS CuP StaCkinG ChaMP to PerforM at the diaBeteS ConferenCe

2014-2015 aia all-2nd teaM diviSion v SeCtion vi footBall Player awardS

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spEciaL TEamsElliott Whiterock 4th grade, Ms. Baylosis. He is from the 7mile district.

Eliott Whiterock-student, PE Teachers, Tyler Naumen and Scott Hennings.

Ms. Christina Flores-PE Coordinator of the Carole M. White PE Grant.

Pictured from back row left to right. Dorian Ganilla, Al Case Jr., Kyle Kindelay, Ethan Ayze, Justin Woodbury, Front Row: Lydell Clark, Angel Ward, Justin Brown, Wilbur Benally III. Not Pictured are Mason Newman, Adriano Steele, Tristan Sneezy.

Elliott wins!

for the uniformed PE shirts and next year the PE Classes will include the Rice Elementary students. Many great changes are happening at the schools with health and fitness for our secondary and elementary schools this year!

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This holiday Season the Food Services Department and San Carlos Unified School District had a Month of December Giveaways Drawing for Rice Elementary and Secondary School students. Students who participated in the school breakfast and lunch program were given tickets daily for a chance to win bicycles or Electric guitars provided by the Food Services Department.

Mr. Martin’ Leyva, Food Services Director and Ms. Catherine Steele were on hand to deliver the prizes to the lucky students who participated in the school breakfast and lunch program.

Congratulations winners and thank you for participating in the Food Services Department and School District Giveaway Drawing!

It was all about Diabetes Prevention. The Diabetes Prevention Conference was held at the Rice Elementary School Gym and the Burdette Hall on Wednesday, November 19th. At the conference, Mrs. Leyva’s culinary club’s food demonstration was all about eating healthy and cooking delicious meals high in protein and low in saturated fats. Diabetes can be prevented and the SCSS students were excited to bring their talents and skills in the kitchen to the conference. They wanted to show everyone that eating healthy can be nutritious and easy to make for the entire family.

The students handed out recipes of the two dishes they prepared for the attendees. Beef with green beans and Chicken fajitas were two simple yet delicious dishes the students whipped up in their one hour presentation. During the cooking demonstration, the students introduced themselves and explained why they chose to be a member of the culinary arts club beginning with Anthony Thorne, President of the FCCLA for 2014-2015. Anthony spoke to the attendees and explained how learning how to follow directions and staying on task in the kitchen helped him with skills to become a better leader. It also taught him how to cook safely and to follow the safety procedures in the kitchen before turning on any of the appliances. Thanks to the Culinary Club for providing healthy alternatives to the Diabetes Conference and their attendees.

food ServiCe announCeS winnerS of ChriStMaS Giveaway

SCSS Culinary artS CluB iMPreSS the attendeeS at the diaBeteS Prevention ConferenCe

Mr. Leyva, Jerita Keoke and Ms. Catherine Steele Primary Winner- Jerita Keoke, 2nd grade-Mrs. Palmer’s class. She is from the 7mile district.

(L-R) Delton Kenton (Gilson Wash), 5th grade - Ms. Jackson’s class; Ms. Steele; Ryan Little (Peridot), 3rd grade - Ms. Gonzales’ class; Mr. Leyva; Brenda Pike (7mile district), 3rd grade-Mrs. Kitcheyan’s class.

Lewis Ironshell, Mr. Leyva, Ms. Steele and Brawn Goseyun. Lewis Ironshell, 8th grade is from the 7mile district. Brawn Goseyun, 9th grade is from the 7mile district.

SCSS FCCLA Culinary Club Members and Mrs. Leyva, Sponsor

Anthony Thorne, Mrs. Leyva and Delbert Talawayma and the Chicken Fajitas.

Anthony Thorne-President of the FCCLA club

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On November 6th, this past Thursday, Mr. Klindt, the Agriculture Science teacher and the San Carlos Secondary School students went down to the valley for a field trip to the Arizona Career Construction Days. This annual two day event was held at the Arizona Reserve in Phoenix.

This event was an opportunity for the students to see firsthand what skills were needed for a career in Construction. Every student was given a construction site certified helmet and safety goggles to protect their head and eyes during the day’s events. They also received water, Gatorade, snacks and a t-shirt for attending the event and to keep them hydrated during their day in the sun.

Mr. Dave Nelson from the Federal Highways Administration had the students sit together to receive the rules and regulations for attending the event from Sgt. Olivas from the Arizona Reserves, a military reservation location.

The students were encouraged to ask questions to those working at the booths. Some of the questions they were encouraged to ask were, “How much will I make for this craft?” and “Will you train me to learn how to become certified in this craft?”

Even the National Guard was asked to be considered as a career. The students got to meet with prospective Construction employers and even had a chance working with tools and other machinery.

These students were presented with an opportunity to recognize the skills needed for those positions taught at SCTI. It was an exciting event and our students enjoyed the opportunity to see what was available to them in the Construction trades field. Another great educational opportunity for the San Carlos Braves Students!

Students who attended the event and made the most of their day are listed below.

San CarloS SeCondary StudentS attend the arizona Career ConStruCtion dayS

Ms. Tamundong and Ms.Pura with Cameron Norman and Lily Kozie receiving their candy turkey treats.

Mark Martin, Al Case, Grant Jones, Lydell Clark, Alyshia Case, Jarret Phillips, James Talgo, Ashley Brown, Triston Sneezy, Michael Antonio, Brawn Goseyun, Aimee Norman, Kaelie Nash, Alyx Jones, Kayla Black, Marlin Dewey, Shandel Mariano, Tori Brown, Aaron Dillon, Chasity Dosela, Boyd Alden, Lazena Kinney, James Pike, Valentino McIntosh, Marley Lang, Juaniko Goseyun, Deshane Begay, Danielle Anderson, Jerrod Gilbert, Anthony Jackson, Jeffery Hooke and Kami Tom.

At the Rice Elementary School Student Council Meeting, the officers are hard at work planning new events for the upcoming school year. This year on the agenda was the budgeting costs for the Annual Christmas Bazaar and the kindergarten event. Ms. Boykin helped the students make candy turkey treats using frosting, candy and cookies to make the turkey treats. The teachers who received the candy turkeys were more than surprised and happy to be remembered during the holiday season!

Good job student council for taking the time to recognize the Rice Elementary School teachers!

riCe eleMentary Student CounCil SurPriSe k-6 teaCherS with Sweet turkey treatS

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BoxholderDistrict Newsletter compiled by: Cheryl Mae Haozous, SCUSD Communications Relations Officer 475-2315 ext. 11411