SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
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Santa in Blue
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Christmas
Most Improved
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Student of the
Month
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Math
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Reading
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Perfect At-
Upcoming
Evens
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To the children’s delight,
Santa made sure every child
received a present.
Rain, sleet or snow and even a
power outage could not keep
Santa away for our annual Santa
in Blue event held on December
13, 2011.
Children began their day by going to the high school to await
power to classrooms at the elementary school. We did not
think Santa would arrive on the
helicopter due to bad weather.
tendance
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Hurray for Santa in Blue!
Program
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THE ROADRUNNER
Then the clouds moved away
and children could hear the
sound of the helicopter as it
landed with Santa (pictured). 17
members of the Davis Monthan
Air Force Base also joined him
Indian Oasis Elementary cannot thank the members of
the Air Force for all the donations of gifts to our children. We will never forget
their kindness.
to give 500 children their long
awaited gifts.
Parents/families and younger
siblings joined our children as
Santa called each child by name
and presented the children with
one or more presents.
We also want to thank the
parents who provided food
for these enlisted members of
our armed forces. The truly
enjoyed themselves. It was a
treat to see one young man
eat a tamale for the first time!
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More photos
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3rd Grade
Teachers
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Student of
the Month
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Children wow the crowds!
The program included traditional
songs from the holiday as well as
O’dham songs and traditions.
Power Math 3
SFA Reading
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Perfect
Attendance
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Upcoming
Events
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The big hits of the program included Ms. Oudom and Ms.
Pablo’s class singing, “I want a
hippopotamus for Christmas”.
This year was a treat for all families as their children sang their
hearts out at the Christmas Program held on December 16,
2011.
The fourth grade students from
Ms. Woodbury and Ms. Lujan’s
classrooms brought the house
down with their rock and roll
rendition of “Go, Rudolph, Go”.
It takes a lot of practice and
encouragement from our staff
to make sure children feel con-
fident. We were so proud of all
of children as their performance
made us all give thanks for the
smiles and love they give to us
each day.
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“Our children and families thank Santa
and our friends from the Davis Monthan Air Force Base for all their kindness!” Ms. Morris, Principal
Tohono STAR Pledge:
I am SAFE
throughout the day.
I TAKE PRIDE in all
that I do.
I ACT RESPONSIBLY
in every way.
I RESPECT myself
and others.
I am a TOHONO
STAR!
Most Improved Students for December
In November, we had our
very first Most Improved
Student Luncheon. Twentyfive students were nominated by teachers and staff
as having improved behavior and/or handing in
homework, overall attitude.
The students were treated
to pizza, drinks and a chocolate fountain. The fountain was a big hit with the
students.
We look forward to our
monthly luncheons. Our
next one will be in January.
Students who are nominated will be given a letter to
bring home to inform parents.
Meet your Third Grade Teachers
“We love our Third
Grade Teachers!”
Mrs. Trias
I want to make sure that
my students are prepared
for 4th grade.
THE
ROADRUNNER
Mrs. Valdez
I want my students to be
prepared in all subjects
for next year.
Mr. Nelson
I want my students to learn
their multiplication facts to
be prepared for 4th grade.
Ms. Azzabi
I want my students to
learn the skills to be
successful lifelong
learners.
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January Students of the Month
We are so proud to name our students of
the month for January.
Lilly Zazueta, Vanessa Norris, Vernon Mendoza, Adaziah Lopez, Leilani Jose, Anthony
Hernandez, Cynthia Buendia, Jade Pablo,
Susie Garcia.
Children are selected by their teachers
based on exemplary academic learning,,
attendance and/or improved behavior.
These children surely set the tone for our
next month’s selection!
Children will receive a framed certificate and
a STAR pencil as well a being recognized at
the Governing Board meeting in January.
Power Teaching Math
REMINDER
TO ALL WHO
USE MAIN
STREET...PLEA
SE USE THE
CROSSWALK
WHEN
COMING TO
OUR SCHOOL
SO YOU CAN
Power Teaching Math is in full
swing. Teachers are awarding team
points and handing out certificates
to the different team levels. The
class starts off each day with “Get
the Goof”. The students try to figure out the answer to a problem that
is done incorrectly on the board.
This helps the students with math
steps and encourages them to see
how a problem is answered. This is
a fun activity at home that parents
can use. Hang a math problem on
the refrigerator and see if your child
can figure out if the answer is correct or not. Let’s help our students
be outstanding in math. Every 3rd,
4th and 5th grade students should
be practicing the multiplication
facts. This is a skill that when mastered can help your student in the
upper grades of math. If you want
practice sheets to use at home have
your student ask the teacher or Mrs.
Cannon for more math practice.
BE SAFE!
Success for All (SFA) Reading Corner
Did you know that one
of the most beneficial elements
in the academic success of a
student is parent and family
involvement. This is why Success For All asks that every
child reads at home every night
for 20 minutes. Each night you
should see a Read & Respond
form that your student has
brought from school. Each
night, please read a book together, letting your child do as much
of the reading as possible. Children learn to read by reading.
The more a child gets to practice, the greater the likelihood
he or she will develop into a
strong reader. One of the primary objectives of having parents listen to a child read is to
develop fluency. Have fun,
enjoy this process. Remember
that the goal of reading with
your student is for practice and
fluency along with the develop-
ment of a love for reading. Your
child’s reading does not have to be
perfect, let you student use their problem-solving strategies, he or she has
been learning in school. Primarily,
you should listen, provide some support, and most of all, remember to
praise your child. As Dr. Seuss said,
"The more that you read, the more
things you will know. The more you
learn, the more places you'll go."
Adaziah
Lopez, second
grader in Ms.
Smith’s class,
reads to her
mother, Darolyn Mease,
at one of our
Literary
Nights.
Perfect Attendance for December!
Kindergarten: Antone, Jacob B., Cazares, Adrian M., Celaya, Amoni M., Conde, David J., Conde, Shaden S., Donahue, Zaylan,
Frank, Caleb S., Gastelum, Sarah A., Jose-Espuma, Kateri R., Juan, Jaden C., Juan, Sylvester J., Lopez, Brian J., Lopez, Imalene
I., Martinez, Coby M., Mease, Xavier J., Mike, Maria F., Moristo, Marie H., Narcho, Davina M., Nightangel, Saya D., Oudom, Montseratt R., Pablo, Eli, Ramon, Emilio B., Rios, Ebonie, Ruiz, Francisco J., Salazar, Dayjahnae, Throssell, Isabel B., Zamora, Juan
P., Zazueta, Lilly M.
First Grade: Antone, Cecelia K., Antone, Zachary J., Chavez, Trent D., Chico, Cherice M., Enriquez, Andre F., Francisco, Cameron A., Garcia, Lynell S.,Jose, DeLea R., Juan, Kaly E., Kisto, Daniel R., Leon, Halo D., Leon, Roman C., Lewis, Michael, Lewis,
Miguel T., Litzin, Lylas J., Lopez, Delmer, Lopez, Rico E., Manuel, Nitara L., Martinez, Kelly P., Mendoza, Vernon J., Moristo,
Marco J., Norris, Destiny D., Norris, Esteban M., Norris, Vanessa M., Osife, Joshua R., Pedro, Benjamin J., Puella, Jessica A.,
Ramon, Sequoia R., Rios, Adrina J., Secundino, Harlan V., Thomas, Vincent M., Velasco, Svaughny R., Wichapa, Rudy N.
Second Grade: Antone, Khalil J., Bahyesva, Bren C., Blaine, Mark C., Conde, Brandi, Cupis, Angel, Encinas, Jamie L., Escalante, Isaiah A., Garcia, Azaria, Garcia, Corey, Joaquin, Imillio T., Joaquin, Mallik D., Johnson, Lina S., Jose, Leilani T., Jose
Espuma, Dreem R., Lopez, Adaziah A., Mendez, Cierra M., Miguel, Jordan T., Norris, Jennifer R., Osife, Lizette J., Pablo, Kiyah
M., Parley, Leonardo A., Segundo, Leander, Torres, Natalia E., Vavages, Ramone S., Velasco, Katelin M., Ventura, David Z.
Third Grade: Aguilera, Elias R., Ahil, Nevia N., Antone, Zelman D., Antonio, Iyanissa R., Bautista, Earl V., Celaya, Ralph, Cruz,
Danielle J., Enriquez, Beth P., Garcia, Randi J., Gonzales, Brightstar, Hendricks, Celeste, Joaquin, Angel M., Johnson, Tori L.,
Johnson, Tristan J., Juan, Ramon J., Lewis, Ryan C., Lopez, Alyssa E., Martinez, Audrey, Merino, J. T., Narcho, Jerome M., OrosRomero, Jose F., Pablo, Edward D., Pancho, Francisca L., Parley, Cole F., Ramon, Michael J., Salazar-Manuel, Annalaya, Secundino, Melvin J., Soto, Alfonso T., Stevens, Jasmine S.
Fourth Grade: Antone, Genae M., Antonio, Nia M., Campillo, Travis F., Cupis, Belen, Enos, Justin C., Enos, Oscar M., Francisco,
Tyrrel D., Galaz, Valentin M., Gonzales, Manuel M., Harvey, Shane L., Havier, Jaymes L., Hendricks, Alesha T., Hogan, Davey J.,
Joaquin, Troy A., Joaquin, Tyran A., Johnson, Davion S., Jose, Chasity D., Lopez, Oscar L., Lopez, Terrel T., Mata, Anastasia V.,
Morales, Thalia M., Oros-Romero, Yoliet J., Pablo, Ramona L., Pablo, Shaqume D., Pancho, Elena M., Quasula, Cache M.,
Quasula, Collin R., Ramon, Amanda L., Sandoval, Nikolas A., Secundino, Ashley M., Segundo, Kristy I., Valenzuela, Shayne D
Fifth Grade: Antone, Thompson J., Antone, Travis M., Begay, Kyan M., Bustamante, Aaron S., Chavez, Marissa J., Chiago, Breda, Cupis, Itzel V., Donahue, Ty L., Eleando, Silas E., Frank, Nehemiah, Garcia, Hanam M., Garcia, Susie, Gastelum, Joseph L.,
Gomez, Cordyll S., Humeyestewa, Kobe M., Joaquin, Jonathan T., Juan, Laila C., Lopez, Brianna, Martinez, Myra, Mattias,
Adreano J., Mendoza, Zleigh M., Molina, Isaiah F., Norris, Trinity M., Norris, Ty K., Pancho, Clayton X., Patricio, Jonah M., TwoTwo, Spencer G., Unito, Devonna R., Wilson, Dayna, Young, Delvina C
January Upcoming Events
Indian Oasis Elementary is working diligently to provide our parents with quality workshops to help support the requests you have made. Here are our
upcoming events. We hope to see parents and guardians at all of our events.
If you have any questions or requests,
please see our Parent/Community Involvement Specialist, Ms. Rosie Geronimo at (520) 383-6750.
in the gym, hosted by
T.O.C.A.
Jan. 11—Most Improved
Lunch, 11:15-12:00 in the
cafeteria, hosted by Principal.
Jan. 11-Positive Indian Parenting, Session 5, 5:30-7:30
in the library, hosted by the
Family Preservation ProJan. 4—Storytelling (Ho’oki A:gida) 5:30 gram.
-6:30 in the library, hosted by T.O.C.A.
Jan. 17-Storytelling (Ho’oki
A:gida), 5:30-6:30 in the
Jan. 10—Traditional Games, 5:30-6:30
library, hosted by Mr. Arthur Wilson.
Jan. 25-Positive Indian Parenting, Session 6, 5:30-7:30 in the
library, hosted by the Family
Preservation Program.
January 27—Movie Night, 6:007:30 PM in the Gym; hosted by
IOES Student Council.
Academic Student Achievement Program (ASAP) will
have Saturday classes from
8:30-3:30 for those selected
children on January 7, 21 and
28.