SPRING 2016 San Carlos Unified School District San Carlos Unified School District congratulated the San Carlos Braves at the end of February for winning their very first AIA Division V State Championship. All the employees who work for the district, all the students who attend school here, the families of the players and the San Carlos Apache community, are proud of this milestone by the San Carlos Braves and their history in the making championship win. This accomplishment was a moment in history that we will never forget during our lifetime. It was an honor to see our student SAN CARLOS BRAVES 2016 STATE CHAMPIONS! SAN CARLOS BRAVES VARSITY BASKETBALL 2015-2016 ROSTER SPRING 2016 www.sancarlosbraves.org BRAVES NEWSLETTER Quarterly Newsletter of the San Carlos Unified School District Empowering graduates with skills to be 21st century Nnee. Check us out on Facebook! athletes who worked so hard all year to get to the state championship game, walk away with the long awaited golden ball in their hands. It brought closure to our Braves successful attempt at reaching the pinnacle of their high school dreams, winning a state basketball championship. San Carlos Unified School District would also like to thank all the families of the players who attended every game and supported the team during the 2015-2016 basketball season. BOYS VARSITY ROSTER 2015-2016 # 10 Christian Nosie, Guard, Sophomore # 12 Leo Pechuli, Jr., Guard, Sophomore # 14 Al Case, Guard, Soph # 15 Chris Cassa, Guard, Senior # 20 Michael Antonio, Forward, Soph # 22 Justin Anderson, Guard, Senior # 23 John Cutter, Jr., Forward, Junior # 24 Abe Longknife, Guard, Junior # 30 Ryan Cook, Forward, Senior # 32 Wilbur Benally, III, Forward, Senior # 33 Ethan Ayze, Center, Senior # 34 Cassidy Phillips, Center, Junior # 42 Adriano Steele, Forward, Junior Managers: Amorelle McIntosh and Duane Stevens Head Coach: Terry Antonio Assistant Coaches: Stephan Patten, David Jones
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SPRING 2016 San Carlos Unified School District
San Carlos Unified School District congratulated the San Carlos Braves at the end of February for winning their very first AIA Division V State Championship. All the employees who work for the district, all the students who attend school here, the families of the players and the San Carlos Apache community, are proud of this milestone by the San Carlos Braves and their history in the making championship win.
This accomplishment was a moment in history that we will never forget during our lifetime. It was an honor to see our student
SAN CARLOS BRAVES 2016 STATE CHAMPIONS!
SAN CARLOS BRAVES VARSITY BASKETBALL 2015-2016 ROSTER
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www.sancarlosbraves.org
BRAVES NEWSLETTER
Quarterly Newsletter of the San Carlos Unified School District
Empowering graduates with skills to be 21st century Nnee.
Check us out on Facebook!
athletes who worked so hard all year to get to the state championship game, walk away with the long awaited golden ball in their hands. It brought closure to our Braves successful attempt at reaching the pinnacle of their high school dreams, winning a state basketball championship.
San Carlos Unified School District would also like to thank all the families of the players who attended every game and supported the team during the 2015-2016 basketball season.
BOYS VARSITY ROSTER 2015-2016
# 10 Christian Nosie, Guard, Sophomore# 12 Leo Pechuli, Jr., Guard, Sophomore
# 14 Al Case, Guard, Soph# 15 Chris Cassa, Guard, Senior
# 20 Michael Antonio, Forward, Soph# 22 Justin Anderson, Guard, Senior# 23 John Cutter, Jr., Forward, Junior
Managers: Amorelle McIntosh and Duane StevensHead Coach: Terry Antonio
Assistant Coaches: Stephan Patten, David Jones
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San Carlos Unified School District would like to congratulate our San Carlos Lady Braves for giving their fans one of the best years in Lady Braves history. They finished the year with a 16-3 record.
It was an exciting year, and it was a year to remember, it was the year the Lady Braves made it to the final four in the 2016 AIA Division V State Basketball Tournament.
Many thanks to the San Carlos community and the San Carlos Apache tribe for coming together to support the team during their run for the state title.
Congratulations to Head Coach Crystal Pietila, assistant coaches Kevin Hooke and Jamie Hooke for bringing the girls to the final four in the tournament with great coaching and support of the team at this level of play.
Lastly, thank you to all the parents and families of the players for your support, faith and commitment to attend every game on this year’s schedule. That alone, gave the Lady Braves the desire to play their best on the court.
Thank you, Lady Braves for an unforgettable year during the 2015-2016 Basketball season.
SAN CARLOS LADY BRAVES FINISH 2015-2016 YEAR WITH A WINNING SEASON
Congratulations to the following players for being recognized as outstanding players for the 2015-2016 basketball season.
John Cutter, Jr. 1st Team and Sectional Player of the Year Aloysius Case 2nd TeamLeo Pechuli, Jr. Honorable MentionChristian Nosie Honorable MentionMichael Antonio Honorable Mention
Congratulations to the following Lady Braves for being recognized for their outstanding performance on the basketball court for the 2015-2016 season.
Adrianna Haozous All Section 1st TeamMariah Kozie All Section 1st TeamKayla Dosela Honorable Mention
AIA DIVISION V SECTION IV ALL SECTION TEAM RECOGNITION (BOYS)
AIA DIVISION V SECTION IV ALL SECTION TEAM (GIRLS)
GIRLS VARSITY ROSTER 2015-2016Raeana Antonio
Ashley BrownAdrianna Haozous
Mariah KozieMartessa Norman
Angel PhillipsKaelie NashAlyshia Case
Carly Dalmacio
Kayla DoselaKelsey Martin
Beyonce’ Cutter
Head Coach: Crystal Pietila
Assistant Coaches: Kevin Hooke,
Jaymie Swift-Hooke
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Familiy, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students and Mrs. Leyva from the Secondary school mixed up delicious smoothies made with real fruit for the students to try while they whipped up several flavored smoothies and explained what went into each smoothie.
Several areas focused on exercise while one station had students take turns using the hula hoop while others were running and jumping in place, another station had the students learning how to exercise by using drum sticks to exercise their bodies.
Students were allowed to take any healthy snacks with them they received from the stations. Many students were able to win prizes at a few stations if they guessed the right answer to the nutritional questions by the SFE employees.
All in all, everyone who attended this event left with many healthy treats and learned more about what fats and sugars can do to the body. It was a great event sponsored by SFE and Rice Elementary School!
Southwest Food Excellence Service (SFE) who provides our nutritious lunches for San Carlos Unified School District held a Health Fair in Rice Elementary gym on March 9th , 2016. Representatives from SFE had stations set up around the gym where students learned about nutrition, the health content of foods and how much sugar is in a bottle of Pepsi. Healthy snacks were provided by the cafeteria staff who served up fruit, veggies and various cheeses for the students to eat.
March 28, 2016
San Carlos Unified School District has begun using www.publicsurplus.com to sell it surplus equipment and miscellaneous items. Auctions were held in November, December, 2015 and January 2016, HP Mini laptops have been the focus on the first auctions held. One hundred sixty five laptops and one vehicle were sold. The next auction will be April 17-30, 2016. Items to be sold are computers, monitors, keyboard, electronic equipment, exercise equipment, textbooks, and 9 vehicles.
To see these items go to www.publicsurplus.com and follow these directions.
» Click on Region (right hand side of page) choose Arizona,
» Click on Agency and choose San Carlos Unified Schools
» Select the type of item you want to see computers, motor pool, textbooks, etc
» You will see the items and the current bid price. Photos of the items are posted.
Terms and conditions apply and must be read.
To place a bid: Register to become a part of Public Surplus, Click on Region (right hand side of page) choose Arizona, Click on Agency and choose San Carlos Unified Schools, Click on Bid on ItemSelect the type of item you want to bid on computers, monitors, motor pool, textbooks, etc.Place your bid. Requires method of payment: visa; mastercard, Discover; wire money,Purchaser must pay tax rate of 9.1 percent plus 11 percent processing fee.Winning bid is responsible to pick up items at SCUSD warehouse.All items are sold as is with no warranty, expressed or implied. For additional information contact Nate Schongva at 928 475-2315 ext 15027 or Donald Hancock 928 475 2315 extension 11107.
Students in grades 3 through 11 are currently taking the AzMERIT assessment. This is the new Arizona state assessment implemented last spring. Students are taking computerized tests in English Linguae Arts (including reading and writing), and Mathematics. Scores will be released to the district the first week in June. Parents may contact the school principal or come by the school office after June 9th to receive their child’s scores.
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AZMERIT SCORES
SAN CARLOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT
SOUTHWEST FOOD EXCELLENCE SERVICE BRINGS HEALTH FAIR TO RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SFE Chefs serving healthy snacks to students.
Students learn to exercise with hula hoops.
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The San Carlos Secondary School held their National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Apache Gold Convention Center. Thirty two students were inducted into the National Honor Society by advisor Ryan Gomito and Co-Advisor Monica Ruby. It was a wonderful evening for parents and guests as they enjoyed a meal sponsored by the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Education Department. It was an honor to witness the San Carlos Secondary students who were recognized for their outstanding achievement in academics.
The NHS Chapter officers who presided over the event and are as follows: Opening Remarks,President – Diondre Hooke, Scholarship,Vice-President- Rachel Kinlicheeny, Secretary-Lauren Pina, Treasurer-Kristian Pechuli, Historian-Tori Brown and Character-Paliamentarian-Wilbur Benally III. Mr. Gomito presented the certificates and Mr. Draper assisted with the NHS Medals.
Congratulations to the new inductees of the National Honor Society of San Carlos Secondary School.
10th Grade- Michael Antonio, Ashlee Ganilla, Isaiah Wesley, Angel Garibay, Marlin Dewey, James Pike, Mark Martin, Jr., Christian Nosie, Chasity Dosela, Katelynn Dude, Aloysius Case.
12th Grade- Wilbur Benally III, Ethan Ayze, Justin Woodbury, Sharlene Declay, Diondre Hooke, Kristian Pechuli, Tori Lynn Brown, Rachel Kinlicheeny, Martessa Norman, Adrienne Pina, Alexis Jackson.
Our Reading Challenge is going full force this year! We are so excited by the number of students who are now participating in turning in their reading logs and meeting the challenge of daily reading. We explain to our students that reading makes their brain smart so that when they grow up they will have many choices for their life.
Over the holiday we told students to read daily and THEY DID!!!!! We had a large number of students who turned in Reading Logs for holiday reading and they earned a McDonald’s Happy Meal coupon for their efforts.
Our Pizza Hut coupon rewards are still being given each month. If a student in Pre k- 2nd grade turns in a weekly log with at least 70 minutes read, they earn a coupon. In grades 3-6 the time read needs to be 105 minutes. In addition, we had our Semester Reading Challenge Awards Ceremony on Jan, 26th to celebrate those students at every grade level who turned in weekly logs at least 80% of the time in the first semester. We will be having another end of the year celebration for those students who turn in reading logs 80% of the weeks for the second semester.
We have begun announcing the Reading Challenge winners each week on KYAY radio, Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm. Please encourage your children to listen for this recognition weekly.
SCSS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
READING CHALLENGE PROGRAM GOING STRONG AT RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10th Grade- Michael Antonio, Ashlee Ganilla, Isaiah Wesley, Angel Garibay, Marlin Dewey, James Pike, Mark Martin, Jr., Christian Nosie, Chasity Dosela, Katelynn Dude, Aloysius Case. Staff: Katrina Talkalai, Tyson Draper, Catherine Steele, Durena Thompson, Carol Slim, Sherrie Harris.
12th Grade- Wilbur Benally III, Ethan Ayze, Justin Woodbury, Sharlene Declay, Diondre Hooke, Kristian Pechuli, Tori Lynn Brown, Rachel Kinlicheeny, Martessa Norman, Adrienne Pina, Alexis Jackson. Staff: Katrina Talkalai, Tyson Draper, Catherine Steele, Durena Thompson, Carol Slim, Sherrie Harris.
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Every week, San Carlos Unified School District updates the community on what’s happening in our schools on 91.1.FM San Carlos Apache Radio. This weekly program gives each school an opportunity to highlight special events, give recognition to students and to inform the community on upcoming sporting events or testing blocks for our students.
Laura Kent, Nathan Wright from Rice Elementary School and Terry Antonio from San Carlos Secondary School join Cheryl Mae Haozous from the District Office every Wednesday to share information and news about the schools.
Whether it be an announcement of upcoming tests for the students, or change in a sports schedule, you can be sure to hear about it on the SCUSD Radio Program.
Listen in every week to hear what’s happening in your children’s schools.
Congratulations to Head Coach Terry Antonio for receiving the Co-Coach of the Year award 2016 from the Navajo Times!
Coach Antonio received a plaque and the Navajo Times mentioned that the San Carlos Braves, was the only native boys basketball team to win a 2016 state championship in the state of Arizona.
GREAT JOB COACH ANTONIO!
HEAD BASKETBALL COACH TERRY ANTONIO RECEIVES CO-COACH OF YEAR AWARD FROM NAVAJO TIMES
SCUSD RADIO PROGRAM UPDATES COMMUNITY
READING CHALLENGE AT RICE ELEMENTARY
The Reading Challenge is in full spring mode! We have been having Surprise Spring Thursdays! On some Thursdays students are getting a surprise McDonalds’ Happy Meal Coupon when they turn in their reading logs! Students never know which Thursday will be a Surprise Spring Thursday so they need to turn in their Reading Logs EVERY Thursday between now and the end of the school year! We also have Pizza Hut Coupons available for March for those students in grades PreK-2 who read at least 70 minutes in one week of March and in grades 3-6 for those students who read at least 105 minutes for the week.
Every Wednesday we read the previous week’s names of those students who turned in a reading log on KYAY 91.1 Apache Radio! This is an exciting incentive for our students. This spring so far the following numbers of students have turned in their reading logs at each grade level:
PreK-Kinder 86First Grade 102
Second Grade 104Third Grade 91
Fourth Grade 87Fifth Grade 101Sixth Grade 43
This is a grand total of 614 or 61 % of our students! Although we are excited about the number of students participating in the Reading Challenge, we would LOVE to get 100% participation!
We will be sending home reading logs at the end of the school year for our Summer Reading Challenge. We hope that all of our students will continue to read daily over the summer! Reading is the number one thing our students can do to help make their brains stronger and smarter and if they make their brain smart when they are small, they will have many choices for their lives when they grow up! Happy Reading!
SCUSD Radio Laura Kent
SCUSD Radio Terry Antonio
DAILY ATTENDANCE MATTERS. SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY!
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Rice Elementary students were introduced to a new way to exercise termed “POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT” by Tina Flores the Physical Education Coordinator for the San Carlos School District during the recent Health Fair held at Rice Gymnasium.
POUND® IS THE WORLD’S FIRST CARDIO JAM SESSION INSPIRED BY THE INFECTIOUS, ENERGIZING AND SWEAT-DRIPPING FUN OF PLAYING THE DRUMS.
“Unlike other classes that require a certain level of fitness or experience, anyone can pound drumsticks.” Tina said.
“Messing up is not a big deal. Anyone can hold a stick and hit the floor.”
“We even had teachers and staff up and pounding away!”The Carole M. White Physical Education Grant which
was awarded to San Carlos School District provides for teacher training in new ways to get children moving. The PE teachers are all learning POUND and will use it to help the students reach their health and fitness goals.
Numerous studies have proven the powerful brain boosting, stress-relieving effects of drumming. The rhythm of drumming permeates the entire brain to improve focus, increase higher-level thinking and decision-making skills, and boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease chronic pain, anxiety, and fatigue.
“Health, active students make better learners” so get up and POUND!
San Carlos Unified School District would like to thank the community and families for joining us in a joyous celebration to recognize our very own San Carlos Braves for bringing home the 2016 AIA Division V State Championship!
On Friday at noon, a SCUSD celebration for the San Carlos Braves started off with a motorcade. Cars began lining up at the water tanks at the Secondary School. Leading the motorcade was the San Carlos Braves bus with the superintendent close behind the bus. The sixty plus car motorcade proceeded to leave the school at 1:00 pm to drive throughout the San Carlos community, beginning with the Peridot housing divisions, Gilson Wash sub divisions and the Seven Mile district.
Fans stood by on the roadside or in front of their homes waving and cheering for the Braves as the motorcade drove through the housing sub divisions. Signs were posted up in yards, on the roadside and on the fences in downtown San Carlos. It was a great day to be a San Carlos Braves fan!
The motorcade ended up at Rice Elementary School and a lunch was provided after2:00 pm in front of the Primary Cafeteria. Seating was provided in the grassy area in front of the Primary cafeteria.
Ms. Katrina Talkalai SCUSD governing school board president presented the student athletes with a DVD of the championship game. Coach Antonio thanked the community for their support and gave a brief talk about the ride to the championship. Mrs. Steele SCUSD superintendent and Mr. Draper Secondary School Principal thanked the Braves for creating a moment in history that the entire community will remember for a lifetime.
The festivities ended with our San Carlos Braves playing against our district/school staff in a scrimmage game held at 3:00 pm in the Rice Elementary Gym.
RICE STUDENTS POUND THEIR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH!
SCUSD HONORS BRAVES WITH MOTORCADE FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016
Tina Flores Drum sticks workout staff
Braves honored at SCUSD luncheon motorcade
Ms. Katrina Talkalai SCUSD Governing board President motorcade
Braves fans
Tina Flores PEP Coordinator Drum sticks students
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Every year, Mrs. Leyva and her students host an Open House for all of the parents of the FCCLA club. The Arizona chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has a mission to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
This year, on March 8th, Mrs. Leyva and her students prepared several cuisines and provided dinner for their parents and guardians.
Students provided a Mexican/ Chinese/American Buffet which included Mexican tamales, rice, beans, chow mein, chicken stir fry, egg rolls, smoothies, steak kabobs, pizza and cupcakes.
Mrs. Leyva and her FCCLA club are helping students learn how to cook and prepare meals in the kitchen so that when they go out in the field after high school, they will be able to work in a kitchen environment where they can use their kitchen experience and their Food Handlers Card.
Way to go, Mrs. Leyva and the FCCLA club members for making Open House a success with parents and guests!
