Theme

“Ad7n4es3: It began to grow.”

Each year, Navajo Studies has a theme that has cultural significance to student learning and progress.

Traditionally, this theme  is designated for “Traditional Days”. However, the theme is appropriate for the  school year.

Several years back, as RRCS received word that it will receive funding for new school facilities, it made its plans to bring student learning up to par. As our ancestors practiced, we proceeded.

The first thought was to prepare a plan that would get students to where they need to be. This came in the form of songs and prayers, a seed planted at the groundbreaking location, now, the current site of the elementary school.

The themes chosen for the next seven years were strategically chosen to follow the sequence of the corn growth. Each stage, or school year, adds onto the previous year to reach maturity, or our goals. The cycle is then  appropriately repeated with the new.

In this way, we will all walk in beauty.

About the Newsletter

As we progress with this newsletter, we will begin to convert this newsletter to using the Navajo language.

At this point, not all of our technology is “Navajo” compatible and we will be working on that as the year progresses.

This newsletter is intended for dissemination of information regarding Navajo Studies at Rough Rock Community School so that we continue to improve our Navajo Studies program. It is not intended for student use nor is it intended as instructional materials.

The rainbow engulfs all people and natural elements on earth and in the sky.

If you would like to submit articles regarding Navajo Studies success or other related information that you would like to share, please submit them to me electronically via email.

At this point, there is no determination made on when this newsletter will be disseminated. Your suggestions are welcome!

All information disseminated through this newsletter will be at the Navajo Studies discretion. This is an informal newsletter to serve the purpose of sharing information.

Thank you and enjoy a new school year!

Speak Navajo!