Montezuma Creek Elementary School

Dear Parent and Public, Our number one goal is to ensure that students and staff have a safe and welcoming environment that promotes learning, and at this time I am happy to report that students and staff of San Juan School District are safe. Yesterday afternoon, a threatening comment was received at one our schools. Then, latter in the evening a suspicious device appearing to be some type of home-made explosives was found at a second SJSD school. The San Juan County Sherriff’s Department along with the Navajo Nation Police responded and determined it to be non-functional as an explosive device but still dangerous in nature. These incidents added to the recent activity on TikTok and our commitment to ensure the continued safety of students and staff, the decision to was made that Friday December 17th would be a virtual day of instruction for all students. This will allow time for further investigation. I thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work through this situation. We do believe these incidents are related to the TikTok challenge. We plan on students returning to face-to-face instruction Monday, Dec 20th. Should anything come to light in our ongoing investigation to require a change of plan, we will again reach out to inform parents and public. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we look further into these incidents. Sincerely, Ron Nielson SJSD Superintendent

Winter Spirit Week December 15-21, 2021

Winter Spirit Week December 15-21, 2021

School Community Council Meeting for Montezuma Creek Elementary will be held on October 12, 2021 at 5:30 pm. This will take place virtually. Please join us. MZC School Community Council Mtg Tuesday, October 12⋅5:30 – 6:30pm Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/tfv-ahou-wpp Join by phone ‪(US) +1 402-855-5283‬ PIN: ‪571 764 227‬#

End of the Year Return Drive- Thru 9:30AM-12:30PM May 19- Wednesday- 3-6 Grade May 20- Thursday- K-2 Grade

End of the Year Return Drive- Thru 9:30AM-12:30PM May 19- Wednesday- 3-6 Grade May 20- Thursday- K-2 Grade

Hello everyone! Currently, I am taking appointments on Wednesday's. The services provided are school-related concerns, coping strategies, positive behavior intervention support, social skills, grief & loss, and referrals to external resources. If you are need of student support services, please fill out the form. Here is a link for Student Advocate Referral Form for Parents/Guardians: https://forms.gle/jMMjuibFv9DgP8Rd8

Just us TOMORROW for our last home learning series on Time Management. Have a good day! Topic: Home Learning Series #7: Time Management Pt. 2 Time: Feb 24, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94963123597?pwd=S21GSEhVU3ljeGFOZTRiVHNmL21NUT09 Meeting ID: 949 6312 3597 Passcode: learn@home

Please join us today at 5:30PM on our next series! We will be presenting on, what to do when your child is not focusing. Topic: Home Learning Series #6: Focusing Strategies Time: Feb 17, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98982985580?pwd=SDM2ejRrV2l4S1gxZ0hGeHhVbDBsdz09 Meeting ID: 989 8298 5580 Passcode: learn@home

Parents and guardians of special education students with an IEP, the Navajo Nation is allowing students with an IEP to come into the school for face to face appointments. Rachel Jacobsen will be contacting you to see if you are interested in setting up weekly recurring face to face appointments. If you have questions about this please call and leave a message on my office phone 435-678-1883 and I will call you back.

San Juan School District is saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Hale, former president of the Navajo Nation. In recognition of his service to others, SJSD will join with all Navajo Nation schools in paying tribute to his life by flying our flags at half-mast through Saturday, February 6th.

Exciting News! The Navajo Nation student internet project is back up and progressing. New contractual agreements have been made and work has resumed. One should see workers in the field in the next few days.

CCR Day CCR Video Message for the Parents and Guardians of Montezuma Creek Elementary students. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GQydlMzNbqVL3ZvKM_Rqz1IFQwpr05I-/view?usp=sharing

On National Counselors Week, SJSD sends a huge shout out to the hard working counselors and social workers supporting our students. Your great work is truly making a difference.

Heritage Language wanted to share that Shimá Storytelling is Livestreamed on Facebook, Feb. 3, 12:00-1:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/Shim%C3%A1-Storytelling-104551047745023 Shimá means “my mother” in the Navajo language. Three Navajo women, in partnership with the Navajo Nation Library, team up to offer a grassroots reading program for youth of all ages featuring storytelling, singing and activities in Diné Bizaad (Navajo). Shimá Storytelling, held every other Wednesday via Zoom, began in 2019 with facilitators Radmilla Cody, Pauletta Chief-Lee and Stephanie Littlehat. https://www.facebook.com/Shim%C3%A1-Storytelling-104551047745023

Topic: Home Learning Class #4- Setting and Maintaining High Expectations Time: Feb 3, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92988161159?pwd=aFRpcHFvMHR4RC8vQ2JydlhNZlIzZz09 Meeting ID: 929 8816 1159 Passcode: learn@home

Topic: Home Learning Class #3 Time: Jan 27, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97269675714?pwd=b25OVHZpMzN6Zmc1M1JBN25oaDR1Zz09 Meeting ID: 972 6967 5714 Passcode: learn@home

If you want to know if your location is going to be part of the LAN Project where scholars can connect directly to school wifi, text a google map pin of your location to 833.223.8374. People may also text this number about questions related to the LAN Project.

SJSD’s recently elected board members taking their oath of office. Thank you all board members for your leadership and willingness to serve.

Home Internet Project Update: With the end of the 2020 year, the project contract with the developer expired. Consequently it is necessary for the district to pause a moment and set action steps to move forward. We ask for patience as next steps to move forward are developed. Our excitement and commitment to the project has never been stronger.