Tsé Nitsaa Deezʼáhí Diné Biʼóltaʼ

Chinle Tourney Backets
Cougar Fans! Here are the brackets for the Chinle Tourney that started this morning and conclude on Saturday. #WeAreRockPoint #YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars

Bus Drivers Wanted

Come Join Our Team! RPCS Transportation Team Needs YOU!We are looking for dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as Bus Drivers! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting our students and ensuring their safe transportation to and from school

If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to Mr. Sanchez or call (928) 659-4607 for more information. We’d love to have you as part of our RPCS family!

Thank you for considering this opportunity and for supporting our mission to serve our students

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Winter Program Agenda

Here's the agenda for the RPCS Winter Program for Friday, December 20, 2024 on Melvin Arthur Court (Secondary Gym). The program begins at 12:45 PM. Performances begin at 1 pm. The purpose of the program is for cultural and language awareness for students, staff, and the community. It is to help develop a positive indigenous identity, witness ways language is used in various settings, and to apply kinesthetic activity for physical development.

Guests will receive Holiday Treat Bags (Orange, Apple, Mixed Nuts, Shelled Peanuts, Christmas Candy). Students will receive their treat bags on Thursday (the day before).

School resumes January 07, 2025! Happy Holidays to all!

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RPCS SY 2024-2025 Spelling Bee Results!!

Let’s give a big round of applause to our top spellers from Rock Point Community School! They delivered an outstanding performance at last week’s spelling bee and have earned the honor of representing our school at the Chinle Agency Spelling Bee in February. We’re so proud of their hard work and talent—congratulations!

1st Grade:
Champion - Shinniel Hale
Runner-Up- Ferris Eskee

2nd Grade:
Champion – Casey Holiday
Runner-Up- Michael Cruz

3rd Grade:
Champion – Xaiden Alexander
Runner-Up- Gabriel Davis

4th Grade:
Champion – Armondre Pahe
Runner-Up- Leiva Johnson

5th Grade:
Champion – Kaliana Ashihi
Runner-Up- Malaina Manygoats

6th Grade:
Champion- Darius Barry
Runner-Up- Carmen Tsosie

7th Grade:
Champion- Taydem Thomas
Runner-Up- Xavier Yellowhair

8th Grade:
Champion- Gracie Sanchez
Runner-Up- Raine Kee

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Parent & Staff Academy

Join us on Monday, December 16th 2024, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the RPCS Parent Cener for topics on being a GREAT CAMPUS PARENT. A light meal will be shared. This family and staff engagement is hosted by RPCS Exceptional Student Services, Student Services, and the After School Program. Presentations & Activities on:
- Parents As Teachers
- IEP Process
- Accessing Campus Parent
- Cultural Food Packets
- Activities on Astronomy
- Parent-Child Crafts
- ...and more to come!

RPCS Winter Program

RPCS will have a Winter Program with language and cultural presentations that represent various languages and cultures as part of assisting students to develop a positive indigenous identity and to show students and families ways to know, understand, respect, and apply kinesthetic activity for physical development. We hope you join us on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 1 to 3:15 PM on Melvin Arthur Court (Secondary Gymnasium) on the Rock Point Community School campus in Rock Point, Arizona. The program will feature:
1. Davis Mitchell, Navajo Recording Artist, Winslow, Arizona
2. Native Generations, Dance Group from Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Pine Tree Clan Singers, Apache Crown Dancers, Whiteriver, Arizona
4. Kassie John, Miss Indian World, Rock Point, Arizona

All students will get gifts from Toys for Tots coordinated by Office of Diné Youth by the Department of Diné Education. All attendees will receive a Holiday Treat Bag. Come join us!

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HS Basketball: Holbrook Indian vs. Rock Point
Rock Point will host one game this evening at 4 PM. JV Boys only! Today, THU DEC12 2024. Admission is $3. Doors open at 3 PM. Come support your JV Boys!

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#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint

COUGAR BASKETBALL FANS!!!
Rivalry game is in two days! Your teams will be hosting the Red Mesa Redskins beginning at 2:30 PM on Melvin Arthur court. Admissions is $5 at the door, cash and card will be accepted, no large bills over $20. Tickets can be bought online ahead of time as well. Doors will open at 1:30 PM. Come out and support your Cougars and Lady Cougars! See you there!

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#WeAreRockPoint #YéegoNáshdóíítsho #GoCougars

ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL TODAY
Come join us for our Elementary Basektball girls and boys teams' first home game of the season! Cheer them on! They could very well be your next champions! Admission is $3. Doors open at Melvin Arthur Court at 1 pm.

RPCS IMPLEMENTS A CLEAR BAG POLICY
#YéegoNáshdóíítsoh #GoCougars #WeAreRockPoint

RPCS Students and Staff! Get in the Holiday Spirit! Here’s the 12 Days of Christmas Spirit you can participate in.

RPCS SPELLING BEE

This exciting event brings together the top spellers from each grade level, 1st to 8th, showcasing their incredible talents and dedication to mastering the art of spelling. These outstanding students have earned their place through hard work and determination, and we’re so proud to celebrate their achievements. We can’t wait to see these young scholars take the stage, challenge themselves, and inspire their peers. Let their confidence shine, and join us in cheering them on as they aim for excellence! #WeAreRockPoint

PUBLIC FORUM, COMMUNITY DINNER, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES

Join us for a Family Engagement Event with a public forum, community dinner, AND cultural performances on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. See the agenda below. Parents and families can have a meal together with their RPCS student. Please plan on staying for the day and go home with your child. We'll see you then!

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SY 24-25 HS Basketball Schedule

HS BASKETBALL SEASON HAS ARRIVED! Here is the schedule for the upcoming High School basketball season. Thank you for your continued support! #WeAreRockPoint #GoCougars

ATTENTION RPCS COMMUNITY Basketball season is underway November 22, this Friday! Come on out for the TIP-OFF BAZAAR at the RPCS Cafeteria. Local vendors will be set up throughout the games from 2:30pm - 9:00pm. First come, first serve to set up! More information on the flyer. Show your support and team spirit starting the season off with this exciting event! Don't miss out on the fun! #WeAreRockPoint #GoCougars *ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HS BASKETBALL PROGRAMS*

SY 24-25 2nd Quarter PTCs

It's already time for the 2nd Quarter PTCs! They are set for this week Wednesday and Thursday, November 20 and 21, 2024. They will begin at 5 pm and end at 7 pm. Each PTC spot is 8 min long. Parents, please respect other parents' reserved times. Thank you.

Follow the link below and then sign up for a spot. If you have questions, you may call the school. If you don't find a spot for your child's teacher, please contact the teacher directly by emailing or calling them for a different date and time when you can meet with them.

Here are some questions to ask:
1. What is my child learning?
2. How is my child being taught?
3. How do you know if my child is learning?
4. If my child is not learning, then what is done?

November 14, 2024, ROCK POINT, AZ - Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ (RPCS) crowned its newest ambassadors late tonight and it includes a Bitsíłkę’ in this year’s eight contestants. Family members, friends, and surrounding community members waited patiently to witness this year’s crowning ceremony. Congratulations to Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bitsíłkęʼ Saviour Benally, Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bichʼeekęʼ Quintanna Tom, and Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bichʼeekęʼ Yázhí Isabella Davis. Bravo to all other contestants! Lacey Begay, Sierra Benally, Emilyann George, Peyton Jones, and Serenity Kabinto. It brings us hope that such beautiful young people are so engaged in their language and culture. Thank you to the families for continuing to support your child’s endeavors. Your contributions in maintaining Diné language and culture is appreciated. We also thank the judges Mr. Tyrell Descheny, Mrs. Jennie Harvey, and our very own, Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay. All departments within the school making this possible, thank you! Then there is the pageant committee! Their long hours of planning and preparing made it possible. Thank you pageant committee. The pageant also served another purpose and served it well, which is to bring the community together and promote Diné language and ways of knowing. K’é was rekindled with joy. Ahéhee’ and have a great weekend. May you all support the new journey for our ambassadors. Hozhǫ́ nááná dooleeł. #WeAreRockPoint Photo Credit: Erkwana Johnson, RPCS IT

GREETINGS RPCS PARENTS/GUARDIANS Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RPCS next week! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Please review the flyers for more information. If you have any questions, contact information is listed on the flyers as well. Thank you and have a great week! #WeAreRockPoint

Christmas Bazaar and Tree Lighting

Everyone is invited to RPCS's Christmas Bazaar and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 06, 2024 beginning at 5 PM and ending at 9 PM in the Elementary Gymnasium. Come & Shop local crafts for your Christmas Needs. Home made crafts, Christmas gifts, local jewelry, art work, food, and drinks! Reserve your booth TODAY for $25 by calling Lynnelle Sombrero at (928) 659-4619 or email her at lynnelle.sombrero@rpcsaz.org.

RPCS Pageant Week

It's Pageant Week this week for the Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bi’ólta’ Bich’eekę’, Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bitsíłkę’, and Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bich’eekę’ Yázhí from today through Thursday! Everyone is welcome to join us! Tuesday, the contestants will be dressed in their traditional attire all day so the student body and staff can acknowledge them as contestants. They will be introduced during lunch as well in the cafeteria. Wednesday, from 5 to 6:30 pm, there will be a bread and dough making activity at the hogan which is part of a judging category. On Thursday, the pageant for each of the three divisions will be judged. The crowning will happen at the conclusion of the event. The pageant on Thursday will be in the Elementary Gymnasium. Come join us and support our children! They need your encouragement! We’re excited!

#WeAreRockPoint

Volunteers Needed for Pageant

Greetings Parents & Community Members!
RPCS will be hosting the 2024-2025 Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí Diné Bich’eekę’, Diné Bich’eekę’ Yázhí, and Diné Bitsíłkę’Pageant on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in the Elementary Gym. We need parent and community volunteers to assist in setting up, assisting during the pageant, and setting down after the pageant. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Brown at (928) 223-3563. Your help is greatly appreciated.
The following is a list of important dates for this pageant.
- OCT23 Orientation 5pm
- NOV06 Applications DUE 4pm
- NOV07 Contestant Picture Day 3:30pm
- NOV12 Meet the Contestants Day All Day
- NOV13 Dough & Bread Making 5pm
- NOV14 Pageant 5pm

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