SUIMA 2018

Transitioning students Terena Hight and Jaela Velasco will be headed seventh grade public school next year. Both students have been at the Southern Ute Montessori Academy since they were young.

Southern Ute Little Brave, Dominick Goodtracks-Alires welcomes parents and supporters and congratulates all transitioning students at SUIMA’s Transition Ceremony.

Taken up by his dad, Jake Ryder, Reggie Howe excepts his transition certificate at SUIMA’s Transition Ceremony held at SunUte Community Center on Thursday, May 24.

Tribal Elder, Cynthia Buckskin walks granddaughter O’hozhoni Larry to receive her certificate.

Cassidy Tahlo proudly shakes Education Department Director, LaTitia Taylor’s hand after receiving her transition certificate

Landon Miles with his certificate as he takes a picture with his mom, Roshae Weaver.

Aeden Richards happily poses with the certificate of completion. Aeden will be transitioning into first grade.

Daisy Blue Star gives a congratulatory hug to Sibrya Larry because she will be transitioning to first grade.

Jeremy Reynolds shakes SUIMA Ute Language Guide, Daisy Blue Stars hand. Reynolds will be going into public school in the Fall.

Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum

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Fri May 25th, 2018 , by Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy held their annual Transition Ceremony on Thursday, May 24 in SunUte Community Center’s gymnasium. Proud parents and students filled the gym to proudly support their kids and each other on this happy journey. 59 students transitioned into another grade or will be headed to public school. With MC’s Nathan Strong Elk, Dr. Stacey Oberly and Daisy Blue Star everyone was welcomed and appreciated.