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SUIMA staff and parents came together to care for the school playgrounds, Saturday, May 3. Charise Hunter, Ocean Hunter, Randi Foster, Laura Tomcek, Scott Halsband, and Alyssa Nez have wheelbarrows full of topsoil ready to take to the well-loved tree on one of the SUIMA playgrounds.
Mary Taylor and Tina Valdez take time out of their day to stand for a photo during the Parent Workday at SUIMA, Saturday, May 3.
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
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Pawaaghani Pɵˈɵkwatʉ – Eagle’s Nest

Friday - May 16, 2025 by Mari Jo Owens

SUIMA playground gets an upgrade 

Working through the SUIT Grants Department, we were able to secure some funding to do some upgrades on our playgrounds. We’ve purchased some stand-alone pieces of equipment as well as topsoil for our large, beloved tree and playground wood chips.   

With the help of parents, community members, and many wheelbarrows, we were able to get the soil and woodchips into the school yard. I’d like to thank Cody and Jerna Mills, Tina Valdez and family, Alyssa Nez and Leandro Litz, Sr. and family, and Davian Herrera, along with Scott, Randi, Laura, Mary, Ocean, and Charise, for taking time out of your day to help with getting the piles moved. You all worked tirelessly to get the task done.  

As mentioned in previous articles, the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy was established in 1999, with the very first day of school being Sept. 6, 2000.  On May 23, we will be celebrating our students and recognizing our past 25 years. Please join us in the SunUte gym at 8:10 a.m. After the ceremony, we will walk together to the Bear Dance grounds. 

 

Early Release Days are every Friday at 2p.m.   

 

Upcoming Events   

  • May 15-16: Upper elementary overnight field trip to Capote Lake. 
  • May 20: Parent Advisory Group meeting. 
  • May 21: Family Night end of the year event.  
  • May 22: Upper elementary students prep for Bear Dance. 
  • May 23: Transition ceremony in SunUte gym beginning at 8:10a.m./Last day for students. 
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