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SUIMA toddlers, Sofia Wilbourn and Aria Romero, proudly hold certificates they received for their 100% attendance during the month of November 2025.
SUIMA infant, Atlas Seibel, sits for a photo opportunity with his 100% attendance award.  
Photo Credit: courtesy SUIMA
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Pawaaghani Pɵˈɵkwatʉ – Eagle’s Nest

Friday - January 23, 2026 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum

It’s January! 

It’s January, the time in a school year that can bring doldrums, frustration, and havoc to a young child. One way to help them get through the next few months of school is to get them organized. 

 

Here are a few tips to assist in these days of winter. 

  1. Break tasks, school projects or household chores into smaller, more manageable steps.  This will show your child that each project has a beginning, middle and end, which can make projects feel less overwhelming. For example, if your child’s nightly chore is to clear the table, explain first they should scrape leftovers into the garbage, then load the dishes into the dishwasher, then wipe the counters. 
  1. Make checklists and to-do lists. Once your child knows all the steps involved with a task, help them add it to an overall to-do list. Encourage them to keep the list in a place where it will be seen often and to check off accomplishments as they go along.  
  1. Teach calendar and time management skills. Encourage your child to write down important tasks in a digital calendar or on a paper one.  
  1. Establish daily routines. Creating a regular schedule can help your child learn what to expect throughout the day. Use picture schedules for younger children.  
  1. With the holidays over and new toys in the house, purging and giving away older, less used items can be the beginning of helping your child become organized.  Getting organized can make life easier for children, younger and older. Enjoy the journey of organization! 

 

Sumay (Remember) 

The cold and flu season has arrived.  Please check that your child is up to date with their immunizations and consider a flu vaccination or nasal spray. Sneezing or coughing into your elbow is a good habit. And remember to wash hands often. 

 

Núu’apagha (Speak Ute) 

  • tʉkapi – food  
  • kapi – coffee  
  • chirʉʉ – chili  
  • Maykh – Hello 
  • ˈaghavaa kanigyatʉ? – Where do you live?   
  • Nʉ̀ˈ Píinuvaa kanigyatʉ. – I live in Ignacio.  
  • Tʉʉ’ayaqh’umuy puchuchugway – It is good to know you.  
  • Pághanukwichaanʉ. – I am taking off.  

 

Mʉatagopɵˈɵkwatʉvana (On our calendar) 

  • Jan. 30: No School for students – Professional Develop Day for staff. 
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