The season of science experiments has arrived! 

With spring here, the season of science experiments has arrived! Science is the study of the world around us. The toddlers may explore outside to gather rocks for sorting, digging the soil, investigating a puddle or planting a garden.  

The early childhood/primary level may explore the concept of xylem and phloem, the growth of a seed, or understanding the life cycle of a butterfly.   

Our older students can be found working on STEM projects through the Mystery Science program. The prepared environment of a Montessori classroom provides the perfect setting for scientific work, demonstrations, and experiments. Anything scientific that has to do with plants can be done in our grow-dome.   

With the availability of a pond and river within walking distance, our students can study types of water as well as any living creature that calls that environment home.  

During this season, we also celebrate Earth Day. This celebration will provide a chance for the students to help perk up the Tribal Campus as they help pick up trash and debris.  

Enjoy this time of year and let’s all think “rain”! 

 Núu’apagha (Speak Ute) 

Some phrases that are heard in the classrooms are simple commands.  These phrases can also be used in your homes.  If you need help with the pronunciation of the letters, please check out Speak Ute Now on our website.  

• Tawamparʉgi – brush your teeth 

• KavamparʉgiKwa – wash your face 

• Mɵɵparʉgikwa – wash your hands 

• Napantapaunag – put on your socks 

• Napanpáchʉnag – put on your shoes 

• Kiagway – go play 

Using the approved Ute Dictionary, I have also provided a brief reference for the vowels that are encountered in the Southern Ute language. I hope you find it useful.  

• ‘ – as in taa’ – sounds like the air space between uh’oh 

• _ – ‘ivetʉ – underline – means these vowels are devoiced. 

• a – as in taa’ – sounds like a in father – means shirt, clothes 

• e – as in ‘ivetʉ – sounds like e in met – means ‘on here’ 

• i – as in ‘ivetʉ – sounds like i in Wii – means ‘on here’ 

• o – as in ‘aghochi – sounds like o in note – means ‘dish’ 

• ɵ – as in ‘ɵaqarʉ – sounds like er in her – means yellow 

• u – as in ‘uwarʉ – sounds like o in who – means ‘rain’ 

• ʉ – as in ʉʉ – sounds like oo while frowning – means ‘yes’ 

 Mʉatagopɵˈɵkwatʉvana (On our calendar) 

• March 30 – April 3: Scholastic Book Fair  

• April 9: Golden High School Seniors will be on SUIMA campus 

• April 21: Parent Advisory Group meeting 

• April 22: Family Night