November 2024

Yá'át'ééh Monument Valley High School Cougar Families! Wow...Time Flies. The first quarter is finished and now working on our second quarter. I continue to be very impressed with our students this year and the effort they are making with their academics and attendance. Thank you for providing the support needed to help our kids succeed. Please enjoy this November edition of our newsletter and lets celebrate Native American Month!! Please see the many great activities that our students and community will be participating with!!

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Don Gandy: Principal

Attendance Matters Every Day: Why Showing Up is Crucial for Success

Consistency is key to mastery. When you attend school regularly, you build upon previous knowledge and skills, leading to steady progress. In contrast, sporadic attendance leads to gaps in understanding and the need for constant catch-up. By being here every day, you create a strong foundation for ongoing growth and achievement.

While it may seem mundane, regular attendance is a powerful driver of success. It fosters a mindset of commitment, helps build essential skills, demonstrates responsibility, and allows for consistent progress. So, make attending a priority. Show up every day, ready to engage and grow. You'll be surprised at the doors it opens and the heights you'll reach.

Here are important dates and events coming up in November

11/12/2024 School Community Council Meeting 4:00 - 5:00

Basketball Season Begins

Boys Basketball:

11/22/2024 Home Game against Rough Rock

JV: 4:00, Varsity: 7:00

Girls Basketball:

11/22/2024 Home Game against Rough Rock

JV: 2:30, Varsity: 5:30

Wrestling Season Begins

There are no wrestling meets scheduled for November

The first tournament is the Panguitch Invite Tournament on Dec 6 and 7.

Thanksgiving Break November 27 - 29

Please recognize that dates and times of events could change or be cancelled due to various circumstances. We do our best to ensure that this newsletter is accurate. If you have any concerns, please email Mr. Gandy at dgandy@sjsd.org.

Monument Valley High School

US State Highway #163

Monument Valley, UT 84536

435-678-1208

435-678-1258