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Welcome to Our School!

Welcome to Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School, where we empower children with a strong cultural identity and the knowledge to help them conquer every challenge they may encounter during their journey of life. We are pleased to serve elementary students, fourth through sixth grade, from the beautiful Tohono O’odham Nation reservation in Sells, Arizona, southwest of Tucson.

At Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School, we are dedicated to serving you, our parents, by teaming with you in the education of your child. We invite you to explore our new website so you can get to know us better. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

A Message From Our Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

JoLynn Begay-Lewis

We are super excited and look forward to the upcoming 2024–2025 school year. More importantly, we look forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential.

I am proud to be the Principal at the Intermediate Campus. I have been with BUSD district for 15 years. It is an honor to be here, along with our teachers and staff, to learn and grow together. I am Navajo and Tohono O’odham from the Chukut Kuk District. I have a Masters in Multicultural Bilingual Special Education from the UofA and another Masters in Educational Leadership from NAU. I look forward to making a difference in our students' academic careers and in helping make this year magical and fun.

We are all excited to welcome our students back into our classrooms. Our teachers and support staff are planning and preparing the classrooms for fun and engaging academic experiences.

To start the year off, all students will receive an AVID binder, a pencil pouch with supplies, paper, dividers, and an amazing teacher.

Please stay in touch by using:

  • ParentVUE on the Parent Portal
  • Google Classroom and ClassDojo
  • Monthly Newsletters and AVID Planners
  • Babo Education Facebook

Chromebooks will be required everyday so please get in touch with BUSD Technology Department if your child needs a replacement or needs to be fixed.

As a district, BUSD has many goals so that we can all be successful. They are:

  • Proficiency - 80% of the students will be proficient by reaching 70% mastery in each essential standard. Help us monitor your child's academic progress by checking the parent portal and keeping in touch with their teacher.
  • Attendance 90% attendance in all classrooms. Attendance is crucial so that all students can be successful and to be on time. Last year we reached 91%.
  • Increase math proficiency 25% or higher by utilizing assessments and benchmarks to effectively increase instructional practices quarterly.
    Teachers will be providing fun and engaging research-based instruction using Beyond Textbooks.
  • Increase ELA proficiency 25% or higher by utilizing assessments and benchmarks to effectively increase instructional practices and intervention who have not demonstrated mastery of the required content/skills. Teachers will be providing fun and engaging research-based instruction using Beyond Textbooks and interventions using small groups and i-Ready.
  • School leaders will increase their coaching with teachers to support effective instruction by 50% using walkthrough data. BUSD leaders will be in the classrooms giving feedback and coaching our teachers so that we all can grow and be successful.

Once again, welcome back! Let’s work together to make this year magical and fun!

Sincerely,

JoLynn Begay-Lewis

JoLynn Begay-Lewis
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary Principal

Important Dates:

  • July 25: First day of school (Half Day 7:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
  • August 9: Intermediate Campus Community Event

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
  • Teacher Hours: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Available during non-instructional times.
  • (520) 719-1240