Indian Education News & Updates
6 March 2019
Indian Education Program Needs Assessment Survey
If you haven't already filled one out, please take a minute to take the
Indian Education Program Needs Assessment survey.
Your feedback is important as we plan for the 2019-2020 school year.
Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), & Seminole Cultural Sharing Night
- Welcome & potluck dinner
- Presentations from all 3 tribes
- Cherokee Nation College Resources
- Seminole Nation Higher Education Program
If you would like to bring a dish or help in any way, please let us know. E-mail tgoade@norman.k12.ok.us or call our office at (405) 366-5809.
1st Annual Youth Powwow
For more information about this event please contact Zac Grimes at zgrimes@norman.k12.ok.us, (918) 304-1215.
If you need to contact a vendor please contact Leslie Kihega at lesliekihega@gmail.com, (405) 887-4901 or Mike Kihega at michaelkihega70@gmail.com, (405) 887-2690.
2018 Chickasaw Camps, Clinics & Academies
A list of these opportunities can be found by clicking here.
Stickball Teams
The Chickasaw Nation provides:
- Team specific jerseys
- A Limited number of sticks to be borrowed for practice and games
- A Limited number of transportation to games
- Practice sites available for Ada and Norman area players
More information, such as the Chikasha Toli application, can also be found by clicking here.
Contact Info:
If you would like to play Chikasha Bak Bak (youth stickball games) please contact Amber Fox at (580) 310-9536 ext. 62340
If you would like to play Chikasha Toli (adult team) please contact Clovis Hamilton at (580) 272-5592 ext. 63262
Chipota Chikashshanompoli - Children Speaking Chickasaw Language Club
- Must be a Chickasaw citizen
- For ages 4-14
- 6-8pm
- Food and drinks provided
- Possible entry into the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair
- Possibly perform at various tribal events.
- Contact - Sheina Wind: (580) 436-7258, Sheina.Wind@Chickasaw.net or Clovis Hamilton: (580) 272-5592, Clovis.Hamilton@Chickasaw.net
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 12 - Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, and Cherokee Nations Cultural Sharing Night
Friday, March 8 - ACT Registration Deadline
March 18-22 - Spring Break
Sunday, March 31 - 1st Annual Youth Powwow
Thursday, April 11 - Absentee-Shawnee, Citizen Potawatomi, and Kickapoo Tribe Cultural Sharing Night
Saturday, April 13 - ACT Test date
Friday, May 3 - ACT Registration deadline
Tuesday, May 7 - Battle of the Books
Tuesday, May 21 - Senior Recognition Night
Thursday, May 23 - Last Day of School
Saturday, June 8 - ACT Test Date
4th Grade - Battle of the Books
This reading competition is for all Native 4th grade students. Students are encouraged to read 15 of the 2019 Sequoyah Oklahoma Library Association books and the list can be accessed by clicking here.
If you are a parent of a 4th grader, please encourage your student to choose these books to read before the competition. If you would like to help with a book club at your child's school, please contact our office. We need team sponsors and volunteers for our annual Battle.
Indian Education Highlights
Mini Festival 2019
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Education Department visited the 3rd grade classrooms at Jackson, Reagan, Roosevelt, Truman, Washington and Wilson Elementary Schools on February 26 and this week on March 5 and 6th. The Tribes presented Tribal Regalia, Headdress, the Buffalo Box and Storytelling to all 3rd grade students.
Book Lists
A great list of books can be found by clicking here.
For elementary or middle school readers, a great list can be found by clicking here.
Indian Education Staff
Office Staff - (405) 366-5809
Lucyann Harjo, Coordinator - lharjo2@norman.k12.ok.usTiffany Goade, Secretary - tgoade@norman.k12.ok.us
Patricia Valley, Student & Family Advocate - pvalley@norman.k12.ok.us
Elementary Staff
Rebecca Benton - Kennedy, Lincoln - rbenton@norman.k12.ok.us
Jennifer Davis, Reading Specialist - Jackson, Monroe, Reagan - jenniferd3@norman.k12.ok.us
Tvlwv Moffer - Adams, Lakeview, Monroe - tmoffer@norman.k12.ok.us
Karen Monk - Jefferson, Madison - kmonk@norman.k12.ok.us
Christie Remualdo - Cleveland, McKinley, Truman, Truman Primary, Wilson - christier@norman.k12.ok.us
Dee Ann Rodkey - Eisenhower, Reagan, Roosevelt, Washington - deeannr@norman.k12.ok.us
Middle School Staff
Stephen Hinkle, Reading Specialist - Irving - shinkle@norman.k12.ok.us / (405) 410-2090 (text)
John Huynh - Alcott, Longfellow - jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us / (405) 759-0346
Wendi Schovanec - Whittier - wendis2@norman.k12.ok.us
High School Staff
Zac Grimes - zgrimes@norman.k12.ok.us
Martin Perez - martinp@norman.k12.ok.us
Connor Edwards - connore@norman.k12.ok.us
Melinda Coburn - Dimensions and Special Sites - melindac@norman.k12.ok.us
About us
Email: lharjo2@norman.k12.ok.us
Website: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/133
Location: 4100 North Flood Avenue, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: (405) 366-5809
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