Indian Education News & Updates
06 December 2019
Limited Office Availability
December 9th & 10th we will have staff members attending the annual Oklahoma Council for Indian Education Conference, so our office availability may be limited on these days. If you have a pressing need, please e-mail tgoade@norman.k12.ok.us or lharjo2@norman.k12.ok.us during this time.
OKC Metro Indian Education Handgame Tournament Deadline Approaching
We will be hosting the OKC Metro Area Handgame Tournament on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Norman High School Conference Center (911 W Main St). If your student would like to participate, please come join us for a fun evening of handgame. Anyone from kindergarten to 12th grade can take part. Join us as we welcome the Oklahoma City area Indian Education programs. If you would like to help please bring a dessert.
If you would like to register to play, please click here.
OU Freshman Priority Scholarship Deadline Ending Soon
Zac Grimes, zgrimes@norman.k12.ok.us
Jay Little, jlittle@norman.k12.ok.us
Denessa LittleAxe, dlittleaxe@norman.k12.ok.us
Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair
More information can be found in the .pdf below.
The categories that a student can participate in are:
Live Performance Categories
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Spoken Native American Language (PreK – 12th)
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Spoken Native American Language – Skit/Short Play (PreK-12th)
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Spoken Prayer in Native American Language (PreK – 12th)
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Spoken Poetry in Native American Language (PreK – 12th)
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Traditional Song in Native American Language (PreK – 12th)
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Modern Song in Native American Language (PreK – 12th)
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Language Masters/Master Performance in Native American Language (3rd – 12th)
Material Submission Categories
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Books (PreK – 12th) (includes comic books and graphic novels)
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Cartoons & Comic Books (PreK – 12th)
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Film/Video (3rd – 12th)
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Poster Art on Theme: "Living Life Through Language" (PreK – 12th)
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Topical Essay on the Theme: “Living Life Through Language” (English) (9th – 12th)
Muscogee (Creek) Study Sessions
Our high school students want to start preparing for the Creek Challenge Bowl set for February. If you have a Creek student interested in competing, please contact Zac Grimes, zgrimes@norman.k12.ok.us.
Choctaw STAR
Choctaw STAR rewards arrived for spring semester. If your student has earned an A, B, or perfect attendance, they should have received their reward(s) from their Indian Education tutor. Choctaw STAR Rewards are for Choctaw citizens in grades 2-12. Contact Tvlwv Moffer if you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to sign up for the Choctaw STAR program at: tmoffer@norman.k12.ok.us.
New Indian Education Students
Forms can also be taken to the front office of your student's school or to our office located at 4100 North Flood Ave. If you need any help filling out the form, e-mail jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us or call our office at (405) 366-5809 between 8am - 4pm.
Interested in joining the Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society (OISHS)?
Concurrent Enrollment PSA - Tribal Scholarships
Just a reminder, most tribal scholarships will pay for concurrent enrollment fees. Even when tuition is waived by the institution, tribal scholarships can be applied to fees, books, or other miscellaneous expenses. So make sure if your student is planning to take concurrent enrollment classes this year, contact your tribe for scholarship information.
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 & Norman area players
More information and the Chikasha Toli application can 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.
Important Dates
Thursday, December 12 - Indian Education Handgame Tournament
Saturday, December 14 - Science Club meeting
2020
Saturday, January 25 - Science Club meeting
Friday, February 14 - High School Muscogee Creek Nation Challenge Bowl
Friday, February 21 - Middle School Muscogee Creek Nation Challenge Bowl
Saturday, February 22 - Science Club meeting
Friday, February 28 - Elementary Muscogee Creek Nation Challenge Bowl
Saturday, March 28 - Science Club meeting
Saturday, April 25 - Science Club meeting
Sunday, April 26 - Science Club meeting
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 Ed. Highlights
This week we'd like to highlight some fantastic athletes on the 3rd grade Norman Tigers tackle football team. They play for the Norman Optimist Club and finished their season 5-4.
From left to right we have:
Makani "Big Mak" McGlaston who plays defensive tackle and O line. They are Sac & Fox as well as Osage.
Raymond Pekah, who plays O Line and Defensive tackle. They are Navajo and Comanche.
Olkson Tahah who plays linebacker, defensive end, and halfback. They are Comanche, Absentee Shawnee, and Cheyenne & Arapaho.
Malana McGlaston who loves cheering and supporting her brother Makani and cousin Olkson. They are Sac & Fox and Osage.
Makayden Mathews, who plays linebacker and tackle. They are Seminole and Choctaw.
Braxton Mathews, who plays linebacker and halfback. They are Seminole and Choctaw.
Cyncere Pekah who plays linebacker, defensive line, and offensive line. They are Navajo and Comanche.
Arayah Pekah who loves cheering and supporting her brothers Cyncere and Ray Ray. They are Navajo and Comanche.
If you have an accomplishment for a Native student that you would like for us to highlight, please submit it to jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us.
Happy Holidays!
NPS Indian Ed. would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday break, as well as a happy New Year's Day.
Indian Education Staff
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:45am - 4:15pm
Office Staff - (405) 366-5809
Lucyann Harjo, Coordinator - lharjo2@norman.k12.ok.usTiffany Goade, Secretary - tgoade@norman.k12.ok.us
John Huynh, Secretary - jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us
Patricia Valley, Student & Family Advocate - pvalley@norman.k12.ok.us
Elementary Staff
Rebecca Benton - Lincoln, Monroe - rbenton@norman.k12.ok.us
Tvlwv Moffer - Adams, Kennedy, Lakeview - 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
Kayla Bryant - Alcott, Dimensions South - kbryant5@norman.k12.ok.us
Stephen Hinkle, Reading Specialist - Irving - shinkle@norman.k12.ok.us / (405) 410-2090 (text)
John Huynh - 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
Denessa LittleAxe - dlittleaxe@norman.k12.ok.us
Jay Little - jlittle@norman.k12.ok.us
Kayla Bryant - Dimensions North - kbryant5@norman.k12.ok.us
Other NPS Newsletters
Norman Indian Ed. Parent Committee Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/normanindianedparents/
Norman Public Schools
Parent Newsletter (Inside NPS): www.smore.com/u/normanpublicschools
Fine Arts: www.smore.com/u/bradbenson
Eisenhower: www.smore.com/u/ikepta
Jackson: www.smore.com/u/craigstevens
Truman Primary: www.smore.com/u/kristieeselin
Middle School
Alcott: www.smore.com/x8n3t
Longfellow: www.smore.com/qm3fx
Irving: www.smore.com/u/patrickgay
Whittier: www.smore.com/untxd
High School
Norman High: www.smore.com/u/scottbeck8
Norman High Sports: www.smore.com/qytn5
Norman North Sports: www.smore.com/anmek
About us
Our Mission Statement
The Indian Education program provides paths that foster character, cultural awareness, and academic excellence in our students and empowers them to positively impact the world. Through character, culture, career and community, the program maximizes school, district and community resources to serve students and families.
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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