Indian Education News & Updates
12 June 2019
Congratulations to our graduating seniors of 2019!
Save the date!
Address: 1809 Stubbeman Ave, Norman, OK 73069
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
Journey to Discovery and Wellness Camp
Students will participate in Native wellness curriculum in classroom experiences to provide awareness of holistic approaches to living healthy lifestyles and behavior changes to enhance their journey to wellness. Athletic activities including stickball, archery, basketball, running, and exercise will be promoted during the camp as well.
For more information, contact Melanie Johnson, NIEA Wellness Camp Coordinator, (405) 640-0549 or ciskache@yahoo.com.
Chickasaw Stomp Dance Classes
The Chickasaw Nation is providing Stomp Dance classes for anyone wanting to learn and be a part of the Dance Troupe. Experience is helpful, but is not necessary. Food is provided.
Address:
Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma City Community Center
4001 NW 39th Street Oklahoma City, OK
Chickasaw Stomp Dance schedule (6-8pm):
- May 28, Tuesday
- June 11, Tuesday
- June 18, Tuesday
- July 9, Tuesday
- July 23, Tuesday
Schedule will be updated with additional dates.
If classes are cancelled you will be notified via email or text message.
Contact information:
Jason Eyachabbe
405-343-2158
Find Your Future Summer Education Camp
The Find Your Future Summer Education Camp (July 21-26, 2019) is a five-day residential program hosted by the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma. This program is designed to recruit and prepare high school students of color who are interested in becoming educators in order to address the critical shortage of educators from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in the state of Oklahoma and across the country.
Students who participate will be encouraged to reflect upon their own educational experiences and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships with others in their schools and in society. This program is offered at no cost to participants.
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 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
Tuesday, June 18 - Chickasaw Stomp Dance class
Tuesday, July 9 - Chickasaw Stomp Dance class
Tuesday, July 23 - Chickasaw Stomp Dance class
Saturday, June 8 - ACT Test Date
June 17 - June 21 - Journey to Discovery & Wellness Camp
Tuesday, June 18 - Kiowa Language program
Thursday, June 20 - Children Speaking Chickasaw Language Club
Thursday, August 15 - Children Speaking Chickasaw Language Club
Thursday, August 15 - Annual school supply drive, 8am - 8pm
Friday, August 16 - Annual school supply drive, 8am - 8pm
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
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.
Native Stories - A Choctaw Irish Bond
The Choctaw Nation has a great story about the generosity of their tribe during 1847 when the Irish people were suffering from a potato famine. You can read about it here: https://www.choctawnation.com/news-events/press-media/choctaw-irish-bond-lives
Have a Native story in the media that you'd like to share? Please submit it to jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us.
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
Other NPS Newsletters
Norman Public Schools
Parent Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/497zf
Fine Arts: https://www.smore.com/u/bradbenson
Eisenhower: https://www.smore.com/u/ikepta
Jackson: https://www.smore.com/u/craigstevens
Truman Primary: https://www.smore.com/u/kristieeselin
Middle School
Alcott: https://www.smore.com/x8n3t
Longfellow: https://www.smore.com/4b7es
Irving: https://www.smore.com/u/patrickgay
Whittier: https://www.smore.com/untxd
High School
Norman High: https://www.smore.com/u/scottbeck8
Norman High Sports: https://www.smore.com/qytn5
Norman North Sports: https://www.smore.com/anmek
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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