March 2020 Newsletter
CUSD Indigenous Education Program
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Indigenous Parent Committee Meetings:
At the Chandler Care Center: 777 E Galveston St Chandler AZ 85225
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 4
- Wednesday, April 15
21st Annual Gila River Close Up Event: March 16-18th, 2020
- There are still spots open for this!! This event is a 3 day-civic education and leadership program for Gila River Indian Community high school students. View event description and registration form with this link.
- The event will take place at the Gila River Governance Center, the Akimel O'odham Loditha Kud Ki (courthouse), the O’odham Ha Ki, and the Four Point by Sheraton (lodging in Chandler). View event agenda
Hoop Dance Classes at Ballet Arizona
Salt River Elementary School Pre-K Summer School
Native Health Prayer Walk
Noche De Ciencias
Announcements
Follow Us on Instagram!
CHS Kickball Game!
Miss Gila River Pageant
Native Health Community Garden
Important Info
Indigenous Scholarship Opportunities
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Education Fund
- American Indian Services
- Arizona Indian Education Association (will likely post 2020-2021 scholarship application this summer)
- Catching the Dream Scholarship
- Chandler Education Foundation: CEF has dozens of scholarships you can apply for! This website has everything you need for scholarships available to college bound students from all 5 of our core high schools, as well as ACP-Erie.
- Scholarship Databases: These are great tools for being connected to hundreds of other scholarships- Fastweb and Student Scholarships
Indigenous High School Advisors
At 5 CUSD high schools, we partner with 7 school staff to provide academic counseling to Native American students enrolled in our program, as well as sponsor the schools' Native American clubs. If you are seeking any assistance with your child’s academics, behavior, health, attendance, or other concerns, these advisors are your connection to school and community resources.
- Basha High: Nancy Spilsbury (480) 224-2264
- Casteel High: Jessica Burt (480) 424-8341
- Chandler High: Brett Parks-- Sophomores/Seniors (480) 812-7784
- Chandler High: Carole Kaitz-- Freshmen/Juniors (480) 812-7760
- Hamilton High: Amy Furrow-- Freshmen/Seniors (480) 883-5032
- Hamilton High: Margarita Jimenez Trujillo-- Sophomores/Juniors (480) 883-5274
- Perry High: Megan Driving Hawk (480) 224-2954
Contact Us
Indigenous Engagement Specialist - Tia Gramzinski
(480) 883-4488
Gila River Advisor - Andrew Garcia
(480) 883-4492
Gila River Advisor - Shelly Aday
(480) 883-4486
Director of Federal Programs - Monica Romero
(480) 883-4485
Administrative Assistant - Diana Moreno
(480) 883-4493