Indian Education News & Updates
3 May 2019
Parent Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 2019, 06:30 PM
Norman High School, West Main Street, Norman, OK, USA
Senior Recognition Night
Date: May 20th, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: McFarlin United Methodist Church, 419 S. University Blvd.
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT PREPARATIONS - MAKING STOLES FOR OUR SENIORS!
If you would like to help, join us next week and every Wednesday and Thursday evening until we complete our task. Join the Senior Recognition Night preparations and planning next Wednesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at NHS in Room 202.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 06:30 PM
Norman High School, West Main Street, Norman, OK, USA
GRADUATION CORDS FOR CHOCTAW STUDENTS
Please note, completing this application does not guarantee the cord will be received by the graduation date.
GRADUATION CORDS FOR CHICKASAW STUDENTS
Please note, completing this application does not guarantee the cord will be received by the graduation 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. 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, judges and volunteers for our annual Battle.
If you're interested in helping, please contact Tvlwv Moffer to learn how we might best utilize your help.
FIRST ANNUAL NORMAN NATIVE AMERICAN FRONTIER DAYS
If you would like to volunteer, 39 students are needed to help carry the 39 flags in the parade. Judges or participants for the powwow exhibition contest are also needed. For more information visit www.fb.com/NNAFD2019 or contact Joe Carter at jcarterdvm@aol.com and Joe Noble at nobledvm@gmail.com
Red Earth Art Competition
Native youth ages 9-18 from throughout Oklahoma and the region are invited to participate in the Red Earth Youth Art Show & Competition scheduled May 17-19, 2019 at the OKC Outlets, 7624 West Reno Avenue in Oklahoma City.
Artwork and registration is due on May 17th, Friday between 1–6pm.
Prize money is awarded to the top three winners in each division category, along with a "Best of Show" award.
More information, including the registration form, can be found here: https://www.redearth.org/red-earth-festival/youth-art-competition/
2019 Youth Track Children’s Behavioral Health Conference
Registration is now open for the Youth Track for May 14th for the Children’s Behavioral Health Conference. To register visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-youth-track-childrens-behavioral-health-conference-tickets-59868319756
These sponsored registrations are for May 14th (Conference Day 1) for youth (ages 13-25 only) and for those who will be serving as chaperones. Registration will close Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Register early to secure your spot.
For further questions about the conference, please contact: Isela Perez at Isela.perez@odmhsas.org or via phone at 405-308-8741.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center, Conference Drive, Norman, OK, USA
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.
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
Friday, May 3 - ACT Registration deadline
May 3 - May 5 - First Annual Norman Native American Frontier Days Tuesday
Tuesday, May 7 - Battle of the Books
Tuesday, May 14 - 2019 Youth Track Children’s Behavioral Health Conference
Friday, May 17 - Red Earth Youth Art Competition registration (1–6pm)
Saturday, May 18 - Red Earth Youth Art Show Day 1 (10–5pm)
Sunday, May 19 - Red Earth Youth Art Show Day 2 (11–3pm)
Monday, May 20 - Senior Recognition Night
Thursday, May 23 - Last Day of School
Saturday, June 8 - ACT Test Date
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.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/normanindianedparents/