Indian Education News & Updates
9 August 2019
Save the date!
We are also giving away donated backpacks on a first come first serve basis. If you have a gently used backpack that you would like to donate, please stop by anytime during our school supply distribution days to drop them off.
Choctaw STAR
Choctaw STAR rewards have arrived for spring semester. If your student has earned an A, B, or perfect attendance, please check in at the school supply days to pick up your Choctaw STAR Rewards. Choctaw STAR Rewards are for Choctaw citizens in grades 2-12.
If you'd like to sign up for the Choctaw STAR program, please contact Tvlwv Moffer at tmoffer@norman.k12.ok.us.
New Indian Ed. Students
Forms can also be taken to the front office of your student's school or to our office located at 4100 N. Flood Ave. If you need any help filling out the form please e-mail jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us or call our office at (405) 366-5809 between 8am - 4pm.
Family Dinner
Update: The link to the Family Dinner poll was broken. It's fixed & you can now vote on it.
If you would like to volunteer with making fry bread or barbecuing, please e-mail John at jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us or call our office at (405) 366-5809.
Interested in joining the Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society (OISHS)?
NYSC - Native Youth Science Club
If you have a student in 2nd - 12th grade that is interested in joining or if you have any questions please e-mail Amelia Cook at acook2@norman.k12.ok.us.
Please click here to sign up for announcements from the NYSC. You can also text @NYSC2019 to 81010 to sign up as well.
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
2019
Thursday, August 15 - Annual School Supply Drive Day 1
Friday, August 16 - Annual School Supply Drive Day 2
Saturday, August 17 - Annual School Supply Drive Day 3
Thursday, August 20 - First day of school
Monday, August 26 - High school open house (6:30pm - 8:00pm)
Saturday, August 31 - Science Club meeting
Monday, September 2 - No school - Labor Day
Saturday, September 21 - Science Club meeting
Saturday, October 26 - Science Club meeting
Saturday, November 16 - Science Club meeting
Saturday, December 14 - Science Club meeting
2020
Saturday, January 25 - Science Club meeting
Saturday, February 22 - Science Club meeting
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
Congratuations to Landon Webb who was accepted into the gifted & talented program at Adams Elementary!
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 Ed. is hiring!
Alcott Indian Ed. Tutor
Half-time position: https://norman.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1207
High school Indian Ed. Tutor
Full-time position: https://norman.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1208
Half-time position: https://norman.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1207
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call our office at
(405) 366-5809 or e-mail any of our office staff listed down below.
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 - 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 - Longfellow - jhuynh@norman.k12.ok.us / (405) 759-0346
Wendi Schovanec - Whittier - wendis2@norman.k12.ok.us
Alcott - Vacant. Interested in applying to be an Indian Ed. tutor? Check out the post above.
High School Staff
Zac Grimes - zgrimes@norman.k12.ok.us
Vacant. Interested in applying to be an Indian Ed. tutor? Check out the post above.
Vacant. Interested in applying to be an Indian Ed. tutor? Check out the post above.
Dimensions & Special Sites
Melinda Coburn - melindac@norman.k12.ok.us
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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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