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September 13, 1983 Page 11 Spilyay Tymoo NIEA conference to be held Kindergarten students experience their first day at school. dpt/pop ty m o o pnoto oy in e w c iy s 509-J District update The 1983-84 school year b e g in s on W e d n e s d a y , September 7 when almost 2300 s tu d e n ts r e tu r n to th e classrooms of District 509-J. The students will notice changes in their schools, new teachers, administrators, and some new requirements. L would like to share some of the new aspects of schooling with you through this newsletter. New policies and requirements The Board revised the policy for student conduct and discipline last Spring to be a p p lie d b e g in n in g th is S e p te m b e r . T h e p o lic y reinforces District philosophy by stating th a t “student conduct shall promote and reflect the principles of good citizenship which include consideration for others, respect for authority, high s ta n d a r d s f o r d e c e n c y , m o ra lity , d e a n language honesty and respect for real and personal property.” Another policy change up grades graduation require ments. The number of credits required , for graduation will increase from 21 to 24 over the next four years. Also, high school students will have a greater opportunity by taking seven subjects rather than six each semester. The seven subjects will be rotated over a six-period day and may be somewhat confusing at first. New teachers and admini strators The faculty will include several educators to the District. At Madras Elemen tary, Karen Sites will teach a fourth grade. Russell Kaiser and Laura Fuentes will teach first grade and kindergarten at Warm Springs Elementary school. Madras Junior High will be guided by a new principal, Richard June, and Amy Barr has been hired as vice-principal. Mr. Junge comes from Centenniel School District in Gresham and Mrs. Barr is from Monmouth, Oregon. New high schol teachers include Jeena Flory to teach Spanish and Ruth Ann Hopps to teach home economics (half-time). Paula Thompson joins the District to plan and teach special activities for academically advanced elementary students. New Curriculum Two significant curriculum changes hold promise for ad v an cin g the D is tric t’s constant desire for quality. A program to provide challeng ing and interesting activities for academ ically-advanced stu dents will be initiated in the elementary schools. The initial efforts of the half-time teacher will focus on students in grades 4-6. If funding becomes available, this program may be expanded to other grades in future years. Secondly, new equipment will allow us to expand what has already begun. With the new budget, purchase of 15 m icro co m p u ters becom es possible which will allow the computer education curricu lum to serve many more students. District 509-J will compare favorably with most schools in the ability to offer computer education. Pre-School Activities The school offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 for registration of new students beginning on Monday, August 29, 1983. Principals will be available by phone or in their offices beginning Thursday, August 25, 1983. Teachers will retu rn for in-service and p la n n in g a c tiv itie s on Thursday, September 1, 1983. Bus tr a n s p o r ta tio n arid cafeteria service begins with the first day of school on W ednesday, Septem ber 7, 1983. Conclusion The 15th Annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Conference will be held October 23-26, 1983, in San Jose, California. The 1983 National Convention has the them e “ Indian Education: 'Power Through Knowledge, Progress Through Unity.” Two San Jose hotels, the Hyatt and the Red Lyon Inn, will serve as c o -h e a d q u a rte r s fo r th e convention. The Bay Area Title IV Indian Education Council, chaired by Ms. Deanna Espina, will serve as the local planning committee. Approximately 70 work shops and fo u r general a sse m b lie s a re p la n n e d . Emphasis within the work shops will be placed on student concerns, professional growth and development, strengthened c o m m u n ic a tio n an d th e p r e p a r a tio n o f p o sitiv e strategies for Indian education in the 1980’s. The Convention wil) include an Inter-Tribal Powwow, Awards Banquet and various academic and cultural exhibits. Traditional native California Indian art and dance will be featured in the daily programs. The 1983 National Educa tion Association Convention promises to be a unique opportunity for all persons interested in learning about the problems and successes of American Indian education. Inform ation regarding the NIEA Convention presenta tions, exhibit space, registra tion and housing is available by calling or writing any of the following: Deanna Espina Chairperson Bay Area Title IV Council 18634 Temis Avenue San Lorenzi, California 94580 (415) 276-4839 Joyce Yellowhammer NIEA Ivy Tower Building 1115—2nd Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 (612) 333-5341 John Tippeconnic Center for Indian Education Farmer Education Building Room 302 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona (602) 965-6292 School year begins with excitement Beginning refreshed after summer vacation, 354 students met the first day of school with anticipation. The excitement of new teachers, new friends and new classrooms made the halls of Warm Springs elementary vibrate. There’s so much to look forward to. Parents are invited to share in th e e n th u s ia s m by p articipating in activities throughout the school year. “We only represent part of the education program ,” men ti o n e d W a rm S p r in g s elementary principal John Trujillo during the first day assembly. Parents are an important part of education. Attendance at school was particularly encouraged during the first day assembly. Tribal Council sent a letter to that respect. It read: “ P le a s e a c c e p t o u r congratulations for what we consider a very successful 1982- 83 school year. We look upon the coming year with great expectations and encourage you all to keep your noses to the grindstone. “It was a great pleasure to see the students and parents at Kah-Nee-Ta last year for their perfect attendance accomplish ment. We can all be proud of this and would very much like to provide the same encourage ment this school year.” Three teachers have been added to Warm Springs staff. Bill Puderbaugh teaches the fourth grade, Russel Keizer the first grade and Laura Fuentes has returned after two years absence to teach kindergarten. Other staff members at Warm Springs elementary include teachers: Earlene Anderson, Patricia Croker, Arlene Graham, Jeff Henry, Linda Henry, Mary Huey, Bill Huff, Dave Jordan, George Klos, Earl Lawson, Darlene Linch, Michael McGinnis, Craig Morgan, Harry Phillips, Donna Rodgers, Ed Roley, Denvef Sensibaugh, Laurie Sensibaugh, Dawn Smith, M ary S o liz an d D av id Wickham. Aides at the school include: Linda Hastings, Shirley Heath, Shirley Hileman, Nola Huff, L orraine Lavenik, Luana Macy, Nancy Tailfeathers, Leontyne Tanewasha, Cyndie Wiles, Karen Young afid Delores Kersey. Cooking for the Warm Springs students are Donna Spencer, Arlene Nichols and Lorraine Baker. Custodians are Dale Spencer and Kay West. Nola Huff, Brenda Scott and Laura Walters drive buses for the students. The 1983-84 school year promises to be a productive learning year with some new programs and equipment made possible by the community support expressed through the levy approval in June. As the year begins, the Board is considering long-range goals to guide planning for the next five years. We are looking forward to y e a r s o f g r o w in g , strengthening and improving educational opportunity for all District 509-J students. Please help us make this year a notable year by attending school events, visiting our schools, and attending our meetings. You are always welcome. spilyay ty m o o photo by b h e w a y k Darrell Wright New teachers at Warm Springs elementary are (left to right)Bill Puderbaugh, fourth grade; Laura Superintendent Fuentes, kindergarten; and, Russel Keiser, first grade.
