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SP1LYAY TYMOO Warm Springs, Oregon March 23, 1990 PAGE 3 Warm Springs Elementary news Principally speaking There arc practical benefits of figuring out who really owns every Problem. In fact, psychiatrist Dr. ostcr Cline once commented, "Parents who have trouble figuring out who has the problem keep all of the child therapists in bread and butter!" When parents do not fig ure out who has the problem, they raise an irresponsible child. There is a useful concept called "units of concern." Every problem has a given number of units of con cern. And you can bet nobody wants to carry those units of con cern around least of all the kid causing the problem! Most kids would rather teachers and parents carry units of concern. But if the parent insists on worrying about whether a child does his home work, forexample, then thechild is free to drop that concern. If parents carry their kids' con cerns, it works about as well as try ing to solve another nation's con cerns. I et us suppose for a moment that on the television news this evening we see a green Martian With antennas waving and yellow eyes bulging, the Martian might declare, "Earthlings, you are a very warlike species. You could wipe each other out! From now on, we are not going to let you hurt each other. We're going to step in! The missiles of any nation being fired at another nation will immediately be destroyed. We are doing this be cause we love you!" Can you imagine the response? You bet. Within fifteen minutes, the U.S. and the Russians would both be shooting at the Martians, who would end up saying, "Well, we were only trying to help!" Yet it never helps (it doesn't work!) to take on someone else's problem. First of all, the list of problems that kids cause parents directly is a very short list. Mainly it covers: How the kid relates to parents. How the child does chores. What life support systems the child requires from the parent (bread and butter, board and room.) On the other hand, the list of problems that children need to solve for themselves is very long: getting to school on time, getting to school at all, dropping out of school, being hassled by friends, hassling friends, harassing teachers, being harassed by teachers, and more. Frankly, it's an unending list. Par ents who get involved in their kids' problems can keep themselves busy for a lifetime. In summary, if everyone figured out "Who really has this problem?" most problems between nations would be quickly solved. Most bat tles on the homefront would be solved. Would we be bored! Martinez, Holiday elected to office 1 jMw r-r I II Madras Jr. High science instructor David Vick advises student who is setting up his display for the annual Science Fair. Approximately 166 students participated. Solving my children's problems meets my own needs. Then I feel like a good parent. Allowing them to find their own solutions meets their needs. Then they learn to problem solve. Attendance recognition On Friday, February 23, 1990 sixty-nine students were awarded a special prize for attaining perfect attendance for the month of Janu ary. Thank you students for com ing to school on time and everyday the entire month of January, and thank you parents for making this happen!! You are the greatest! Air band contest Several students participated in Lip-sync air bands in February for a noon-time activity. The winners were: First place "Hanging Tough," Scott Riddle, Dabi Rodriquez, Jonas Miller, Ronnie Culps, Ricky Walker, Aaron James and Tyrone Lewis. Second place "Straight up," Jes sie Esquiro, Nicole Garcia, Angie Stacona-Berman, Mariss Kalama, Juanita Spring Majel, Jolene Sim tustus, Ida Banda and Kelli miller. Third place "Hanging Tough," David Fuentes, Melvin Tewee, Phillip Tewee, Elliot Lawson, Brandon Smith and Vernon Smith. Madras High School juniors Jacques Martinez and Tony Holli day recently began serving the M HS student body as peseident and assistant president. The two were elected to serve a one-year term from January 1990 to January 1991. "I was overwhelmed" when my name was announced over the loudspeaker, says Martinez. "It was a great feeling." The jobs the students have accepted are time consuming and thought provoking. Many lunch hours are filled with meetings and the students are approached through out the day with ideas for a better operating school and with ways to better accomodate the609 students attending the school. Working with the Student Council the officers plan activities and hope to increase school spirit among students. In their positions Martinez and Holliday "are learning to be role models," says Martinez. He adds, "We're taking a look at what's around and trying to make it better." The students have a special con cern for drug and alcohol problems at the high school. They recognize that some students are involved with these and would like to see them helped to overcome the problem. Holliday recently attended a drug and alcohol conference where he learned to recognize signals from students using drugs and alcohol and he also became familiar with ways to help students. He hopes to see more action taken in the direc tion of student assistant programs. Martinez has more intimate know ledge of drug and alcohol prob lems, having once been a student who used alcohol and drugs fre quently. He says, he was "involved with drugs, alcohol and the party life." He was jailed for driving while intoxicated and during that time he evaluated his life. After his release he entered a treatment facil ity and continues to attend coun seling sessions. Martinez gladly proclaims that his self-image has improved and "I'm looking for ward to the future." He hopes to attend college following hieh school and eventually become a commodities broker in a large city. "All my life I've wanted to make it big," says the student body president. Holliday, who has been involved in athletic ibmuohout his high school career, also has plans fol lowing high school. He would like to find a job and "hopefully go on to college." He has some good adv ice for students of all ages: "Never give up on w hat you do and keep trying." ... J0LS, -rmf''1r- ... , Tony Holliday (left) and Jacques Martina (right) were recently elected student body officers at Madras High School. Ethnic percentages noted Ah jMRhi iffc&KL Jfah. MA! um 9 V Central Oregon Community College Warm Springs Center Community Education Classes Spring Golf! Improve your putting, pitching and driving skills with P.G.A. certified golf pro Bruce Jones. Lots of practice on the Kah-Nee-Ta course. Meets Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m. April 25 to May 30. $22.00 includes green fees. Section 4300. Distance Running Clinic: This two day clinic will help you improve your running style and race times. Learn uphill, down hill and starting techniques. Discover the best stategies for team running relay races. Build your confidence and self-esteem as a runner. Develop diet and weight training goals. Lern how to prevent or rehabilitate injuries Instructor Rob Lathan is an experienced runner and coach. He was selected as Oregon high school coach of the year in 1987, and has coached teams in China and Austrlia. Recently Rob coached his high school cross coun try team to the state A A A championship, Friday May 1 1, 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday May 12, 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Old Boys Dorm. $20.00. Section 5090. Steam Cast Jewelry: Design and complete two of your own beautiful sterling silver pieces. Use the centuries old Egyptian lost wax method. Saturday April 14, 9 a.m. to4 p.m. Old Boys Dorm. $9.00 registration plus $30.00 silver supply fee to instructor Frank Rippy. Section 4245. Using Your Calligraphy: Practice italic lettering with pen and ink. Create beautiful cards, certificates, brochures, etc. For beginners and "rusty" calligraphers. Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 10 to May 15. Old Boys Dorm. Dorothy Zimmerman is the instructor. $14.00. Section 4250. iealing through Dreams: Explore the ancient heritage of dreams and visions. Learn how to remember your dreams and interpret them. Learn how to deal with nightmares. Let Sister Pauline Igoe show you how dream therapy can bring wisdom to your life. Discover your own "vision quest"; Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. April 5 to May 10. $12.00. Old Boys Dorm Section 4320. Great Political Thinkers: Compare and contrast the philosophies of Plato, Aristotle and Cicero to Native American social and political thought. Examine the classic arguments of Machiavelli, lobbes, Marx, Jefferson and others as they relate to stateism and collectivism, liberalism and reason. Enjoy lively discussion and idea sharing. Gordon Shadburne. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. April to May 14. Old Boys Dorm. $12.00. Section 4315 Speak Easy: Become a persuasive and relaxed public speaker. eel the pleasure of speaking with confidence in front of others. ee Barker will keep you smiling with his wit and humor as he demonstrates public speaking techniques. Sit back and enjoy others or get up and say a few things yourself. Wednesdays 7 to 9 .m. April 18 to May 30. Senior Citizen Center. $16.00 Section 4325. XDlorine Educational Pathways: Set vour course toward eduea- ional success! Look at a variety of ontions to earn a cnllepe degree. If you are unsure about your educational future or if you want to find out how to earn a college degree witnout quitting your job then this is the class for you! Let tu Johnston help you to clarity educational needs and set goals. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m April 1 6 to May 2 1 . Senior Citizen Center. $ 1 2.00. Section 4265 Computer Open Lab: Explore different uses for the IBM Com puter. Bring your own projects or examine new software. This "LAB" allows you the independance to work on your own and still get assistance from the instructor, John Anderson. Thurs days 7 to 9 p.m. April 5 to May 31. Old Boys Dorm. $25.00 Section 4280. ' Using Work Perfect: Learn the most widely used software pro gram on the Reservation, For beginners. Should be familiar with the keyboard, I uesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 3 to May 8, Boys Dorm. Laura Cailloux is the instructor. $20.00. Section 4285, Credit Classes Basic English 1: Prepares students lor college writing. Emphas izes sentence and simple paragraphs. 3 credits, Wednesdays 6:30 to 9:10 p.m,, March 28 to June 6. Boy s Dorm, th Johnston Tuition is $70.50 plus $24. 10 for the text. Course 0.5256, Section 2472. Math Lab: Four classes offered on an individualized basis from Pre-algebra through Intermediate Algebra. Each is offered for 4 credits. Instructor Steve Heydon will assist students with assign ments. Requires some homework outside of class time. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 27 to June. 7. Boy's Dorm. Tuition is $94.00 plus approximately $37.00 for text. Mth 20, Section 1575; Mth 60, Section 1580; Mth 65, Section 1589; Mth 100, Section 1598. Word Perfect: Become proficient at using Word Perfect and get 3 credits that will transfer as general business electives to any in-state university. Instructor is full-time professor Gene Taylor, Wednesdays 6 to 8:50 p.m. Boy's Dorm. Tuition is $70.50 plus $10 lab fee and $24.95 for text. BA 199, Section 0484. Adult Learning Center Anyone who did not complete high school is invited to attend the Adult Learning Center. We will help you study to become a better reader, writer and mathematician. Then you can pass your GED exams or earn your high school diploma and be on your way to better employment opportunitie. Youll also feel better about yourself and your accomplishments, you may attend the Adult Learning Center at the following times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon or Mon day and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register: Stop by in person from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or telephone 553-1428 or use the mail to register at the COCC Center, P.O. Box C, Warm Springs, Oregon 97761. Registration begins March 26. Total District enrollment was 2391 on December 31, 1989. The December ethnic report indicated the following percentages of en rollment by group: Caucasion 50.9; Indian 38.2; Black-0; His panic 10.5; Black, Asian and East Indian (combined) .4. The District received $2,273,644.78 under Public Law 874 for the 1989 fiscal year. Funds received under this program are in lieu of local proper ty taxes that would be received if the property was not exempted by the Federal Government. These fundsare included in the District's general fund budget and are used for regular operating purposes. COCC scholarships available Applications for scholarships through the Central Oregon Com munity College Fqundation are now available at the Financial Aid Office at COCC. To be eligible applicants must be permanent residents of - Central Oregon, be enrolled full-time at COCC, have a minimum grade point average ol 2.00 and demon strate financial need. The deadline to apply for the 1990-91 school year is Friday, March 16, 1990. For more infor mation or to apply, contact the Finanacial Aid Office at COCC, 385-5521, or toll-free, I -800-422-3041. Outstanding students selected Outstanding citizens for the month of February at Warm Springs Elementay are: Kinder gartenNaomi Brisbois, Shawndell Johnson, Sergio Rodriguez; First grade Antonia Wahsise, Falena Kentura, Fancis Sorrelhorse, Billie Suppah, Lula Ann Smith; Second grade Lucinda Tufti. Phvllis Shawaway, Foster Sahme, Eliza beth Earl, Cecil Bruno; Third grade Phillip Squiemphen, Desi rae Smith; Fourth grade Darlene Frank, Glenn Brunoe, Brian Ren fro; Fifth grade Shadrack Mar tinez, Ronnie Culps and Reggie Heath. Whole Language: Toward a positive cross cultural self concept What: A workshop that explores the concept of "whole lan guage" approach to learning. Discover ways you can help your students engage all of their senses in a learning pro cess using cultural and personal experiences as a medium Examine various language techniques for teaching the Native American child. Who: Jerry Brown is a Salish, Kootney and bioux Indian from the Flathead Reservation in Montana. He has worked asj a school teacher, and now is employed as the training and education specialist for Interface Network, a private educa- tional consulting firm. Jerry is known throughout tha Northwest as a pleasant and dynamic public speaker. When: Tuesday, March 25, 1990. The workshop will begin with dinner at 6:00 p.m., and conclude about 9:15 p.m. with Jerry's presentation. Where: United Methodist Church, 12th and B St., Madras Oregon. Who is invited? Parents, teachers, Tribal education, and JOM Committee members, Early Childhood Education Teachers and all other interested adults. How to register: Register by phone by calling 553-1428, on contact your building principal if you are a Madras Schoo teacher. Registrations will be first-come-first-serve. Regisn ter early to assure yourself a seat at the workshop. This workshop is the result of a cooperative effort between tha 509-J Jefferson County School District, COCC, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, and the Interface Network. Funding Is provided by the Johnson O'Mailey Committee. j