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
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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."
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Tony Holliday (left) and Jacques Martina (right) were recently elected
student body officers at Madras High School.
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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