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THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON ik January 1992
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A Steep Hill to Recovery
Shirley Flansberg hasn't reached the top of the
steep hill she remembers climbing on a not day
in August. The day tragedy changed the path of
her lite forever.
It happened on the way to the 7th Annual
Powwow of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Rondc; a disastrous car accident that left one
dead and five critically injured.
Shirley survived, but was in a coma for more
than a month, suffering from a crushed shoulder,
two broken legs, partially crushed bone in her
right arm and a partial memory loss.
After three months in the Salem Hospital she
was moved to McMinnville Health ana Specialty
Care Center (MH&SCC); where she is presently
recovering from the accident and undergoing
physical therapy; Lifting and bending one or
both legs, while in the hospital bed, was not
always possible, but now it's an accomplishment
that she can lift and bend both legs and even
stand up on her own for a little while.
Her first visit home will be from December 21
26, for the holidays. MH&SCC will be her home
until she learns to walk on her own again. "I'm
just learning how to walk; like a child docs," she
said. "Then I will be able to go home."
Shirley would really love to see her many
friends or receive cards andor letters of support
from you to help her climb the steep hill of
recovery. Her address is: Shirley Flansberg,
M.H. & S.C.C., 1309 E. 27th, Rm.3A,
McMinnville, OR 97128.
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GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
GRAND RONDE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Jan. 5, 1992
11:30AM
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Tribal Family Math and Science Program
Receives International Recognition
During October 1991, representatives from Costa Rica,
Puerto Rico, Canada, New Zealand and 30 of the 50
states, were exposed to Grand Ronde's Family Math &
Science Program (FM&S).
Elementary and mathematics teachers attending
Family Math Conference, learned about the tribal
FM&S classes and activities. Dean Azule, Tribal
Education Director, conducted a presentation at the
University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Hall of
Science, on what the program is doing in the way of
math and science curriculum and activities. Dean shared
samples of lesson plans and activities that are utilized in
class activities. During the monthly classes, special
efforts are taken to insure that activities used reflect
Indian influences and culture.
Many of the FM&S activities used in the classes are
supplemented with Indian legends and stories that were .
used by tribes to explain "natural phenomenon" or
creation. The activities developed by UC, Berkeley,
Lawrence Hall of Science fof the Family Math Program
are further revised to reflect Indian influences as they
are used in the classes. Some influences that are incor
porated in the FM&S activities include; arts and crafts,
design, architecture, games, comparative number
systems, and stories.
The tribal program is comprised of parent volunteers
who organize, plan and on occasion teach the classes.
Willamina School District via the Grand Rondc El
ementary School's Title V, Indian Education Program
and the tribal Johnson O'Malley Program provide
support in reaching families by mailing announcements.
The program has also been able to provide door prizes
and incentive awards for children. The class has tried to
take on a real focus of parents working with their
children in developing positive math and science
attitudes. A stipulation that has been in effect is that of
asking parents to attend with their children. Aunts,
uncles, grandparents and older siblings accompany
children to the FM&S classes. The result is a family
learning experience.
The international representatives attending the
conference expressed strong interest in hearing more
about the tribal program. Many teacher participants
asked that the program establish interaction with the
UC Lawrence Hall of Science to exchange activities and
lesson plans with other schools, programs and countries.
Congratulations to the following volunteers for all their
hard work in conducting the Tribal Family Math &
Science class: Karen Lord, Shawn Hostler, Barbara
Steere, and Colleen Kimsey. Your enthusiasm and
support allowed the program to gain some international
recognition.