Christy Perry, Superintendent

Neil Anderson, Director of Instructional Services

Shelby Maerz, Program Assistant

Title VII Indian Education Services

Winter 2016
New Classes Added on Thursday Evenings
New parent classes are now a part of Thursday evening Family Nights at Bush Elementary School. Our first series will be on
Making Parenting a Pleasure. They are
for parents of students from birth to
12 years old, and will include information on child development, managing stress and anger, communication,
discipline, and more. Take advantage
of these classes while your children
attend the other activities for students
in Pre-K through 12th grade. Come for
dinner at 5:30 p.m., and take part in
classes from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Siletz Grant Supports Study Halls

Indian Education was recently awarded a grant through Siletz Tribal Charitable Contributions Fund to provide a math teacher at the Siletz area office study hall on Wednesdays. Now students can receive help in all levels of math, including classes such as college algebra and honors geometry, at both the Wednesday and Thursday study halls.
Math is the subject for which we receive the most requests for help from both students and parents.

6th Through 12th Grade Students to Craft Parfleche

The next Thursday evening Cultural Connections classes for middle and high school students will focus on making parfleche envelopes from rawhide. Students will learn how parfleche has
been used by tribes from the Plains to the Pacific Northwest.
Classes will start with a math lesson that connects to the art, and
students will spend the rest of their time designing and painting
their own parfleche envelopes.
All classes are held at Bush Elementary School. Dinner is provided
at 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and classes for all grade levels are from
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
http://www.penn.museum/collections/object/47484

T H E SPI RI T L IV ES

Indian Education
Thursdays
Calendar on Page 3

Upcoming Events
Chemawa
Birthday Powwow
February 27
Chemawa Indian School

Willamette University
Powwow
March 12
Sparks Athletic Center

Indian Education Thursdays

Winter Calendar
Jan 14

All Thursday activities are

located at
Bush Elementary School,
410 14th St SE, Salem, OR

Jan 21

Refreshments are served at

5:30 p.m.
Activities are
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Jan 28

Feb 4

Feb11

Feb 18

Feb 25

WEDNESDAY STUDY HALL

SESSIONS
The study hall at the Siletz Salem
area office is changing to Wednesday
for the months of January through
March.
Location: 3160 Blossom Drive NE
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Snack is included.

Mar 3

Mar 10

The first session for this month will

be January 6th.
For more
information, call the Siletz office at
503-390-9494.

Mar 31

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)starting parfleche
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: Make Parenting a Pleasure
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - Nominations for next years PAC
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)
Parent Class: next class will be on March 31
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities
No classes March 17 or 24
Family Literacy Night (one class for K-2 and one class for 3-5)
Cultural ConnectionsMath (grades 6-12)starting bead applique
Study Hall
Volunteer Activities

Study Hall

Thursday
Family Night
Activities
Cultural Connections for Middle and High School

Elementary Literacy Lessons

Keep up with information from the Indian Education

Parent Advisory Committee.
Check out our updated Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/salemkeizer.indianedpac

Thursday, January 14th

Thursday, February 11th
Thursday, March 10th

Why Do We Have a Parent Committee?

The Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is an integral part of the Indian Education Program. Without it
there would be no program, as the PAC is a requirement of the federal government in awarding the grants. The PAC
meets once per month at the same time as Indian Education Thursday events. Members discuss services for students,
plan activities to support special events such as the Eagle Feather Graduation Celebration, and approve the annual
federal grant application. All parents are welcome at the meetings to share their ideas and input. PAC officers for this
school year are:
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Michelle Gunter
Mychal Cherry
Sarah Harvey
Dana Burden-Rodriguez

Community Members:
Teacher Representative:
Student Representatives:

Susie Hosie, Lisa Nell

Rebecca Eastland
Sarai Gallardo, Allyson
Gunter

SeniorsGet FAFSA Help at College Goal Oregon

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by the majority of schools in order for students to receive a
financial aid package. Chemeketa Community College is hosting the free
College Goal Oregon financial aid workshop to help families with the FAFSA as well
as the OSAC, a financial aid application for Oregon state aid that also accesses over 400
different private scholarships. The workshop is for seniors and their parents or guardians,
regardless of which college they may plan to attend. The session will be held on Saturday,
January 26th, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Building 6, Room 126. For more information, including a list of what information to bring, go to www.collegegoaloregon.org/.

7th Grade StudentsGet Ready Now!

Willamette Academy is a program that serves students from populations that are underrepresented on college campuses. These populations include students of color, students from low income families, and students who will be the first generation in their
family to attend college. Students who are accepted into Willamette Academy receive
support from 8th grade through their senior year in high school. Are you a Salem-Keizer
7th grader who plans to go to a four year college? Do you meet one or more of the
above criteria? If so, talk to your counselor or the Indian Education contact person at
your school and ask to be recommended for the Academy. You can find more information at http://willamette.edu/community/academy/.

College Prep ProgramsA Great Way to Get Started

College Horizons is a six-day crash course for sophomores and juniors, preparing them for the college application process. Students learn about a variety of colleges and universities and establish personal relationships
with college admission representatives as well as college counselors. Ninety-nine percent of College Horizons alumni go directly to college! At each site, approximately 100
students from across the nation work with over 70 college professionals to help students prepare scholarship and college applications, learn test taking strategies for the
ACT and SAT, and attend a college fair with over 40 colleges represented. Students
must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply. Financial assistance to attend may be
awarded based on financial need. For further information and an application, go to
http://www.collegehorizons.org/ . Applications are due at the beginning of February.
The INSPIRE Pre-College Program for juniors and seniors takes place in Washington, D.C. Students stay on the
George Washington University campus and learn about intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government. The program will include opportunities for students to meet influential Native advocates. and participate in a full-day experiential undergraduate course focused on Native Politics and
the American Political System. The INSPIRE initiative scholarship covers the cost of room and board, airfare, all
required textbooks, and local travel. Application deadline is March 1st. http://inspire.naplp.gwu.edu/

For ALL Grade Levels

Salem Keizer has prepared a comprehensive guide for parentswhat they need to
know and do to help their students complete high school successfully. You can find
this information at http://www.skgradguide.com/. Take advantage of this resource that
covers topics ranging from preparing to attend kindergarten to what classes and skills are
needed to complete high school.

More College Prep Opportunities

Considering a Career in Medicine?
The INMED Summer Institute (SI) Program in North Dakota is a six week academic enrichment session for students in grades seven through twelve. SI provides daily classes
in biology, chemistry, communications/study skills, health with basic first aid, math and
physics. These courses are vital for a successful health career. Summer Institute participants also experience life on a college campus, listen to successful American Indian
health professionals, learn more about various health careers, participate in educational field trips, and attend a powwow. All educational expenses, i.e., room and board and
transportation, are paid with funding from partnering programs. Check the website at
http://www.med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine/summer-programs.cfm for more information and an application. Applications are due March 1st, 2016.
As Indian Education receives updated information on other programs, it will be sent out via the listserv.

School Success
Question: What is one of the most important things that students can do to succeed in school?
Answer: Go to class!
When the last statistics were released for the state of Oregon, Native American/Alaska Native students had the poorest attendance rate of all the different student populations. Thirty percent of Native students had rates of attendance
below ninety percent. Studies have shown there is a high correlation between absenteeism and failure to graduate.
Studies also show a direct correlation between amount of education and the average wages earned as an adult.
Attending school and graduating is important!
The following table shows how much school time is missed over a period of 13 years (K-12) For example, if a child misses an average of 15 days per year, he/she will miss a total of 1.1 years of school by the end of grade 12 based on a 175
day school year. Days/Year missed X # of Years = Total Days or Total Years missed in 13 years in school:
10 days X 13 Years = 130 days, or .75 total years missed
15 days X 13 Years = 195 days, or 1.1 total years missed
20 days X 13 Years = 260 days, or 1.48 total years missed

25 days X 13 Years = 325 days, or 1.85 total years missed

30 days X 13 Years = 390 days, or 2.25 total years missed
35 days X 13 Years = 455 days, or 2.60 total years missed
40 days X 13 Years = 520 days, or 2.97 total years missed
45 days X 13 Years = 585 days, or 3.34 total years missed
50 days X 13 Years = 650 days, or 3.71 total years missed
Read more about Native American students and school attendance on the OregonLive website at
http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2015/10/rate_for_chronically_absent_na.html.

Meet our New Staff Person

Lonnie Cook, the newest member of the Indian
Education team, is Blackfoot and Cherokee. He has
worked with students in a number of different
roles for the past 28 years. Lons background includes work in the areas of alcohol, drug and mental health services and special education. For the
last 15 years he has served as the executive director for family services centers first in Oregon and
then in Nevada. Lon and his wife recently returned
to Oregon and settled in Salem. Lon will be providing tutoring assistance at study halls and helping
with student follow-up and recruitment. Welcome,
Lon!

Free Passes to Parks for Fourth Graders

MAY 22, 2015 By ASHLEY WINCHESTER New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/23/travel/free-passes-to-parks-for-fourth-graders.html?_r=1
This school year, fourth graders in the United States and their families will be entitled
to free admission to America's national parks, federal lands and waters. The program
is part of the White House's "Every Kid in the Park" initiative, in collaboration with the
National Park Service and the National Park Foundation. Beginning in the 2015-16
school year, students can sign up online to receive a voucher that grants entrance to
the holder and a carload of passengers to federal recreation areas for a year. "There's
a difference between seeing a grizzly bear and two cubs on TV and on a screen and
seeing them there," in the park, said Dan Wenk, the interim president of the National
Park Foundation.
Sign up at: http://www.nationalparks.org/ook/ekiap-signup

World Wide Native Web

Tribal websites are a great way to learn more about your tribes current
events and services, as well as its history and culture. These sites also provide contacts for your tribe. Need to find out about enrollment? Here is
where you would start. Links to pages for many tribes in both the US and
Canada can be found on the 500 Nations website at:
http://www.500nations.com/500_Tribes.asp
Here you will find links for tribes that are federally or state recognized as well
as those that are organized groups, but have not received any type of government recognition.

Join The Indian Education Listserv

To receive the newsletter by email, and to receive announcements of community
events, scholarship announcements and more, sign up to be on the Indian Education
Listserv. Email Cheryl at peck_cheryl@salkeiz.k12.or.us and ask to be included.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Indian Education
PO Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309-0024

T H E SPI RI T L IV ES

Title VII Indian Education Services

In this Issue:
Parent Activities
Siletz Grant
Winter Calendar
College Corner

P. 1
P. 1
P. 2-3
P. 4-5

Location: 1309 Ferry Street SE

Office Phone: 503-399-5512
Director of Instructional Services
Neil Anderson
Coordinator
Grants, Planning and Support Services
Melissa Wisner
Program Assistant
Shelby Maerz
Home School Liaison Cheryl Peck
Special Programs Instructional Assistant Lonnie Cook
Senior Secretary Sarah Gray Wheeler

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, or age in its
programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to
youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy:
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Human Resources,
503-399-3061
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR 97309

Adjunct Staff
Dan Barnes
Linda Beardsley
Nancy Cieri
Tanya Hauck
Olivia Herrera
Tiffany Keppinger
Ashley Leighty
Aaron Level
Stacy McEwen
John McHugh
Tracy McLaughlin
William Mulligan
Irma Santos
Gerald Turner
Russ Williams