eNews for Kyrene's
Native American Community December
11,2008
Join Us this Saturday
for Holiday Family Fun!
Celebrate the season with Kyrene Native American Families! The
Kyrene Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) is pleased to
sponsor this afternoon of fun, food, and activities for kids and parents
to enjoy.
Learn Navajo String Games!
Decorate Christmas Ornaments! Enjoy Snacks! Get to know other Native
American families in the Kyrene community!
When: Saturday, December 13, 2008,
1:00-3:00 pm
Where: Kyrene Monte Vista MPR,
15221 S. Ray Road in Ahwatukee (Ray-Chandler loop near the pedestrian
bridge - parking is available on the south side of the school)
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We Need Your Input!
Please share your celebrations and
suggestions with about how the
Native American Student Services program and Native American Parent
Advisory Committee is serving your needs! Please send your
thoughts to
Terry. Here are some questions to get you started:
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What are your top three priorities for Native American
programming in Kyrene?
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What services are provided that you like?
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What services are provided that you think
should change? How?
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How do you think we could increase
participation in the Native American Parent Advisory Committee meetings
and events? (What would encourage you to come?)
Thank you so much for providing your input!
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Seeking Hon Kachina
Volunteer Award Nominees
The Hon Kachina Council is conducting its
annual statewide search for outstanding volunteers whose contributions
qualify them to be nominated for the well-known Hon Kachina Volunteer
Award. If you know of someone, high school age or older, who has
dedicated their time and resources to causes that include health care,
neighborhood revitalization, youth and senior activities, the arts,
education, food banks and nutrition services, justice, or housing and
social services, please nominate them for a 2009 award. Each
winner will receive the coveted hand-carved Hon Kachina doll, the most
powerful healing Kachina in the Hopi culture, plus a cash award for
their nonprofit organization. To receive nomination forms
click here and either complete the form online or print it out and
mail it. All entries must be dated no later than January 30, 2009.
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It's National Hand Washing
Awareness Week
How many times have you heard your mother
say "Did you wash your hands?" According to the Centers for Disease Control,
Mom was right: "Hand washing is the
single most important means of preventing the spread of infection."
Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs that
cause infections and illnesses like the flu. Remember to always
wash your hands: *Before eating or touching food; * After using the
bathroom; * After sneezing or coughing; * After you come home from work,
school, shopping.
Click here
for more information and a
video for school aged children.
Justina Young, R.N., NATIVE HEALTH Public
Health Nurse
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Open Enrollment Begins for 2009-10
School Year
Arizona law requires schools districts to
establish Open Enrollment policies and to enroll students who do not
live in the attendance boundaries of the district. This is one of
a number of laws that provides educational choice for parents.
The Kyrene Open Enrollment Application will
be available online beginning Thursday, December 18, 2008. All
applications will be processed beginning Monday, January 5, 2009.
Open Enrollment applications are processed on a first-come first-served
basis, so interested applicants should not delay.
Current Open Enrollment students do not need
to reapply. This application process is designed for students who
are new to Kyrene or for those who wish to attend another Kyrene school
outside of their home school boundaries.
If you have family or friends who want to
enroll in a Kyrene school, please tell them to apply
online, or contact Bonny
Dolinsek at 480-783-4175, for additional information.
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2009 Native American
Student Artist Competition
The US Department of Education, Office of
Indian Education is excited to announce that the 2009 Native American
Student Artist Competition is underway! This year's theme is "Tradition
is My Life, Education is My Future." Artwork and essays
must be postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2009.
Click here for instructions and registration information.
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Feeling the
economic crunch?
Find help at
Arizona
2-1-1.
With record
home foreclosures, restrictions in the credit market, and increasing food costs, all Arizonans are impacted by the economy right
now. Useful tips and resources to help you weather through these tough
economic times is available at
http://www.az211.gov including:
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Housing
Assistance
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Employment
Assistance
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Dealing with
stress
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Paying the
bills
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