eNews for Kyrene's
Native American Community
February 17, 2009
Volunteers and
Donations Needed!!
NAPAC will participate in upcoming Kyrene
school events and your help is needed! If you are able to donate
supplies and/or your time, please call Terry at (480)783-4091.
Participating in fry bread fundraisers is a wonderful way to meet other
Kyrene Native American families and help to promote an active community
spirit.
Where:
Lomas Multi-Cultural Night
When: Thursday, February 19,
2009 (set up at 5pm)
Where:
Mariposa Multi-Cultural Night
When: Friday, February 27,
2009 (set up at 4pm)
Where:
Camp Milenio
When: Friday, March 27, 2009
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Milenio Reading Under
the Stars - Let's Go Together!
Reading Under the Stars is an event for
families to come and spend an evening of reading together!!
Lemonade and cookies will be provided. Guest teachers will be
present - including the Arizona Teacher of the Year, Sarah Baird and
Milenio's very own author, Denise Tobin! Reading can be done
inside or outside - bring your books, blankets and flashlights!
Meet outside the front office at 6:30 if you'd like to meet other
Milenio Native American families.
Where: Kyrene del Milenio, 4630
E Frye Road in Ahwatukee
When: Thursday, February 26th, 6:30-7:30pm
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Wired for Success
Native Health and the New Directions
Institute for Brain Development is proud to present the "Wired for
Success" program to families on Thursday, February 19th from 10:00am-2:00pm.
This workshop is for parents of infants and toddlers. Each
participant will learn how to make toys/learning activities from items
already in the home. The program will show how experiences a child
has can actually affect how her brain develops. Providing healthy
experiences for a child can help his brain grow in ways that will allow
him to do better in every aspect of his life.
Where: Native Health Community
Health Center, 4520 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix
When: Thursday, February 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch and goody bags will be provided to the
first 30 participants.
Contact Orenda Hill at (602)279-5262,
extension 3414 to register.
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Parenting with Love and
Logic
Have you been asking yourself, "Who is this
child?"
Are you dealing with "Tween Angst?" You are not alone! Love
and Logic is a simple and practical approach to raising responsible and
respectful kids. Call (480)783-1000 to register - space is still
available for the two remaining sessions.
Where: Kyrene Middle School
Media Center, 1050 E Carver Road in Tempe
When: Monday, March 23, 6:00-7:00pm
What is your parenting style? Problem solving and
enforceable statements
Where: Kyrene Middle School
Media Center, 1050 E Carver Road in Tempe
When: Monday, April 27, 6:00-7:00pm
A Summer WITHOUT sibling rivalry; Avoid power struggles
and neutralize arguments; Find the courage to say No; the Joy of saying
Yes; and the wisdom to know the difference.
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2009 American Indian
Parent Conference
The Arizona Indian Education
Association is proud to announce this year's 2009 American Indian
Parent Conference, "Tradition of Life Long Learning: Mapping out a
Child's Journey through Education."
The conference features: Keynote
Presentations, Educational Workshops, and
College/Education/Career/Money Management Information.
When: March 16th and 17th, 2009, 9am
Where: Glendale Community College
in
Glendale, Arizona
Pre- Registration Fee: $75 (ends February 20)
Regular Registration Fee: $85
Conference Registration Packets can be downloaded on the
AIEA website.
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Upcoming Powwows
Phoenix Indian Annual Social Powwow
March 2
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
4212 N 16th Street in Phoenix
Phoenix Union High School District
Native American Education Program
March 27 & 28
Central High School Football Stadium
7th Street & Campbell
For additional information call (602)274-7558
Fort McDowell Casino 25th Anniversary Powwow
April 3-5, 2009
For more information call (480)789-4687
NABI (Native American Basketball
Invitational) "Chasing the Sun" Powwow and 10K Run
May 2-3, 2009
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale
For more information call (602) 254-1952 or (480)446-7052
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Tell us what you think!
Please share your celebrations and
suggestions with us! How are the current
Native American Student Services programs and Native American Parent
Advisory Committee serving your family's needs? Please send your
thoughts and suggestions for improvement to
Terry to use as we plan 2009/10 services. Here are some questions to help 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
valuable input!
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