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EDUCATION NEWSLETTER LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE INDIAN BAND
DECEMBER 2017
Weyt’k,
Congratulations we made it to the end of Term 1!
I have completed school visits to the following schools:
➢ Chase Secondary
➢ Carlin Elementary
➢ Haldane Elementary
➢ Chief Atahm
➢ Salmon Arm Secondary & Jackson Campus
I encourage all parents to visit the school(s) and meet with principals, teachers and First Nation
Education workers. These are the people who help your children on a daily basis.
First Nations Education Worker(s)
Haldane Elementary: Shane Camille & Nancy Muller
Chase Secondary: Leona Bonneau
Carlin Elementary: Barb Lebeau (Currently on leave)
Salmon Arm Secondary - Sullivan Campus: Diyami Derrek
Salmon Arm Secondary - Jackson Campus: Melanie Jansen
Chief Atahm: Contact Principal Doreen L’Hirondelle
Any issues that may come up please do not hesitate to call myself at the office (250) 679-3203 or
email [email protected]
Review report cards and attendance with your children. If you children will be absent or late for
school please call the school by 8:30 am. Haldane Elementary has a safe arrival program, please call
1-844-350-2647 toll free.
Reminder to students who receive incentive cheques: Grade 8 -12 students, these are based on
attendance and progress reports. If you are going to be late or miss a day please have your parents
call and let your school know. Thank you for your cooperation.
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Sequoia Antoine
Grade: Kindergarten
School: Ecole Collines-d’or, Kamloops BC
Ecole Collines-d’or is a French as a first language school. Since Séquoia was one year of age he attended Chief Atahm Nest and Nursery program and this year he is still working very hard every day after school learning Secwepemctsin with Christine Billy. He is progressing very well and currently working on the grade 1 curriculum in Shuswap Language - Immersion program. Séquoia is fluent in 2 languages (French and English) and speaks immersion Shuswap. The first day of school Séquoia sang an honor song to the whole school with his dad and he is currently teaching the song to all the divisions at school with Christine Billy. Once a week Séquoia participates in Métis jigging and violin at Lil Michif Otipimisiwak. Once a week Séquoia plays hockey for Chase Initiation Team and attends a few Novice practices. Séquoia really enjoys hockey and has been gifted with a natural talent for this sport. Chief Atahm Nest-Nursery and especially Sk'wlax Daycare are to be thanked for preparing Séquoia over the past 4 years for Kindergarten. They have taught Séquoia literacies and social skills. Séquoia is, however, most proud of learning to tie his shoes by himself and learning to skateboard with ease. He also wants everyone to know that his favorite person is his sister, Maya and he loves olives. Thank you, Bonnie Antoine
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SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM
Haldane Elementary
Please call this toll-free number before 8:30 am: 1-844-350-2647
If you call from your home phone registered with the school, the system will know who you are and will bring up your child(ren) names for submission
If you call from a number unknown to the system, you will need to enter your home phone number to access
There is a website which you can access if you have given the school your email address. Once we have your email, you will get a registration link sent to you within 24-36 hours. ktsd.schoolconnects.com
There is also a FREE mobile app, which you access through the website above.
(you need to register and authenticate before downloading the app)
The app is the fastest way to report your child's absence
Common errors:
One child shows up on my list, but brother/sister does not - Call the school, or submit error through app.
My phone number is not recognized by the computer - Call the school
I locked myself out of the website - wait 12 hours, then try again
Chief Atahm
Carlin Elementary Please call before 8:30 am
Chase Secondary If you will be late or absent
Salmon Arm Secondary & Jackson Campus
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INFORMATION UPDATES
Please help keep your personal information updated
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
All information can be sent to:
Joan Arnouse, Education Coordinator/Membership [email protected]
Beverly Tomma, Education Assistant [email protected]
What is this information used for?
1. Election notices
2. General Band Meeting notices
3. CPR Cheques, distributed in December, if we do not have a proper address this will cause a delay in payment!
All information is kept highly confidential and is NOT shared.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for our Education Newsletter please send your
request to [email protected] with your permission to used your email or mailing address
Santa Clause
North Pole HOH OHO
Canada
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
December 1st Chase Country Christmas Parade
Chase Secondary Band students will be performing during parade
December 4th School District #73 Pro D Day
December 5th Tappen Day
December 8-10th Chase Minor Hockey Bantam Home Tournament in Chase
December 9th Breakfast with Santa at Quaaout Lodge
December 13th Carlin Christmas Concert
December 14th Skwlax Wellness Christmas Open House
December 17 Band Christmas Dinner at Quaaout Lodge
December 20 Haldane Christmas Concert A-L
December 21 Haldane Christmas Concert M-Z
December 21st Chief Atahm Winter Celebration – ALIB Gym
December 22-Jan 7th LSLIB office closure – Winter break
December 22-Jan 7th Christmas Break
January 18 Salmon Arm Secondary PAC meeting – Sullivan Campus
If you have birthdays or other important events you would like added please let me know and
they can be added to our next newsletter.
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LUNCHES AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Haldane breakfast program
Doors open at 8:00 am
Cost per student: $4 per breakfast
Monday: Muffins & Yogurt
Tuesday: Egg Burritos
Wednesday: Toasted English Muffins & Cheese Sticks
Thursday: Chicken Quesadillas
Friday: Bagels & Cream Cheese
NOTE: Please provide any food allergies, Student Name, Grade & Teacher
Haldane DOES NOT have a lunch program – Please provide your child with a healthy lunch and
snack for recess.
For more information please contact Haldane Elementary (250) 679-3269
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SD #83 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RE: LARGE EQUIPMENT ON SCHOOL BUSES
Any equipment or items smaller than 30 inches (77 cm) may be transported if they are kept on the
student’s lap without impeding the seat of another student, and if they are carried in an appropriate
case.
• Musical instrument (in appropriate case)
• Ice Skates (in protective canvas bag)
• Roller Blades (in protective canvas bag)
• Skateboard(s) and Scooters (in protective bag or backpack)
Note: Hockey sticks, skis, poles, snowboards, longboards and large musical instruments WILL
NOT be transported inside the school bus
Larger items (over 30 inches) used for approved school programs may only be transported after
receiving prior approval from the Transportation office. These items will need to be transported in
the exterior luggage compartment under the bus. A pre-approved “safe” bus stop is required in order
for this equipment to be safely loaded. These items should be in a protective waterproof case.
Transportation will not be responsible for damage to equipment.
• Hockey gear
• Large musical instruments
• Snow Boards
• Skis & Poles
The following items will not be transported on a school bus: laser pointers, booster seats, weapons,
animals, drugs & alcohol (As per Motor Vehicle Act and District Policies)
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ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS – CHASE SECONDARY SCHOOL
First Nations Room
The First Nations Room provides students with a place where they feel welcome and have a sense of
belonging. It is a safe place to receive academic, social and emotional support. Students are
welcome to spend their breaks in the room where they can access computers or just have a quiet
place to work. There are also snacks available during breaks and lunch.
Aboriginal Education Worker
CSS has one Aboriginal Education worker. It is the AEW’s responsibility to provide academic
assistance, emotional support and a social environment for Aboriginal students. The AEW also
supports students in establishing goals and planning their career options. In addition, Aboriginal
students are provided cultural awareness through cultural events and field trips. The AEW acts as a
liaison between students, families and staff. Please feel free to contact Leona Bonneau if you have
any questions or concerns. (250) 679-3218 or [email protected]
Aboriginal Girls Group
Barb Dubois-Paynter and Marilee Draney, in conjunction with Leona Bonneau, co-facilitate the
aboriginal girls group for grades 8-12. The group meets weekly on Wed afternoons (E block) and
focuses on building self-esteem and healthy relationships. They emphasize educating aboriginal girls
in how to make healthy choices while incorporating cultural teachings.
Aboriginal Boys Group
Peter Michel is the facilitator for boys group for grades 8-12. The group meets once a week during E
Block. The focus of the group is on helping boys make healthier life choices, building healthy
relationships and develop self-esteem while learning cultural teachings.
Aboriginal Support Teacher
CSS is fortunate to have an Aboriginal support teacher, Mike Faisthuber. Mike wears many hats in
his role. He helps teachers with the integration of aboriginal content into their teachings, academic
support in classes and helps coordinate and organize special events geared towards raising
awareness of Aboriginal cultural (orange shirt day, Day of Sucwentwecw, Aboriginal family dinners).
Secwepemctsin Language Grade 8-10
This is both a language and cultural course designed to help students learn the language.
Secwepmctsin contains the cultural, ecological, and historical knowledge which includes: values,
beliefs, rituals, songs, stories, social and political structures and spirituality of our people.
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BC First Nations Studies 12
This course is the academic equivalent to Social Studies 11 and can be taken in order to meet the
Social Studies requirement for graduation. BC First Nations Studies 12 has been designed for all
students regardless of their cultural heritage background
Day of Sucwentwecw
This is a special day of recognition and acknowledgement of the 17 Shuswap band of the Secwepemc
Nation. Every school in the district celebrates this day on April 17th by having an assembly and school
wide events.
Chief Atahm Transition Day
This is an opportunity for Aboriginal students from Chief Atahm who intend to make the move to
Chase Secondary to tour the school with leadership students, ask questions and meet the Chase
Secondary First Nations Team.
Aboriginal Family Counselors
The Aboriginal Family Counselors, Peter Michel and Barb Dubois-Paynter, provide counselling
services for Aboriginal students enrolled at Chase Secondary. They are trained professionals who can
provide a variety of supports for Aboriginal students. If you would like to access the services of the
Aboriginal Family Counsellors please contact Leona Bonneau, Jami Griffiths or Darren Seibel for
referrals.
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23RD ANNUAL ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
“RENEWING OUR RELATIONSHIP
NOVEMBER 30TH – DECEMBER 2ND VANCOUVER, BC
Keynote Speakers: Jewel Thomas, Musqueam Nation & Tyrone McNeil, FNESC President
Special Guests:
Thomas King – Award winning author
Shelagh Rogers – Veteran Broadcast Journalist.
Bernard Richard – British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth
Dr. Jan Hare – Associate Dean for Indigenous Education in the Faculty of Education at UBC.
Friday December 1st
Relationship Matters – How to build relationships with our student, parents and making a
connection with our support workers such as our teachers, aboriginal workers and principals. Let’s
celebrate our small successes, not all our successes are inside the school. A child who is persistently
late starts getting motivated to get to school on time three times a week. We need to support those
who support our children and open up the dialogue.
Strengthening Aboriginal Success in BC Public Schools – The rate of graduation among Aboriginal
students is on the rise. “How are we doing” report provides information about Aboriginal students
(including adults) performance in schools. This report includes both on reserve and off reserve
members who self-identify themselves as Aboriginal. The report for School District #83 & 73 is
available upon request.
Saturday December 2nd
Better Local Education Agreements – agreements for the flow of tuition dollars. They outline the
terms for the purchase of educational services by the First Nation for their students who live on-
reserve but attend school off-reserve. An LEA defines the relationship between two administrations,
areas of mutual responsibility and agreed upon schedule of payment for the purpose of education
programs and services by First Nations.
Incorporating Aboriginal Language, Culture, History and Current Events into BC’s new Curriculum
Why should we? 1. To honour our traditional lands which we reside 2. To better understand the
culture of those people 3. Perspectives are woven into every curriculum.
Why don’t we? 1. Not enough knowledge 2. Teachers are afraid of offending Indigenous people
3. Not enough time 4. Teachers are not sure where to start 5. Not enough resources or afraid of not
using proper resources/information. (Knowledge Keepers, Chiefs, Elders…)
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OPEN HOUSE – NOVEMBER 26TH
Congratulations on another successful Open House/General Band Meeting
It was good to see all the band members and community members in attendance and asking
questions.
Displays in attendance:
1. Education & Membership: Joan Arnouse & Beverly Tomma, Changing Post-Secondary Policy (In
process), Creating Education Committee (In process), Parent involvement is up, Graduation
rates are up
2. Housing – Sue Saunders & Nicole Tom
3. Fire Department: Introduction of new Fire Chief Paul Gamble
4. Lands: Joan King, New Dog policy in place, please get your dogs registered
5. Accounting – Sherry Geddes
6. SAID – Stacie Coutlee & Brian Finlay
7. Skwlax Daycare
8. Urban Systems
9. Elections & Regulations – George Kaliszewski, upcoming elections, please update all
information
10. Skwlax Wellness – Desira John
11. ASETS – Alkina Alec
12. Quaaout Lodge – Jessie Ziercke
13. MOTI (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)
14. Public Works – James Tomma
15. Emergency Planning: Please contact Rhys Laug or Andrea Stelter for more information
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Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band
1886 Little Shuswap Lake Rd
Chase, BC V0E 1M2
Phone: (250) 679-3203 Fax: (250) 679-3220
Education Coordinator
Joan Arnouse [email protected]
Education Assistant
Beverly Tomma [email protected]
FEEDBACK If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see in our future newsletters please do not
hesitate to contact myself at (250) 679-3203 or email your suggestions [email protected]
Are you looking for information regarding your school district/school? How often would you like to
see our newsletter published? Do you think it is to long/short? We welcome all your feed.
Would you like our newsletter mailed or emailed to you? Please send me your request and
preference.
For submissions to our “Student Showcase” please send information by the end of the month.
Include a picture, name, grade, school and information.