Lame Deer Elementary School
October 2010
Year 5 number 41
The Teepee Post
Body by milk, strong minds by Lame Deer School
School celebrates Native American week
Teepee by Lame Deer High School
students. A canvas replica of a former
nomad home takes skill to put up.
by Georgia Runsabove
Inside this issue:
Of cans, box tops and pennies. Fall book fair is coming
2
Halloween Carnival
2
Native American Week pictures and parade
2
Dinner in a pumpkin
3
Mr. Hall’s 6th graders make
and fly paper airplanes
3
Second grade 95 Percent Club
3
October boo-thdays/Mr.
Hall’s 6th grade writes poetry
4
Lame Deer Schools began celebrating Native American Week
on September 27 and ended with
a parade on October 1, 2010. At
the elementary school, Vernon
Sooktis opened the festivities
with a prayer and encouraged the
students to stay in school. A
Cheyenne flag song was sung by
the Clay Hill Singers, a group of
young men attending LDES.
Each day brought different activities in the afternoon. Students
enjoyed berry pudding and fry
bread, story telling. They learned
 Oct 1-Native American Day parade.
 Oct 4– count day
 Oct 11-Columbus Day
 Oct 14-Jr high football game and
8th grade night @ 4:30
 Oct 18-19-LEP testing 1-6 grades
 Oct 21-22-MEA no school
 Oct 25-29-Red Ribbon Week and
LEP testing grades 1-6
 Oct 29-end of first quarter
 Oct 31-Halloween—Be Safe
male and female roles. Native
American carver, Ron Yazzie
presented his clay and wood
work while Ron Glenmore had
arrow making and arrow throw at
the football field. Hubert Blackwolf taught children Indian sign
language. They learned children
songs from Bertha Limberhand
and social dancing by Michelene
Bearcomesout. A very interesting
presentation was given by Philip
Whiteman as he presented natural
horsemanship using his horse
―Sioux Boy.‖ The students
learned brief history of the origin
of the Fort Robinson Spiritual
Outbreak Run given by Lynette
Two Bulls which takes place
each January to commemorate the escape of the Northern Cheyenne from Fort Robinson, Nebraska. The parade
which started at the Chief
Little Wolf Capitol building
parking lot and ended at the
clinic was the longest parade in
history. Students from Chief
Dullknife College, The Head
Start Program, community mem-
bers, horse back riders and walkers all made up the parade. There
were many colorful floats and
Smokey the Bear made his appearance. Community members
enjoyed a meal at both schools.
Count Day very important to Lame Deer Schools.
With the Count Day over and done with, there were only 29 absences on that day. Count Day is important to
our school. With each child that attends on that day, the school district receives an X amount of dollars to
operate. We thank all the parents and grandparents who made the special effort to get their child to school
on that day. All children who arrived at school before 9 a.m. received an ice cream treat. The attendance
stood at 90 percent for Count Day! Of that 90 percent only six children were late.
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From the desk of Vangie Hajisk, receptionist: Parents, it’s crucial that you call in your bus messages by 1
p.m. each day if there is going to be a change in where your child is going after school. You are also doing a
good job in bringing your kids in each day. Thank you and keep up the good work!
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Year 5 number 41
Pennies, Box Tops, and Cans-Free books for our
students by Marilyn Mader
Look for these Box Tops on items
your parents buy at the store, cut
them out. Remember to include the
proof of purchase seal when you
cut them out.
Also remember to bring in all those
little round pennies. The penny jar
is in the LDES library on Miss
Mader’s desk. Also the aluminum
collection can is located outside the
library door. Please donate.
Fall Book Fair
It is almost FALL BOOK FAIR
time. The fall book fair will open
on November 1st and run through
the 11th. This book fair is held to
earn books and materials for the
elementary library. Last year a
number of books were earned as
well as two small chairs for
students to read in. Please plan to
stop by and take a look. The book
fair will be open during Parent
Teacher Conferences on November
Two-hundred eighty five students received free books
during the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) distribution that
was held October 4-8 at the
library. Junior high students
will be able to choose their
free books at another time.
These books are paid for in
part by Box Tops for Education, the penny jar and aluminum cans. Any Box Tops that
you have need to be turned in
as soon as possible as we
have to send in the fall collec-
tion off at the end of October.
In November, the push will be
to fill the penny jar to the top!
Please save your pennies to
add to our jar. Box Tops can
only be mailed in twice a year
and at the end of October is
the first mailing for 2010-2011.
Please, please send in with
your child whatever Box Tops
you have saved by the 26th of
October as we will finish
counting them and take them
to the post office to be mailed
on October 27th. Your contin-
ued support of this program is
so vital and you are truly appreciated. Our students receive 3 free books each
school year that they get to
choose through the RIF grant,
and this year all will receive 4
free books and grades kindergarten and first grade will
receive five books. Getting
books into the homes and into
the hands of our students is
so important in the education
of our children. Thanks again
for all your help and support.
Halloween carnival to be held on October 29.
Every...body is invited to a spooky Halloween carnival at the Allen Rowland Gymnasium on October 29th. Bring your weak unsteady arms and prepare to toss some
rings for a prize. Use them also for the Free Throw Contest, Ker-Plunk, Mini
Golf, Football Toss, Dart Throw, Duck Pong, Fish Pond, Dart Throw, (ooops! said
that already) and many more fun and booo-tiful games all will enjoy. One can
even bob for apples if they have teeth. This will be a fun evening starting at 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $1 per person, 25 cents a ticket or 24 tickets for $5.
Come and station yourself in front of all the booths and give
yourself a try at all the fun-filled games.
Nothing here is intended to offend anyone-Ha!Ha1Ha!Ha! Ha! BOOO!!!!!
10th. We’ll see you there.
Mr. Vernon Sooktis encouraged
the students to stay in school
before offering a prayer to begin Native American Week.
Philip Whiteman explains the special
stress areas on Sioux Boy.
Fourth graders and their teachers
enjoyed riding on their float during
the Native American Week parade
which ended on Friday, October 1,
2010. It was the longest parade
ever under sunny skies and plenty of
candy thrown out to on-lookers.
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Since students are getting beat up by the new tetherball, I will bring a game plan
which should help avoid facial injuries and body slams to the ground...soon.
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Dinner in a Pumpkin (Montana State University Extension) Parents, guardians,
Dinner in a Pumpkin
Since there are plenty of
pumpkins this time of year,
here is something different
you can do. Make them into a
baking pot!
Yield: 6 servings
1-3 to 4 pound pumpkin
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-4 ounce can mushrooms,
drained
1-10.75 ounce can cream of
chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1-8 ounce can sliced water
chestnuts, drained
1. Cut off top of pumpkin and
thoroughly clean out seeds
and pulp. Paint an appropriate
face on front of pumpkin with
a permanent marking pen or
acrylic paint.
2. Preheat oven to 350
3. In a large skillet, sauté onions in oil until tender. Add
meat and brown. Drain drippings from skillet.
4. Add soy sauce, brown
sugar, mushrooms and soup.
Simmer 10 minutes stirring
occasionally. Add cooked rice
and water chestnuts.
5. Spoon mixture into cleaned
pumpkin shell. Replace pumpkin top and place entire pumpkin with filling, on baking
sheet.
6. Bake 1 hour or until inside
meat of pumpkin is tender.
7. Put pumpkin on a plate.
Remove pumpkin lid and
serve meat. Scoop out cooked
pumpkin and serve. Enjoy.
grandparents, and students:
Picture day is coming!
Wear your best smiles
and threads on Tuesday,
November 2, (voting
day) Remember to
ask the teacher for your
picture order packets.
Trey Wolfblack
poses with
his winning
airplane.
Mr. Hall’s 6th grade remembers the Wright Brothers
By Georgia Runsabove
Under bright sunny skies, Mr.
Hall’s 6th graders flew their
paper airplanes on Friday
afternoon, October 15, 2010.
Inspired after reading about
the Wright Brothers and their
historic flight at Kitty Hawk,
North Carolina in 1903, the
students were determined to
make and fly their own paper
planes. The students stood
on the small hill above the
football field and tossed their
planes into the air. The winning plane made by Trey
Wolfblack flew the furthest. It
went from the top of the hill
almost to the goal post down
below. Trustin Two Moons
plane flew to the edge of the
field.
the Museum.” Michael Crispin
said of the Wright Brothers
flying machine. “They tried
different shapes for two
weeks.” Mr. Hall said. Even
the girls tried their hand at
making and flying their planes.
“That plane was in Night of
Second grade September 95 Percent Club
The 95 Percent Club are children who have attended school without being
absent for too many days. The second grade teachers honor these students and
parents who have made education a priority.
Mrs. Sell: Ben Littlesun, Aaron Spotted Elk, Macklyn Two Moons, Josiah
Walks Along, Alijah Wolf Black, D.J. Yellowhair.
Mrs. Tobler:
Ricki Spang, Tayshawn Morrison, Royal Small
Mrs. Nelson/Mr. Baggett:
Shania Burns, Latessa Two Bulls, Cassidy Runsabove-Crazymule, Maleah
Spear-Wick
The Wright Brothers plane sits in
the Smithsonian.
Mr. Hall/class with paper planes.
Fall is Here!
Parents and guardians, please
make sure your child is
dressed appropriately for the
cool fall weather. Students go
outside for all recesses. Recess is an important part of
our day and we want every
child to participate! November
1st is the last day for wearing
Please dress your child shorts/trunks.
warm for
months.
cold
weather
Robin Nansel
Happy Halloween! boo
Everybody is invited to a Halloween clown dance contest on Friday, October 29, at the Lame
Deer High School from 1:58-3:42
p.m. Bring your own costume
and mask. This fun event welcomes parents, grandparents
and the public. Come laugh and
enjoy yourselves. Shawn Old
Mouse is in charge.
Bryan Kott, superintendent of
schools
Craig Brandow, principal
Sherri Foote, assistant principal
Georgia Runsabove, publicity tech/photography
Email:[email protected]
telephone: 406-477-6379 ext 1167
Nutrition Facts Pumpkin is packed with vitamins A,
C and fiber. It has no fat, sodium or cholesterol.
http://lamedeer.k12.mt.us.phtemp.com
My Little Angel
Our heartfelt condolences go out to our
2nd grade teacher,
Mrs. Nelson and her
family on the loss of
their daughter, 4
year-old Samantha.
A memorial service
was held Wednesday, October 6 in
celebration
of
Samantha’s life.
You’ve just walked on
ahead of me and I’ve got to
understand, you must release the ones you love and
let go of their hand. I try and
cope the best I can but I’m
missing you so much. If I
could only see you and
once more feel your touch.
Yes, you’ve walked on
ahead of me. Don’t worry I’ll
be fine. But now and then I
swear I feel your hand slip
into my mine.
Horses are fun to ride.
It is fun falling off.
Horses are fun to ride.
They buck and are fast.
Horses are fun to ride.
I love riding with Kobe.
Horses are fun to ride.
They slam you and step on you.
Horses are fun to ride.
By Michael Crispin
I Like Eminem by Arrial Littlecoyote
I like Eminem.
Because he is fun.
I like Eminem.
Eminem is very cool.
I like Eminem.
Eminem is a good rapper.
I like Eminem.
Eminem likes singing for his
daughters.
I like Eminem.
I Love Football. By Troy
I love hard tackling, bone breaking football. I love throwing and
catching. I love the down. Set.
Hike. I the pads, jersey, number
Roasted pumpkin seeds:
2 to 3 cups pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Wash pumpkin seeds in cold water to remove
fibers. Blot dry with paper towels.
3. Toss seeds with oil and salt. Spread in a single
layer on cookie sheet.
4. Roast for 15 t0 20 minutes until dry and golden
brown.
Nutrition facts: Carrots: One medium carrot has 35
calories. Carrots are a good source of vitamins K
and A, which studies show helps the eye adapt from
bright light to darkness.
Sixth graders write poetry
The Head With No Hair
Mr. Hall has a bald head,
He is so funny.
Mr. Hall has a bald head.
His head is shiny.
Mr. Hall has a bald head.
He has to shave his head
with a razor.
Mr. Hall has a bald head.
His head makes my eyes hurt.
Mr. Hall has a bald head.
By Christian Buffalomeat
Our first black president is
Obama.
I wonder if Obama likes llamas.
Our first black president is
Obama.
When he goes to sleep, does
he wear pajamas.
Our first black president is
Obama.
Who is Obama’s mama.
Our first black president is
Obama. By Troy Redsleeves
When I First Saw You
When I first saw you,
I was afraid to meet you.
When I first saw you,
I was afraid to talk to you.
When I first talked to you,
I was afraid to be your friend.
When I first became your
friend,
I was afraid to hold your hand.
When I first held your hand,
I was afraid to kiss you.
When I first kissed you,
I was afraid to like you.
Now that I love you,
I’m afraid to lose you.
By Shelby
October boo-thdays
1. Laquitta Whiteshield 10/02
2. Wade Walksalong
10/02
3. Cheyenne Small
10/03
4. Kaelene Spang
10/04
5. Elena Not Afraid
10/08
6. Todd Johns
10/09
7. Miracle Lockwood 10/10
8. Feather Clubfoote
10/11
9, Calesta Redneck
10/14
10. Ashanee Crazymule 10/15
11. Kailley James
10/16
12. Mathew Amende
10/19
13. Suzanne Limpy
10/21
14. Charley Keesy
10/25
15. Essence Magpie
10/26
16. Shawn Wolfblack
10/27
17. Destynee Two Moons 10/28
18. Reyna Little Wolf
10/31
Happy birthday to all those young at
heart this month. Staff, cooks, bus
drivers, bus monitors, maintenance,
secretaries, and dish washers.
Skateboarding is Awesome
by Trey Wolfblack
Skateboards have trucks and
kingpins.
Skateboarding is awesome,
skateboards have wheels and
bearings.
Skateboarding is awesome.
Skateboards have grip tape
and resin.
Skateboarding is awesome.
Skateboards have Phillips
hardware and risers.
Skateboarding is awesome.
Skateboards get grinded and
broad slid.
Skateboarding is awesome.
Heaven by Ariana Morin
Heaven,
where my uncles are.
Heaven,
I will be there someday.
Heaven.
Heaven is really good.
School board members: June Beartusk, Roseann Headswift, Bertha Limberhand, Charles Mitchell, Bertha Otherbull