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The Indian Education Parent Committee meeting will be held tomorrow evening in the 1st Floor Training Room of the Tulalip Administration Buildin, beginning with a light dinner at 5:00 p.m.
A brief tentative agenda is as follows, there will be a full agenda at the meeting:
I. Announcements: Liaison/Advocate School Reports
II. Superintendent Search Process – Chris Nation, Wendy Fryberg and Wayne Robertson
Parents are encouraged to attend
By Jeannie Briones, Tulalip News staff
TULALIP, Wash. – To shape the minds of the next generation of leaders, is to first start by setting a good example of what moral values encompass and many other life skills.
If you are interested in taking the time to make a difference and become a mentor, Tulalip Boys & Girls Club staff are looking for volunteers willing to help children grow and flourish in life.
Anyone over the age of 16 can sign up to become a mentor. The Club requires that volunteers have a valid ID and pass a standard background check. Kids under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a consent form.
Mentors will be working with kids ranging from five to eighteen years of age and the minimum requirement is one hour per week, any day Monday through Saturday. For more information, please contact the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club at 360-716-3400.
Military Officers Association of America
Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 14, 2013) — Military spouses, service members and veterans are invited to attend the 2013 MOAA Military Spouse Symposium “Keeping a Career on the Move,” hosted by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at the University of Washington Tacoma (Philip Hall) 1918 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Wash., 98402. This award-winning event, with executive sponsor TriWest Healthcare Alliance, and with support from the University of Washington Tacoma, is free and open to all military spouses.
Military spouses looking for a job now or preparing for a future career will find workshops, experts and employers who can help. Five minute resume critiques will be available throughout the day.
The day will kick off with a panel of employers that includes representatives from Amazon and USAA, entitled Five Things Employers Want You to Know. Attendees will learn useful information on landing a job as a military spouse and the panelists will answer questions about résumés and the interview process.
Concurrent session workshops include:
There will be a complimentary working lunch during the afternoon workshops, followed by two afternoon sessions:
All attendees at the annual MOAA Military Spouse Symposium may request an advanced résumé review, regardless of MOAA membership. This is a limited offer only for the spouse symposium attendees who pre-register for the event. There are limited onsite resume reviewers, so this is an opportunity to get a more comprehensive review while you participate in the day. To receive the offer register and follow the instructions at www.moaa.org/spousesymposium
Professional LinkedIn photos throughout the day is an exclusive benefit for Premium and Life members of MOAA, members of Voices for America’s Troops and their spouses. Learn more.
To register and for more information about the Spouse Symposium, please visit http://www.moaa.org/spousesymposium/.
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The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) is a national non-profit organization that advocates for American Indian and Alaska Native Government employees. SAIGE will host their 10th annual National Training Program, Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Traditions, June 3-7, 2013 in Spokane, Washington, at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, owned by the Kalispel Tribe.
As part of the Training Program, SAIGE will also host the annual Native Youth Program. This program is designed to provide Native American students an opportunity to learn about careers within the federal government, to participate in professional and personal development workshops and leadership training, and to network with Native American professionals.
SAIGE encourages Native American youth to realize their potential to become leaders in their communities and schools, continue their educations by obtaining a college degree, and ultimately, to seek a career in the government sector in one of the multitude of civil service professions. Federal agency representatives attending the conference will have the opportunity to participate as Exhibitors, meet students, and promote career opportunities within their respective agencies.
SAIGE is offering a limited number of scholarships for Native students to attend the 2013 Training Conference June 3-7, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. The scholarships will include conference fee, airfare, hotel accommodations and meals.
The Youth Program is open to Native Students between the ages of 18 and 25 who can demonstrate they are currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited high school, college or university. Students must be interested in gaining a professional degree and in the possibility of pursing a career with the federal government. SAIGE invites American Indian/Alaska Native students to submit their application form, letter of reference, proof of school enrollment, and completed emergency medical information form for consideration to attend the conference. A short essay about their interest in government careers and information about themselves is also required. Completed application packets must be postmarked or electronic copies sent no later than April 1, 2013. To obtain a complete application visit our website at: www.saige.org under Youth Program.
Are you an elder looking for work? The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) is seeking participants in its recently funded Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Participants are selected based on their needs and must be at least 55 years old; there is no upper age limit! Veterans and persons over the age of 65 are especially encouraged to apply.
The NICOA SCSEP offers paid training through meaningful community service and skills development as well as job search assistance. Applicants selected will be assigned to local agencies and paid 20-30 training hours per week. To see if you qualify, call toll-free 888-642-6297 for a referral or contact the West Region NICOA office in Tempe, AZ at 480-921-3406 or email dbegay@nicoa.org. Also, local public or private nonprofit agencies interested in hosting an elder trainee are encouraged to contact the program.
NICOA’s Elder Employment Project (SCSEP) is provided from American Indian Set-aside funds in the Older Americans Act through a grant from the US Department of Labor. NICOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Marysville School District Board of Directors at their regular session meeting held Monday, January 7, 2013, selected Northwest Leadership Associates as the firm to assist the board of directors in the search and recruitment process for a new superintendent.
After nine years of service as Marysville’s superintendent, and 42 years in education, Dr. Nyland plans to retire.
Northwest Leadership Associates consultants will work closely with the board over the next several weeks on a process to involve stakeholders across the district by providing opportunities to staff and the community to help select the type of leader that will sustain the strong educational foundation already established under Dr. Nyland’s leadership and continue to take Marysville School District to the next levels of success.
Please take the time to thoughtfully answer any surveys or questionnaires that are presented to you, keeping in mind the best interests of current and future students.
Marysville School District, January 9, 2013
A Marysville Mountain View High School student was expelled today for bringing a fake hand gun to school.
As a result of this incident, the student was taken into custody by the police.
Three schools; MMVHS, M-P campus, and the district Service Center were placed in lock down as a safety precaution. The principal placed Marysville Middle School into lock down as an added precaution.
The police department, school district security and staff responded quickly and efficiently to ensure the safety of all students.
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Dr. Larry Nyland has shepherded the Marysville School District as its superintendent since 2004, but he has announced his plans to retire at the end of the current school year.
Nyland, 64, has been invested in public education for the past 42 years, with a career that has taken him from Oak Harbor to Alaska, then back to Washington with positions in Pasco, Shoreline and the Highline School District before coming to Marysville.
He inherited a tough climate in Marysville: a 49-day teachers’ strike in 2003 had resulted in declining enrollment, and citizens hadn’t passed a school bond issue in 16 years. Nyland focused on engaging the community in the district’s education goals, working cooperatively with the teachers’ union, and solidifying partnerships with the Tulalip Tribes as well as local community service organizations.
Graduation rates have risen by 20 percent over his tenure, and schools within the district have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for their achievements.
This year, the district’s Board of Directors was named School Board of the Year, a reflection of Nyland’s consistent messaging and encouragement.
“I love thinking and dreaming about what we can become, about the needs we can fill, the lives we will change, the future we are building for our community,” Nyland remarked in written comments to district staff.
“The district is once again at a turning point,” he continued. “New challenges lie ahead: new national standards and exams; new elections for levies, bonds and technology; and new leadership in many district roles. Now is the time to launch new dreams and follow them through to fruition.”
School board president Chris Nation praised Dr. Nyland “for his leadership, dedication and commitment to improving the lives of the children of the Marysville and Tulalip communities, providing excellent professional development opportunities for staff, and his organizational leadership district-wide.”
Jodi Runyon, the superintendent’s executive assistant, said, “Dr. Nyland came to Marysville at a time when we needed him most and he has done great things for our district and the community. We will be challenged to sustain the work that’s been done and continue to build upon the strong educational and organizational foundation he helped create.”
Nyland was named the state’s Superintendent of the Year in 2006, and the lifelong educator will no doubt continue to be involved in Marysville’s educational goals as a member of the community.
“I hope to still be engaged in education,” he said. “I still have a real heart for students.”
The process of selecting a new superintendent will begin on Monday, as the school board chooses a consultant search firm. Nation noted that the board will seek community and staff input to establish criteria for the district’s next leader.
See Killer Whales “swimming” on the walls at the Northwest Stream Center. Thanks to amazing video photography by Jeff Hogan from Killer Wale Tales (killerwhaletales.org), you will be able to learn how to identify each member of the “Southern Pod.” They reside in waters around the San Juan Islands and make occasional trips south into Puget Sound. You will also learn about the newest babies – “calves.”
Jeff will teach you to recognize if the Orcas you see in Puget Sound are hunting for salmon, traveling from one area to another, or just playing as they leap and splash. You will also observe these magnificent whales sleeping….they sleep “on the move” by putting one-half of their extremely large brain tosleep while navigating with the other half!!
Thanks to a video-cam attachment, you will see a “whales eye view” of swimming in a killer whale pod (never seen on TV). “Jeff Hogan’s entertaining presentation is not only very educational, but fun for young and old.” says Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Tom Murdoch. “He is not only a great teacher and photographer, but a trained actor to boot. Jeff puts on a ‘whale of a show’!!!”
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.
Tickets: $5 Members / $7 Non-members.
Advance Purchase Necessary. Call 425-316-8592 for reservations.
Minimum Class Size: 20
Age Recommendation: Grade 1 to Adult.
Street Address:
NW Stream Center
600 -128th Street SE Everett, WA 98208
By Jeannie Briones, Tulalip News staff
TULALIP, Wash. – Every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club, kids ages 8-12 learn about undersea exploration. On January 9th, the kids enjoyed an educational video called the “Return to the Titanic”, which was shown in the Club’s immersion room.
“It’s impressive to see how much the kids remember from lesson to lesson and how much they retain and get excited to come back and share what they remember. Lessons are very different; some are science experiments, art base, and games,” said Christina Gahringer, Director of Education Technology for the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club.
The movie takes place 12,500 feet below sea level and explores the Titanic, whose wreckage was discovered by Dr. Robert Ballard in 1985. Christina showed three video clips, after each clip she get kids to participate by asking questions. The video provides information on how state of the art robots, like the Hercules and Argus, work hand-in-hand, and how Hercules excavates and transmits images back from the site of the wreckage.
The Hercules is a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that maneuvers in difficult areas under sea. The ROV has the capability to take images from a high definition video camera and can lift up to 600 pounds.
The Argus is also a ROV and is attached to the Hercules with a 100ft cable. Argus’s primary duty is to provide light to the Hercules. The Argus pumps 1200 watts of light at the bottom of the ocean.
The kids participated in a fun interactive activity using lines of string to demonstrate how information and images are relayed and filtered through the Hercules, Argus, and to surface ship.
For more information about Tuesday afternoon activities , please contact Christina Gahringer, Director of Education Technology at cgahringer@bgcsc.org.
Jeannie Briones: 360-716-4188; jbriones@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov
