Drum and Dance Performance

Drum and Dance Performance
August 25, 2011
Dear Parents:
St. Augustine School has been given an exciting opportunity to participate in the grand opening for the UNL Museum First People of the Plains Gallery Opening. The opening is to take place on September 30th between 4:00pm and 7:30pm in Lincoln. The students would leave the school around 1:30 and return about 9:30 or 10:00. We would like to get as many students as possible to attend and dance. There is no school on September 30th and the event would take place in the afternoon and evening. We need to provide a head count for meals and plan for transportation so we will need a response as soon as possible if your child is planning to attend. If you as a parent would like to attend and plan to transport your own children please let us know so we can plan accordingly. The students who choose to participate will be given a private tour of the gallery and be treated to a boxed meal with the director of education for the museum. If you plan to have your child attend please get in contact with Barb at the school. The phone number is 402-878-2291 and her email is bkmccauley@schools.archomaha.org

University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, Lincoln, NE
‘First Peoples of the Plains: Traditions Shaped by Land & Sky’ Exhibit Opening
Friday, September 30, 2011

5:00-7:30 p.m.

PRIVATE TOUR FOR STUDENTS
4:00-4:30 p.m.
3rd Floor of Morrill Hall
Museum Education program for St. Augustine Youth in ‘First Peoples’ Exhibit Space
(Provided by Museum Education Coordinator Kathy French)

EVENT AGENDA
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Performance by St. Augustine Youth Drum Circle and Dance Group
*Outside, north side of Morrill Hall (weather permitting)

6:00-7:00 p.m. – Move to Elephant Hall
Social Time & Exhibit Viewing with Appetizers and Coffee Bar
*St. Augustine youth will have special boxed meals in the Education Resource Room on 1st floor.
*Some food and drink will also be served on the 3rd floor

7:00 p.m.
Tribal Prayer Ceremony

7:15 p.m.
Remarks
1. Priscilla Grew, Museum Director
Introductions & Recognition
Introduce each of the civil tribal representatives in attendance
Gift presentations:
2. Tribal Chairs in attendance.
3. Alan Osborn, Exhibit Curator

7:30 p.m.
Program Ends

We Need Your Help

Parent Volunteers Needed

August 18, 2011

Dear Parents:

The school year is beginning and we need your help. One of the qualities we like to model for the students is service. We would love your help in modeling this value to the children. Tuition assistance credits are available to those who serve to help pay off any outstanding school fees. We really need help with volunteers for the school lunch and breakfast program. Winnebago Public will be preparing our meals but we will need individuals who can help transport the food and serve it to the students. We only have one staff member this year serving in the lunchroom. Below are some other areas where we need assistance as well.

We are in need of parents to help us in the following areas:

Serving breakfast or lunch to the students
Breakfast runs from 7:30-8:00 and lunch periods run from 11:15-12:30
Recess Supervision
Recess is from 10:00-10:30 and 11:45-12:45
Assist with after school dismissal
Dismissal runs from 3:30-4:00 daily
Assisting in the classroom
Reading with students, practicing math facts, literature centers, etc.
Working in the library
This can be scheduled at a time that works with your schedule
Assisting as chaperons on field trips
Field trips occur at different times in the year
Planning and assisting with a St. Augustine Pow-Wow.
We need help forming a committee to coordinate the pow-wow
Planning and assisting 8th grade and kindergarten graduation

Spearhead a garage sale fundraiser or other fundraisers for the school
If you feel you can assist with modeling a spirit of service to the students, please call the office and schedule your time to help. The school phone number is 402-878-2291. You can also email Barb at bkmccauley@schools.archomaha.org or return the slip at the bottom of this letter with your child.
Thank you for your gift of service

Donald N. Blackbird Jr.
Principal