November is National American Indian Heritage Month. “National American Indian Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the United States” 1

“What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens.

In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994.” 2l

Executive and Legislative Documents

The Law Library of Congress has compiled guides to commemorative observations, including a comprehensive inventory of the Public Laws, Presidential Proclamations and congressional resolutions related to Native American Heritage Month.

Hello families!

I know we got off to a delayed start but, the scholars are enjoying the program. If your scholar has not started yet please reach out to me so that I may see where they are on the waiting list. Yes there is a waiting list. I do apologize for the wait. Nov 15, 2024 will be Parent Appreciation Night. Rising Stars will meet at 6:00pm-8:00pm instead of after school. Remember parent involvement is always a success. If you have any questions please contact me at the school at extension 4005. Thank you for allowing me this time with your scholars.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to teach expected behavior. PBIS at Obama provides positive social skills, appropriate communication strategies, and incorporates restorative practices. PBIS is set up with three tiers of support.

Obama Mustangs had a blast participating in our Q1 PBIS school wide reward, SILLY OLYMPICS. Each class set out to achieve their quarter one horseshoe goal. The students had the opportunity to earn horseshoes as a class when following expectations or going above and beyond with positive behavior in all areas of the school. Our next PBIS incentive will be a school wide Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, December 20th.

Starting November 1st students will have the opportunity to participate in Brain Breaks and Cool Down activities. Brain Breaks and Cool down activities are short, structured activities to assist students in refocusing in the classroom. These activities include seated/chair-assisted movement breaks, standing movement breaks, and guided breathing/meditation techniques. Brain breaks are important because they allow students to reset and recharge. Cool down activities are beneficial because they prepare students to transition back into the classroom setting appropriately.

Hello Parents/Guardians,

Thank you to the parents that were able to make it out to our October Parent Advisory Meeting bringing your thoughts, concerns and ideas to the table. We encourage all parents to come out and support in being a voice for your child and his/her educational success. This month we will be celebrating our parents on Parent Appreciation Night November 15, 2024 from 6-8pm so please come out and join us.. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at (216) 438-6020 ext 4015. (Click photo for larger view)