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Lame Deer Elementary School
April 2010
Year 4 number 38
The Teepee Post
Strong bodies by milk, strong minds by Lame Deer School
Third grade makes perfect attendance
By Georgia Runsabove
Inside this issue:
Class sings to parents in
kindergarten
2
Parent/teacher conference
held with door prizes.
2
Students write poems, freestyle
and repeating.
2
Family Literacy Night offered
door prizes in books and meal
3
Bullying unacceptable at Lame
Deer Schools
3
Sixth grade poetry-freestyle/
repeating and beginning
3
April birthdays/Spider Reports
and student writings
4
Mrs. Sell’s third grade made
perfect attendance and they had
the most bees for the month of
March. Here they show the
pillows they made in Counselor
Sharon Bearcomesout’s room
with their teacher Mrs. Sell.
The pillows were given away
as gifts to their parents or sib-
By Georgia Runsabove
 April 1-6-spring break no school
During a school sponsored
tournament at the Allen Rowland Gymnasium on April 1618, unsupervised children destroyed the artwork of elementary students. The artwork was
displayed along the walls outside of the classrooms. Across
the hall, outside of the resource
room, some of the dinosaur
pictures were also torn down.
In addition, to the destroyed art,
someone had gained entry into
the art supply room and took a
new 32” flat screen television.
The BIA cops were summoned
 April 20-Lifetouch pictures
 May 12-early out 1:15 p.m.
 April 26-4th qtr mid-term
 May 7– meth walk
 May 10-Monday for moms
 May 12-early out PIR
 May 13-3rd grade field trip
 May 18-5th grade field trip
their stuff.
T h e i r
booth was
watched
over
by
members
of the IEC
who
took
turns sitting
at the booth.
“The
kids
were real proud of it.” Bearcomesout said. She teaches
them life skills and to work on
something rather than what
their issues are. At the National
Conference coming up, the
students will make more stuff
to sell there.
Children wreak havoc during tournament
April/May calendar
 April 14-PIR early out 1:15 and
family literacy night
lings. “I want to
teach them how
to give.” said
Bearcomesout.
Also as a reward, the students ate gigantic rice krispy
treats. Some of
the pictures on
the pillows were of eagles,
wolves, and bears as background material. This was their
reward also for having perfect
attendance bees. About twenty
or thirty articles made by the
kids were sent up to the MIEA
Conference several weeks ago.
People wanted to buy some of
to the elementary school.
This is the worst it has been
all year with unsupervised children having the run of the
building during special events
at the ARG. During these
events, when kids don’t have
money for the entry fee, they
go around the back and pound
on the door until another child
lets them in. These children
need to be supervised and to
remain in the gym where they
belong or if they have no
money, they need to stay home.
Part of the
dinosaur
display lays
on the floor
Parents feel a sense of pride when
they see their child’s creative talents
displayed. This wall was filled with
student art. Only a few pieces remain.
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Year 4 number 38
Page 2
Mrs. Bauer
sings along
with
her
students in
kindergarten.
Class sings for parents
By Georgia Runsabove
In an afternoon filled with
singing voices, parents and
Principal Mr. Farnsworth, enjoyed listening to Mrs. Bauer’s
kindergarten class.
The little concert started out
with the kids saying the Pledge
of Allegiance with each voice
lifted in unison, each child facing the flag with hands across
their hearts. The school pledge
followed. Then the Bee song.
“Be the best that you can be.”
They sang. This was followed
by the Grand Old Flag, This
Land is Your Land, and God
Bless America.
They honored veterans so
when Mr. Farnsworth showed
up, he got the Fire Cracker
Cheer. Concluding the delightful little “spring” concert was
the Elvis Presley Cheer.
Parents were treated to cookies and a drink as they came in
the kindergarten classroom
door. They were seated at the
back of the classroom on
miniature chairs.
Great respect was evident and
the children put on their best
behavior during the entire concert. They followed their
teacher’s lead and kept their
eyes peeled on her every move.
They sang out loud and made
all the right moves for each
song. It was very impressive.
Mr. Farnsworth thanked the
class for their performance.
Parent/Teacher Conference held March 25
By Georgia Runsabove
Cooks Delores Bement, June Littlebird,
and Evie Bixby serve parents Theresa
Crazymule and Tim Whistelingelk during
parent/teacher conferences March 25.
Parents wait in the hall to visit the classroom teachers
A total of three-hundred sev- ferences and support for their
enty-six parents, guardians and children’s education, a meal
staff attended the parent/teacher and door prizes were provided.
conferences on March 25th
Door prizes, which were given
from 4-7 p.m..
throughout the evening were
Parents and guardians waited cute little gift baskets filled
in the halls for their turn to visit with goodies and Depot gas
their children’s teachers and cards as well.
visited with one another. Their
laughter could be heard ringing The meal consisted of hamburger stew, bread sticks, fresh
down the hallways.
vegetables, milk and coffee to
To show appreciation to the drink.
parents and care-givers for attending the parent/teacher con- People were thankful for the
turnout and one employee who
stayed to help cook and serve
the meal was Food Manager for
Lame Deer Schools, Evie
Bixby.
Students write poems, freestyle and repeating
clyz.
I love to read the Wimpy Kid when I
take a deuse, I read the Wimpy Kid
when I buy new shoes.
Goose Bumps by Travis
Ray Charles by Joe
Ray Charles was as blind as a bat
but he didn’t let it get in front of his
career and his music was like
listening to a thousand singers all
at once and he know Mr. Pit like
the back of his hand and Mr. Pit
was as nice as a humming bird.
Goose bumps will give you bumps.
Goose bumps are another word for
lumps. Will geese come out of your
bumps at night.
There are some
that are small. There are some that
might make you fall. When they
scare you may run. We hope you
had so much fun. When you see one
read it, don’t be scared keep your
candle lit. When it’s cold there’s a
ghost. Bee’s are scary when you’re
the host. When you see a vampire
watch him fly. When he’s not looking,
don’t spy. Mummies are never shy.
When you see a mummy don’t cry.
Rhyming by Damon
If a series I had to choose
to the Wimpy Kid, all would lose.
I love to read the Wimpy Kid when I
“That was awesome.” she said.
“Thank you for coming to support your kids.” Other cooks
who stayed to help for the evening were Delores Bement, and
June Littlebird.
Some gift basket winners were
Mercedes Tallwhiteman, Becky
Blackwolf, Cindy Yellowman,
and LuMary Spang.
The Flute by Cierra Blackbird
The flutes music is very calming and
peaceful. When you blow in, it
sounds like wind. The flute is a tradition to make in tribes. It is a peaceful,
restful type of music. They can be
used in a meeting people have.
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All students are stars!
Year 4 number 38
Parents enjoy Family Literacy Night
Page 3
By Georgia Runsabove
During Family Literacy Night
on April 14, parents and guardians listened to trainer Frances
Bessel lieu give excellent pointers on reading with children at
home. Handouts provided information on how to prompt
children after they have read a
book. As reading is essential
for success in everything, door
prizes in the form of children’s
books were given away. Parents and guardians were encouraged to read with their
youngsters for at least twenty
minutes each day as it increases
the child’s vocabulary. It can
also nurture and it helps to develop a bond between the adult
a n d
t h e
child.
When
there’s dialogue between a
child and an adult about what
has occurred in a story, this is
an excellent way for the child
to develop language skills and
understanding about what was
read. A picture book will cause
the child to describe what is
seen. This is called dialogue
reading where the child becomes the storyteller and the
adult the listener. One of the
benefits of the child who has
been active in this type of reading will be ahead of those who
have been read to. Besides that,
a child can jump ahead several
months in just a few weeks of
dialogic reading. With this information, parents and guardians can be of great assistance to
their youngster in school. The
literacy night helped parents
understand how important reading at home is. A meal was
also served to 136 parents and
staff that night. Evie Bixby,
Food Manager, wanted to thank
the parents and guardians for
all their support for coming and
making the night a success.
Parents enjoy a meal and afterwards,
door prizes, at Family Literacy Night
April 14. On the menu for the evening
was baked chicken, mashed potatoes
and gravy, Broccoli Normandy, ice
cream, and coffee.
Debbie
McMakin
brought her
crew, the
Curley kids
to Family
Literacy
Night.
Bullying unacceptable at Lame Deer Schools
Every child who attends school
has a right to feel safe and secure. Whether it’s on a school
bus, on campus, or in the building
during school hours, children
shouldn’t have to fear another
student. Bullying, is as old as the
hills and at Lame Deer School,
bullying is unacceptable. First of
all, students need to treat each
other with respect and refuse to
be a bully or let others be bullied. They should refuse to watch,
laugh or join in when someone is
being bullied. Instead report it to
an adult. When at play, include
everyone especially those who
are often left our. A teacher’s
responsibility is to make sure
students are closely supervised
in every area of the playground.
They watch for signs of bullying
and stop it when it happens and
to look into all reported bullying
incidents and assign consequences for bullying based on
the school discipline code. They
must provide immediate consequences for retaliation against
students who report bullying.
And to teach Positive Action
Program to all students in K-6
and also teach them the Second
Step.
The word is full of surprises.
My mind is mine.
What I think is none of your business.
Sometimes I’ll say what’s on my
mind.
Don’t underestimate me.
But my mind is also full of surprises.
The most beautiful thing is a rose.
Within it’s petals is where freedom
flows, and of they are red.
The way to catch this beauty is within
the flower bed.
A rose’s roots are deep in the ground.
It you look hard beauty is found.
In the heart is where truth flows and
that is where it really shows.
Rose Beauty by Stefanie
Rainbows are very pretty.
All the colors shine so bright.
There are so many colors.
They all have my favorite colors.
I wish I had my own.
I love it when it rains.
Because there’s always a rainbow.
I love to look for where the rainbow
ends because I like to think there’s a
pot of gold.
Rainbows by Kaylor Robinson
If all else fails, the consequences
for bullying if a student does not
stop can result in the student
facing suspension or even expulsion from Lame Deer Schools.
All information that pertains to
the bullying policy can be found
in the 2009-2010 Parent/
Student Handbook which every
parent received at the beginning
of the school year and signed off
on.
More poems from sixth grade
My Mind by Tempest Little Coyote
Bullies are kids with a chip on their
shoulders. Bullying is a learned
behavior and usually begins at
home. Bullies can be both male and
female. Jealousy could be the main
reason they pick on another student, or it’s because they are bigger
and think they are scary. Any responsible student with a strong
character will report bullying
incidents to an adult.
Northern Cheyenne by Shamara
Killsnight
I’m proud to be who I am. I am Northern
Cheyenne. Northern Cheyenne is my pride.
Our tribe is Northern Cheyenne. Everyone
respects our Cheyenne culture. We all have
a bit of Cheyenne in the blood. We are all
Northern Cheyenne. We should be proud to
be Northern Cheyenne. Thai’s why I’m
proud to be Northern Cheyenne!
Parent
involvem e n t
makes a
world of
difference.
Lame Deer Elementary
School
Mr. Kott, interim superintendent of schools
Gary Farnsworth, principal
School Board Members:
June Beartusk
Roseann Headswift
Bertha Limberhand
Charles Mitchell
Bertha Otherbull
Contact information:
Georgia Runsabove, publicity tech/
photography
Telephone: 406-477-8905 ext. 1167
Email:
georgiarunsabove@lamedeer.k12.mt.us
The Wish
Each birthday wish
I’ve ever made
really does come true.
Each year I wish
I’ll grow some more.
I do!
Pajama Day
April birthdays
1. Lenard Whitedirt
2. Brandon Turkey
3. Dale Brady
4. April Killsnight
5. Chris Youngbear
6. Michael Weaselbear
7. Noah Jefferson
8. John Turtle
9. Cleve Bement
10. Bryan Costa
11. Toran McMakin
12. Cassidy Crazymule
13. Courtney Sooktis
14. Shawna Blackwolf
15. Cedar Lonebear
Eckman
Greenhouse
is open
Sunday 2-6.
For those who can’t wait to mobilize their green thumbs since it’s
springtime on the plains, the Eckman Green House outside of Hardin located 3 miles south toward Crow Agency has tons of bedding
plants already started. They’re open for business in April from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Their May hours are 8-8 daily.
Spider Reports by Sallee 1st grade
The Golden Silk Spider makes
webs about three feet wide. These
spiders live all over the United
States but especially in Florida. It’s
web is a gold color.
16. Trevor Spang
04/16
17. Jaissa Spottedwolf
04/17
18. Nasheens Whitedirt 04/17
19. America Lamewoman 04/17
20. Glorianna T. Fingers 0417
21. Danielle Foote
04/19
22. Isaiah Howe
04/19
23. Marvin Killsnight
04/19
24. Kalan Sooktis
04/23
25. Larry Bixby
04/24
26. Wolfgang Spang
04/25
27. Latrell American H. 04/28
28. Jonathan A. Horse 04/29
29. Bernice Harris
04/29
30. Stefanie B.C.O.
04/30
Happy Birthday!
Today’s the day
we get to say
We’re happy you were
born.
Hooray!
The sixth grade student council would like to invite you to our 2nd annual school clean up
day on May 4th. If it’s bad weather we will postpone it until May 17th from 2-3 p.m.
Mrs. Hall’s Resource Room kids display creative
writing
First I learned that spiders live in
water. Second I learned that they
can walk on water. Third I learned
that spiders can live under ground.
My favorite thing about them is
that they can crawl. By Tayshawn
A Metaphor By Trey
Simile by Starissa
The students are slugs
The toucan was as beautiful as a
rainbow.
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First I learned that spiders have
eight legs. Second I learned that
they eat insects. Third I learned
that spiders are arachnids not
insects. My favorite thing about
them is their webs. By Shaneka
Fast swingers
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The Crab Spider stands upside down
in the web waiting for a fly to fly in.. It
weaves a new web every night.
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First I learned that spiders have
eight legs. Second I learned that
they have two body parts. Third I
learned that spiders lay eggs. My
favorite thing about them is they
can make a sheet web silky.
By DJ
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Monkey
Swinging, eating, throwing
Swiftly swing threw trees
Animal
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Cheetah by Troy
Ferocious, fast
Hunting, eating, running
Hunting for it’s prey
Carnivorous
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Tigers by Lee
Orchid by Shelly
Fast swimmers
Pretty petals
Jumping, running, eating
Standing, growing, blooming
Tigers run too fast
Standing nice and tall
Cat
flower