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November 8th, 2018
Daily Announcements
Posted on 11/08/2018

Destination Imagination
Are you interest in being part of a team that has fun, takes risks and has focus and frame challenges while incorporation STEM? Well then please come to the Destination Imagination informational meeting tonight at Aldo Leopold Community School in the Auditorium at 7:00 pm. If you cannot make the meeting have your parent, contact Denise McFarlin at Aldo Leopold for any information. We also, have so flyers with information in the office.

Chess Club
Chess Club meets today after school in room 111. If you like to play chess or you want to learn how to play, come to room 111 today after school, eat pizza and have fun playing chess with friends.

Title VI Announcements
November is Native American Heritage Month. There are over 500 Federally recognized Native Nations in the United States, with their own languages, customs and governments. During Native American Heritage Month, we will INQUIRE about what makes these Nations similar and what are the differences. One thing that brings people of all different Nations together is a Pow wow. Pow wow Dancers Wear REGALIA--or outfits. NOT A COSTUME! The making of dance regalia is for Native American people a tradition. It is a distinctly indigenous activity that is illustrative of the reality that for indigenous people there is no separation between art and everyday life, between culture and creativity, or the sacred from secular. All styles of regalia are remarkably elaborate, and while the degree of beauty of an outfit doesn't necessarily equate to dancing talent, it does say something about a person's commitment to dancing. They all have stories as historical categories and as individual creations. The making of powwow dance outfits is an art form all its own. For Native people, everything is imbued with spiritual meaning even in the context of the modern world, and especially when it comes to the expression of culture and identity. For dancers, not only is the act of dancing that expression, but the wearing of dance regalia is the visible manifestation of one's heritage. A dancer's regalia is one of the most powerful symbols of her Native identity and in that regard it can be considered sacred. This is one reason why it is incorrect to refer to dance regalia as a "costume." Many of the elements that make up a dance outfit are items often associated with the ceremonial function, such as eagle feathers and parts, animal hides, items that have been handed down through generations, as well as designs that may have been handed down or were given in dreams and visions. Dances have always been a very important part of the life of the American Indian. Most dances seen at powwows today are social dances which might have had different meanings in earlier days. Although dance styles and content have changed, their meaning and importance has not. The outfits worn by the dancers, like the styles of clothing today evolve over time, it is not a stagnant culture, but a vibrant and changing way of life. Powwows are organized by committees that work for weeks before the event. At the powwow, the MC runs the events. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the powwow organized and running smoothly. These two individuals along with the committee work hard to bring the people together to dance and fellowship together in the circle.

Show Choir
We had a very important Show Choir practice this week and quite a few kids missed it. If you are in Show Choir AND you missed practice this week, Mrs. Rego sent you an email. You need to answer the email and come to her room after school to pick up some lyric sheets and some information about the parade. Please do this by the end of the day tomorrow. See Mrs. Rego with any questions.  

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