11/1/2012 (PDF) - Indian Community School of Milwaukee

Volume 40 Issue 11 November 1, 2012
10405 St. Martins Rd. Franklin, WI 53132 (414) 525-6100 - www.ics-milw.org
Core Value: Bravery
Theme: Wisconsin Tribes
Look Who is New……………..
Marla Mahkimetas
(Short bio)
Marla Mahkimetas, as well as both her parents, are Omaeqnomewak from
the Menominee Reservation. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Criminal
Justice and a degree in Human Service while attending the University in
Milwaukee. When Marla was younger, she grew up listening to her great
grandparents speaking the Omaeqnomenew language. She increased her
speaking ability while taking classes with fluent elders on the Reservation.
Marla began speaking her Indigenous language at an early age and now
teaches her own children and granddaughter. She enjoys family time,
dancing, acting, painting, beading, all outdoor sports, and traveling!
Waewaenen for the opportunity to share this gift and pass on our language to
your children! Eneq.
November 5
Winter Sports Begin
November 8
Families In Need
Applications
8:00 AM –5:30 PM
Room Parent Meeting
November 14
Open Board Meeting
5:30 PM
November 16
Culture Mentor Friday
November 21
Elder’s Day
Mini Powwow
PAT Meeting
Picture Make-Up Day
For those students who were absent on picture day SchoolPics will be
at ICS on Tuesday, November 6 th . If your child was absent on picture
day in September please send the completed picture envelope with payment
for the pictures on November 6th to your child’s homeroom
teacher. Picture envelopes are available from Ms. LaGoo in the school
office.
If you paid for pictures and need them retaken please send the package
that your child had taken back to school and we will make sure their
picture is retaken. No pictures will be retaken for students that did not
purchase a picture package.
If you have additional questions please contact;
Bonnie Zienkiewicz at 414-525-6100
November 22 & 23
NO SCHOOL
Holiday Break
November 28
Ceremony 8:15 AM 5th
Grade Presents
November 29
FRC Playgroup Field Trip
Day
December 1
Executive Board Meeting
11:30 AM
Breakfast w/Santa
8:30-11:30 AM
Holiday Craft Fair
8:30 AM –3:00PM

November 2012
Breakfast Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5
Assorted Cereals
Mini Loaf
Yogurt
Apple Slices/
Diced Pears
Milk
6
Brk Pizza
Apricots/Kiwi
Condiments
Milk
7
French Toast
Turkey Ham Slice
Tropical Salad/
Applesauce
Condiments
Milk
8
Scrambled Eggs
WW English Muffin
Seasonal Fruit/Banana
Milk
9
Assorted Cereals
Oatmeal
Raisins/Apple Slices
Milk
Lunch Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5
Sloppy Joe
on WW Bun
Baby Carrots/
Country Mix
Mixed Berries
Milk
6
Lentil Soup
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich
House Salad/
Malibu Veggies
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Condiments
Milk
7
Buffalo Burrito
Black Beans
Cali Veggies/
Lettuce & Tomatoes
Grapes
Milk
Cookie
8
Chicken Nuggets
Cream of Veggie Soup
Riviera Veggies/
Cucumber Salad
WW Dinner Roll
Strawberries
Milk
9
Omelet
Waffles
Spinach Salad/
American Potatoes
Mandarin Oranges
Condiments
Milk
October Labels For Education Points
Austin (Playgroup) 525 points
Wynonna (K4) 98 points
Up Coming
Sweatlodges……..
Aliana (K4)
Ella (K5)
17points
21 points
Monday,
November 12, 2012
men’s sweat
Riley (Playgroup)
174 points
Judith Bell (Playgroup) 64 points
Wednesday,
November 14, 2012
community sweat – co-ed
Andre
Madelyn
2 points
102 points
Thursday,
November 29, 2012
men’s sweat
Gianna (2 nd grade)
6 points
Thanks for everyone for collecting points!!
We are on our way to reaching our goal!
6 pm start each day

ICS’s Harvest = Healthy Kids
The school year is now in full swing and our students have been busying doing homework, and keeping up with the
many activities in their lives, we wanted to take time to highlight special events in the Food Service Department.
Locally Grown Foods: One of the goals of the ICS Food Service Department for the past years has been to bring
locally grown foods into our school. We continue to achieve that goal by purchasing a variety of produce from
Growing Power such as spring mix, carrots and other seasonally available items. Growing Power is nationally known
for its effort to bring fresh food to urban areas and it is located here in Milwaukee. We have also begun a new
purchasing relationship with Sweet Water Organics, which provides us with sprouts and lettuce. So far this year our
students have tried a variety of fruits and vegetables from purple peppers to jicama to freshly made guacamole.
When it comes to local, it does not get closer than our ICS School Garden! Our fourth grade classes have been
working hard in harvesting the fruits of the labor put in over the spring, summer and fall. Students have harvested
butternut squash, which was served in our in-school Fall Feast in the 3-sister salad. Another successful crop was kale,
which was very well received by the students during our lunch hour last week Friday. See picture!
Our Students are No. 1: Overall, as our nation struggles with rising rates of diet-related illnesses, it is critical that we
maintain support for ICS’s school meal programs, which promote healthier lifestyles for our children. Our school
lunch program has your children, our students, at the core of its mission to promote a healthy life. We encourage
parents to learn about the various options we have available such as nutritious breakfast, healthy lunch and 3x per week
a great afternoon snack of fruits or veggies. Please continue to support these healthier choices by encouraging students
to try the variety of fruits and vegetables offered at school.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Natalia Woehl
ICS’s Food Service Manager

COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND VETERANS, ICS Wants to Invite YOU…
To help us give thanks to our Veterans!
Cultural Mentoring Friday
November 16, 2012
1:00 P.M. in the ICS DRUM
Theme: Wisconsin Tribes
Sacred Gift: Bravery
All ICS Staff, students, and community members are invited to attend the November
Cultural Mentoring Friday program in the DRUM. The presentation will include guest
veterans, purification traditions for returning soldiers, and a Jingle Dress teaching and
demonstration.
If you are a veteran, or you would like to invite a veteran to our celebration, please
contact Denise Christofferson by telephone 414-525-6114 or email
christoffferson_d@ics-milw.org.
November Cultural Mentoring Friday Committee Members: Lorne Draskovic, Jacob
Jones, and Denise Christofferson

Movie Night
Sponsored by Indian Community School
Family Resource Center
Friday November 16, 2012
Movie shown at:
The Indian Community School
10405 West Saint Martin’s Road
Franklin WI. 53132
Doors open at 5:45pm
Movie starts at 6:00pm
Bring your sleeping bags and pillows and join us for a
fun night at the movies.
This is a free event offered to families. Concessions will be available at
additional cost serving popcorn, snacks, hot dogs and beverages.
Please return to one of your child’s teacher by November 13, 2012
Name: ________________________________
Number of People attending movie: ___________________
**Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Outerwear Drive
Do you have any gently used winter clothing that your child has out grown and no
longer needs? Please consider donating them to another child in need.
We are collecting gently used winter clothing such as coats, boots, mittens and snow
pants that families may no longer need. (No hats or scarves please)
Items donated will be given to families in the community who may need assistance
obtaining these items for their children.
If they are in need of cleaning we will take care of this.
Items may be dropped off at the Indian Community School Family Resource
Center. If you require alternative forms of getting these items to us please call the
Family Resource Center at 525-6117 and we will be happy to assist you.