Navajo Code Talker visits Charter School Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — The Seminole Tribe strongly advocates the learning of their Native languages through family and Tribal programs. The Tribe also maintains language by educating youth through their school system. On Nov. 1, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) received a special visit from Peter MacDonald Sr., a four-term Chairman
Student spotlight: Rhiannon Tiger, enthusiastic math major Education by Beverly Bidney - November 21, 2012April 13, 2015 DAVIE — Rhiannon Tiger has always liked puzzles. As a small child, her favorite thing to do was a puzzle; as an adult, she still enjoys playing sudoku and tackling a good jigsaw puzzle. She gets great satisfaction by finding the solutions. Now that she is a student at Broward College,
PECS students receive first quarter awards Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — For Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, the first nine weeks went by fast, but their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students were recognized for their academic efforts on Oct. 30 at the PECS cafeteria. To conclude the first quarter of the academic school year, many
Charter School honors veterans and inducts safety patrol Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — On Nov. 12, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School took the morning out of the classroom to hold a special ceremony to honor and thank all veterans at the Brighton Veteran’s Building. Principal Brian Greseth explained the meaning of Veterans Day – to thank and honor all those who
Charter School students learn fire safety Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — To tie in with Fire Safety Week and to inform students about the importance of fire safety, staff from the Tribe’s Fire Rescue Department educated students in kindergarten through second grade at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School on Oct. 10. “The theme for Fire Prevention Week this
Teacher profile: Lorene Gopher Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BRIGHTON — Lorene Gopher has been fighting to preserve “a dying language” for more than 30 years, and she’s not giving up. Every weekday, Brighton’s Cultural program director arrives at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School to teach Creek, and although she’s discouraged at times, she’s seen progress among the youth
PECS Student Council take oath of office Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School held a Student Council inauguration ceremony to swear in their newly elected students at the Brighton Veteran’s Building on Sept. 27. Students elected into the Student Council were kindergarten Rep. Kalissa Huff, first-grade Rep. Ashlynn Collins, second-grade Rep. Tanier Gore, third-grade Rep. Elle
Student spotlight: Fort Pierce resident pursues fashion merchandising Education by Brett Daly - October 23, 2012April 13, 2015 FORT PIERCE — Quentin Tommie always thought he would study law when he pursued his higher education. He assumed it would be a safe, successful career choice. But while in high school, Tommie had a realization because of his friends; they continually complimented his sense of style. “It’s something I didn’t even
Teacher profile: Rebecca ‘Sue’ Tiger Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — Teacher Rebecca “Sue” Tiger wears the veteran’s hat at Ahfachkee. She recently started her 30th year teaching at the Big Cypress school and has witnessed a lot of growth on the reservation throughout the years. “I remember they told me when I first came to fill up
Native Learning Center to host grant writing workshop Education by Brett Daly - October 23, 2012April 13, 2015 ORLANDO — For the first time in its four-year history, the Native Learning Center (NLC) will host the workshop Grant Researching and Proposal Writing in Indian Country from Dec. 3-5. The free workshop, to be held in Orlando, gives Native Americans from around Indian Country an opportunity to seek out grants,