November is Native American History Month.  Today, we will talk about: 

Tommy Orange 

An author and mentor to future writers, Tommy Orange is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma.  Orange’s hometown of Oakland, California, serves as the backdrop for his depictions of urban Native Americans grappling with identity, survival, and healing in his debut novel, There There and its sequel Wandering Stars.  His perspective on urban Native American life brings to light that around 72% of Native Americans are living in cities do not live on reservations.   

Hey 6th graders! Come join PALS at Lunch Buddies today outside the cafeteria. Lunch buddies is open to all 6th graders, and it’s a great opportunity to talk to PALS, get to know more of your peers, and socialize. See you there! 

Gorzycki Tigers will excel today and lead tomorrow. Happy Tuesday Tigers!