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Pqge 8 Spiiyqy Tyrnoo, Warm Springs, Oregon August 5, 2004 Preparing The first day of the 2004 05 school year will September 8. This year all of the fifth grad ers in the district will be at the elementary schools; so the middle school will be for grades 6-8. The following is a list of school supplies for different grades: Kindergarten: two boxes of Crayons, basic 16, standard size (not chubby). Ten pencils, size number two. Two 4-ounce bottles of white liquid glue. Two glue sticks (small, solid). One large box of tissues. One pack age of baby-wipes (80-150 count). No permanent markers. First and second grade: One box of 16 small crayons. Pencils, size number two. One eraser. One pair of metal scis sors. Two 4-ounce bottles of white glue. Two glue sticks News from the Warm Springs Head Start and Early Head Start programs From Warm Springs Tribal Head Start Early Head Start The Head Start Policy Coun cil approved the following new hires at their meeting on July 1 S. William Rhoan was selected as an Early Head Start home visitor. He will work directly with families who are enrolled in Early Head Start, visiting their homes on their designated days and times and working with them at the Early Childhood Education socializations held on Wednesdays. William is a returning Head Start employee, so he brings his previous experience and knowl edge, and he is ready for new challenges. Sheryl Potts is the Early Head Start family intervention ist. She is the supervisor of the home visitors. Sheryl is a mem ber of our community and has working knowledge of commu nity resources she gained as a volunteer in various local set tings. Alison Mitchell Schuster is a Head Start teacher. She will be working in one of our full day classrooms. Alison has previous experience as a teacher in ECE and is excited about returning to the program. Candelaria Rhoan will begin as a Head Start teacher assistant when the teachers return from summer furlough for the 2004- 05 school year. She has been working as a substitute to gain experience and to prove her capabilities. Her positive attitude is a wonderful asset. We are happy to welcome our newest additions to the Head Start team. ' Tokyo International Cultural Exchange During the first week of July, visitors to Early Childhood Edu cation probably noticed that there were several strangers throughout the building and around outside. Seminar sponsored by BestCare There will be a suicide pre : vention seminar, sponsored by BestCare Treatment Services, on Tuesday September 21. The seminar will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Living Hope Christian Center Auditorium in Madras. Cost is $20 per person. Youth under 18 are free. Seminar information and reg istration forms are available. Contact Mandi Puckett at mandipalmain.com for more information. Birthday wish... Happy birthday Reagan, from the boys in town and Warm Springs. It's all good, bro. Chico Hoflidry and family. for the first day of Back-to-school The first day of school just a month away. And in prepa ration for the big day, there will be a barbecue and school supplies distribution on the Warm Springs Campus on Sept. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. This will be a great oppor tunity for parents and students to meet the teachers and prin cipals. The barbecue and sup- (small, solid). One box of tis sue. No permanent markers. Third grade: One box of 16 or 24 four small crayons. Pen cils, size number two. Pink Pearl erasers. One pair of sharp point scissors. Two 4-ounce bottles of white glue. Two glue sticks-small, solid. One large box of tissue. One 12-inch ruler (inches and centimeters) No permanent Fifteen students from Tokyo International gave up part of their summer vacation to vol unteer at Warm Springs Early Childhood Education. Tokyo International is the sis ter university to Willamette Uni versity of Monmouth. The stu dents spent time interacting in the classroom with the children and helping with some much needed yard work around ECE grounds. Their efforts were rewarded at a mini cultural exchange held in their honor at ECE. The chil dren performed exhibition dances. Then during a short in termission, appreciation gifts were presented to each of the members of the group. Thanks to all employees and classrooms who contributed gifts. The stu dents performed a dance for the children as well and the event ended with a round dance. Special thanks to Quartz Creek for drumming and to Mackie Begay for being the MC. Summer Youth and Higher Education workers It has been a busy summer around ECE, and we are very grateful to have had the help of our summer youth and higher education workers. We currently have 27 total employed in our building and we are looking forward to the next wave of youth who will begin soon. The students are employed as office assistants, classroom aides, janitorial aides and kitchen aides. We have received a lot of posi tive feedback regarding our young workers, and we truly appreciate all of the hard work each individual has contributed to our programs. Congratulations to two of these young ladies who recently became mothers: Traci Soto and Michelle Charley. Thanks for your help and we wish you the V 1 997 Suzuki Sidekick, 4x4, JX, 5-speed, AMFM Cassette, PS $3,995 event Sept. 2 plies distribution will be held in front of the Community Counseling Center, between Warm Springs Elementary and the cafeteria. There will be drop boxes throughout the tribal organi zation, to collect school sup plies from tribal employees and departments that wish to donate. markers. Fourth and fifth: One box of 16 or 24 small crayons. Pen cils, size number two. Pink Pearl erasers. One pair of sharp point scissors. One 4-ounce bottle of white glue. Two glue sticks (small, solid). One 12-inch ruler (inches and centimeters) Note book paper. One box of tissue. No permanent markers. best of luck! Registration and enrollment update We are still taking applica tions for Head Start Part Day. If your child turns 3 on or be fore September 1, then he or she is eligible to register. School is due to start on September 8; so if you have not yet come in to fill out paperwork and to meet with Family Services staff, we urge you to call and make an appointment today. If your child is 4 and was in Head Start last year, then he or she is automatically re-enrolled for the next school year. You will need only to fill out a new emer gency contact sheet and USDA form at the Parent Orientation, which will be held on Tuesday September 7. All new Head Start students will need to have a current physical (within the last six months), immunizations, birth certificate or Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs enroll ment number, proof of income (pay stubs, w-2's, letter from employer, verification from public assistance, etc.), custody or placement papers if appli cable, and medical statements if any allergies. All families must attend a parent orientation. This is a good time to meet the Head Start coordinators and teachers, other parents and Policy Coun cil members and to check out your child's classroom. Full day students will transition to new classrooms on September 8. Head StartTribal Preschool Closure Reminder to parents and guardians: Classrooms will be closed August 30 and 31, and September 1,2,3 and 7 for teacher pre-service training and classroom preparation. Please make arrangements for alterna tive child care for these dates. We are currently working with school Sixth grade: One box of 16 or 24 small crayons. Pencils, size number two. Pink Pear erasers. One pair of sharp point scissors. One 4-ounce bottle of white glue. Two glue sticks (small, solid). One 12-inch ruler (inches and centimeters) Notebook pa per. One box of tissue. Ballpoint pens, blue or black (not erasable) No permanent markers. Seventh and eighth grad ers: College ruled notebook pa per. One 2-inch, 3-ring (metal ring) binder with dividers. No Pee Chee folders. Please note, some classes may require additional materi als. If so, students will be noti fied during the first week of school by their classroom teacher. Some school supplies will need to be replenished throughout the school year. Work Force Development and Eva Montee to train back up child care providers for this week. We will keep you posted 7, , wmw -teitim tnofr HnHPfti Ktom titem lm- liny fei r Itmiitim it, VtOlitOf J 'dh I0i Small Hands Fact: Children from age two to seventeen start fires that endanger lives, cause injuries, death and burn millions of dollars in property. Fact: Children under the age of three cause a majority of these fires and lose their lives in the process. This does not have to happen. Parents need to teach their children about the dangers of fire and create a fire-safe home. Install Smoke AMERIND offers Home and Fire Safety Training to Children in Indian Country. Contact AMERIND'S Loss Prevention Team for more information: www.amerind-corp.org 800-352-3496 AMERIND: A Consortium of Tribes Protecting 1994 Chevrolet 4x4, Automatic Transmission $7,495 1987PontiacFiero, Auto, Air $2,495 An easy way to cool off By Emllee Hugle OXU lixtenshn Office Two classes the from Warm Springs Elementary School Summer Academy made ice cream last week. This was a project of the OSU Extension Family and Community Development program. The homemade ice cream recipe that we used is quick and easy. So try it with your kids, or with a friend, and have a great time. Homemade ice cream: 12 cup milk. 14 cup half Huckleberry Feast Sunday, August 8 At the HeHe Longhouse in your child's classroom of who may be available. Also, if you know somebody interested in making money that week and is to Hold Lave Detectors ... Plan an Truce Auto 40 NW 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741 475-8100 ' '- 1982 Mercedes Low miles, Auto, loaded, Air $5,995 and half. One tablespoon sugar. 14 teaspoon vanilla extract. One sandwich size Ziploc bag. One 1 -gallon size Ziploc bag. Three cups ice. One table spoon coarse salt. In the sandwich size Ziploc bag, combine milk, half and half, sugar and vanilla. Put ice and coarse salt in the gallon size Ziploc bag. Agitate and squish milk mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Add cut up fruit, flavorings or other extra ingredients. Enjoy! willing to make a commitment to be a reliable child care refer- ral resource please contact Becky or Jodi at 553-3241. ... Not fire Escape Route Tribes and Their Families
