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Spily^y Tyrooo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 7 December 14-, 2011 B&G Club open during break Night for Tree Lighting The Warm Springs Boys and Girls Club will be open Christ mas break. Our club hours will be 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will have arts, crafts, gam es, video gam es, snack making, and movie days. We will also be doing joint activities with the Community Wellness Center and the Com munity Health Program. Below is a list o f the days that we will be closed and/or clos- ing early. Early Closures: Friday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 30 at 3:30 p.m. C losed : Monday, D ec. 26 for the Holiday. I f you would like more in formation about our program you can contact us at 541-553- 2323 and we will be happy to assist you. June Smith, club manager. Home energy assistance The Low Income Home E n ergy Assistance Program is tak ing applications for energy as sistance. What to bring with your ap plication: V erifica tio n o f in com e (check stub, general assistance, S S I, S S D I, D S H S , SN A P ), award letter stating what type o f income. Social Security number on the application, and the en ergy bill. All members o f household over 18 are required to sign two forms. The Warm Springs program was awarded less money than last year, “but we will do our best to ensure as many households receive assistance,” said Gayleen Adam s, o f the Low Incom e Home Energy Assistance Pro gram (LIHEAP). “We will also provide fire wood to those households that prefer to use their fireplace or wood stove. I f you have questions please call the office during business hours, 541-553-3491, and speak with Mona, Sonia or Gayleen. D ress drive fo r Cinderella B all A Dress Drive is being held to provide new or gently used fo rm al gow ns to deserving young ladies in Warm Springs for the Cinderella Ball in Janu ary. They also welcome donations Afterthe Lights Parade last week, families gathered at the community center for the Tree Lighting. JCMS music recitals this week Yvonne Iverson/Spilyay Big Brother Big Sister announces annual awards During the Harvest Potluck held in N ov em b er, the B ig Brother and Big Sister o f the Year were announced. Big Brother o f the Year was Brett Whipple. Big Sister o f the Year was Melanie Carroll. Brett was matched with Ju s tin in April 2010, said Nancy Diaz, Jefferson County program coordinator. Brett visited Jus tin at school in Warm Springs for lunch, watched him play sports, took him to a Blazers game in Portland, participated in Bowl for Kids Sake and took him on his first horse ride. D ea n ie , Ju s tin ’s m o ther, Schools fiction! wunv.jcsd.k12.or.us m f - shared that when she asks Ju s tin about Brett, Justin will smile big and say “H e’s nice.” She, along with Justin’s grand mother, sister and some cous ins, attended the Harvest Pot- luck, where B rett and Ju stin were named Big Brother/Little Brother o f the Year. È i - W i B u ff Elementary winning inventors (clockwise from top left) Madison Pattenaude, Fiona White, Kacee Baggett, Miriam Vazquez, Yoana Valerio, Lisa Duhisar and Gavin Schmidt. JCSD Inventors Shine JC SD is proud to announce that 181 of our students participated in the 2011 Bend Research Inventerprise Science Contest. Seven of our great inventors received recognition for their entries and one student, Kingston Steele from Madras High School (class of 2012), received a first place award and cash prize. “We were excited to see so many of our students taking part in the contest,” said Melinda Boyle, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “We are proud when they stretch themselves to participate in these extra activities.” More than 1000 Central Oregon students submitted original inventions for original products or processes that protect people from something scary. Melanie and Elizabeth (Liz) have been matched since April o f 2010. They go shopping to gether, eat out, bake and talk and attend. Elizabeth’s mother Betty said that she is thankful for Melanie and the time she spends with Liz. She knows that Liz enjoys her time also. Je ffe r s o n C ounty M iddle School Music Lesson Recitals are this Wednesday and Thurs day, Dec. 14-15. Middle school students in af ter school music lessons will per form for family and friends. / V____________________________________________________________ ) mm:- j . Families com e to Metolius Elementary to support reading and literacy. Madras Primary Celebrates Positive Behavior Family Craft Night & Book Fair Madras Primary is proud to highlight their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program dip) ah to celebrate students who demonstrate safe, respectful and responsible character traits. The program includes a monthly spirit day and an assembly where awards are presented to individual students and entire classes. “The goal of the program is to focus on positive behavior and reward students for doing the right thing,” said Principal Kathy Bishop. “One of the best parts is seeing and hearing the kids at the as sembly cheer for each other. PBIS has created a positive culture that the students are excited about. Their faces light up on spirit assembly days.” This month, Metolius Elementary School hosted their annual Family Craft Night and Book Fair. More than 300 parents and family members came out to support literacy and reading. “We are proud of the strong sense of family and community that we share together,” said Principal Craig Morgan. Connections to College and Career Fair Madras High School students recently participated in a college and career fair to learn about college and career opportunities. Presenters included: Gina Ricketts Central O regon Com m unity C ollege Brenda McDonald Eastern O regon University Lisa Dubisar Fish an d W ildlife y MHS Parent Center A new Parent Center is open at Madras High School to encourage parent involve ment on campus. Stop by and learn about resources available to families and enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere. “We know for a fact that parent in volvement in their children’s education makes students more successful at school,” said Rick Molitor, superintendent. “Being involved as parents promotes academic and social success for our kids.” Parent Center is open every school day: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 1 2 :0 0 - 1 :0 0 p.m. 3 : 0 0 - 4 : 0 0 p.m. Check out our Book Swap and Clothes Closet. Bring books you have already read and swap them for something new. The Clothes Closet is where families can donate and receive gently worn clothing. Come on down, grab a coffee, and check out the Parent Center in Room #1 of Madras High School! Upcoming Parent Center Event: December 14 Workshop 10-10:30 a.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. “ W hat D oes My C hild N eed to D o to G ra d u a tef” Calendar Winter break starts December 19 School resumes Tuesday, January 3 Other calendar dates; 12/12 School Board meets at Metolius Elem. Library 5:00 p.m. workshop; 6:00 p.m. regular session 12/13 JC M S Wnnter Concert 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 12/15 Winter Craft Night at Warm Springs Elem. Gym 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Officer Dan Farrester Careers in L a w E n forcem en t Steven Leriche District Attorney Students also learned how to access tribal scholarship money from Ramona Tanewasha of The Confed erated Tribe of Warmsprings. ( 541 ] 475-6192 > \ There will be a com- Friday, Dec. 16. The munity yard sale from yard sale will be at the 9 a.m. till 4 p.m., this Agency Longhouse. li 1 j b b s x a Come hear drum, bass, guitar, and voice students at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Rodriguez Annex, and enjoy a violin and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 15 in the JC M S Commons. : ■ Community Yard Sale p f TTW nr o f shoes, evening bags and jew elry. They prefer that items be in very good condition and o f modern style. I f you have a do nation or would like to help in any way contact Carol Sahme at 541-553-3243. 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