Smoke Signals November 1993 ESOSA
Parents as Partners in
Career Planning
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde's
Education Division is sponsoring a "Parents as Partners in
Career Planning" workshop on Monday, December 6, from
9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The workshop will be held in the
Tribal Community Center in Grand Ronde. Focus of the
workshop is targeted for JOM (Johnson CMalley) Title V,
parents, parent committees, and Indian Education staff who
work with high school and junior high school aged children,
and will prepare participants to lead parents in career
planning groups. Participants will receive materials that
focus on values and interests which are geared toward the
year 2000 workforce. The session will help parents develop
communication skills necessary to facilitate their children's
career planning.
Featured presenter is Ms. Heather Alberts, who is
part of the Center for Educational Development staff and
directs the New Frontiers Project, in Tucson, Arizona. New
Frontiers is a Southwest equity program that trains educators,
students, and community members in preparing for a new
future. Ms. Alberts has presented at conferences throughout
Arizona, Nevada, California, and Texas. She has a Master's
degree in Counselling and Guidance from the University of
Virginia.
The workshop is free, and open to all JOM, Indian
Education programs, and parents. For more information or
a registration form, contact Dean Azule in the Education
department.
Help Available For FAFs
On Friday, December 10, the Grand Ronde Tribal
Education Division will host a FINANCIAL AID HELP
SESSION for high school seniors who are considering or
definitely planning on attending school for the 1994-95 year.
The workshop is also for JOM, Title V Indian Education
Program staff who work with students, and for parents who
generally do most of the work in completing financial aid
forms.
The workshop will help students and parents "walk
through" the financial aid application process. Time will be
allowed for questions and answers. Additional information
will be presented regarding scholarship information. The
new 1994-95 Federal Students Aid Application forms will be
available at this workshop.
Presenters will be Ms. Patricia Galligan, Director of
Financial Aid Office, Chemeketa Community College and
Ms. Barbara Dunn, Associate Director, Financial Aid
Administration of Oregon State University.
Come join us for a financial aid review and help
session on December 10. Call Dean Azule for more
information.
Thanks From Student:
Peter Wakeland
To all involved with the selection process for the
Grand Ronde Trust Fund Scholarship:
It is with many thanks that I write you this letter.
Your recognition of me, and your support of me is so very
valuable. Without such support, attaining my degree here at
O.S.U. would be considerably more difficult
My goals have not changed. It is my sincere hope
that I can show you a return in your support and that my
education will be of benefit to our people. We seem to be
breaking new ground in Grand Ronde, and I am excited for
us all.
I am taking 18 hour again this fall at school. My
scholastic schedule, coupled with having been selected an
O.S.U. Ambassador, and my participation as a member of
our tribal Student Advisory Committee will most certainly
keep me busy. Yet with all the upcoming excitement, I assure
you I am still very focused.
So once ag a, thanks to you all. My wife Bonnie
and I are truly grateful.
The SMILE Program
In the Grand Ronde community, there is a special
program that allows up to sixty students to explore the world
ofscienceand mathematics in aninteresting, non-threatening
manner. The hands-on activities are conducted by six
teachers, two each from the elementary, middle school, and
high school. SMILE (Science and Math Investigative
Learning Experiences), reaches rural minority students in
grades 4-1 2. The program's goal is to increase the numbers
of under-represented minorities entering professions related
to mathematics, science, and engineering.
Elementary students will also attend a three-day
Outdoor Science Camp. They will participate in field
studies, data collection, and data interpretation. Learning
about the environment is an important part of the lessons.
Middle school students have the opportunity to attend a
three-week Summer Science Camp at Oregon State
University. The emphasis of the camp is physics and math.
During the Senior Challenge Weekend at O.S.U.,
high school students will participate in a bridge building
contest conducted bv the College of Engineering. Their
Eight School districts currently have SMILE pro- bridges are built during their SMILE club meetings and
brought to O.S.U.
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Students from Willanuna Middle School participate in the
SMILE Program.
grams: Willa
minaGrand Ronde, Klamath
County
(Chiloquin),
Lincoln County
(SiletzToledo),
Woodburn,
Jefferson County
(MadrasWarm
Springs), Ontario,
Nyssa, and
Pendleton.
Approximately L
480 students and
48 teachers are
now involved in
the program.
SMILE
students
participate in
after-school
activities that help
blend mathematics and science. Development of the skills
and attitudes necessary for success in higher education is part
of these activities. Field trips to local sites of scientific
interest are also scheduled for the students. At least once
each year, the students visit a campus for science-related
activities and tours of campus facilities. These activities and
tours allow contact with college faculty and students.
Elementary students will meet people from a nearby campus
in their own school. Middle school and high school students
will visit the campus of Oregon State University for the
weekend.
Student Application Deadlines
Attention! If you plan to attend school, Higher
Education, or Adult Vocational Training duringthe 1993-94
school year, you must submit your application to the tribal
office by these dates:
Winter Term, 1993 -NOVEMBER 1, 1993
Spring Term 1994 FEBRUARY 28, 1994
Summer Term, 1994 APRIL 30, 1994
Also, a reminder to current students: AVT and
Higher Education students please submityourclass schedules
to the Education office as scon as possible.
Some current students have not provided their
Spring 1993 Grade Reports. Grade Reports must be submitted
to the Education Program prior to Winter Term assistance
being provided.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
STUDENTS:
Jennifer Garble, received her Legal Assistant degree
Valarie Sheker, received her Medical Assistant degree
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school activities in
the communities
include building
and studying
XJ tidepools (Toledo
jL-cl High School), and
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H wniamina,
Woodburn,
? Pendleton, and
Chiloquin High
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have been in
operation for
several months,
and the other two
will be set up this
year. The SMILE
Program conducts
workshops three
SPRINGSUMMER
GRADE POINTS
AVT STUDENTS
Anthony Borquez 4.00
Karen Harrison 3.00
Arthur McGee 3.71
HIGHER EDUCATION
Darron Houk 3.25
Perri McDaniel 3.06
SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS
Melanie Duggan 3.80
Kathleen Feehan 3.23
Chadwick Stryke.r 3.21
Shelby Olson 3.29
times each year for the teachers who lead SMILE groups in
their communities. The teachers learn about new
developments and approaches in science. They also spend
time sharing ideas with each other. Ways to involve parents
and help students and teachers understand and deal with
cultural differences are also explored. Most workshops are
on the Oregon State University campus. This year, the fall
workshop is being held in each community, dealing with
specific needs of the teachers in that community. Learn more
about the SMILE Program next month.
Kids & Parents:
Info About the HANTAVIRUS
Some tribal members in the Southwest have been
victims of a "mystery illness" known as the Hantavirus. It is
also responsible for the death of one known Oregon resident
People who have Hantavirus RDS may have some
or all of the following symptoms: fever, muscle aches, chills,
dry cough, headache, nausea & vomiting, and shortness of
breath.
It is believed the Hantavirus is carried in the urine,
feces, and saliva of Deer Mice and possibly other wild
rodents. A person gets Hantavirus by coming into contact
with the droppings, urine, or saliva or other things that have
come into contact with them This illness is not suspected to
spread from one person to another. Although the
Hantavirus is most frequently found in Deer Mice, all rodents
should be treated as if they cany the virus until there is a
better understanding of the disease. This includes mice,
chipmunks, squirrels, and wood rats.
Avoid direct contact with rodents (live or dead), or
their droppings, urine, saliva, nests, or other items which
could be contaminated. Make your home less attractive to
rodents by not leaving garbage or open containers of food
outside. Keep garbage cans covered. Keep animal feeds and
grains in rodent-proof containers and at least 100 feet away
from your home. Try to keep woodpiles or anything else that
may act as a shelter for rodents as far away from your home
as possible. Keep all food either in covered containers or in
the refrigerator.