July 1, 1996
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Youth Education program offering
two full-time center-based programs
TANOOS TUMTUM operates from
Grand Ronde Elementary School on
Monday through Friday.
Applications are being accepted for
children Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Operating hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. forthe summer months. Beginning in
September we will once again offer a
Before and After School Care program.
Open enrollment has begun and will close
when the class space of 25 children has
been reached. Tribal children will receive
preference. Breakfast and an afternoon
snack are provided; children must bring
their own lunch.
TWA SUNCHAKO LEARNING
CENTER, a pre-kindergarten readiness
program developed for 3 to 5 year olds,
will be operating year round, and will
begin July 8. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday. An
after care program is offered at the facility
from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children
may enroll for the summer only or for the
entire year. Enrollment will continue until
a class maximum of 25 children has been
reached. Children enrolling after that time
will be placed on a waiting list. Tribal
children will receive preference. Lunch
and an afternoon snack are provided.
Both programs charge a nominal fee of
$200 per month. (Discounts are given to
families with two or more children
participating in the programs.) A sliding
fee schedule will be offered for families in
need.
Policy manuals can be picked up at the
Youth Education office, and Wendi
Spencer will be happy to talk to you about
the programs and what they will be
offering for community children.
Continuing students:
We need FAF forms!
Many of you have not submitted a copy
of your Federal Financial Aid application
for the 1 99697 academic year. We cannot
process a budget for you until we receive
this required document. The application is
due by February 15 of each new year.
Culture camp held in August
Konaway Nika Tillicum camp will be
held at Southern Oregon State College and
Rogue Community College in Ashland,
Oregon. Native American youth in grades
5 and 6 will interact with students while
being challenged by creative, imaginative
instructors and activities. Students will
spend time with tribal Elders and leaders
during classes, lectures, and outdoor pre
sentations. APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 31. Contact Education: Lisa Leno at
879-2278 or 1-800-422-0232.
1IOLLIE LARSEN has recently
been hired as Education Division
Secretary. Her primary responsibil
ity is assisting the Education staff,
which includes Dean, Marion, Marty,
Gayla, Wendi, Lisa, and Teressa.
Since December she has worked part
time in the Accounting Department.
Her husband, Jeff and daughter,
Devin are enrolled tribal members.
Hollie grew up in Grand Ronde.
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GRAND OPENING
Please come and help us celebrate
our building renovation!
j TWA SUNCHAKO LEARNING CENTER j
25256 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde
: july 3 :
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM i
Meet the staff and check out the center
while enjoying some cookies and juice.
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
(3, 4,5 YEARS OLD)
TRIBAL MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Call Wendi Spencer at 879-2280,
Thanks to those who made Honor Dinner so special
By Marion Mercier
The Education Division would like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Honor
and Recognition Dinner and Awards Ceremony this year. We appreciate and recognize all
the achievements our tribal students are making. Special thanks to Lisa Leno for "a lot" of
help in planning to make sure the event was a success. Thanks also to Craig Toll for
making our invitations and programs, you did a wonderful job! Thanks to the artists who
made our graduate gifts this year: Joann Mercier, Sharon Norwest, and Gina Ornelas. It
was an honor to have Bill Wilson with us to play an honor song on his flute for those
students being recognized and also to have our own tribal drum group "Healing Spirit"
with us to honor the graduates with songs and drumming. Members of the drum are:
Duane Many Hides, Buckskin Holmes, Cole Thacker, Josh Holmes, Samson George, Jake
Holmes, David Holmes, Dustin Billings, and Jessica Holmes. We are very proud of our
drum group. The Education staff works hard to provide the most effective services pos
sible to meet the needs of the members. We are very fortunate to have skilled, professional
staff members, dedicated Tribal Education Committee members, active Student Advisory
Council members, and committed Tribal Council members working together for the good
of the Grand Ronde tribal people. I am happy and thankful that I have the opportunity to be
a part of this team. Look for a pictorial honoring graduates and achievements in the
next issue of Smoke Signals.
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Wendi Spencer and Joann Empey (center) congratulated some of the Tribe's
high school graduates at the Honor and Recognition dinner.