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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2000)
8 Smoke Signals Become a bilingual speaker Are you planning your next vacation in sunny Spain or romantic Paris? Would you like the advantage of being bilingual when you apply for that great job you've always wanted? A wonderful opportunity to learn French and Spanish is now available to tribal members through the Tribe's Education department. This self-paced computer program begins with the most basic words and concepts, and progresses through the vocabulary and grammar of first year college level. It will enable you to speak, read, and write the language. A favorite feature of the program is a learning process that mimics steps we have each used in learning the English language it feels comfortable, rather than overwhelming. The interesting presentation balances numer ous visual prompts with auditory support, and allows you to check your pro nunciation progress. You'll be amazed how quickly you can learn, and how much you remember from each lesson. For students struggling with Span ish in their high school classrooms, this may be the solution for getting it all to make sense and saving your GPA. To schedule a time for study, please call Hollie Larsen at 879-2275. Sat., May 20 1 p.m. Grand Ronde Elementary THIS SPECIAL DAY IS TO RECOGNIZED TRIBAL MEMBER: Graduates - preschool thru high school GED gradates Continuing Education programs Achievement & Recognition recipients RSVP FOR DINNER: Call Hollie Larsen at 879-2275 or 1-800-422-0232. (EQD Q3DDGED JiU J-ilU jLUVV Community welcome in GED program Each of us wants to feel good about who we are, and what we can accom plish. Education can make a wonderful difference. If you haven't completed high school consider the advantage of completing your GED. With a GED certificate you have increased job security, and the option of going to college. Spring term tutorial sessions are held Mondays and Thurs days from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call Susan at 879-2282 for information, or come into the GED office in the CTGR Education Department at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, American Indian A rt , American Indian art is explored through literature, storytelling, and plays written by American Indians. The music, dance, and regalia of the pow-wow are discussed from a cultural and historic perspective. Literature May 2 5:30 to 8 pm Instructor: Debbie LaCroix, PhD Location: Grand Ronde Tribal Governance Center, Room 204 Sherman Alexie..... May 19 5:30 to 8 pm Instructor: Sherman Alexie Location: Portland PSU, Extended Studies Bldg., Basement Room 9 At Mr. Alexie's request, admissions for his May 19 presentation will be. two or more cans of food which will be donated to Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA). Tuition is $45 per course. TO REGISTER CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: GRAND RONDE Tribal members may contact Hollie Larsen at 879-2275; or Deena LaRue at 879-4591; or 1-800-422-0232. SALEM Please contact Bee Jai Repp, PhD at (503) 315-4587; ., or email: repbchemek.cc.or.us. PORTLAND - call (503) 72-LEARN (725-3276). SMOKE SIGNALS is available to anyone at no cost. Fill out this form with your name and address, mall to: Smoke Signals, Attn: Justin Phillips 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: GRAND RONDE ROLL : fllfili81fflif Summer youth program offered in Ashland and Medford A Native American Youth Academy residential camp for youth in grades 5 10 is being offered this summer, along with many other programs. Call (541) 552-6331 for more information. Summer sponsorship applications Summer Sponsorship is a program designed to support Grand Ronde tribal youth in kindergarten through 12th grade in participating in extra-curricular activities and summer programs. This program will pay a maximum of $200 toward registration costs only. Youth may apply to receive sponsorship one time per year. Sponsorship is on a first come basis. To request an application, students may call Lisa Leno at 879-2224 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2224. Allow two weeks to process a completed application. Education Deadlines The Higher Education programs have established deadlines for ac cepting applications to the Adult Vo cational Training program and the Higher Education program in re gards to entry dates as follows: Fall TermSemester July 1, 2000 Winter TermSpring Semester November 1, 2000 Spring Term ... . February 1, 2001 Deadlines are established so the Education department is able to com plete the eligibility determination prior to the first day of class. Because both of these programs are federal and tribal-need based funded we need to have complete Federal Financial Aid information prior to being able to make an eligi bility determination. Federal Finan cial Aid applications are available at the Education office, all colleges and universities, and high school coun seling offices. Contact the Tribal Education office for more or other in formation and program applications. Students corresponding by mail please identify which program and who you want your information routed to. For example: Higher Education Program Marion Mercier OR Short Term, Continuing & Distance Education Program Deena LaRue. What does the Head Start program offer? Bus service for Grand Ronde, Sheridan and Willamina areas. 0 Cultural Chinook Jargon with Tony Johnson, twice a month. Drumming with Dustin Harmon, twice a month. B Health - Linda Mann from Dental visits once a month. Wellness visits once a month. Education Age appropriate field trips, both fun and educational. Open play area. Always busy experimenting and experiencing. Funlovingsafe environ ment. A wonderful experience to prepare your child for the years of schooling to come. Recruitment for Twah Sunchako Head Start has begun for next school year, starting September 4. Tribal and Native children will re ceive the first placement. If there are openings after all applications are returned we will then take community members. To sign up for our waiting list or any questions, contact Marissa Leno at 879-2161, or visit us down the road from the old A&D build ing. Spots are filled on first come, first serve basis.
