JUNE 15, 2001
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Honor & Recognition Dinner
The Tribal Education division and the Tribal Education Committee will
host the Annual Honor & Recognition Dinner event on Saturday, June 16
at the Grand Ronde Elementary School at 1:00 p.m.
SUMMER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Willamina School District
Middle School Basic Skills Program: 503-876-2545
HS Credit Recovery Program Make-up and Enrichment: 503-876-9122
We would like to encourage all Tribal youth interested in participating in
these academic opportunities. You make pick up registration forms at any
school office. Please contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-2224 if you are planning
on attending either program. Tribal youth will receive a scholarship for full
tuition payment for the High School Credit Recovery Program.
Adult Education Services May Lapse
Dorna Riding In resigned her position as the Tribe's Adult Education Pro
gram Coordinator effective May 22, 2001. Education Division is currently
seeking to contract an instructor for part time hours until the position is
filled. We hope to have an instructor available on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. by the second week in June and through July.
Please contact the Education Division to confirm that we have contracted a
temporary instructor after mid-June 2001.
Chemeketa Community College campuses have Adult Education programs
that can be utilized as an alternate program while our program is not in
operation. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
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Monday Nights, July 9-July 30. A one-credit Chinuk-wawa conversation class will be
held this summer. Experience with Chinuk-wawa will be helpful, but all individuals are
encouraged to attend. The class will focus on natural learning through semi-immersion
in the language.
TRADITIONAL CARVING TOOL CLASS
Wednesday Nights, July 11-August 1. Cultural Education Coordinator, Tony Johnson
will be teaching a carving class focused on producing the tools necessary for tradi
tional NW coast carving. This will be the first of a number of carving classes to be
offered in the future. Participants will make a traditional adze. If you are interested,
sign up early space is limited to 15 individuals.
SPRUCE ROOT AND RUSH GATHERING DAY
Wednesday, August 22. Accomplished basket maker and teacher Margaret Mathewson
will guide this all day trip to gather traditional Grand Ronde basketry materials. Spruce
Root and Rush will be the focus, but other materials will also be discussed. Space is
limited.
TRADITIONAL BASKETRY
Wednesday nights, August 22-September 12. Accomplished basket maker and teacher
Margaret Mathewson will teach this four night class focused on traditional Grand
Ronde basketry. Participants will focus on their choice of materials and techniques.
Space is limited.
Call or e-mail to the Tribe's Cultural Education Coordinator Tony A. Johnson for more
information or to register: 503-879-2084 or tonyjohnson grandronde.org
National Ironworkers Training
Program for American Indians
If you are 20 years of age or older, have an interest in the ironworking
craft, and are prepared to complete 12 weeks of training you must:
Provide a Birth Certificate and Degree of Indian Blood;
Be physically fit;
Have a High School Diploma or GED;
Be able to read and write the English Language;
Be willing to relocate (training is in Broadview, IL);
Students will be housed in a location convenient to the training center. A
Subsistence Allowance of $210 (currently) will be provided per week. After
completing this program placement into the work force will be provided by
the National Iron Workers Training Program; along with a $350 check for
structural or reinforcing tools paid directly to the local union or training cen
ter. The Ironworkers is a college degree program. This program offers college
credits that transfer to a Bachelor's degree program.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education division has applica
tions and general information regarding the program 800-422-0232 ext 2275.
For specific information regarding the National Iron Workers Training Pro
gram contact: Ms. Kyle Roberstons (708) 345-2344 or Ms. Rose LeBeau (202)
208-2671.
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D PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Human Resource Management in the Public Sector, 3 credits
Instructor: Sharron Noone
Date and time: June 26, July 17, August 7 (Tuesday's) from 4-6:30pm
Location: Grand Ronde, Governance Center, room 204
For more information and registration contact Theresa Julnes Rapida,
Ph.D. at 1-800-547-8887 ext. 5155.
D CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Native American Literature, ENG252, 3 credits
Instructor: HaglochJ.
Date and time: Wednesdays beginning June 25 from 5:30-9:30pm
Where: Grand Ronde, Modular 3 classroom.
D CHEMEKETA LIVE (CTV)
Business English I, 3 credits
Instructor: Kim Baggett
Tue. & Thur. 8:30-10:20am
Business English II, 3 credits
Instructor: Kathy Allison
Tue. & Thur. 10:30am-12:20pm
Office Procedures, 3 credits
Instructor: Kim Baggett
Mon. & Wed. 10:30am-12:20pm
CLASSES COURSE
Study Skills, 3 credits
Instructor: Robin York
Mon. & Wed. 8:30-10:20am
English Composition, 3 credits
Instructor: Greg Oldham
Mon. 6-9:50pm
To register call Chemeketa
at 1-800-398-6262.
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GRAND RONDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary Basic Skills
June 25-August2
12:30-3:30 p.m. M-TH
No class on July 4-5
$20 registration (sliding scale)
D Coyote Camp
Junel8-August2
lOa.m.-Noon M-TH
No session on July 4-5
No Fee
Willamina Elementary
School (classes at WMS)
D Elementary Basic Skills
June 25-August2
9a.m.-Noon M-TH
No class on July 4-5
$20 registration (sliding scale)
D Summer Activity Program
June25-August2
12:30-3 p.m. M-TH
No session on July 4-5
No Fee
Willamina Middle School
D Middle School Basic Skills
June25-August2
9 a.m.-Noon M-TH
No class on July 4-5
$30 registration fee (sliding scale)
B Summer Activity Program
June25-August2
12:30 -3 p.m. M-TH
No session on July 4-5
No Fee
Willamina High School
(classes at WMS)
B HS Credit Recovery Program:
Make-up and Enrichment
June25-August2
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 8i 11:30 a.m. to
2:30p.m., M-TH
No Class July 4-5
$40 registration (sliding scale)
B Summer Student Work Program
PolkYamhill County Student Workshops.
Special Interest sessions to be planned
concurrently with Summer School. Top
ics and schedule to be announced.