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AUGUST 15, 2003 Smoke Signals 11 Come Join Us For A Week Of Learning Math Camp August 18-20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour for lunch) We will be offering a math camp that can be centered around specific skill areas as fractions, decimals, multiplication, division, advanced math and other areas determined by your math skill needs. Camp would run 12 hours and will be offered for 6th-12th graders. FREE! Study Skills Workshop August 21-22 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop will give you the best methods and techniques for time management, test taking, reading, study strategies and note taking. It is for 6th -12th graders only. Each student will receive a daily planner and instructed to track assignments, grades and create long and short term goals. Start the new school year prepared for success. FREE! Parenting Workshop August 19 - 20 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Motivational techniques, reading strategies, study skill tips and devel oping a love of learning is included in this workshop. Learn new skills that will enhance your ability to motivate your child towards academic success. FREE! Contact the Youth Education Staff at 503-879-2101 to RSVP. Fifteen positions are available for each class. Participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. All programs are offered by Sylvan Advantage Center. A. mn OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY OSU Challenge Course This is an event sponsored by the Youth Pre vention Program. It will allow CTGR youth the opportunity to learn valuable leadership, motivation and teamwork skills that will be fun and last a lifetime. There are two groups of 20 youth that will be attending: 1) Entering grades 6-8 (August 25 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) 2) Entering grades 9-12 (August 28 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) It is on a first come, first serve basis. Youth will need to have their parent or guardian fill out a release form for the event. Please contact Trinity Hall at 503-879-1437. Registration For K-5 Afterschool Program, No Tribal Before School Care Provided Registration for the K-5 afterschool program will end on August 22. Applications are available at the K-5 modular (behind Grand Ronde School) also at the Early Childhood building, Adult Education building or the Social Services Department. Due to recent merging of Grand Ronde and Willamina Elemen tary schools, Tribal Before School Care will not be provided. For more information, call Vikki Bishop at 503-879-2287. Volleyball Camp Tribal Gymnasium August 20, 21 & 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, contact Trinity Hall at 503-879-1437. Reminder to Current STTC&DE Students The STTC&DE Programs can help with the required textbook and supplies needed as you return to school but only required materials. The cost of any "extras" you purchase at your college or school's book store (school sweatshirts, food items, etc.) are your responsibility and cannot be paid for out of Education Division funds. If you are unsure about a particular item, please check with the Continuing Education office prior to purchase. asm Native Youth "End of the Summer Night Out at the Ballpark" , Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball Game Thursday, August 21 st, 2003 Bus Leaves CTGR Gymnasium at 5:00 p.m. Game starts at 6:35 p.m. Bus will return to CTGR approximately. 1 hour, 30 minutes after game ends. Open to the first 50 Native Youth (Junior High or High School Students) that get in their completed permission slips to the CTGR Tribal Youth Prevention Program. Contact CTGR Tribal Youth Prevention Program at 503-879-1489, 503-879-1471 or 503-879-2039 to get more information and your per mission slips. If a youth rides the bus they must have a ride home or another arrangement must be communicated and agreed upon with the CTGR Tribal Youth Prevention Program. This drug alcohol free event is sponsored by the CTGR Tribal Youth Pre vention Program with help from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHORT RANGE PLANNER Make a difference in SW Oregon! Utilize your land use planning edu cation andor experience as a member of ODOT's Planning and Pro gramming Unit in White City (Jackson County). Coordinate, analyze and implement the SW Oregon Development Review Program. Collabo rate on all short range land usetransportation related issues with local, state and federal officials, ODOT staff, and citizens. Salary $2865 -$4101month excellent benefits: health insurance; paid vacation, sick and personal leaves; 10 paid holidays; and full employer-paid retire ment contribution. To apply you must obtain an application and copy of Announcement OCDT3558 by visiting www.odot.state.or.usjobs or calling 503-986-4030 (TTY 986-3854 for the hearing impaired). Appli cation and supplements materials required in the announcement must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST: August 18, 2003. ODOT is an AAEEO Employer, committed to building workforce diversity. AUG15-17: ANNUALGRAND RONDE CONTEST POW-WOW. Pow-wow grounds. GRAND RONDE, OR. Contact Dana at 503-879-2037. SEP. 5-7: VETERANS' POW-WOW. Muckleshootballfield,172Ave.,S.E. AUBURN, WA. Contact 253-804-8752. INTERNAL OPENINGS Applications Specialist (On-call) Gaming Commission Grade: 13 Closing date: August 20 EXTERNAL OPENINGS B Cook Technician (26 hours per week) Gaming Commission Grade: 5 Closing date: August 20 For a detailed Job description, please contact the Tribe's JOB LINE: 503-879-2257 1-877-TRIBEGR The eligibility requirements for applying for Internal postings Current employees meeting the following criteria: Regular full or part-time employees who: 1 ) have completed 6 months in current position. 2) have obtained an overall perfor mance rating of "meets expectations or better" on their most recent performance evaluation. 3) were not under disciplinary action or performance improvement review during the previous 6 months. Any Tribal member of the Confed erated Tribes of Grand Ronde meeting the following criteria: 1 ) Are not a current employee of the Tribe in their "introductory" period. 2) Are not a current employee of the Tribe under disciplinary action or performance improvement during the previous 6 months. 1
