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Smoke Signals 15 SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 Fall 2004 Chinuk Wawa Class nixwa ntsayka munk skukum ntsayka chinuk-wawa "Let's work on strengthening our Chinuk Wawa," A reminder that the fall quarter Chinuk Wawa class starts Septem ber 27, 2004. It will be conducted by the Tribe's Cultural Education program. The ten-week course begins September 27, and ends De cember 6. It will be held Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in room 126a in the Tribes' Adult Education building. Individuals inter ested in signing up for this class should contact Cultural Education Coordinator, Tony A. Johnson, by phone (503-879-2084) or email (tony.johnsongrandronde.org). School Clothing Available School clothing available through the Social Services Department for Tribal members that qualify. The deadline for submitting applications is September 15, 2004. There is limited amount of money available, so it will be "first come first serve." For questions or application, please call Tammy Garrison at 1-800-242-8196. Association on American Indian Affairs Emergency Aid The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Emergency Aid Schol arships to full time American Indian and Alaskan Native students in amounts ranging from $100-$400. Students may receive one scholarship per academic year. There is no deadline for application. Must be enrolled at least 14 with a federally recognized Tribe. Please visit website for additional requirements and application, www.indian-affairs.org Scholarships That Totally Rock The following Ben Kaplan Scholarships That Totally Rock are now avail able in the CTGR Education Division Library: Law School Scholarships, Medical & Healthcare Scholarships, Nursing Scholarships, Performing & Fine Arts Scholarships, Engineering Scholarships, Business & Account ing, Adult & Non-Traditional Scholarships. Visit the library today to browse these collections of scholarship opportunities outside of CTGR Tribal fund ing. Catching the Dream Scholarship Catching the Dream (formerly the Native American Scholarship Fund) is now accepting applications for Spring SemesterWinter Term. Must be at enrolled at least 14 with a federally or state recognized Tribe or a terminated Tribe. Deadline for Spring SemesterWinter Quarter is Sept. 15. Visit website for application and more information at www.catchingthedream.org, or contact Luhui Whitebear, CTGR Scholar ship Coordinator, 1-800-422-0232 ext 1345, 503-879-1345 or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org. f) -. Trading at the River A Gathering of Native American Businesses Tribal Enterprises - Hosted by ONABEN & ATNI-Economic Development Corporation October 27th - 28th, 2004 Embassy Suites Portland Airport, Portland, OR See www.ONABEN.org for registration forms and more information Trade Show hosted by Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce Parent & Student Dinner For 6th-12th Graders September 15, 2004, 5:30 p.m. G:30 p.m. Youth Education Building Come and join us for dinner! We will be signing students up for after school programming and discuss programs that will be offered during the school year. Your suggestions about programming are important! Please RSVP by calling 503-879-2101. Special Announcement Grand Ronde Education Library The Tribal Library would like to start a program called "Saturday Fun in the Library" beginning this fall. This would occur the fourth Saturday of each month and include planned activities like movie matinees, crafts, speakers, storytellers and a variety of other fun education-oriented activi ties. Part of the program would include snacks from the Library's "Healthy Snacks for Kids" cookbook. If you or your kids are interested in this pro gram, please contact the Library at 503-879-1488. v. Attention High School Seniors There are many opportunities to start preparing for college now! Please call the education department to let us help you on your journey. By providing us your contact information we can keep you updated on local and out of state opportunities, and remind you of upcoming deadlines for education and scholarship funding. Hope to hear from you! Please call the Education Department at 503-879-2275. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS If you haven't taken the SAT's for college, you need to do so! Save your receipt and the Education Division can reimburse you the cost for this test. The SAT's are adding a new writing portion to this test in March 2005, so plan on taking it in the fall if you want to avoid an extra section. To sign up go to this website: www.collegeboard.com. If you don't have computer access, please come to the Education Building and use one of our computers. You will need credit card information to sign up online. We also have practice tests available for your use to help prepare you for the SAT's. First Fall Testing Dates: October 9, 2004. Need to sign up by September 7, 2004. If you have any questions please call Rachel Warner, CollegeCareer Counselor at 503-879-1478. CAREGIVER TRAINING Legacy Health System "Caring that makes a difference" is a two-day course for those who want to be contract in-home care providers. The course covers alzheimer's dis ease, body mechanics, diabetes, Elder abuse, end of life issues, infection control, sensory changes and bed & wheelchair transfers. The class is a requirement for being listed in the Caregiving Listing maintained by Legacy Caregiving Services. Class tuition is $60. Call 503-413-7706 or email for the current schedule of trainings and to register. Tribal members can access Education's Short-TermContinuing & Distance Education Program to pay for this course, at 503-879-2275. ALERT It was brought to attention recently that someone claiming to be a rep resentative of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is calling students, offering them grants, and asking for their bank account numbers so a processing fee can be charged. Specifically, the caller tells the student he understands the student has federal student loans and offers to replace the loans with an $8,000 grant. The caller explains that a processing fee must be charged and obtains the student's checking account information. We want to remind students that there is no ED program to replace loans with grants and that there is no processing fee to obtain Title IV grants from ED. Furthermore, students should never provide their bank account or credit card information over the phone unless they initiated the call and trust the company they are calling. For information about identity theft prevention, you may visit www.ed.govmisused. For information about preventing financial aid scams, visit www.studentaid.ed.govlsa.
