JUNE 15, 2006 Smoke Signals 1 1 Workshop Classes In Grand Ronde Tuesday, July 11 Advanced Microsoft Word Tuesday, August 8 Introduction to Personal Computers Tuesday, September 12 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Tuesday, October 10 Intermediate Microsoft Excel Tuesday, November 14 Advanced Microsoft Excel Tuesday, December 12 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center and will run from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Education Building. Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can apply to the Short Term Training program for assistance with registration costs. Space is limited to the first 15 who register. To register contact Joshua Clift, Adult Vocational Training Coordinator at 503-879-1635 or e-mail: joshua.cliftgrandronde.org Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Program Deadlines July 1 Fall TermSemester November 1 Winter TermSpring Semester February 1 Spring Term April 1 Summer Term Please contact the Education Division to request an application at 503-879-2275 or toll free at 1-800-422-0232 ext 2275. - Attention: High School Juniors (Entering Seniors for Fall 2006) If you think you may be attending college, it is a really good idea to take the SAT or ACT test (college entrance exams) in June 2006 because your math and grammar concepts are still fresh in your brain and the rush of deadlines for high school seniors are ( still a summer away. If you are not satisfied with scores from the June test you will have time to re-take the test in September or October 2006. . To register, go to www.collegeboard.com (for the SAT) and www. act.org (for the ACT). i If youjiave questions, please call Trinity Minahan at 503-879-1478 or 1-800-422-0232. Ext. 1478 trinity.minahan grandronde.org Attention All Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training Students: If you will be a new or returning student Fall 2006, don't forget to apply for the 2006-2007 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and at any college, university or library. It is a requirement for all Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training Program students to apply for the FAFSA each year. Remember, never pay to have a FAFSA completed or submitted! It is free. If you need help filling out your FAFSA, please contact your financial aid office, high school counselor or CTGR Education at 1-800-422-0232 ext 2275 or 503-879-2275. HTf ,.,, '.it II I . Achievement & Recognition Awards To Be Held On June 24 The Education Division and Education Committee would like to invite you to our Annual Honor and Recognition Award Ceremony (Brunch). Saturday, June 24, 2006 10 a.m.-l p.m. Tribal Gymnasium Achievement & Recognition awards for students in grades K-12 will be announced. Tribal graduates and Education Scholarship recipients will be recognized. Grand Ronde HeadStart Recruitment runs from April-July. This announcement is for children who are three years old by September 1, 2006 to children who are five years old (pre-kindergarten) and income eligible. Our first day of school is September 5, 2006. Please call Sandy Bobb at 503-879-2161 for an application or if you have any questions. Selection and notification will be made by mid-August and you will be notified if your child has been accepted or declined. Children with special needs are strongly encour aged to apply. Transportation may be provided. j V;; Mews ; JUNE LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Friday Noon - 1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NEW LIBRARY HOURS: Effective Saturday, July 1, 2006 Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (closed Monday - Friday Noon - 1 p.m.) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please join me in welcoming Sheila Svela to the Tribal Library staff. Sheila accepted the Library Aide position in May. Sheila will be working in the Library on Saturdays. Registration closes on Thursday, June 15 for the Tribal Library's Summer Reading Incentive Program that will run through Friday, August 11. The Tribal Library supports the Regional Library's Summer Read ing Program, "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" this year. The following activities will be sponsored by the Library: Story and activity sessions are held on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. each week for children in grades K-5 through Thursday, August 10. Story and activities will focus on the theme so will be about animals and or pets this year. A Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales activity session will be held on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. for youth in grades 6-8 beginning June 8th and ending Thursday, August 10. Creature Feature started Tuesday, June 13 through Thursday, August 10 and will be held from 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. for high school youth at the Youth Education Center Monday - Thursday. Film story discussion will lead each viewing session. Poetry Recital Reading: Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday activity for children in grade K-3 will be at noon on Sat urday, July 22. Book Club will meet on Sunday, June 25 at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 8 at 12-1 p.m. New book club theme is Native Ameri can Fiction. Our thanks to donors Angie Blackwell, Wink Soderberg and the K-5 Program this month. All activities will be held at the Tribal Library unless noted otherwise. (SEP CQasies Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30-4 p.m. Education Building Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2282 or joanne.carrgrandronde.org Beading Classes For GED Students Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. J L! 11