JULY 1,2006
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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 ques
tions. 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 encouraged to apply.
Transportation may be provided.
Attention All Higher Education and
Adult Vocational Training Students:
If you will be a new or returning student in Fall, 2006, doivl 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.
Higher Education & Adult Vocational
Training Program Deadlines
July 1 Fall TermSemester . - .
November 1 Winter TermSpring Semester
February 1 Spring Term
April I,,, 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.
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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. r 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 closed 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
andor pets this year.
A Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales activity session will be held on
Thursdays from 10-1 1 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 Saturday, July 8 at 12-1 p.m. New book
club theme is Native American Fiction.
Our thanks to donors Angie Blackwell, Wink Soderberg and the
K-5 Program this month. . , ...
A11 activities will be held at the Tribal Library unless noted
otherwise.
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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.
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
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All students are required to file for Federal Financial Aid. Continuing
students are expected to file prior to February 15 of each year. A copy of the
Federal Financial Aid application must be submitted to the Tribal Education
Program in order to determine program eligibility.
2. All students are responsible for having their grade reports sent to the
tribal Education Program upon completion of each TermSemester. Either
make arrangements with the Registrar's office to have the reports sent
directly to the tribal office or mail a copy of your grade report to the tribal
office yourself.
3. All students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully complete a mini
mum of 12 credit hours per termsemester to remain eligible for funding.
are nlaced on PROBATIONARY STATUS will not be awarded the following T"""
term until they have provided the Tribal Education Program Specialist a
copy of their grade reporttranscript. Transcripts must include the term of
probation and must show successful completion of 12 credit hours and verify
that a 2.00 GPA has been earned.
NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.
5. It is the student's responsibility to remain in "good academic standing."
If a student demonstrates an on againoff again pattern of being placed on
Probationary Status, they will be placed on probationary status for one com
plete academic year. Failure to meet minimum academic and or attendance
requirements during the probationary termsemester will result in suspen
sion from the program.
6. Students, please notify the Education Department of address changes
and telephone number changes as soon as they occur.
7. If emergencies occur that affect your attendance notify the Education
Program and the college IMMEDIATELY! (Tribal Education Specialist,
College Registrar's Office, College Financial Aid Office.)
8. Students who withdrew from school due to medical or health related rea
sons must obtain a Statement of Verification from their physician or health
care provider identifying need to withdraw from school. Student must also
obtain a Statement of Releases from their physician that identifies ability
to return to school. Copies of physician's statements must be submitted to
the Education Program Specialist.
9. All students must sign a "Release of Information" form regarding at
tendance, financial aid transcripts, education budgets, progress and grade
reports.
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you will be required to reimburse the Education Department monies you Jgtf
received to attend school.
11. Students entering their SENIOR year are required to have a Graduation
AuditEvaluation completed Fall TermSemester and provide a copy of the
AuditEvaluation to the Tribal Education Program Specialist.
Please keep in contact with the Tribal Education Specialist and
program staff. We are here to provide assistance and support for you
while you are attending school.
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