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Grand Ronde HeadStartPreschool
applications now being accepted
Grand Ronde HeadStartPreschool applications for the 2008-09 school
year are now being accepted. Contact Sandy Bobb at 503-879-2161 or by
e-mail sandra.bobbgrandronde.org for an application. Completed appli
cations must be turned in by 5 p.m. Friday, July 11.
Selection will take place Friday, Aug. 1.
Early College Scholarship Program
The purpose of this program is to assist high school-aged students (16
years and older) who are members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde and choose to take college credit courses while still enrolled in high
school. Home-schooled students also may participate in this program.
Students may take college courses toward high school graduation and
college degree completion.
Qualified applicants are eligible for a funding amount not to exceed
$500 per termquarter. Students on a semester system are eligible for
funding not to exceed $1,000 per semestersix months.
The level of funding for this program is subject to availability of Tribal
resources and budget approval. There are a limited number of spots
available for this program for 2008.
Applications are available on the Tribe's Web site at www.grandronde.
org. Call 503-879-1478 for questions.
Workshop classes in Grand Ronde
July 8 Intermediate Word
Aug. 12 Introduction to Powerpoint
Sept. 9 Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Oct. 14 Intermediate Excel
Nov. 18 Advanced Excel
Dec. 9 Intermediate Microsoft Outlook (must be a Tribal employee
with access to Outlook)
The workshops will be taught by Northwest Computer Learning Center
and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer lab in the Adult Educa
tion Building.
Cost for a workshop is $150 and eligible Tribal members can apply to
the Noncredit Program (formally Short Term Training) 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.
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LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ".
(closed Monday - Friday: noon - 1 p.m.) -Saturday:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. '. .-
Tribal Library Summer Program
Catch the Heading Bug! is the 2008 Collaborative Summer Library
Program theme. The Tribal Library will sponsor theme-related activ
ity sessions for age groups ns follows:
Tuesdays: June 17 & 2 1 and July 1 , 8, 15, 22 & 29
2-3 p.m.: Kindergarten - :3rd grade
1 - 5 p.m.: Ith & 5th grade
Youth sessions will include reading n story and doing a story related
nctivity. Some topics we have planned include ants, butterflies and
bees plus other creepy crnwlies!
Thursdays: June 19 & 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 21 & 31
3 - I p.m.: 6th - 8th grade
5-6 p.m.: 9th - 12th grade
Young adult sessions will include a topic discussion with a related
activity. These session themes will be about "metamorphosis" and
transformations young adults make in everyday life such as appear
ance the way we look on the outside. Some topics planned will
include creepy and crawly stuff, too.
CC5 CuiDtiiLflir Camp
Kindergarten through fifth-grade Culture Camp (grade that youth was
in for the 2007-08 school year).
June 30-July 2.
No cost for the activities; lunch and snack included.
Open to Tribal and Native American youth.
Permission slips available at Culture or Youth Education.
Contact Youth Education (503-879-2101) or Culture (503-879-2268) for
additional information.
Classes ongoing in Portland
Chinuk Wawa and Carving classes are ongoing Wednesday nights at
the Tribe's Portland office at 3312 S.W. Kelly Ave.
Chinuk Wawa is offered from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m., and the
Carving class if offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
For more information, contact Cultural Education Specialist Misty
Thorsgard at 800-422-0232, ext. 2320, or e-mail misty.thorsgardgran
dronde.org, or call the Portland office at 503-235-4230.
STEP amid SCEP
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The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) provides an
opportunity for students to earn money, continue their education, train with
professionals and combine academic study with on-the-job experience.
Work does not have to be related to the student's academic or career goals.
Students may work part-time when school is in session and full-time during
vacation periods.
The one-year STEP employment can be renewed at the supervisor's discre
tion. A student does not need to be enrolled in the National Multicultural Ini
tiatives to participate in STEP, but most students enrolled in the Initiatives
begin their employment in the STEP.
The Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is the primary source
for external recruitment for entry-level hires in the Forest Service. SCEP
provides work experience that is directly related to the student's academic
program or career goals.
SCEP students may be non-competitively converted to career, term or career
conditional appointments. SCEP gives students exposure to public service
while enhancing their educational goals.
A student does not need to be enrolled in the national Multicultural Initia
tives to participate in SCEP, but many students enrolled in the Initiatives
eventually enter the SCEP.
For more information, contact Mei Lin Lantz at 541-822-7250 or 541-510-5368
or mlantz fs.fed.us. www.fs.fed.usfsjobsopenings.html.
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If you graduated in (lie 2007-08 academic year with a GED, high school
diploma, or college or vocational degree, tlicn wc want to celebrate your
acconplislimcnt!
Come and join us at our Graduates' Celebration on June 20, 2008, 6 PM.
The celebration will be licld in the Tribal gym. Dinner will be provided
Please contact us at 503-8?-2275 to RSVPor for more information.
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