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22 MAY 15,2012 Smoke Signals Grand Ronde Head Start 201 1 Public Report Now available upon request: Please submit requests to Vikki Bishop at 503-879-2287 or vikki.bishopgrandronde.org. Aftftn: CTGR memlbeirs Have you received your GED, high school diploma, college certificate, ap prenticeship or college degree or will between June 2011 and June 2012? If so, please call 503-879-2275 to be sure you are recognized at the CTGR Education Division Graduation Ceremony that will be held June 22 at the Tribal Gym. Also, please provide proof of completion and a picture if you haven't already. Higher Education Web page updated Check out the new Higher Education program Web site at www.gran-dronde.orgdepartmentseducationhigher-education. Program informa tion, updates, newsletters, scholarship info and more! Looking for scholarships? There are numerous scholarship opportunities offered for students to apply to each year. The majority of scholarships for fall termsemester are due between January and April of each year. Don't miss your chance to apply for FREE money for college! The Tribal Higher Education programs are here to assist you in your application process. You can also utilize a scholarship search engine to help you locate scholar ships. If you use a scholarship search site, be sure to read the privacy policy to ensure you are using a site that will not sell your contact information. A recommended search site to use is www.kaarme.com. Looking for ways to pay for college? The Tribal Higher Education website is great starting place. Visit the update page today! httpVwww.giandronde.oigdepartmentV You can also find us on facebook. A direct link is available on the Higher Education webpage. 'Writin't ; $ijme SI V ( ) r csrcsr mmMmMjMm tmimsmmmttim WHO: Open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Whett Wednesday 10:00am - noon Wacre: GED Classroom Applications now being accepted Grand Ronde Head Start (0-5)Preschool is now accepting applications for children ages 0-5 years old and expectant mothers for the 2012-13 school year. Completed applications must be received no later than June 29 at 3 p.m. Selection will take place July 12, 2012. Please contact Sandy Bobb at 503-879-2161 or e-mail at sandra.bobb grandronde.org for an application. Important notice to full-time students All full-time students must submit verification that they have applied to a scholarship outside the Tribe BEFORE funding will be released for the termsemester. Verification can include a scholarship award or denial letter, e-mail verification that an application was submitted, a copy of the applica tion or the financial aid award letter that lists an outside scholarship. Please contact Education at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275, if you have any questions. New Oregon tuition waiver House Bill 3471-Tuition Waiver Bill is a new law that gives "tuition waiv ers" to current and former foster youth for Oregon community college and public universities. This program begins with the 2012-13 academic year. Requirements: All current foster and former foster youth who have spent at least 365 days in substitute care after age 16, AND either left foster care (had wardship terminated) or completed high schoolGED within the previ ous three years qualify for this program. Application process: Students must submit their FAFSA (www.fafsa. gov) as soon as possible! DHS and ICW will send a list of eligible students to the Oregon Student Access Commission for prioritization of an Oregon Opportunity Grant. The school of attendance will be notified of eligible students attending their institution and notify the student of the tuition waiver amount. There is no separate application or steps for students to apply other than submit ting their FAFSA. For more information, please contact your ILP worker or the Tribal Schol arship Office at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345. Chinuk Family ,. ..Literacy Night Wednesday May 23rd at 5:00 p.m. At the CTGR Gym. IPfeasejoin us for a fun, family -friendly evening of Cfiinulanjuaje based activities. Dinner will be provided Each attending family will take home a translated Chinuk book and CD. Everyone is welcome. Please MS VP to Esther at ext 1443 or email atesther.stewartgrandronde.org
