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JUNE 1,2012
Applications now boing 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.
Grand Ronde Head Start
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Now available upon request: Please submit requests to Vikki
Bishop at 503-879-2287 or vikki.bishopgrandronde.org.
Association of American
Indian Affairs scholarships
The Association of American Indian Affairs is accepting applications until
June 4 for 2012 scholarships. These scholarships are for both undergradu
ate and graduate level students. Please visit their Web site for additional
information and to apply, www.indian-affairs.org. Please contact the Tribal
Scholarship Office if you need assistance with your application. 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 1345, or luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
New Oregon tuition waiver
House Bill 3471-Tuition Waiver Bill is a new law that gives "tuition
waivers" 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 previous 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 submitting their FAFSA.
For more information, please contact your ILP worker or the Tribal
Scholarship Office at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345.
Attention GED students
The GED test will be going to a computer-based testing system possibly
starting as early as September 2012. This test will require keyboarding
(typing) skills as you will have to type your essay on the Writing section
of the test. If you have started your GED on the traditional paper-based,
system, you will need to complete the GED using the paper-based tests.
Also, there will be a completely new GED test coming out in 2014. This
means any testing that you take before 2014 will be null and void if you
don't complete the GED by Dec. 31, 2013. It is important that if you have
started your GED that you finish your testing before 2014.
Questions? Call: 503-879-2282 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2282.
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Ben Meadows Scholarship
Applications for the 2012 Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholar
ship are being accepted until June 30. This scholarship is for under
graduate students entering their junior or senior year only. Please
visit their Web site for additional information and to apply, www.
indian-affairs.org. Please contact the Tribal Scholarship Office if you
need assistance with your application. 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1345, or
luhui.whitebeargrandronde.org.
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 Programs:
"Dream Big, READ"
Summer Theme Program: Activity Session
Schedule
K - 5th Grade Youth (ages 5-12 with adult chaperone)
Saturdays
June 23: Noon-2 p.m. "Night Owls"
July 14: Noon-2 p.m. Moon & Stars & More, "Oh My"
Youth Sessions (ages JL3-.17 ) Thursdays
July 5: 6-7:30 p.m. Night Creatures
July 26: 6-7:30 p.m. "Starry, Starry Night"
Reading Incentive Program will begin June 18 and
end July 3. Registration for Reading Incentive will open
on June 6 at the Education Summer Kick-off BBQ. Reg
istration is required and is open June 6-15.
Are you a Native American, and
interested in a career as a Union
Roofer in Portland, OR?
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18 year of ago or older
High School Diploma or GED
Social Security Card
Driver's license
Some form of personal
transportation.
Good physical and mental
conditioning (Roof temperatures
can reach 110 degrees during
the summertime)
People who like to hike, bike, tnij
be outdoors make the best
candidates,
Adequately read, write, and
, comprehend English.
Basic Math skills (adding,
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dividing fractionsdecimals)
All applicants will be accepted
but only 10 will be selected '
through en Interview process.
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CONTACT:
Chris Garcia
477 Employmoni & Training
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503 235 4230 ext 23y .