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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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
term/semester. Verification can include a scholarship award or denial
letter, e-mail verification that an application was submitted, a copy of
the application 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.
CTGR Higher Education
Program deadlines set
There are now only two Higher Education programs depending on wheth-
er you are full-time or part-time. The deadline for the Full-Time College
program is at least 30 days before the start of classes. The deadline for
the Part-Time College program is at least 10 days before the start of class.
Visit the Tribal website for more program information and an application.
www.grandronde.org/departments/education/higher-education/ n
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 9 a . m . – 6 p . m .
(closed Monday - Friday: noon – 1 p . m .)
Saturday: 10 a . m . – 2 p . m .
Ad created by George Valdez
CTGR Youth Education
Elementary K5 2015 Summer Program
Applications available on Monday April 6th
Get Fired Up for Reading! Congratulations to all of our read-
ers in this program this year. We surpassed our goal of besting last
year’s record by almost 70 books. A total of 296 books were read in
the five-week period by readers of all ages. To celebrate, the library
held “Dragon Days,” which featured youth activities that included
dragon art, books and crafts. March was also “Youth Art Month,” so
student art was featured on the bulletin board through end of March.
Donations: Our thanks to Kyler Thompson, Oregon State Univer-
sity, Wink Soderberg and Beth Brown for contributions to the library
collection this reporting period. We appreciate the generosity of our
community members and friends from other areas.
Reminder: Donated items must be clean and in good condition.
Inter-Library Loan services: The Tribal Library partners with
Oregon State Library to offer “library to library” inter-library loan
services. By completing the inter-library loan form, patrons may re-
quest items from the Oregon State Library collection. Items will be
couriered to and from the Tribal Library. OSL lending policies apply
for return of items.
MIDDLE SCHOOL REWARDS TRIP: 4th Annual UO Youth Movement
The K5 Summer Program will be expanding by 50%, to a capacity of 60 students, to help meet the needs of
our Tribal and Native youth. A K-2nd and 3rd-5th program will be offered on the CTGR Campus.
There have been changes to the enrollment process. Please see below:
April 27–May 1
Open enrollment for CTGR Tribal Member Youth (First come, First serve)
Time: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm weekdays (or until full)
Location: CTGR Youth Education Building
May 4–Until full
Open enrollment for CTGR Tribal Member Youth, Descendant and other
enrolled Native youth (First come, First serve)
Time: 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm week days (or until full)
Location: CTGR Youth Education Building
Applications must be submitted to a Youth Education staff member @ the Youth Education front desk
Eligibility Criteria/Intake Policy: All students enrolled in the program must meet the eligibility
guidelines listed below, as well as provide proof of the following:
Parent/Guardian must be working, participating in training, and/or in school during the hours of
operation (typically 7:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., Monday–Friday) or be providing foster or protective services.
Student must be enrolled in Kindergarten through fifth grade during the 2014-15 school year
Tribal Affiliation: Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; a member
of another federally recognized tribe; or a descendant
Service Area: Student must reside in one of six county service areas (Polk, Marion, Multnomah,
Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill).
Applications will not be accepted before the above posted open enrollment dates or during non-office hours
To request an application, or if you have questions regarding the application or enrollment
process contact the Youth Education Programs at 503-879-2101 or 503-879-2224
This year’s nine week K5 Summer Program will run from
Monday June 8th through Friday August 7th
REQUIREMENTS:
PERMISSION SLIP DUE
APRIL 7TH AT YED
2.5 GPA from Winter term
or last report card
6th Grade- upon review
No more than two (2)
unexcused absences
Turn in permission slip,
grade sheet and pre-arrange
with school for your absence
20 SPACES AVAILABLE
WHEN: FRIDAY, APRIL 17
LEAVING YED @6:00AM
RETURN TO YED @6:00PM
MEET WITH UO NATIVE STUDENT
UNION & STUDENT-ATHLETES, GUEST
SPEAKERS, TEAM SPORTS,
GET A FREE SHIRT, FREE FOOD, & PRIZES
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUTH EDUCATION @503-879-2101