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S moke S ignals MAY 1, 2017 Board seeking younger veterans The Tribal Veterans Special Event Board is recruiting younger veterans – Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans – to join. “Our committee is getting older,” said Veterans SEB Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., who is a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran. Members of the Special Event Board attend events as flag carriers and represent the Tribe and their branch of service. Veterans interested in volunteering should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or stacia.hernandez@ grandronde.org. 21 Optometry hours • 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday Please call to schedule your appointment at 503-879-2079 or 800-775-0095. 9:00AM to 4:00PM June 27th ________ Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices _________ Equity June 27, 2017 _________ Grand Ronde Education Summit Multicultural Education Join us for a place-based training to learn about Oregon history through a Native lens. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge about Grand Ronde history, equity, culturally responsive teaching practices & how to incorporate Native based curriculum into the classroom. Guest speakers from the Oregon Department of Education 4 th & 8th grade Grand Ronde Tribal History information Hands-on activities Take home resources 6 PDU credits possible ______ To register please go to www.EventBrite.com and search Grand Ronde Education Summit No cost Lunch will be provided Contact Mercedes Reeves for more information 503-879-2282 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community Center 9615 Grand Ronde Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Ad created by George Valdez Projects made by 8th grade students at Faulconer-Chapman School using CTGR curriculum CTGR Youth Education Elementary ~ Kindergarten/5th Grade 2017 Summer Program Applications are available on Monday March 27th This summer programming for Native American elementary-aged youth will be offered from Monday June 5th - Friday August 11th in Grand Ronde. There will be 30 spots available for K-2nd grade youth, and 30 spots available for 3rd-5th grade youth. On many days the youth are subdivided for age-appropriate educational, cultural, recreational and other enrichment activities. Sign Up Week will take place at the CTGR Youth Education Building All Native American youth are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity. This includes CTGR Tribal and CTGR direct-descendant youth, as well as youth from other federally-recognized tribes. Completed applications will be time/date stamped on a “first come, first served basis”, with CTGR Tribal members receiving preference in filling open spots (see explanation below). Dates: Time: Location: Monday May 1st through Friday May 5th 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. (YED is closed from 12-1 p.m.) CTGR Youth Education Building Applications must be submitted to a YED staff member at the YED front desk. Once Sign Up Week finishes on May 5th, any remaining spots will be awarded to direct-descendant and other Native youth. Please Note that CTGR Tribal member youth will be offered program spots first. At the closing of business at 5 p.m. on Friday May 5 direct-descendant and other Native youth will either fill the remaining spots, or be placed on a wait list according to when their completed applications were received. Any Tribal Member youth signing up after the pro- gram enrollment is at capacity, will be placed at the top of the wait list according to when their completed applications were received. A Tribal Member applying after the Sign Up Week will move to the top of the waiting list according to when their completed applications were received, but will not displace any direct-descendant or other Native youth that turned in their completed applications during the Sign Up Week and were awarded a spot. Eligibility Criteria/Intake Policy: All students enrolled in the program must meet the eligibility guidelines listed below, as well as provide required documentation: Student must be enrolled in Kindergarten through Fifth grade during the 2016-17 school year Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; a member of another feder- ally recognized tribe; or a direct-descendant (ID Card or official documentation required) Student must reside in one of 6 counties (Polk, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill). Families requesting reduced fees must provide required employment/financial documentation 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 ten week K/5th Summer Program will run from Monday June 5 through Friday Aug. 11. Ad created by George Valdez
