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smok signflz JULY 1, 2019 17 2019-20 Elementary K-5 Afterschool Program Applications available: Monday, July 8, at Youth Education. Sign-Up Week: Monday, July 29: 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the CTGR Community Center (orientations will be offered) Monday, July 29: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Youth Education Building Tuesday, July 30, to Friday, Aug. 2: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Youth Education Building Eligibility: Youth who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade this school year in Willamina or Sheridan (FCS and/or SJS) Priority Tier List: #1 - CTGR enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members #2- CTGR direct descendants (parent or grandparent enrolled in the Grand Ronde Tribe) #3 - Enrolled members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes #4 - Non-Native sibling member of a Native family Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis using the Priority Tier List (completed applications will be date/time stamped). There are 60 spots available (K-2nd has 30 spots and 3rd-5th has 30 spots) If there are open spots at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, those spots will be filled with youth in the #2, #3 and #4 tiers in descending order. Any Tribal member youth turning in an application after Sign-Up Week closes will be placed at the top of the waiting list. Applications will not be accepted before Sign-Up Week begins. Submitted applications must be completely filled out and include a copy of the child’s Tribal ID or C.I.B. If the child is a CTGR direct descendant, a copy of their parent’s Tribal ID or C.I.B. will need to be included Attending the K5 Orientation is mandatory before a child can begin participating in the upcoming K5 Afterschool Program. Orientations will be offered on Monday, July 29, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Community Center. They also will be offered on the following dates and times in August at the Youth Education Building: 12:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9; 5:05 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19; 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20; 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27; 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28; and 5:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. For more information, contact Youth Education: Devin Boekhoff at 503-879-2101 or Matt Bucknell 503-879-2224. Additional program details: Transportation provided from Willamina Elementary School, Faulconer-Chapman School and Sheridan Japanese School to CTGR Daily healthy snacks are offered Full-day programming is offered on several “No School” days during the school year We miss you, Pops. Your health insurance could be free. William “Wink” Soderberg Jr. Dec. 29, 1933-June 25, 2018 Health insurance can expand Do you qualify? your options for getting the care you need. It covers a Find out if you’re eligible for free insurance or wide variety of providers and services. If you’re a member of a federally recognized tribe, you can sign up anytime, year-round. If you qualify, your insurance may even be free. USDA Distribution payment assistance to lower your costs: • Apply online at OregonHealthCare.Gov. ~Siletz~ • Get free help at your tribal headquarters. July 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 2: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Or call the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace at 1-855-268-3767 and ask for free, local help. Calls are toll free. ~ Salem ~ July 14: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 15: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 16: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 17: Appointment only If you need assistance, call Joyce Retherford at 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1393, or call direct at 541-444-8393 or 541-444-8279. Sign up now | OregonHealthCare.Gov Paid ad
