3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Skokomish Indian Nation August 2019 Issue p3dkW3’lab “Time of Sun” Stars Shine at Annual Skokomish Education Banquet kokomish Education Banquet 2019 the staff for getting these fi rst timers to move into the employment market. Degree, Clover Park Technical SOn June 20, 2019 the Skokomish initiated into the educational journey Best wishes to each of these students. College, Tristan Johnson, Associate Education Banquet was held at the that will permeate their lives. We had six students who were Degree, Northwest Indian College, Skokomish Community Center. It There were twenty-four eighth graders celebrating the award of their High Taylor Strong, Summit Salon Academy was a wonderful celebration for all of who were being promoted from Hood School diploma in the High School Aesthetics and Hattie Williams, South the graduates from Headstart , Middle Canal School and moving on to start 21 plus category. These are: Thomas Seattle Community College. May School, High School, College and their High School education. We (Cougar) Peterson, Emery Mount, Ada your next experiences be fulfi lling Trade schools. An excellent feast wish them all the best in their next LeClair, Justine Mowitch, Sashina and rewarding on a professional and of salmon, Hood Canal Shrimp and level towards gaining the High School Stephens and Helen Cultee. You are personal level. Be proud and you’ve other local delicacies was served and diploma. to be commended for sticking with it made us proud. Congratulations to enjoyed by all. The Skokomish Tribal There were eight students who were and getting this accomplished. Good everyone. Council ensured that there was plenty honored for their graduation from luck to all of you as you move on in Finally, big props to John Gouley and and that the graduates were recognized High School, this year. Those being: life and hopefully to higher education the Community Center staff for their and honored for their achievements. Donovan Allen, Kyler Gall, Alexia or trade school. hard work in accommodating this We had eighteen graduates who are Moon, Decheiya Littlesun, Jordyn There were fi ve honorees who have celebration of our community. Your leaving Headstart and going on to Peterson, Kylind Powell Austin completed their college course and efforts were defi nitely noticed and Kindergarten this Fall. Another 19 Ramsfi eld and Timber Ware. They are received their degrees. These proud appreciated. students have completed their fi rst now ready to begin their college level graduates are: Alisa Woodruff, Tony Herrera year of Headstart and will be in the studies, some are looking at Trade Bachelor of Arts from Northwest Indian upper grade level, this Fall. Kudos to school options, and others are going College, Crystal Green, Associates Skokomish Head Start Transition Ceremony & Dinner 2019 he Head Start Staff held a families put a lot of time into creating Millie Mcfarlane, Jesse Morigeau, We also need to thank the fi shermen, Twonderful dinner, on June 21, these special items for their little Kyan Peterson, Miles Randall, Camron gatherers and hunters who contributed 2019, to celebrate the transition of students to feel very special. As these Sandoval, Kailan Sen, Blake Strong, their eff orts to have such a great array twenty-fi ve preschool students who are children should, as they are now on Sha’Nyssa Tate, Harmony Taylor and of local delicacies. And last, but not transitioning into their second year of their educational path in life. Ryan White. Best wishes for each of least, John Gouley and his Community the program. Another nineteen students The Head Start Graduates are: Xavier them as they go off to the big school. Center staff who took care of all the transitioned out of the program and are Allen-Johns, Kinston Andrews, Terry Thanks to the Head Start teachers, needs to make this evening a success. going on to begin Kindergarten. Birchall, Aya Byrd, Silas Campbell, and staff , for providing this important Tony Herrera Nearly all of the graduates had Jacqueline Delacruz, Nina Edwards, building block towards these little custom button blankets on, some wore Niah Gamber, Jacob Gilbert, tSi’tula ones future, and the cooks who put variations of cedar regalia. Obviously, Grover, Bentley Hackney, Paige Heyer, together a great meal to celebrate over. Page 2 3sXeXa?L “It’s All Written Down” Visit us on the Web @ Are You Ready for College? Washington College Deadlines ave you thought about it? Are you on the fence Evergreen State college Habout college? But you think you are ready? • Winter quarter regular decision: April The Accuplacer is a placement test that many of This is a great time to get signed up to take some 1-October 1 our community and 4 year colleges prefer for your classes and get yourself on course for the future you enrollment. You are able to take this test at the want. Saint Martin's University Skokomish Reservation in our Ma’nalt Education If going to college in fall 2019 there is still time • Fall quarter priority review: November 1, Center almost any Tuesday or Thursday afternoon to sign up for many of our local colleges if you December 1, February 1, March with our SPSCC teacher for the 21+Program. Dr. act during the month of July - we can work hard Western Washington University Shanon Millman is the person who you can make to get you signed up for classes. Signing up and • Fall quarter: January 31 an appointment with her in order to be able to take taking a class or two can help you get to the 4-year • Winter quarter: October 1 the test. The test takes about 90 minutes and will or other college you have always wanted to go to. be able to determine your placement into college Your Skokomish College and Career Coordinator University of Washington English and Mathematics course work. Stop by on can help, please contact Deborah Hale as soon as • Winter: September 1 Tuesday or Thursday at the Education Center and set possible. Her Office phone number is: 360-877-2460 Washington State University up an appointment to take your college placement extension 2706 or her cell number: 360-490-0040 or • Spring semester: November 15 test. Study here: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/ email: [email protected]. She is in the office Walla Walla University student/inside-the-test most Mondays through Thursdays 7 - 5:30 pm and • Fall quarter: rolling admissions Do not put this step off. We can help you with your available by appointment. Take that step today and South Puget Sound Community College decision to go to college. make that future for yourself. Quarter you want Applications Application deadline: Quarter begins: to start: processed starting: Central Washington University • Winter quarter priority: November 1 Fall 2019 January 2019 Mon, Sep 9, 2019 Mon, Sep 23, 2019 Eastern Washington University • Winter quarter: December 1 Winter 2020 July 2019 Mon, Dec 23, 2019 Mon, Jan 6, 2020 Summer School Success! Get Ready for Shelton High School Fall Sports! everal Skokomish students who Bruner is the Skokomish Tutor for HS Fall Sports begin in August! Department. Sattend CHOICE High School are CHOICE students and is available at SSHS students interested in Cross • Complete the Medical enrolled for summer school and are off Center over summer from 8:00 AM – Country (Boys & Girls), Football, Girls Emergency Form. to a successful start. Four students have 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday Soccer, Boys Tennis, Girls Swimming • Read the Shelton School already completed the Health high each week during the summer. The and Volleyball must be registered, District Athletic Handbook, Concussion school graduation requirement class CHOICE High School administration cleared and receive a RED CARD from and Sudden Cardiac Information Sheet, the SHS Athletic office BEFORE their and Code of Conduct Agreement, then using the FuelEd online program. This allows students enrolled in the online first practice. sign the section(s) of this form that is because of the Skokomish Education summer school program at our Sports clearances are due August 19th state you have done so, understand it, Department working in partnership Skokomish Ma’nalt Education Center through August 23rd and will abide by it. with the Shelton School District. to continue to work toward completion Football practice begins Wednesday, • Students transferring into We also have students working on of these classes during the school year. August 21st Shelton High School or attending a completing Geometry, and Biology We can all be proud because these All other sports begin Monday, August private or alternative school must Section B. Our students are benefiting students are committed to earning 26th provide an academic transcript or copy from the equation of online learning credits toward graduation and deserve of last report card. added to our one-on-one Skokomish to be recognized for their efforts and What is needed to be eligible for • Submit everything to the tutor support that results and equals achievements. Additional options sports at SHS? Athletic Director or Athletic Secretary • Purchase a Shelton High and receive a Red Card. success for our Skokomish students. for credit retrieval, earning credit for School ASB Card ($35.00). All documents and forms are available Students who work as interns with the graduation and academic support are • ALL CHOICE High School to view and print at the Shelton School Skokomish Prevention Program are available. Come in to the Education students are eligible to participate in all District website - www.sheltonschools. paid during the day for their word as Center and see learning in action. The Shelton High School sports! org under the Information – Athletics well as receive payment when they Skokomish/CHOICE and Shelton High • Complete and sign every link or see Kathrine Lawrence at the come in to the Skokomish Ma’nalt School students are doing a great job! portion of the eligibility form.