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Vol. 21, No. 9 • Mailed monthly to over 13,500 homes in the Gateway & Parkrose Communities Free • JANUARY 2006

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SCHOOL CORNER
Kindergarten program offered to Russian-speaking children

This group of Russian speaking kindergartners is getting a helping hand from IRCO.

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There is a new program at Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 10301 N.E. Glisan St., funded through Legacy Community Health Fund on behalf of the Legacy Health System. This program is called the Russian-Speaking Kindergarten Enrollment program. The program provides home visiting kindergarten skills to Russian-speaking children ages 3-5 years that primarily live in the Centennial School District with some children from David Douglas, Parkrose and Reynolds school districts as well. The program is able to provide services to 25 children for a 3-year period with funding available for home visiting services through June 2008. The goal of the program is to prepare Russian-speaking children for kindergarten. A Russian-speaking Parents as Teachers certified parent educator teaches the children kindergarten skills and the parent’s child development, age-specific skills. The program provides services to 3-5 year old children who are not in Head Start or another pre-school type program. Parent group meetings are provided quarterly where parents can meet each other and share experiences. If you are interested in this program please call parent educator Svetlana Sivacheva or program manager Danita Huynh at 503-235-9396.

Student talent to be on display
The cafeteria at Portland Christian High School, 12425 N.E. San Rafael St., will become an art gallery on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. Titled “Seasons of Distortion,” the show will display works by students. Live entertainment and treats are in store for all who attend.

To learn more call Jennifer Pinkham at 503-256-3960, ext. 216.

Superintendent reaches out to neighborhoods
Michael Taylor, the superintendent of the Parkrose School District, looks to find ways that the district can work with the community to make area-wide improvements.

He has invited neighborhood associations, community leaders, representatives from the Portland Police Bureau East Precinct, his district building principals, members of the board of education and members of the community to an open meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the library of the Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.

Taylor plans to provide a brief summary for each of the district schools and introduce school staff to facilitate interaction with the community. He will solicit input from attendees and will seek to find ways to solve problems and work together to improve the community at large.

Mark your calendar now to become part of this broad-based effort. If you need more information, contact the district office at 503-408-2100.

Class explores ways to finance college
Don’t let a lack of money stop you from pursuing a college degree. “Finding Money for College” (FIN5MC-91), a class offered winter term at Mt. Hood Community College, will help current and potential students obtain scholarships and financial aid.

The class will explain the process of applying for financial aid and filling out the Free Application for Federal Aid, as well as successful search methods for finding scholarships. The class will teach effective essay writing strategies to make scholarship applications memorable and appealing. Students will also have an opportunity to practice answering interview questions.

“Finding Money for College” will meet on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 12 and running through Feb. 9. The cost is $24. For more information or to register, call the Community Education department at 503-491-7424. MHCC is located in Gresham at 26000 S.E. Stark St.

People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).

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