2019 Summer Junior Master Gardener Application

Application - 2019

The Tribal Education Department is happy to announce we will be accepting applications for the 2019 Junior Master Gardener Program offered by the Native Youth Community Project (NYCP Grant) Growing Readers and Developing Leaders. To participate, you must be an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community. We are searching for the following students to submit an application to participate in the 4 week program in June where they will learn the basics of gardening and will be encouraged to engage in summer reading.

Upon completion of the program, the participants will have all the basic knowledge needed to grow a sustainable garden of their own, be more involved in nature and community as well as have all the tools they need to make healthy food choices.

30– Elementary/Junior High Students (Ages:8-14 )

If selected, students and parents will be notified of received application.

Application Deadline: May 24, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. - NO EXCEPTIONS

TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO THE SUMMER PROGRAM

Please contact the Tribal Education office if you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process or Junior Master Gardener experience at 520-562-3662 or email at Sienna.Whittington.EDU@gric.nsn.us

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* 1. Student Personal Information

First and Last Name

School Name

Grade (As of June 3, 2019)

Date of Birth

Age (As of June 3, 2019)

Mailing Address

City/State/Zip

Email Address

Home and Cell Phone Number

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* 2. Parent Personal Information

Parent/Guardian Name

Cell Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Email Address

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* 3. Personal Statement
Please answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each.

Describe skills. talents, or experiences that would make you a great candidate for the Junior Master Gardner program.

List any previous experiences that show you have a great interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and/or mathematics.

Describe how you would share your experience with your school and Community.

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* 4. Student Reading Habit Survey:
If you had to guess, how many books are in your home? (any type of books)

0 to 10

11 to 25

26 to 50

51 to 100

101 or more

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* 5. How many days in a week do you read for fun on your own time?

0 days a week

1 day a week

2 days a week

3 days a week

4 days a week

5 days a week

6 days a week

7 days a week ( Every day)

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* 6. Any and all allergies, Medical Conditions or Medication that we should be aware of :

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* 7. WAIVER: In consideration of my child's participation, I Herby for myself, my heirs, my executors, and administrators waive any, and all rights and claims for damage I may have against District 3 Head Start, Tribal Education Staff, Gila River Indian Community, the group and any individuals associated with the programs for any claims, damages or injuries to my child during the program.

I Agree

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* 1. Student Personal Information

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* 2. Parent Personal Information

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* 3. Personal StatementPlease answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each.

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* 4. Student Reading Habit Survey: If you had to guess, how many books are in your home? (any type of books)

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* 5. How many days in a week do you read for fun on your own time?

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* 6. Any and all allergies, Medical Conditions or Medication that we should be aware of :

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* 3. Personal Statement
Please answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each.

* 4. Student Reading Habit Survey:
If you had to guess, how many books are in your home? (any type of books)