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  • Childcare Options: 4J Partnering With Local ProvidersChildcare Options: 4J Partnering With Local Providers
    Información en español Childcare for 4J elementary students is available at three school sites Eugene School District 4J is providing space and partnering with local childcare providers to offer families childcare options for their elementary school students. Childcare programs for students in grades K–5 will be hosted at three school sites across the district, in addition to other ...
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  • 4J Staff Flu Shot Clinics 2020
    Protect yourself against the flu! Flu shots for staff on October 8, 14 & 20 Consent Form | Vaccine Information | More 4J Flu Shot Information Getting a flu shot is the best protection we have from the flu and its complications, although it cannot prevent all cases of influenza. A flu vaccine also helps prevent spreading flu from person to ...
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  • 4J Board Meetings Have New Web Address4J Board Meetings Have New Web Address
    Información en español Update bookmarks to new URL for current board meeting information  School board followers, please update your bookmarks! 4J board meeting information, agendas and materials are hosted on the BoardBook website and linked from the district website. BoardBook has updated its system, and web addresses have changed. Starting in September 2020, 4J board meeting materials are now ...
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  • Eugene Library Cards Now Free for All 4J StudentsEugene Library Cards Now Free for All 4J Students
    New partnership program makes Eugene Public Library cards available free for all 4J students—even outside the city limits  A library card is the most powerful school supply a student can have! Now all students in 4J schools can get a Eugene Public Library card for free—whether or not they live within the Eugene city limits. Non-residents normally ...
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  • School Meal Delivery Available
    Información en español Need help accessing school meals? Home delivery for families in need will begin in October Eugene School District 4J is offering free meals 7 days a week for all 4J students and youth 18 years old and younger. Meals are available to grab-and-go from 10 sites across the district (see locations), from 10:45 a.m.–2 ...
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  • Board Meeting Summary: Sept. 23, 2020
    Información en español September 23, 2020 School Board Work Session On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the school board held a work session. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM. Work ...
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  • Gilham School Expansion Taking ShapeGilham School Expansion Taking Shape
    Información en español Architect presents schematic design for Gilham Elementary School expansion, improvements  The design of Gilham Elementary School’s expansion is taking shape. Voters in Eugene School District 4J resoundingly passed a school bond measure in November 2018 to fund capital improvements for 4J schools. Bond funds will be used to construct three new school buildings, expand Gilham ...
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  • Ready for Learning at Home?
    Información en español Key back-to-school information for families  Welcome to the 2020–21 school year. This year’s back-to-school preparations are different than usual, as students will be learning at a distance through the fall. Do you have what you need for your student’s return to learning? Here are links to some key back-to-school information. Family Toolkit: Are You Ready to ...
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  • Board Meeting Summary: Sept. 21, 2020
    Información en español September 21, 2020 School Board Special Meeting On Monday, Sept. 21, the school board held a special meeting, scheduled in addition to the board’s regularly scheduled meetings. The meeting was held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio ...
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  • First Day of School Video
    Welcome back to school at a distance/ Bienvenidos a clases a distancia Welcome to the 2020–21 school year. Our students are returning to learning in a different way this fall. Their first-day-of-school photos still capture their irrepressible spirit and lift our hearts! Video: First Day of School 2020–21 Bienvenidos al año escolar 2020–21. Nuestros estudiantes están volviendo a ...
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  • Free Meals For All Until DecemberFree Meals For All Until December
    Información en español Grab-and-go meals available free for all youth at more sites, more hours this fall Free grab-and-go meal distribution is back, with more locations and longer hours to ensure all 4J students and youth 18 and younger have convenient access to nutritious food. Starting Monday, September 21, meals will be available for pickup at 10 school ...
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  • Welcome New Principals, Other AdministratorsWelcome New Principals, Other Administrators
    New leaders selected for 2020–21 school year Several 4J schools and departments have new leadership replacing outgoing administrators in 2020–21. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS—Garrett Bridgens, Charlemagne French Immersion Principal • Dana Brummett, McCornack Principal • Allan Chinn, Holt Principal • Erin Gaston, Howard Principal • Lavinia Page, Gilham Principal • Stephanie Randall, Gilham and Willagillespie Assistant Principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS—Courtney Leonard, ...
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  • Board Meeting Summary: Sept. 16, 2020
    Información en español Sept. 16, 2020 School Board Work Session & Regular Meeting On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the school board held a work session and regular meeting. The meetings were held virtually in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, audio stream at www.4j.lane.edu/stream, and radio ...
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  • Members Sought for Budget Committee
    Información en español District residents are invited to apply Apply online Eugene School District 4J is inviting applications for its volunteer budget committee. There are three openings for three-year terms that run through June 30, 2023. Residents interested in serving on the committee should apply by Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. About the committee The budget committee has 14 members: the ...
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  • Air Quality: 3-Hour Delay of Technology PickupAir Quality: 3-Hour Delay of Technology Pickup
    Información en español Student device distribution delayed to 4–7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Student technology pickup scheduled for Thursday afternoon is delayed 3 hours due to unhealthy air quality conditions. Device pickup will be held 4–7 p.m. Technology pickup will be held at the following times: • Thursday, September 17, 4–7 p.m. (delayed start) • Friday, September 18, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. • Saturday, September ...
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