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  • Summer Bridge Welcomes Incoming 9th Graders
    Información en español 4J offers welcome week to new high schoolers, August 1–5 • Register by June 13 2022 Summer Bridge Info & Registration (register by June 13) Learn about high school from the experts! Junior and senior students will be leading the Summer Bridge program and welcoming incoming 9th graders to high school with fun games and ...
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  • Meet the 4J Superintendent Finalist Candidates
    Información en español School board has selected finalists for permanent superintendent position • Community will be invited to view interviews and share feedback The Eugene School Board has named four finalist candidates in the selection process for Eugene School District 4J’s permanent superintendent. The candidates were selected from a nationwide recruitment and all have connections to Oregon. The four ...
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  • ¡Díganos! Give Input on Spanish Language Immersion Curriculum
    Información en español District is considering two Spanish language arts curriculum suites for elementary language immersion Eugene School District 4J is in the midst of a process to adopt new language arts curriculum for grades K–5. The new curriculum, paid with bond funds that voters approved in 2018, will be coming to all elementary schools starting next ...
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  • Suicide Prevention Training Offered for Community
    Información en español District provides training for parents, staff and community members to recognize and respond to suicidal warning signs Eugene School District 4J is hosting a series of suicide prevention training sessions for parents and other adult community members to learn how to detect and respond to anyone showing suicide warning signs. The 90-minute training will provide ...
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  • Board Meeting Summary: April 27, 2022
    Información en español April 27, 2022 School Board Special Meeting On Wednesday, April 27, the school board held a special meeting. The meeting was open to the public to attend in-person and also available via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Special Meeting The board has operated with five members since ...
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  • School Board Appoints Two New Members
    Información en español Two district residents chosen to fill vacant seats on Eugene School Board  The Eugene School Board once again has a full complement of seven members. The board has operated with five members since March, when two elected directors resigned from the board. Mary Walston, who had served on the school board since 2009 and twice ...
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  • Superintendent Presents Budget Proposal for 2022–23
    Información en español Budget plan provides funding for free school meals, student mental health and wellbeing, elevating educational equity and more  4J interim superintendent Cydney Vandercar presented her proposed budget and budget message to the district’s budget committee on April 25, setting in motion the budget approval process for the 2022–23 school year. The superintendent’s proposed budget aims to ...
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  • Board Meeting Summary: April 25, 2022
    Información en español April 25, 2022 School Board Work Session On Monday, April 25, the school board held a work session. The meeting was open to the public via live video on Zoom, live audio stream, and radio broadcast on KRVM 1280-AM and 98.7-FM. Work Session The Eugene School District 4J school board held a work session on April 25 ...
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  • District Considering New Elementary School Curriculum 
    Información en español Staff, family and community input invited on two language arts curricula piloted by 4J teachers in grades K–5  New learning materials are coming to 4J elementary schools starting next year. 4J has undertaken a process to adopt new language arts curriculum for grades K–5 using bond funds approved by voters in 2018. The district ...
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  • School Board Selects Finalists for Vacancies
    Información en español Board will interview finalists and vote to select new members next week The Eugene School Board has identified finalist candidates for appointment to the board, and will conduct interviews and vote to select two in meetings next week. The board is seeking to fill two positions vacated by elected board members who have resigned. In ...
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  • 38 Apply for Open Seats on School Board
    Información en español Board will hear from applicants and select finalists on April 20 The Eugene School Board is seeking two new board members. Following the resignation of two elected directors, the remaining board members will appoint district residents to complete their terms, serving through June 30, 2023. School board positions are non-partisan and are not connected to ...
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  • 2022–23 School Calendar Dates Pending Approval
    Información en español School board will vote on approval of calendar in May Key dates for next school year will be set pending board approval of the 2022–23 academic calendars. Tentative key dates:  • Orientation Day for Grade 9: Tue., September 6 • First Day of School (Except Grades 7 & 8): Wed., September 7 • First Day of School for Grades ...
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  • Parent Information Session on Youth Self-Harm
    Información en español District partners with community organizations to hold meeting on cutting, other self-injury behaviors Eugene School District 4J is hosting a community talk with Dr. Tiffany Brown for parents and community members to learn more about helping children who exhibit signs of self-harm, such as cutting. The free parent information session, Self-Harm & Cutting: Suicidal & ...
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  • Notice of Budget Committee Meeting: 2022–23 Proposed Budget Presentation & Public Comment
    Información en español LEGAL NOTICE: Eugene School District No. 4J, Lane County, Oregon Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the budget committee of Eugene School District 4J, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, will be held on April 25, 2022, at 6:00 ...
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  • School Board Applications Due Monday Morning
    Información en español Deadline is 8 a.m. on Monday, April 18, to apply for appointment to school board  Learn more | Apply online The Eugene School District is soliciting applications for new school board members. Two elected directors have resigned from the board and the school board will select two district residents to appoint to complete their terms, ...
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