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  • Calling All 5-Year-Olds! Kindergarten Roundup is March 13–23Calling All 5-Year-Olds! Kindergarten Roundup is March 13–23
    4J is rounding up new kindergarteners for fall 2017 Kindergarten orientation events March 13–23: Let’s get to know each other! If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, please come to your school’s kindergarten roundup event (see schedule below). You’ll get to explore your school, meet the teachers and staff, pre-enroll for fall 2017, and get a ...
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  • ACE Awards: Nominate a Champion in Education
    Nominations for school district employees and volunteers accepted through April 2  Who is your champion in education? The 2017 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards are seeking nominations, and the deadline has been extended through Sunday, April 2. Nominations for outstanding 4J teachers, administrators, classified employees and volunteers can be submitted online at www.theaceaward.org. All nominees will be celebrated and champions ...
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  • Join 4J! Apply Now for Non-Resident Open Enrollment
    District transfer applications due April 1 at 5 p.m. Apply now Eugene School District 4J welcomes families who live outside of the 4J boundary to apply to enroll in the district. Open enrollment applications are due Saturday, April 1, at 5 p.m. The Eugene School District has a long history of school choice. The district’s school choice policy ...
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  • La Junta Directiva Escolar Confirma su Apoyo para Todos los Estudiantes sin Importar su Situación Migratoria
    Todos los estudiantes están seguros y son bienvenidos en el Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J El Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J tiene el compromiso de apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante y de crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para cada familia. Eugene es el hogar de familias que provienen de todo el mundo y ...
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  • School Choice: Visit Schools Feb. 21–24
    School tours this week • Apply by Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.  Apply Online  |  Learn More  |  School Tour Schedule  |  Spanish / Español It’s school choice time for the 2017–18 school year! Families are invited to explore their school choice options, including their neighborhood school, by visiting schools for tours and events this week. In Eugene School District 4J, families may enroll ...
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  • Student Project Launching to International Space Station
    ATA and Churchill students’ science experiment is going to space • Watch the launch of SpaceX mission on Sunday, Feb. 19 Eugene School District 4J students have been aiming high. Now their work is about to launch into space! Early in the morning on Sunday, February 19, the SpaceX CRS-10 mission will launch from NASA Kennedy Space Center. Part ...
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  • School Board Affirms Support of All Students Regardless of Immigration Status
    All students are safe and welcome in Eugene School District 4J Eugene School District 4J is committed to supporting the success of every student and creating a safe and welcoming environment for every family. Eugene is home to families from all over the world and students who may or may not have documented immigration status. All children, regardless of ...
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  • Join Team Eugene: Special Educator Interview Day Feb. 25, 2017Join Team Eugene: Special Educator Interview Day Feb. 25, 2017
    Pre-apply or drop in to interview  Special education teachers and specialists—we want YOU to join Team Eugene! Eugene School District 4J will hold a special day for special educators on Saturday, February 25, conducting interviews in the following areas: Special Education Teachers • School Psychologists • Speech Pathology • Occupational Therapy Special Educator Interview Day Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. ...
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  • School Board Election May 16, 2017
    Eugene School District 4J voters will decide on May 16 who will fill three of the seven positions on the Eugene School Board. Potential candidates have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, to file. Voters must be registered by Tuesday, April 25. Forms and additional information are available from the Lane County Elections Office. Positions on the Ballot The Eugene School ...
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  • New Chinese Immersion Program: Info Night Feb. 13
    New program will start with grades K–1 Parent info night Monday, Feb. 13 Starting in fall 2017, a new language immersion program will teach students in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Parents are invited to an information night about the new Chinese immersion program on Monday, February 13, at 5:30 p.m., at the 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. in ...
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  • Preguntas y respuestas sobre situaciones migratoriasPreguntas y respuestas sobre situaciones migratorias
    Las escuelas sirven a todos los estudiantes Resolución de la mesa directiva escolar confirmando su apoyo para todos los estudiantes (español / inglés) Immigration status questions and answers: Information in English  El Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J tiene el compromiso de crear un ambiente seguro e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes, empleados y familias. El Consejo Escolar de Eugene ha aprobado ...
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  • Schools Serve All Students: Immigration Status Q&ASchools Serve All Students: Immigration Status Q&A
    Answers to common questions about student and family immigration status and schools School board resolution affirming support of all students (English / Spanish) Preguntas y respuestas sobre situaciones migratorias: Información en español Eugene School District 4J is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all of our students, staff and families. The Eugene School Board on Feb. 15 unanimously ...
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  • School Calendar Changed to Make Up Weather Days
    5 school days restored; classes end June 22 This winter has been unusually severe. Many Oregon districts have had to close schools on several days due to hazardous weather. Eugene School District 4J schools have closed for 6 days due to snow and ice this school year, 3 in December and 3 in January. The school board ...
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  • 4J Will Accept Out-of-District Students in 2017–18
    4J will again accept transfer students from other districts under Oregon’s open enrollment law Out-of-district students will again have the opportunity to enroll in Eugene School District 4J next school year. The Eugene School Board has approved accepting transfers for 2017–18 under Oregon’s open enrollment law. Students who live in 4J will continue to be able to enroll at their neighborhood ...
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  • Board to Consider Calendar Changes
    If approved, 5 school days would be restored and classes would end June 22 This winter has been unusually severe. Many Oregon districts, including Eugene School District 4J, have had to close schools on several days due to hazardous weather. A typical year in Eugene might have 0 to 3 weather closures. This year Eugene has had ...
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