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  • Free COVID-19 Testing Available
    Información en español Free COVID-19 testing offered twice a month, starting Saturday, February 13 More Information and Pre-Registration (not required) Eugene School District 4J has partnered with the University of Oregon and is hosting free COVID-19 testing for 4J families and staff and community members every other week. Free COVID-19 testing will be offered at the 4J Education Center, ...
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  • Elementary Hybrid Schedule: Students On-Site 2 Days a WeekElementary Hybrid Schedule: Students On-Site 2 Days a Week
    Información en español Students will learn on-site two days a week in alternating groups • Pathway change form deadline extended to Feb. 14 Elementary Change Form: Same School Online ↔ Hybrid Solicitud de cambio: Modelo híbrido ↔ en línea Eugene School District 4J is planning for students to return to school buildings this spring for on-site learning in a ...
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  • Returning to In-Person Learning This SpringReturning to In-Person Learning This Spring
    Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar Elementary Change Form: Same School Online ↔ Hybrid Solicitud de cambio: Modelo híbrido ↔ en línea + Más información February 9 Update Dear 4J families, Our students will begin safely returning to school buildings in a hybrid on-site learning model this spring. This will start with the youngest grades and add grade levels ...
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  • COVID-19 Vaccinations for Educators BeginCOVID-19 Vaccinations for Educators Begin
    Información en español First allotment of vaccine will provide first dose for about one-fifth of 4J team  In an encouraging step forward, 4J educators will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines this week. At this time, vaccine appointments for educators are available by invitation only. Staff are being contacted individually when the time comes to schedule their appointment.  Safe and effective ...
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  • Back-to-Buildings Update – Jan. 20Back-to-Buildings Update – Jan. 20
    Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar  Dear 4J families, we want to keep you up to date with the latest information, including updates on: Public health metrics Hybrid learning model Limited in-person instruction COVID vaccines Public Health Metrics and Measures The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced updates to the Ready Schools, Safe Learners ...
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  • Return-to-Learning Update – Jan. 7Return-to-Learning Update – Jan. 7
    Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar • Changes in state guidelines for schools, elementary classroom shifts  Dear 4J families, welcome to 2021! We hope you had a restful winter break. As students and staff are returning to online learning this week, we want to provide an update about the potential return to on-site learning in ...
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  • School Ventilation Upgrades a Breath of Fresh AirSchool Ventilation Upgrades a Breath of Fresh Air
    Información en español Ventilation system changes to improve air quality, including “bipolar ionization” air purifying devices installed in all 4J buildings The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the 2020–21 school year and our community, and it is transforming some aspects of our school facilities as well. Building technologies and practices are important tools to provide safe, secure, sustainable learning ...
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  • Free COVID-19 Testing AvailableFree COVID-19 Testing Available
    Información en español Testing for 4J families and staff on January 9 and 16 Lane County Public Health is offering 4J families and staff free COVID-19 testing on January 9 and 16 at the 4J Education Center. The testing site will be open from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments will ...
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  • Free Youth Meal Boxes Offered for Winter BreakFree Youth Meal Boxes Offered for Winter Break
    Información en español Food boxes with seven days of meals will be available on Dec. 18 and 28 • Daily meal service will resume after winter break School will be out, but 4J students and other youth 18 years old and younger will continue to have access to nutritious food at no cost during winter break. On Friday, ...
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  • 4J Plans for Hybrid Learning in the New Year4J Plans for Hybrid Learning in the New Year
    Información en español A message from Superintendent Cydney Vandercar • Phase-in of hybrid model to start Feb. 1 if public health conditions allow Getting students safely back to school in-person is a high priority for Oregon and for Eugene School District 4J. The district is planning for a phased-in return of students to school buildings in a ...
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