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  • COVID Changes Coming in Oregon
    Información en español Indoor mask requirements are still in place • Statewide rule will change to local decision-making starting March 31    Oregon officials have set a date for the likely end of the statewide mask mandate, along with a new timeline for K–12 school districts to make local decisions regarding indoor masking requirements.  Good News  It is very ...
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  • Keeping Up With COVID Changes
    Información en español 4J schools maintain a high standard of health protocols to protect our students, staff and families. This has been successful in minimizing the number of close contacts in previous cases and preventing any significant transmission of COVID-19 in the school environment. To date, prior to the omicron variant surge in our community, we ...
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  • Be Safe. Be Sure. Get Free COVID-19 Testing
    Información en español NEW: Free COVID-19 test kits available to families by mail • Sign up 4J students for free optional weekly testing through their school COVID-19 testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus. Public health officials recommend testing for people who have symptoms, 5 days after being in close contact ...
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  • Elementary Learning Change Requests: Deadline Extended
    Información en español | Solicitud para cambio | Request form Online or on-site? Request changes for elementary students through Wednesday Families of 4J elementary school students have two additional days to request a change between online and in-person learning for the second semester. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 12. There are three learning pathways available ...
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  • COVID Vaccine Booster Shots Now Available for Ages 12+
    Información en español Boosters are now needed to stay up to date on vaccination • Shots are widely available at no cost More 4J students are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now that the CDC has expanded eligibility to youth ages 12 and older—and getting the booster may help keep them learning in school. On Wednesday, January ...
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  • Sports Update: Changes for Extracurricular EventsSports Update: Changes for Extracurricular Events
    Información en español Temporary changes aim to let extracurricular activities continue while working to maintain in-person learning and limit the spread of COVID-19  As COVID-19 begins to circulate throughout our community at increased rates, Eugene School District 4J is working with our partners at the Springfield and Bethel school districts to plan to mitigate impacts of the ...
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  • Online or On-Site? Request Changes Now for Grades K–5
    Información en español | Solicitud para cambio Deadline January 10: Families of elementary school students may request change for second semester Request Form Families of 4J elementary school students have until Monday, January 10, to request a change between in-person and online school programs for the second semester. There are three learning pathways available to 4J elementary school students ...
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  • Keeping Up With COVID Protocols
    Información en español Vaccines, face masks, distancing, health monitoring and testing help keep students in school Welcome back to school! The omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Oregon. As we return to school in 2022, it is critical to keep up our established health and safety measures in schools—including physical distancing, face masks, hand hygiene, enhanced ...
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  • Changes Coming in COVID ProtocolsChanges Coming in COVID Protocols
    Información en español Starting in January face masks will be optional outdoors • “Test-to-stay” protocol being implemented • Quarantine times reduced Eugene School District 4J’s COVID-19 protocols are evolving in response to new state and local public health guidelines aimed at keeping students in school while maintaining the health and safety of our community. Masks optional outdoors after ...
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  • Mobile Food Pantry Makes 4J School StopsMobile Food Pantry Makes 4J School Stops
    Información en español The weekly pantry provides free food to 4J families in need every Wednesday through February Eugene School District 4J is partnering with FOOD For Lane County to provide 4J families in need with weekly access to the local food bank’s mobile pantry. The pantry will be set up every Wednesday from 2:30–4:30 p.m. (ends at ...
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