Family Bulletin, May 31, 2024

Churchill Families, 

Here we go, we are in the final stretch of the 2023-2024 school year!  Next week is the last week for our seniors, and then only one more week after that for our 9th -11th graders. 

It’s hard to believe that we will be saying goodbye to our seniors next Friday, June 7th, and then celebrating them in our Graduation ceremony on June 11th at the Hult Center.  This senior class is filled with amazing students - future scientists, athletes, thespians, artists, engineers, leaders… wonderful young minds, and people who will definitely make a huge mark on this world.  The Class of 2024 has persevered and stayed strong during their 4 years of high school.  They have gone through so much —  Covid, hybrid learning, schedule changes, changes in the building, school district, and world… and yet, they kept coming each day to learn, inspire each other and the staff, connect with each other, and make a difference in our Churchill community and school.  

Class of 2024, thank you so much for all that you have done and for being a great example of what a Lancer is.  Go out into the world and make us proud!!


Go, Lancers!
Missy Cole, Principal

CALENDAR

Churchill Online Calendar
4J High School ABC Days 2023 – 2024

Monday, 6/3	Tuesday, 6/4	Wednesday, 6/5	Thursday, 6/6	Friday, 6/7
A Day	B Day	C Day	A Day	B Day

JUNE 3 – 7		GSA Pride Week
Monday, June 3		GSA Pride Week Theme: Western Princess
Tuesday, June 4	lunch	Grad Party Ticket Sales at the Planters
	7:00 PM	Choir Concert: Stars
Wednesday, June 5	lunch	Grad Party Ticket Sales at the Planters
	2:45 PM	Office closes early for Staff Meeting
Thursday, June 6	lunch	Grad Party Ticket Sales at the Planters
	Period 4	Fire Drill
Friday, June 7		SENIOR ASSEMBLY (bell schedule) LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
	6:00 PM	IHS Graduation at the Hult Center
Saturday, June 8	9:00 AM	Regional Affinity Group Brunch
	4:00 PM	Voice and Piano Recital
JUNE 10 – 14		LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 11	7:00 PM	CHS Graduation at the Hult Center (admission is by ticket only)
Wednesday, June 12		SEED Student Survey in Advisory Classes
Thursday, June 13	4:00 PM	Site Council
Friday, June 14		LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
JUNE 17 – 21
Monday, June 17		Grading Day Last Day for Teachers
Wednesday, June 19		School Closed: Juneteenth
Monday, June 24		Summer Office Hours Begin 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm closed on Fridays

CHURCHILL FAMILY NEWS

SEED Student Survey 
New this year, the Oregon Department of Education is requiring all students, grades 3-11 be given the opportunity to complete the SEED survey. For more information, the 4J Seed Survey page is linked here.  The survey takes about 15 minutes and will be offered during our 6/12 Advisory class.

As with state testing, the SEED survey can also be opted out of. For accurate record keeping, if you choose to decline in writing, please do so with this form, which is also available in the front office, or verbally, in person (to Jane, Jill or Giselle), by 6/10/24. If after 6/10, the survey will not be blocked from entry - so please be sure to tell your student not to take the SEED Survey when it is offered if that is your preference.

CHS Region Affinity Group Brunch

Join us in celebrating our affinity group seniors. All are welcome to attend this regional event! Please register using the QR code or bit.ly/AG-BRUNCH.



Get your FREE LTD student transit pass before the end of the school year!

All students in 4J schools can get a student pass to ride Lane Transit District (LTD) buses for free. Student transit passes can be used to travel anywhere within the LTD service area. Student passes can be used at any time—after school, on weekends, and during school breaks, as well as to get to and from school each day.

To get a free LTD student transit pass, available as a tap card or Umo smartphone app, students can request their pass at the front office for elementary students. Passes are valid from September 1 of the current school year to September 30 of the following year and can be renewed by the school each year for ongoing free service. 

¡Obtenga el pase de tránsito LTD GRATUITO antes de que finalice el año escolar!

Todos los estudiantes de las escuelas 4J pueden obtener un pase para viajar en los autobuses del Distrito de Tránsito de Lane (LTD) de forma gratuita. Los pases de transporte para estudiantes se pueden usar para viajar a cualquier lugar dentro del área de servicio de LTD. Los pases para estudiantes se pueden usar en cualquier momento: después de la escuela, los fines de semana y durante las vacaciones escolares, así como para ir y volver de la escuela todos los días.

Para obtener un pase de tránsito para estudiantes LTD gratuito, disponible como tarjeta táctil o aplicación para teléfono inteligente Umo, los estudiantes pueden solicitar sus propios pases en la oficina principal. Los pases son válidos desde el 1 de septiembre del año escolar actual hasta el 30 de septiembre del año siguiente y la escuela puede renovarlos cada año para continuar con el servicio gratuito.

Churchill Cheer Tryouts

Tryouts are on June 3 and 5. Download the flyer for more information. 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/3397/churchill_cheer_tryout_flyer_2024.pdf  

Home Safety Opportunity: Restricting Lethal Means 
Pick up a FREE lockbox for your handgun, rifle, and/or medication at the Churchill front office, or talk to your student's counselor.
 
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in Oregon, and has recently increased in Lane County. The district is working with public health and other partners to provide families with information and resources for suicide prevention.
 
There are steps you can take to help keep your family members safe if they experience an emotional crisis or think about suicide. One important measure is to reduce easy access to things that could be dangerous to them: “lethal means.” Lethal means include firearms, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, sharp objects, and belts, cords, and cables.
 
Reducing access to lethal means saves lives. Most people who live through a suicide attempt do not later die by suicide. Suicide attempts using firearms are very likely to be fatal.

Firearms, medications, and other lethal means can be restricted by removing them or locking them in secure storage. It is essential that youth cannot know the combination or be able to get the key. Lockboxes are being offered to 4J families at no charge.

More Information
Guide to Teen-Proofing Your Home

Churchill Athletic Registration is Open

Attention all student-athletes.....

If you plan on participating in Summer Athletic Workouts, you must register on FinalForms. 

Register on the athletic website: www.chslancers.com

We are very excited to announce that the Churchill Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service.
FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. The most exciting news is that FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning that you will never need to enter the same information twice!
FinalForms also pre-populates information wherever possible, for each of your students, saving you time.

You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update.

 

Click on the Parent Registration Playbook to get started in FinalForms. If you require any support during the process, scroll to the page bottom and click “Get Help”.

We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in FinalForms and register your student(s).

This includes students participating in summer pre-season workouts. Register for the sport(s) you anticipate participating in.

 

Please register at:  https://eugene-or.finalforms.com/

• follow the prompts to create your account,
• create your students and sign your forms.

Physicals: If your physical is current and on file with the Churchill Athletic Department, the athletic trainer will upload the physical 

Thank you for your assistance in streamlining our paperwork process at Churchill High School.

Ways to Support Churchill Students

Become a Churchill Community Responder

A Churchill Community Responder is a volunteer that responds to “alerts” sent by the 15th Night Coordinator for needs specific to CHS students that internal school resources have not met. Types of alerts would be for items such as clothing, shoes, small household items, food or bedding, small gift cards, etc.

A Churchill Community Responder would receive a text message indicating a need. If the Responder can provide the need, they respond to the text message and work with the CHS Coordinator to secure and deliver the item. If you are unable to help with that alert you simply ignore the alert.

Contact Trista Neuman at Neuman_t@4j.lane.edu

Purchase items off Churchill HS Amazon Wish List

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9AX6JQUG1D2J?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_4  

Churchill’s Food Pantry/Clothing Boutique is always accepting donations.

Grab and Go Food Items- Mac and Cheese Cups, Fruit Cups, Jerky, Granola Bars, etc. Toiletries Items always in high demand (feminine hygiene products), deodorant, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Clothing- New packages of Socks, Underwear (Men and Women) Sweatshirts, Sweatpants/Joggers/Leggings, Hats, Gloves.

**Small Gift Cards are always greatly appreciated as well.**

All items can be dropped off in Churchill’s Front Office Attn: Lance Falcon

Thank You for supporting our Churchill High School Students

Student Resources
Churchill Student Resources Flyer (PDF)

Spanish Churchill Student Resources Flyer (PDF)

4J DISTRICT NEWS

4J HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM 2024 
JULY 8 – AUGUST 9, 2024

The 4J High School Summer Intensive Program provides opportunities for students to extend their learning into the summer months in courses designed by and led by outstanding 4J licensed educators. Course offerings reflect the curiosities and passions of both students and teachers. Courses are offered at all four high schools; however, students may register for any course, regardless of their home high school. Follow this link for a list of dates, locations, and course descriptions. OR reach out to your student's counselor for more information. 
 
Contact Information
Email: summerintensives@4j.lane.edu
Phone: 541-731-0199


Parent Cafe for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, Saturday, June 1st!  (flyer attached to email)
Here is the flyer for this Saturday's event. We would love to have this shared out with the community if you are able. There will be food and childcare available, and the event is in person at the YMCA.
The Parent and Community Cafe is a strengths-based approach to celebrate the successes and support the growth edge of caregivers and parents all over Lane County. We welcome staff to attend as well. PCCs are always available in both English and Spanish. The June 1 event will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

YMCA Parent Café

Pride Night at PK Park


YMCA's new summer camps:

• Join us for Happy Campers—a camp just for youth with Down syndrome! 
•  Q Camp at the Y is a vibrant, inclusive haven where LGBTQIA+ youth can make new friends . . .
• STEM IN MOTION FOR FEMALE-IDENTIFYING YOUTH CAMP
•  Night Crawlers for youth entering 9th or 10th grade  Night Camp. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 

Art Exploration Camp for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth


Neurodiversity Family Support Night
Neurodiversity Family Support Night Flyer



Information about 1Pass

4J will not be providing free student 1Passes for this summer. Please contact the city of Eugene's recreation department or visit the website GetRec.org/1Pass for information on how to get a 1Pass.

https://getrec.org/2891/1Pass  

Focus on Mental Health in May

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here in 4J, we're committed to supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and families. This month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote self-care practices.

Throughout May, our care & advocacy team will be highlighting resources and initiatives aimed at fostering positive mental health. To kick it off, here are five strategies to help you take care of your mental health.

Join us as we prioritize mental health awareness and work together to create a supportive and compassionate community.

More mental health tips & resources HERE.

4J Pride Festival
You are invited to the 3rd annual celebration of our 4J LGBTQIA+ students & staff!  All are welcome to join us on Friday, May 31st, 4:00 – 7:00 pm at North Eugene High School on the football field.

4J Pride Festival (PDF)
4J Pride Festival (Espanol) (PDF)

COMMUNITY NEWS

Northwest Cyber Camp
The Northwest Cyber Camp (Cybersecurity Camp) is free for high school students, does not require any experience in cybersecurity, and seating is limited.     

Please visit  https://nwcybercamp.org/register-uo&nbsp to register.




Pertussis FAQ from Lane County Health
Lane County health officials say a recent rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, indicate the respiratory tract infection is spreading in our community. We are asking our families to be vigilant to prevent further spread of the infection in our school and larger community. Families are encouraged to stay up-to-date with their pertussis vaccinations and keep children home from school if they show symptoms of pertussis.

An FAQ with more information is available on the 4J website both in English and in Spanish. If you have further questions, please call your medical provider or Lane County Public Health, 541-682-4041.


Youth Trades Academy
Youth Trades Academy Flyer






Back2Youth Summer Programs
https://www.back2youth.org/

Back2Youth creates pathways to health, wellness, and resiliency by reconnecting youth with Mother Nature through various outdoor activities and healing modalities. More than 1,000 studies now show that this connection is essential to a greater quality of life, economic prosperity, and social and inner-personal well-being. 


Oregon Driver Training Institute
Oregon Driver Training Institute at Churchill Fall Flyer
Oregon Driver Training Institute at Churchill Summer Flyer


YMCA Camps for Teens

NIGHT CRAWLERS 6:30-10:30 p.m. ENTERING GRADES 9TH-10TH 

Welcome to "The Night Crawlers Camp"! Our evening program runs from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, offering an exciting blend of activities for campers. From thrilling group games to creative art projects, culinary adventures in learning to cook, and thrilling challenges inspired by popular TV shows like Survivor, Minute To Win It, and MasterChef Junior, there's never a dull moment at our camp. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, creativity, and camaraderie under the stars! 

Register now at eugeneymca.org. 

It will be hosted every other week starting the week of July 4th.

PlanetFitness Free Summer Membership for High School Students

Visit https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass  to sign up for the free summer gym membership.

“Since the High School Summer Pass™ program began, Planet Fitness has invested more than $200 million in waived membership dues to promote youth health and wellness and improve the physical and mental health of millions of teens*. Starting June 1st, teens ages 14-19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness ALL SUMMER LONG! But don't wait, pre-register now!”

Ophelia’s Place Summer Calendar and Upcoming Activities

Summer Calendar English/Spanish  (PDF) 

Summer Camps  (PDF)

Parent-Daughter event  (PDF)

Pride Palooza

YAWOC Group (YOUNG AMAZING WOMEN OF COLOR)  (PDF)

Arts Alive
Arts Alive (PDF)


Youth Trades Academy
Youth Trades Academy (PDF)


Oregon Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Design Summer Programs
OR AEC Opportunities Summer Catalog 2024 (PDF)
OR AEC Opportunities Summer Catalog 2024 (Espanol) (PDF) 
2024 AIS Camp Flyer (English, Espanol) (PDF)


Eugene Rowing Club Learn-to-Row Summer Camps
Learn-to-Row Summer Camps Flyer
Open to all rising 7th-12th grade students in Eugene and surrounding areas. No experience necessary!

Week 1 - Mon, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 12
Week 2 - Mon, Jul 15 - Thurs, Jul 18
Week 3 - Mon, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 26
Week 4 - Mon, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 2

All camps are held from 9 AM - 2 PM at Dexter Lake
Multi-week discounts and payment plans are available
Transportation provided from SEHS every day

Dexter Henley - Sat, Aug 3
Intersquad scrimmage, open to all LTR camp participants. 
For more information and to register, visit www.eugenerowing.org