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G'Lancer
Churchill High School Newsletter
August 30, 2024
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The G'Lancer is a periodic newsletter for students and families of Churchill High School. Combined with our weekly Family Bulletin, these newsletters will keep you updated on Churchill programs and events. |
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Welcome back to another school year!! Hard to believe that summer is over and the 2024-2025 school year is about to start, but I know that teachers and staff here at Churchill are incredibly excited to see our students again!
Staff have been hard at work this past week preparing for our students to return, readying classrooms, cleaning up the summer cobwebs and dust, tidying offices, and prepping materials to welcome 9th graders on Wednesday, September 4th and then everyone, 9th - 12th grade, on Thursday, September 5th. We are excited for the year and know that it will be full of great things as our whole Churchill Family is back together again.
We as a school, and as a community have some great goals this year for our students and we want to partner with you to reach these goals. Our goals are to make sure your students are on track to graduate, so that means passing all of their classes. Another goal is to make sure they are attending their classes 97% or more, being in class is vital to their learning and staying on track to receive their diploma. Lastly, another goal we have is when students are in classes, they are focused on their learning and not distracted by technology or other things and they are learning the best they can. These goals are lofty, but I know that if we partner together, staff, students, and families, we can achieve them. It takes a village, and we are all in!
Go, Lancers!
Missy Cole, Principal
Churchill High School
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VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE AWARE!
Daily and class period attendance is a HUGE area of emphasis for the State of Oregon and for Churchill High School. All educational research clearly shows that students who attend more simply achieve more from their high school experience. Our goal is for our students to attend a minimum of 97% of their school days/class periods. Students are considered “At Risk” if their attendance is below 95% and are considered truant if they drop below 90% daily attendance.
Here’s what this looks like in another way:
- There are 171 days of classes in the school year
- During the school year (September – June), students have a total of 30 days during the year when there is no school. (PLEASE help us by trying to schedule appointments, etc. during these days whenever possible.)
- 97% attendance = Maximum of 5 missed days of school in the year – this is the goal for all students!
- 95% attendance = Maximum of 9 missed days of school in the year – more missed days put students at risk of possibly not being able to meet academic and graduation requirements.
- 90% attendance = Maximum of 17 missed days of school in the year – 17 is considered “Truant”
Simply put, we want our students in class and learning each day. As we move forward, we will monitor students' individual attendance percentage or absence patterns and connect with them and you on ways to support getting to class each day, on time. We want to seek every possible way that we can to ensure that students attend 95% - 97% of their school day. We will be checking individual attendance rates, mailing attendance letters home to our families so you know how your students' attendance is doing, as well as setting up possible in-person meetings so we can figure out how to help or share resources if needed.
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Excusing Your Student's Absence
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To request an absence be excused due to sickness, injury, medical appointment, religious holiday, or family emergency:
- Inform the attendance office each day that your student is absent.
- Absences need to be excused within 2 business days.
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Pre-planned absences of three or more days may be excused if arranged in advance by filling out the pre-arranged absence form available in our front office or on our website at chs.4j.lane.edu/forms.
- To excuse by voice message (24 hours): 541-790-5102
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To excuse by email: chs_attendance@4j.lane.edu
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE EXPECTATIONS: (CELL PHONES/AIRPODS)
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Like always, we have high expectations around the use of electronics during instructional time. This is to inform students and families of our high expectations. Our goal: Students will be present for learning! No Cells, Bell to Bell!
Personal electronic devices like smartphones and other electronics have become an everyday part of our world. We have followed the current research, received input from staff, and consulted with administrators. Though cell phones can be an important tool in many parts of our lives, it is clear that cell phones and other electronics have a negative impact on student learning and peer relationships during class time. At Churchill High School, we have seen an increase in phone use during class, which contributes to behaviors that interrupt learning, as well as negative peer interactions. We are now going to ask that students do not have their smartphones and other electronics out during class time, so they can focus on their learning. Students can use their smartphones and other electronics before school, after school, and during lunch, but during class time, it’s “No Cell, Bell to Bell”.
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Our high school administration team and staff are committed to adhering to these high expectations. This expectation will be reviewed in every class at the start of the year. If students don’t follow the “No Cell, Bell to Bell” expectation, we will work with the student, and their family on how these expectations will be met, and progressive discipline will be implemented. Some families may opt to have their student leave their phone at home.
Our goal this year at Churchill is to help create phone-free spaces in our classrooms, where students can engage with their teachers and peers, and learning can happen.
Students will still be able to use their electronic devices between classes, at lunch, and before/after school in an appropriate manner. Parents/Guardians, we ask you to partner with us to help your student be academically successful at Churchill High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the administration so we can work together to support your child.
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Monday, 9/2 — School Closed, Labor Day
Tuesday, 9/3 — No School, Office open 12:00pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/4 — First Day for 9th-Graders
Thursday, 9/5 — First Day of Classes for All Students
Tuesday, 9/10 — Fall Play Auditions
Wednesday, 9/11 — School Picture Day! 📸
Wednesday, 9/25 — School Picture Makeup Day
Wednesday, 10/9 — Testing Day (Special Schedule)
Friday, 10/11 — No School, Professional Development
Friday, 10/25 — School Picture Retake Day
Friday, 11/8 — No School, Midterm Grading Day
11/7 – 9 — Fall Play
Monday, 11/11 — School Closed, Veterans Day
11/14 – 16 — Fall Play
11/25, 26 — No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/27 – 29 — School Closed, Thanksgiving Break 🦃
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Auditions for Fall Play: "Rumors" by Neil Simon
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CHS Thespians are proud to announce
Auditions for the 2024 Fall Play
Rumors By Neil Simon
Who: Open to any and all CHS students!
Where: CHS Auditorium
When: Tuesday, September 10 at 4:00 pm
What: Prepare 30 – 60 seconds comedic monologue, memorized. Show us your comedy chops!
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Churchill AVID APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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Interested in joining AVID at CHS? Use QR Code or follow link below!
How to Apply:
- Fill out application
- Schedule interview
PREVIOUS AVID CLASS NOT REQUIRED! ANYONE CAN STILL JOIN AVID!!
Questions?
Contact Erin Crews
or stop by K8 during lunch
Link to apply
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Join a Churchill vocal ensemble for 2024–2025!
Contact Dr. Julian Jones for more information.
Students may need to fill out a schedule correction request to have choir added to their schedule. Visit the scheduling page for instructions.
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WHY WAIT? BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
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Purchase online at SchoolPay.com or visit Ken in the Finance Office to pay in person.
—ATTENTION SENIORS—
Submit your Senior Portraits, Dedications, and Quotes to Jamie now.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We’re excited to announce that you’re a few steps away from activating your Canvas Observer account for your middle or high school student. Canvas Observer enhances engagement with your student’s academic journey, allowing you to read announcements and view grades and assignment due dates, among other features.
All new and returning users must activate their account before you can start using Canvas Observer. To activate your account, complete the following steps:
- Visit 4J’s Canvas for Families webpage and click on “Forgot Password?”
- Enter the email you provided your child’s school and then click the “Request Password” box
- Enter a password after clicking the reset link you receive in your email
- Return to the Canvas for Families webpage to log in with your username and new password
Canvas Observer will not allow you to activate more than one account if parents/guardians have the same email address on file for their student. In this case, contact your school and provide a unique email address for each parent or guardian associated with your student.
Supporting instructions are found on the login page as well as a flyer here.
Please contact your school if you have any questions or run into any problems.
Thank you for your assistance,
Nicholas Hadley
Digital Learning Platform Manager
Eugene School District 4J
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College & Career Information for CHS Seniors
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Welcome Back Class of 2025! This message is to reassure you that there will be plenty of information and support for you this year as you begin your transition out of high school. My name is Mary Beth and I am the Program Coordinator for College, Career, and CTE. I am now located in the front office of the redesigned Student Support Center. Please stop by and say Hello!
Here are some examples of the opportunities you'll have this year:
- workshops and advisory lessons throughout the year that will cover the Extended Application graduation requirement
- workshops on FAFSA and financial aid for college
- scholarship applications
- college visits and career visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch
- information on college fairs
- SAT and ACT deadlines
- CHS College & Career Extravaganza for students and families
- CHS School-Wide Opportunities Fair
- CHS College and Career Website: https://blogs.4j.lane.edu/houck_s/
Please watch your 4J email, Canvas, daily announcements, and school TV screen announcements for information throughout the year.
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Our school has adopted The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol.
The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.
The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.
Review the attachments (in English and Spanish) for details about each command.
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4J District News and Events
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Eugene School District 4J is committed to open communication and keeping families informed. If you are not receiving emails and text messages from the district or your student’s school, please update your contact information with your student’s school.
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We’re writing to keep you informed about the recent measles outbreak in Oregon. Thirty cases have been confirmed in Marion, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties as of August 29, all in unvaccinated people and all but seven of the cases are in youth under 20 years of age.
We know news like this can be concerning. Fortunately, the measles (MMR) vaccine is safe and two doses are 97% effective in preventing measles.
While Churchill’s current two-dose MMR vaccination rate is at or above the 94% threshold needed for herd immunity, it is still important that your students are up-to-date on their immunizations.
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Student Injuries and Insurance: 2024–2025 School Year
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Dear Parent/Legal Guardian:
The safety of our students is of critical importance to all of us and we want to protect them from injury. Even so, accidents do happen (at school and elsewhere) and required medical care can be expensive. Please know that your school does not assume responsibility for such costs but does offer you access to several student accident insurance plans for voluntary purchase. Details can be found in the attached brochure/enrollment form.
Options are available to cover your child 24/7, anywhere in the world or you can limit coverage to school-related injuries only. The plans do not restrict your choice of doctors or hospitals. However, you’ll also have access to an extensive network of providers with discounted fees. Seeking care through contracted providers may further reduce your out-of-pocket costs, particularly if your child needs surgery or hospitalization.
Also offered is the pay-as-you-go Student Accident & Sickness Plan which covers sickness as well as injury, in and out of school. The Dental Accident plan can be of particular value with younger students as final treatment to injured teeth often needs to be deferred until after they mature.
Common emergency benefits – Regardless of the benefit level selected, all of the accident medical plans and the Student Accident & Sickness Plan will cover eligible charges for Ambulance, Emergency Room and Emergency Room Physician at 100% of Usual, Customary and Reasonable charges (UCR) up to plan limits.
Enhanced benefits for qualified concussions – If an insured student suffers a concussion while participating in any covered activity and is consequently removed from play from his/her interscholastic sport per the school’s formal concussion protocols, then any deductible or inside limit features of the plan are waived and eligible charges for the evaluation and treatment of the concussion are paid at 100% of UCR subject
To sign up, see the attachments at the end of the newsletter.
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Sigue en español/Spanish follows
Welcome Back! We look forward to seeing you again this school year and have some tips to help you get to school safely.
For students walking, biking, riding a skateboard, scooter or other device to get to school or a bus stop:
- Choose streets with low traffic volumes, slow speeds, few intersections, bicycle lanes and sidewalks with no roadway construction.
- Be aware of your surroundings. If you have a cell phone, put away your phone and ear buds, especially while crossing the street.
- If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic so you can see approaching cars.
- Be predictable and visible. If riding a bike, scooter or other device, ride in a straight line and wear light or reflective clothing.
- If you ride a bike, skateboard or scooter, always wear a helmet.
- Lock bikes with a U-lock when you arrive at school (ask the office if you don’t have one) and lock scooters and skateboards in the rack outside the front entrance with a padlock.
Contact your Safe Routes to School Coordinator with any questions and for support with route planning at saferoutes@4j.lane.edu or 541-790-7539. For new drivers, learn and follow the rules so you can build habits that may save your life, or the life of your passengers or others on the road.
- Drive sober.
- Buckle up and make sure your passengers do too.
- Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and mind on the task of driving.
- Follow the posted speed limit.
- Limit passengers.
Consider riding the bus instead of driving. Get your free LTD pass from the office to save money on gas; get some extra time to do what you want while you’re riding; cut down your risk of crashes; and help the planet!
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¡Bienvenidos de vuelta! Esperamos verlos nuevamente este año escolar y tenemos algunos consejos para ayudarles a llegar a la escuela de manera segura.
Para estudiantes que caminan, andan en bicicleta, andan en patineta, scooter u otro medio de transporte para llegar a la escuela o a una parada de autobús:
- Elige calles con poco tráfico, velocidades lentas, menos intersecciones, carriles para bicicletas y aceras sin construcción.
- Sé consciente de tu entorno. Si traes un teléfono celular, guárdalo y quítate los auriculares, especialmente al cruzar las calles.
- Si no hay aceras, camina de cara al tráfico para poder ver los coches que se acercan.
- Sé predecible y visible. Si andas en bicicleta, scooter u otro dispositivo, avanza en línea recta y usa ropa de colores claros, o reflectante.
- Si andas en bicicleta, patineta o scooter, usa siempre un casco.
- Amarra tu bicicleta con un candado en U cuando llegues a la escuela (pregunta en la oficina si no tienes uno) y guarda tu scooter y/o patineta en el estante afuera de la entrada principal con un candado.
Comunícate con tu Coordinador de Rutas Seguras a la Escuela si tienes alguna pregunta y si necesitas ayuda con la planificación de rutas en saferoutes@4j.lane.edu o 541-790-7539. Para nuevos conductores, aprende y sigue las reglas para que puedas desarrollar hábitos que puedan salvar tu vida, la de tus pasajeros u otras personas en la carretera.
- Conduce sobrio.
- Abróchate el cinturón y asegúrate de que tus pasajeros también lo hagan.
- Mantén la vista en la carretera, las manos en el volante y la mente en la tarea de conducir.
- Sigue el límite de velocidad indicado.
- Limita tu número de pasajeros.
Considera viajar en autobús en lugar de conducir. Obtén tu pase LTD gratuito en la oficina para ahorrar dinero en gasolina y tomarte algo de tiempo extra para hacer lo que quieras mientras viajas en el autobús; así reduces el riesgo de accidentes; ¡Y ayudas al planeta!
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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, guardians/parents can make the request for elementary students; middle and high school students can request their own passes at the front office or at high school registration events. Passes are valid from September 1 of the current school year to October 15th of the following year and can be renewed by the school each year for ongoing free service.
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¡Pase de tránsito para estudiantes gratis!
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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 teléfonos inteligentes Umo, los tutores/padres pueden solicitarlo para estudiantes de primaria; los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria pueden solicitar sus propios pases en la oficina. Los pases son válidos desde el 1 de septiembre del año escolar actual hasta el 15 de octubre del año siguiente y la escuela puede renovarlos cada año para continuar con el servicio gratuito.
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Learn to Ride a Bike - A Free, All Ages, Drop-In Event For Not-Yet-Riders!
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Sunday, August 25, 1:00-4:00 pm, Willamette High School (1801 Echo Hollow Rd. Eugene)
Do you or your child want to learn how to ride a bike? Join Bethel, 4J and Springfield Safe Routes to School programs, the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, and Shift Community Cycles for this fun event with bike checks, free helmets and information about bike share.
We’ll start with balancing and gliding without pedals or training wheels. Some will learn to pedal in one session, while others may need more practice to reach that final goal. You don’t need your own bike to participate, but please bring a helmet and bike if you have one. Contact Safe Routes to School at
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¡Aprende a andar en bicicleta! – ¡Un evento gratis y sin cita, para personas de todas las edades que no saben andar en b
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Domingo, 25 de agosto, puede presentarse en cualquier momento entre las 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Willamette High School (1801 Echo Hollow Rd. Eugene)
¿Usted o su hijo quieren aprender a andar en bicicleta? Recibe instrucciones y la práctica necesaria para balancear. Comenzaremos con el equilibrio y el deslizamiento sin pedales ni ruedas de entrenamiento. Algunos aprenderán a pedalear en una sola sesión, mientras que otros pueden necesitar más práctica para alcanzar ese objetivo final.
¡Aprovecha la oportunidad y ven al evento! Únase a Bethel, 4J y Springfield Safe Routes to School; la ciudad de Eugene; la ciudad de Springfield y Shift Community Cycles para este divertido evento de hacer revisión de bicicletas, cascos gratis y información sobre bicicletas compartidas.
No necesita su propia bicicleta para participar, pero traiga un casco y una bicicleta si tiene uno. Comuníquese con el programa de Rutas Seguras a la Escuela al
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Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare allows you to receive important information and alerts from your student's classroom and school. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided your school. Register for ParentSquare
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