Cal Young Week At a Glance: December 9th - 13th, 2024

Posted Date: 12/09/24 (11:29 AM)

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Week At A Glance

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December 15, 2024

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Cougar Holiday Cheer Drive

Cheer Drive Information

It is time once again for the Cougar Holiday Cheer Drive. Last year's drive was a huge success, helping over 35 Cal Young families in need during the holiday season. This year, we have more families than ever that could use a helping hand.

While there are many resources around Eugene to help families with small children make the holidays bright, the number of organizations dwindles as students get older. This annual drive allows Cal Young families with the ability to help the opportunity to give and support those of our families who are facing financial difficulties this holiday season.

Cal Young is collecting donations of gift cards to provide CYMS families who could benefit from a little help this season. We welcome any and all gift cards that could brighten the holidays for our students.

With just one week left to collect gift card donations, we need your help! There currently aren't enough gift cards for all of the families in need. Please consider donating today!

Donate & Sign Up

Gift cards can be turned in to Miss Alexis at the front office now through Monday, December 16th.

Thank you for helping make the season bright for all Cal Young Cougars. If you would like a receipt for your tax-deductible donation, please email Alexis at krivchuk_a@4j.lane.edu or include a note with your donation.

Can't make it to the store or in to Cal Young to bring a gift card but would like to contribute? Donate via SchoolPay. *All Holiday Cheer Drive donations go toward gift cards specifically to grocery stores.

If your family is facing hardship and could use a boost of holiday cheer this season, please sign up by filling out the google form below. The form closes on Friday, December 13th. You will receive a confirmation communication for pick up the week before Winter Break.

Holiday Cheer Drive Donations

Cheer Drive Recipient Sign Up

CYMS Winter Music Concert

Join Mr. Shuffield and the Cal Young bands and choir for the Winter Music Showcase! Our music students have been working hard since the first day of school to put together a great program. The show begins at 7:00 pm in the West Gym. Please enter through the main school doors.

Winter Spirit Week

To help staff and students alike make it to Winter Break with a little bit of extra joy, Cal Young will be doing a Winter Spirit Week. This special spirit week takes place December 16th - 20th, the week before break.

Theme Days

Make It Through Monday (PJ Day)
Top It Off Tuesday (Winter Headwear)
Wear Your Best Wednesday (Dress up with the glitz and glam)
Through the Snow Thursday (White & Blue)
Full-On Ugly Sweater Friday

Lego Robotics Tournament

We're excited to share the results from the FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament in Corvallis. Both of our teams performed exceptionally well and made us proud!

Cal Young Robotics Team (CYRT) placed 11th in the Robot Games and showed incredible creativity and dedication throughout the season. Senergy Energy took 10th place in the Robot Games and won the Core Values Award, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and gracious professionalism. This win means that Senergy Energy will be advancing to the State Championship round!

Congratulations to all the members of Senergy Energy: Kanim Cushman-White Eyes, Calvin Dickens, Eleanor Fike, Asher Helmer, Jax Olive, Deacon Overton, Ryan Rivkowich, Landon Robertson, Owen Rudzek and John Sanchez. Good luck at State!

Congratulations to both teams on their hard work and achievements!

From The District

District Wide Messages

Community Winter Holiday Resource List

As we enter into the holiday season and the coldest part of the year, 4J has collected a list of local resources to help struggling families. Please see links below for the list in both English & Spanish.

Resource List- English

Resource List- Spanish

Eugene International High School

Eugene International High School (Eugene IHS) is a choice school for students in grades 9-12 offering a 4-year interdisciplinary humanities curriculum focused on international studies. Students are dual enrolled in both Eugene IHS and their host school.

ANY student can enroll. They must go through the online 4J School Choice Lottery, regardless of attendance area: 4j.lane.edu/schoolchoice. The in-district deadline is January 31, 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES for the 2025-2026 School Year:

January 1……Online application period for 4J School Choice Lottery opens for in-district students

January 31…..Deadline to submit in-district 4J School Choice Lottery Applications

March 1………Online application period for 4J School Choice Lottery opens for out-of-district students

March 31……..Deadline to submit out-of-district 4J School Choice Lottery Applications

Spanish and French Immersion students from Monroe and Roosevelt will be enrolled in Eugene IHS without the lottery process because they entered immersion through the lottery in elementary or middle school. However, immersion students do need to submit the Eugene IHS Enrollment Form to the Eugene IHS office at South or Sheldon by the January 31st deadline. This form will be included in a special mailing to immersion families.

We hope you will consider becoming a part of our Eugene IHS community!

For more information contact one of the Eugene IHS offices below, or visit the Eugene IHS website at ihs.4j.lane.edu

Eugene IHS @ Churchill: 541-790-5225

Eugene IHS @ Sheldon: 541-790-6636

Eugene IHS @ South Eugene: 541-790-8030

Eugene IHS Flier

From The Community

Messages & Opportunities From The Community

Ophelia's Place

Registration is available at opheliasplace.net, or participants can call us at 541-284-4333 or email info@opheliasplace.net to learn more.

Flier with Drawings of people laughing, dice, art pallet, snacks, and a backpack. Improve classes Wednesdays October 16 from 4:30 to 5:30, Yoga Thursdays Nov 7 & dec 5 4:00-5:30 pm, Makerspace Mondays starting Oct 7 4:30 to 5:30.

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

9:00 am thru 3:40 pm

Wednesday, Early Release

9:00 am thru 2:35 am

**Students are able to access the school building and cafeteria beginning at 8:30 am

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8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Main Office: (541) 790-6400
Attendance Line: (541) 790-6454
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