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Cal Young Week At a Glance- January 19th - 23rd

Posted Date: 01/20/26 (09:51 AM)


Blue Cougar Head Outline

Week At A Glance

CYMS Weekly Newsletter

January 19, 2026
Cougar in the snow

This Week:

January 19-23 calendar
1/19- No School
1/20- Regular Schedule, School Choice Presentation, D&D & Student Store
1/21- Early Release
1/22- Regular Schedule, D&D and Student Store
1/23- Regular Schedule, 6th Grade Theater Night 6:00-8

Coming Soon:

Jan & Feb Calendar
View CYMS Parent Calendar
 

Crosswalks & Driving to School

As we get deeper into winter, the weather is particularly tricky, especially in the morning. Fog is setting in around the valley and visibility is low. We have many students who walk to and from school or meet their rides a little further away from school. To help with this, we have two cross walks in regular use, separate from the traffic light at Gilham and Crescent. We ask that drivers slow down and pay special attention near these spaces as students can be difficult to see in the fog.

Crosswalk 1 goes from the skate park to the corner of Gilham and Holly. Crosswalk 2 goes from the bus loop to the corner of Gilham and Terresa.

Thank you for helping us keep Cal Young Students safe!

"PTO" in chalk with an apple in the center of the O

From the CY PTO

Messages from the Cal Young Parent Teacher Organization

The Cal Young PTO is official! We meet the first Thursday of every month at 6pm. Join us on February 5th in the library to see what we are up to and how you can get involved!

We are searching for a parent to serve as secretary on the PTO Board. This is a great way to get involved and help the school! All tasks can be completed outside of school hours. If you are interested in learning more, please email calyoungpto@gmail.com or attend the meeting on Thursday! 

To stay up to date with all our activity, please join our email list by filling out this brief form. You can also join our facebook group by clicking here.

From Sheldon

Messages from Sheldon High School Teams, Clubs, & Administrators

Sheldon Cheerleading Youth Camp

Sheldon Cheer invites students Kinder-8th grade to attend a youth cheer camp February 17th & 19th. All participants will have the opportunity to perform at the Sheldon Boys Varsity Basketball game on February 20th!

Cost: $65 includes t-shirt, poms & bow!
Cheer Camp Flier- Flier information in information above. Registration link below
Cheer Camp Registration

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/schoolchoic. The in-district deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.
 
IMPORTANT DATES for the 2026-2027 School Year:
January 15……Online application period for 4J School Choice Lottery opens for in-district students
February 15…..Deadline to submit in-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 31, 2026.  This form will be included in a special mailing to immersion families over winter break.

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 School District 4J logo with apple topping the "j"

From The District

District Wide Messages

School Choice

School choice season for the 2026–27 school year is fast approaching
In Eugene School District 4J, every school offers students excellent educational opportunities. Students may enroll in their neighborhood school at any time or request to enroll in a different 4J school for the upcoming 2026-27 school year starting in mid-January. School choice requests are accepted in an order determined by lottery. To be included in the annual school choice lottery, 4J residents must submit a request between Thursday, Jan. 15—Sunday, Feb. 15. Families are invited to explore their school choice options, including their neighborhood school, during the school choice period. 

Residents living outside of our district’s boundaries who want their child to attend a 4J school next year apply later, March 1–31.

From The Community

Messages & Opportunities From The Community

Bikes 4 Kidz

Have a bike at your house that still has some life in it, but your kids have outgrown? Consider donating it!
Free bikes for kids bicycle donation drive
January 17th 11 am - 3 pm at all Eugene Market of Choice locations

LTD Student Art Contest

LTD invites students in grades 6-12 to showcase their creativity and submit a piece of original artwork to LTD's Student Art Contest. From after- school activities to internships to big dreams down the road, use this year's theme "Where LTD Can Take You" as inspiration.
Flier with multicolor paint splatter background. Reads: Connected by Art. LTD's student art contest for grades 6-12 

Submit by Feb 27

Top art pieces will be featured on the outside of an LTD bus!
Art Contest Info & Registration

Adulting 101

The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County welcomes the public to Adulting 101, a 4-H life skills series for youth ages 13-18. This 9-part workshop series will teach valuable skills to prepare for adulthood, such as self-defense, budgeting, career readiness and more! These sessions provide a safe environment for young people to learn about adulthood and talk about their stresses and fears surrounding getting older. Adulting 101 is open to all youth, regardless of 4-H enrollment status.
 
Adulting 101 will take place on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings from February 9 to March 9 at the OSU Extension Service in Lane County, located at 996 Jefferson Street in Eugene.
 
The topics covered in this series are as follows:
  • Food Preservation 101
  • Kitchen Basics 101
  • Budgeting 101
  • Car Basics 101
  • Emergency Preparedness 101
  • CPR & First Aid Training
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing 101
  • Self Defense 101 @ Willamette RMA
  • Career Readiness 
 
The cost is $75 and includes all nine workshops, CPR/First Aid certification, and take-home resources from each class! More information about Adulting 101 is available at https://beav.es/i5H. Or call OSU Extension in Lane County at 541-344-5859.
 
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by January 26 to Elizabeth Gangwer, Elizabeth.Gangwer@oregonstate.edu, 541-344-4811

About OSU Extension: The Oregon State University Extension Service shares research-based knowledge with people and communities in Oregon’s 36 counties. OSU Extension addresses issues that matter to urban and rural Oregonians. OSU Extension’s partnerships and programs contribute to a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for Oregon. Oregon State University Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Hult Center Puppet Workshop

We love partnering with the Eugene Library to help create additional opportunities for community members to engage with shows! Prior to Dog Man: The Musical, the library hosted a “Dog Man 'Supa' Craft Spectacular” for Ages 5-12. 

Coming up on Thursday, February 12th at 4pm, Pegasus Puppet Theatre will lead a Puppet making Workshop at the library before the performance of Stellaluna at the Hult Center on Friday, February 13th at 6:30 pm
Puppet Workshop Information

Arts For All

What is Arts for All?
Arts for All is a program that supports community members currently using an EBT or Oregon Trail Card. A patron can show their Oregon Trail Card/EBT and can purchase two (2) $5 tickets to many of the Hult Center’s best music, theatre and dance groups. Participation varies by event and will be clearly labeled on our website.  
How does it work? 
Arts For All offers $5 tickets to select Hult Presents shows. Participating shows will have information on the website. Patrons must purchase tickets in person to present their Oregon Trail Card and can then set up an account so it is noted they have purchased their allotted 2 tickets. Tickets will be on a first come, first served basis. Please note, Arts For All cannot be applied to past purchases.
If you have any questions, please contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 541-682-5000 or hultcentertickets@eugene-or.gov. Want to support this program? Make a donation today!

Arts For All Shows

KidSports Pre Season Lacrosse Clinics

Get ready for Lacrosse season with our preseason Lacrosse clinics!

This is for both the brand new player, looking to try it out a new sport and for experienced players looking to improve their skills.

Grades: 3-8 (Co-ed)
Sessions: 6
Cost: $50
Dates: Jan. 31st –Mar. 7th 
Day & Time: Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Kidsports Fieldhouse at 2054 Amazon Parkway, Eugene, OR, 97405

What to Expect:
  • Beginners, and those very new to the sport, will play with modified equipment and play no contact games.
  • With limited equipment requirements (no helmets or pads), this lacrosse format is the perfect way to teach players the fundamentals of lacrosse while developing their hand-eye coordination, agility, and overall athletic skills. 
  • Experienced players will play with standard equipment and will scrimmage based on standard Lacrosse rules for their age and ability. Players will be grouped with others of like skill and age for drills and games.
  • Practices will be led by  experienced instructors.
  • Practices will focus on the fundamentals, rules of the game in and skill development.
  • Practice sessions will end with scrimmages so players can put what they learned into action – each week players will be divided into teams; teammates may vary week to week. 
Register your player for the grade they will be entering this fall. Space is limited. A scholarship discount of 25% off is available to those who qualify. If cost is a barrier, please complete the Kidsports Scholarship Application then contact us so we can make the scholarship option available on your account in our League Apps registration system. Due to lack of space and to ensure an environment more conducive to learning, spectators and parents are not able to attend these clinics.

Lacrosse Clinic Registration
 
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School Schedule

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
Owl at and office desk

Office Hours

School Days
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Desk with keyboard, glasses, and note pad

Questions or concerns?

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