The office will be closed Monday 3/23 through Friday 3/27 for Spring Break and Monday 3/30 for Professional Development. The office will re-open on Tuesday, 3/31.

Have a great Spring Break and be safe!

Our 7th and 8th-grade Digital Media students are proud to announce the release of the latest Spring Edition of CY News. This digital issue is brimming with student-written articles, interactive surveys, jokes, fun facts, and original artwork. We invite you to explore the "About Us" page to see the staff behind the scenes and enjoy the creative efforts of our talented students. Please take a moment to browse their work and see what has been happening in the world of Cal Young!

Wednesday, April 1st is picture day for the track team! Order track pictures by using Picture Day ID: EVTVNKJBS

After pictures, athletes will report to the field for our annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser. Pledge packets went home with students on Wednesday. Help collect pledges to raise funds for our track program. Funds collected help with replacing worn out and damaged equipment and singlets. Direct donations are also accepted.

Have you ordered a yearbook for your student? The deadline to order is quickly approaching! While many families reserved one in the fall, just under half the school has not ordered yet.

Cost is $30 and partial and full scholarships are available.

Do you own a local business or want to send a special shout-out to your student? We are now accepting reservations for advertising space in the Cal Young Middle School Yearbook!

Your support directly impacts our students in several meaningful ways:

The Cal Young Yearbook is a true student-led project. Our Digital Media students take the majority of the photos and handle the editing, gaining real-world technical skills in the process.

8th grade students will take their spring pictures for promotion materials as well as their class panoramic on Wednesday, April 1st. Picture packets are available in the front office or you can pre-order online at the link below.

Individual Picture Event ID: EVTR69GCK

Group Panoramic Picture Event ID: BY045217T0 (0 are zeros)

Find your up to date schedule for year end events, timelines, and important links on the 8th grade transition website. From volunteering opportunities to toddler photo submission and more, you'll find it on the CYMS 8th grade page.

It has been a while, so next month we will be having Turkey Gravy and Mashed Potatoes on April 7th. Whoop! Whoop!

Bananas! There are about 1,200 different kinds of bananas, coming in different colors and sizes. Did you know that bananas don't grow on trees? Banana plants are actually a giant herb!

Bananas offer potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber. These are offered weekly to your students.

Tracking information is updated and our school Sees order is on the way! The PTO will be organizing and sorting orders over spring break. Students will have their orders to take home and deliver to supporters when we return to school from break.

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. Our next meeting is Thursday, April 2nd at 6pm in the library.

All 4J high schools are excited to welcome incoming 9th graders and their families to their Parent Nights! These events are a wonderful opportunity to:

Attending a parent night is a great way to feel confident and prepared as your student steps into high school. We encourage all families to join and take advantage of this opportunity to get to know the school community.

Churchill High School April 1 6-8pm

North Eugene High School April 7 6-8pm

South Eugene High School April 2 6-7:30pm

Every spring, 4J Facilities Management uses pheromone traps to capture as many emerging yellow jacket queens as possible, before they can establish colonies that later become dangerous nests. While this can't prevent all yellow jacket nests on school properties, it does seem to reduce the number of nests that require intervention annually.

Yellow jacket traps do not contain pesticides, but they are identified as a pesticide by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, so 4J is required to provide the same notification as for other pesticide applications.

These traps do contain a food-grade aromatic attractant, but pose no hazard to people, pets or wildlife when installed and used properly. Traps will remain installed year round, but the attractant added each spring will evaporate within approximately 2 months.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this program, and thank you for your continued support.

Jesse Sell

Facilities Safety Specialist

4J Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Coordinator

541-790-7433

sell_j@4j.lane.edu

Sky Camp is located near Lowell. It is an overnight camp that provides cultural, recreational and social activities for students enrolled in the NATIVES program and in Eugene School District 4J. Camp is now in its 47th year. Josh Davies is the NATIVES Program Administrator and is assisted by the NATIVES Program Staff, the Indian Parent Committee (IPC), students and volunteers.

Campers are NATIVES Program students who will be entering into grades 3rd through 10th grade NEXT FALL. If your student is not a 4J NATIVES Program student, there may be some limited spaces available for campers, but a $300.00 fee is assessed for non-Program students. Campers will be selected in accordance with the priority policy approved by the Indian Parent Committee. Prioritization will be given to Program participants.

Transportation for campers is provided to and from camp. The bus will leave from the 4J Ed Center, 200 N Monroe, at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 14th and return to the same location on Thursday, June 18th at about noon. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR CHILD.

Camp is free for Program students. Please do not bring any money to camp- there is no place to spend it. For non-program students, the cost is $300.00 per student. Please call the office for information about non-Participant camper applications.

Fill out the below application (Signed by both parent and camper), sign the permission slip, fill out the liability release form, and turn them all back into the office. All applications must be received no later than May 10th, 2026. One complete and submitted set of forms needs to be filled out for EACH camper. Early registration is encouraged as space fills quickly and priority includes receipt date of completed packet. You much complete all forms in order to be put on the camper list.

The 4J NATIVES Program is looking for more student dancers!