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Cal Young Week At a Glance- November 16-20

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (02:38 PM)

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Week At A Glance

CYMS Weekly Newsletter

November 16, 2026
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This Week:

Calendar Nov 16-20

Coming Soon:

Calendar November 23 to January 1
View CYMS Parent Calendar
 

Quarter Grades

Quarter grade report cards are in the mail! Along with the semester progress report, families will receive their student's state testing results from last school year. 

Parent Conferences

Schedule
Monday, November 23rd 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 24th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Conferences are done in 10 minute time slots, with two minutes between each conference slot. All conferences will take place in one of the gyms. Upon arrival, parents can check in and receive a conference map to make it easier to find each teacher.

While families may sign up to meet with multiple of their student's teachers, please keep in mind that we have extremely limited spots available. As such, conferences are limited to one per student per teacher. We are unable to allow for accommodate separate conferences for split families. Families are not required to sign up for conferences and can choose how many teachers to meet with.

We recognize that not all families will be able to meet with every teacher they wish to and encourage parents to reach out to teachers via email or Parent Square to connect about their student.

Please note: with limited conference slots available per teacher, we are not allowing for conferences with advisory teachers.
Parents are invited to sign up for conferences with their student's teachers online through SignUpGenius at the link below. Sign ups will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, November 18th.
Conference Sign Up

Cougar Holiday Cheer Drive

We would like to invite Cal Young families to participate in our 6th annual Cougar Holiday Cheer Drive! Last year’s drive was a huge success, helping over 35 Cal Young families in need during the holiday season.

Cal Young is collecting donations of gift cards to provide to 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, giving their family the support to purchase either food or gifts. Suggested amounts are $10-50 per gift card. Gift cards can be turned in to Ms. Alexis at the front office now through Friday, December 11th.

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 online and we'll do the shopping for you!

If your family is facing hardship and could use a boost of holiday cheer this season, please sign up by filling out the form below. The form closes on Friday, December 4th. You will receive a confirmation communication for pick up the week before Winter Break.  
Cheer Drive Donations
Holiday Cheer Request

Coffee With The Principal

Mark Your Calendars for "Coffee With the Principal" on Friday, December 4th at 8:15am in the CYMS conference room. This will be a monthly opportunity for parents & guardians to come visit about school activities and further develop community connection at CY.  

Lifetouch Discount

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
  • 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
  • 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
  • 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
Valid through 11/30/26
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the SmileSafe program here.
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CYMS Kitchen Corner

Messages from the Cal Young Kitchen Staff

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

From the CY PTO

Messages from the Cal Young Parent Teacher Organization

No Cook Night

Eat at Red Robin on 11/19 and they will donate 20% of your sale to the PTO! Just mention this fundraiser or bring this flyer

Bottle Drop

Have any cans or bottles? Grab a blue bag from the office and fill it up! You can drop it at any BottleDrop location or email calyoungpto@gmail.com and we can arrange a pickup. We receive an extra 20% on all bags dropped between 11/15-12/1! 

Fill the Fence

We are starting our banner program and want to fill the fence with advertisements for local businesses! If you are interested, please email as calyoungpto@gmail.com for more information.

Conference Staff Meals

Conferences are coming up! The PTO is hosting a taco bar for staff on Monday evening (11/23). Donate items by signing up here. Or if you would rather we do the shopping, you can reach out to us via email and we will collect your donation. 
You can find all this information and more on our new website: calyoungpto.org 

From The Community

Messages & Opportunities From The Community

Scouting Troop 17

 Troop 175 is inviting you to be a new member! Contact scoutmaster Pete Knapp at 541-520-9045 for more information. 
Scouting troop 175 is giving new members $100 if they : 
-Attend 4 troop meetings
-Attend 1 Campout
-Parents attend 1 troop meeting

Contact 541-520-9045
 
Front of CYMS

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
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Questions or concerns?

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