Cal Young Week At a Glance- March 15th - 22nd

Cal Young Middle School

Parent Week At a Glance, March 18th – March 22nd

This week:

Coming Soon:

CYMS Spring Track: We had a great turn out for the first week of track practices. This season promises to be a good one with the goal of reclaiming the district title! Track gear is available for order now on online or by order form. Final order deadline is March 21st.

Registration is still open, so it is not too late to register! Come be a part of our amazing team.

Spirit Gear

Registration

8th Grade Fundraisers: Thank you to everyone who came out to the last 8th grade fundraiser at Papa’s pizza. With your help we earned over $750 for our 8th grade celebrations. Help us reach our goal of providing all celebrations free to all 8th grade students by joining us on Wednesday at MOD Pizza for our next fundraiser! Bring in the flier to have your purchase help us support our CY 8th grade class. 

8th grade Pictures: 8th grade spring portraits are coming up on April 3rd! These spring photos will be used for the yearbook and are a great way to see the changes and maturity in your student over the year. Additionally, our 8th graders will sit for a whole class panoramic photo. Please note that individual and group photo orders must be placed separately. 

Place orders at mylifetouch.com

Individual Order ID: EVTCPQZFK

Group Picture Order ID: FO013013T0    (First O is a letter, the rest are zeros)

Ophelia’s Place Regional Parent Night: All Cal Young and Monroe parents are invited to join us for a Regional Parent Night by Ophelia’s Place on Thursday, March 21st, at 6:30 pm. This will take the place of our usual PTO meeting. Join us as we explore valuable insights into navigating the digital world and social media with your children. 

Band Concert: Come for a night of entertainment at our spring band concert, Wednesday, March 20th. Our CYMS band students have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming festivals. Join us as they showcase the numbers they will perform at the Emerald Band Festival and Shasta Band Invitational. Concert starts at 7:00 pm.  

Movie Night: Mark your calendar for Friday April 5th, Cal Young movie night is back! Students are invited to join us for a picnic style movie night. Students will vote on the movie this week. 

Entry is $5. Prepaid tickets include a beverage and a popcorn! Tickets can be pre-purchased online at https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/CYMS-Movie-Night-Tickets/ScH0CQB for card transactions. Students will have an opportunity to pre-purchase tickets with cash during their lunch period on April 4th & 5th. Scholarships are available. Please contact Ms. Alexis at Krivchuk_a@4j.lane.edu for scholarship information. 

From the District:

4J Golden Apple Awards: Nominate a valued 4J staff member or volunteer TODAY!

Eugene School District 4J proudly presents the Golden Apple Awards (formerly ACE Awards)—a chance for you to nominate that outstanding staff member or volunteer who makes a difference in your child’s education. 

Whether it’s an inspiring teacher, a caring education assistant, an empathetic counselor, a welcoming school secretary, an encouraging bus driver, an attentive custodian, a principal who leads by example, or a volunteer to tirelessly supports school activities, now is the time to shine a spotlight on their dedication and passion. 

Nominate today and let’s show our appreciation for those who help our children grow and thrive. To learn more and nominate a 4J employee or volunteer, visit 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple. The nomination deadline is March 31. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact 4J Communications at info@4j.lane.edu 

From the Community:

L.E.A.D: Learn Engage Apply and Discover

There’s no time like Spring Break to LEAD: Learn Engage Apply and Discover! Youth, ages 5-14 years old, can register for Lane County Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Spring Break Camp. Join us for 4 days of fun filled STEM activities that are intellectually stimulating, encourage exploration and teambuilding, and provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities. 

The daily activities include 3 separate 1.5 hr activities, lunch, snack, and mental awareness activities too. Come join the FUN in a safe environment where learning is encouraged and where youth THRIVE! You can find their SPARKS! Activities include hands-on projects to reinforce learning while youth gain knowledge and confidence. This is a great opportunity to experience 4-H programming and socialize with other youth in Lane County. What are you waiting for? There are 15 slots available. Registration closes March 15th. 

OSU Extension’s network of teachers, experts, mentors and volunteers is at your service across Oregon and here at home. Learning with you. Sharing knowledge. Putting lessons into practice. 

What:   Lane County Spring Break STEM Camp

Where: 996 Jefferson St., Eugene, OR 97402

When:  Monday, March 25th-Thursday, March 28th 

Details: Ages 5-14, K-8th grade

Time: 9:00-4:00 P.M., light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Cost: $50 4-H members  $75 non-4-H members

Bring a water bottle with your name!

Attendance Line: Please contact the Cal Young attendance phone line at 541-790-6454 to excuse your student due to illness or other excused absence. Students who come in to school late will need a medical note or other contact from the parent to excuse the tardy.