Dear Lancer Families,
As we settle into the last trimester of the year, I want to encourage you, and your student(s) to stay focused, check-in with teachers about grades and assignments, and keep working hard. Once the sun comes out, I know it might get harder to focus – we all miss and need the sun for sure!
We also are getting into graduation session. Seniors and your families, make sure to check-in with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate, finished your LEAP, and all other graduation requirements. Plus, you can find all things graduation at our CHS Graduating Class of 2023 link on our website. This is where we will be posting the important dates, reminders and links to what our seniors need to know as we get closer to graduation on June 12th.
I hope you have a great week, and as always, let us know if you have any questions.
Go Lancers!
Missy Cole
Principal, Churchill High School
School and Student Information
Taking Care of School Laptops
Dos and Don’ts
Do…
- store the laptop in a secure place where it will not be disturbed by people or pets, and it is out of sight of potential thieves. (examples: in your school locker; on a flat, stable surface like a desk; in a drawer)
- use the laptop sleeve to keep the laptop safe whenever you are not using or charging the laptop.
- keep all liquids and food 6 feet away from the laptop.
- charge the laptop for a couple of hours on the last day before returning to classes.
Don’t…
- take your student laptop out of the Eugene area.
- stack items on top of the laptop.
- eat or drink near the laptop.
- leave the charger connected to the laptop for long periods of time, or while you are away.
Some notes from our Registrar
Let’s review some helpful tips for T3:
- Schedule Changes – Students had the first 3 days of the term to request a schedule change and were instructed to attend their current classes in StudentVUE and to check their student emails for counselor updates/questions to their requests. Going forward, students will need to reach out to their counselor to see if a schedule change is still an option. Students have the first 15 days of the term to drop a class without a withdrawal form, any class dropped after this deadline will need paperwork and result in a WD being added to your student’s transcript. Please reach out to our scheduler or registrar for more information.
- Is your student missing school today? Make sure to contact us to let us know. If your student is coming to school late or needs to be pulled from class early, call the front office at 541-790-5100. If your student is going to be out for the whole day, make sure to call our attendance line at 541-790-5102.
- ParentVUE and CANVAS – These two accounts collectively give you access to your student’s attendance, grades, class schedule, homework assignments and more! If you need help with setting up these parent accounts, please reach out to our registrar, Dorothy Catanese, and she can send you your own unique codes along with easy-to-follow steps to activate each account. The best way for her to share this information is via email so please send requests to catanese_d@4j.lane.edu. If you are needing assistance in person, please call her at 541-790-5108 to make an appointment before coming to the school.
- Student IDs – Every student is required to have a student ID on their person while they are on campus. If your student does not have one, please have them check in the attendance office before school, at lunch, after school or during a free period on their schedule for assistance.
School-to-Career News
Free LCC class for juniors and seniors
High School and GED Grads, class of 2023 and 2024
Enroll in one tuition-free course in Spring or Summer 2023 at Lane!
Get a jump start on your education by taking one course at Lane Community College at a discounted price! Lane will give you tuition money for one course. Fees are not included. For a 4-credit course, that’s at least 70% savings!
Eligibility Requirements
- Register for one course during one of the terms (spring or summer) before the published term refund deadline
- You are graduating from an Oregon high school or Oregon GED program in 2023 or 2024
- Find out more here
Design Arts Internships
Spring Apprenticeship
The design arts apprenticeship program offers Lane County middle and high school students apprenticeship opportunities in graphic, digital, and physical design. Students pair with a professional designer, working alongside their mentor to understand the profession, explore specific ways to approach design, and begin creating on their own. In addition to learning a creative practice, students also explore the business aspects of a creative career, bolstering college and career readiness regardless of their chosen field.
Applications are due by: April 10th
Kickoff Event: April 19th
10-Week Apprenticeship: April 24th – June 30th*
Final Showcase: June 30th
Apply here for our 2023 Spring apprenticeships! En Español
Calling all current high school juniors and seniors!
The application for our PAID summer internship program is open through Monday, March 30th at 5:00 pm! Applications require one letter of recommendation. Those selected to move forward will participate in one interview before final interns are chosen. Limited seats are available so be sure to get your application in early and follow ALL steps to submit a complete application! Click here to apply and find out more!
Pre-College Mentors from the SAIL (Summer Academy to Inspire Learning) program at UO on our campus!
We are again fortunate to have Pre-College Mentors from the SAIL (Summer Academy to Inspire Learning) program at UO on our campus. Mentors can work with students in all grades to help them research, explore and plan for life after high school. Mentors help seniors with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications, essay writing, and navigating the system to prepare for their Freshman year in college. Mentors are located in the College & Career Center on a drop-in basis or by appointment. Mentors are available M-F during the following hours:
- Monday — 9:00 am–3:30 pm
- Tuesday —8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Wednesday — 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Thursday — 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Friday — 8:15am–10:00am
Family and Community Information
2023 Graduation Party
The grad committee is hard at work gathering prizes and donations to make this event spectacular! Tickets will be going on sale soon so keep an eye out for updates. You can visit our website lancer-gradparty2023.squarespace.com, or email Churchillgradparty2023@gmail.com to be added to the email list.
Please email churchillgradparty2023@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list.
Grad Party Fundraisers
You’ve Been Flocked!
We have some pesky red/white/blue flamingos making their debut in people’s yards over the next few months. If you have the name and address of someone you would like “flocked” please email us. Please be advised they should have a good sense of humor and a willingness to support our Senior Class? You’ve Been Flocked! will be in effect from March until June.
Mother’s Day Hanging Baskets
In May, we will be selling Mother’s Day 12” Hanging Flower Baskets. More information is forthcoming about that event. Preorder sales and on-site sales will be available.
Donate Directly
If you would like to simply donate funds to sponsor a raffle basket, pay for prizes, or sponsor a student’s entry to the event, we would appreciate any assistance. Use the Venmo code, send cash or check to the school office, or contact one of the committee members for donation payment arrangements. We are a non-profit, parent-sponsored event.
Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer:
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Sarah Howe (Party Chair) 541-913-4344
Rhiannon Demings (Party Co-chair) 541-954-8597
Churchillgradparty2023@gmail.com
The Graduation Night Party is a community-sponsored event. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
4J School Calendars for next year
School Calendar Dates:
**More information can be found on our District Web site here.
Fire Camp
Fire Camp is for any female-identifying youth that is between 15 and 19 years old and is June 26–30, 2023. All applications must be submitted by May 19th, 2023.
This unique camp instills self-confidence, teamwork, and leadership by utilizing fire service activities as a catalyst for this growth. Our curriculum is dynamic and physically challenging, but exceptionally rewarding for participants. During the camp you will be issued firefighting gear and participate in activities related to the fire service, emergency medical services, and other fields.
Parker Learning Gardens
STEAM-based, hands-on outdoor opportunities for students and families.
Youth Discovery Project Flyer (PDF)
The Youth Discovery Project is a weekly afterschool program on Tuesdays, 4–6 pm, for ages 13–17. Participants will design, build, craft, cultivate, laugh, lead, and learn while diving into inspiring projects that include: Bamboo Shelter Building, Earthen Cob Wall Construction; Bow and Arrow Making, Living Willow Structures, Farm Animal Intelligence Experiments, Mushroom Log Propagation, Biochar Creation, Woven Garden Structures, Bowl and Mask Making, Giant Tree Hang-Out Designing, and Much More. More information, including a brief outline of the Spring Curriculum, can be found at:
The 2023 curriculum is designed to inspire excitement for the natural environment through a series of immersive hands-on, youth-led building, crafting, and planting projects.
Ophelia’s Place Spring Calendar
Eugene 2023 Spring COE (PDF)
Eugene Schools Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Students
Meeting time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00–7:30 PM at the Sheldon High School Library
Contact Lisa with questions or to request childcare: 541-517-4775, kinser_l@4j.lane.edu.
Wordcrafters in Eugene
Wordcrafters offers engaging, robust writing education for youth in Lane County — most of which is free, by donation, or offers scholarships.
Our youth programs include:
- Rainbow Reads — a monthly LGBTQIA+ teen book club
- Write Club — monthly workshops for youth writers age 9+ on topics such as flash fiction, map making, writing about your life, and poetry
- Summer camps and classes
- Fiction Fantastic — an annual short story contest, free and open to all youth in Lane County
The Y is Hiring
2023 Jobs Flyer – Students – Spring Sports (1)
Calendar
APRIL 10–14
APRIL 10–21 — GRADUATION AUDITION SIGNUPS
MONDAY, 4/10
TUESDAY, 4/11
WEDNESDAY, 4/12
THURSDAY, 4/13
FRIDAY, 4/14
The office will close at 3:30 p.m.
Field Trip – Oregon State Thespian Competition
April 17 – 21
APRIL 10–21 — GRADUATION AUDITION SIGNUPS
MONDAY, 4/17
SBAC Testing – Math, Science, English
TUESDAY, 4/18
SBAC Testing – Math, Science, English
WEDNESDAY, 4/19
Field Trip – Senior Hiring Fair at LCC
THURSDAY, 4/20
Field Trip – AVIDize – AVID students to SEHS
FRIDAY, 4/21
The office will close at 3:30 p.m.
- 7 pm – Lance Pageant – CHS Auditorium
SATURDAY, 4/22
- 8 pm – 11 pm – PROM @ Gerlinger Hall, University of Oregon
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