Churchill High School

CHS Family Bulletin, October 14, 2022

Hello, Churchill families and students;

It is hard to believe that the first half the Trimester 1 has come and gone.  The year is moving fast and we have all hopefully settled into the routine of school and learning.  Teachers will be posting their mid-term grades today and mid-term grades will be mailed home next week.  Please connect with your student and their teachers if you have any questions about grades; there is still a half term left of learning to do and time to bring your grade up if needed.

This next week is filled with lots of excitement as we head into Homecoming Week.  Each day there will be different spirit week dress up themes (see below or daily themes), and we will end the week with a Homecoming assembly at school, a football game, and the dance on Saturday.  It should be a great week filled with fun, smiling faces, and lots of Churchill Lancer spirit!

I hope you all have a restful weekend.  Go Lancers!

Missy Cole
Principal, Churchill High School

Calendar

SEPTEMBER 15–OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MONTH

SATURDAY, 10/15

ATHLETICS

• JV girls soccer at Ashland at 1:00 PM
• Varsity girls soccer at Ashland at 5:00 PM
• Varsity boys soccer at Ashland at 3:00 PM
• JV boys soccer at Ashland at 5:00 PM

OCTOBER 17–22

HOMECOMING WEEK

• MONDAY, 10/17
  • ADAM SANDLER DAY
• At lunch — Many ROTC Visit
• 5:30 PM — Movie: I’m not a Racist… am I?
• ATHLETICS:
  • JV Football @ North, 6 pm

TUESDAY, 10/18

• TWIN DAY
• At lunch — Oregon State University Visit
• ATHLETICS:
  • Volleyball @ Crater, JV = 4:30 pm, V = 5:45 pm

WEDNESDAY, 10/19 

• WE WEAR PINK DAY
• At lunch — Eastern Oregon University Visit
• ATHLETICS:
  • Boys Soccer vs Springfield, JV = 4 pm, V = 6 pm
  • Girls Soccer @ Springfield, V = 6 pm
  • Volleyball vs North, JV, JV2 = 5:30 pm, V= 6:45 pm *Senior Night!
  • Cross Country @ Umpqua Invitational, 4:15 pm

THURSDAY, 10/20

• FLANNELS OR POLOS DAY

FRIDAY, 10/21 — 30-Minute Assembly Schedule

• LANCER COLORS DAY (12th = Blue; 11th = Black; 10th = White; 9th = Red)
• HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY (Bell Schedule below)
• GRADUATION ORDERS EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
• ATHLETICS:
  • Football vs Crater, 7 pm – Senior Night and Homecoming game!!

SATURDAY, 10/22

• 7:30 PM — Homecoming Dance

School and Community Announcements

Homecoming 2022

Let’s get that Churchill school spirit going! Below are the homecoming week themes and activities.

Homecoming Dance tickets are available at lunch by the planters.  Here is the cost breakdown:

• $10 with ASB sticker
• $12 without ASB
• $15 at the door on Saturday

Want a song at homecoming? Request it now at the planters as there will not be song requests at the homecoming dance.

Monday, 10/17

Adam Sandler Day

**Homecoming Dance Guest Request Forms are due by 4:00 pm.

Tuesday, 10/18

Twin Day

Wednesday, 10/19

Wear Pink

Thursday 10/20

Polos or Flannels

Friday, 10/21

Lancer Day:

• Freshman wear White,
• Sophomores wear Red,
• Juniors wear Black, &
• Seniors wear Blue

Friday Homecoming Assembly Schedule

7:00 PM — Homecoming Football Game

Saturday, 10/22

7:30 PM- 10 PM — Homecoming Dance @ CHS

District Movie Screening of “I’m Not Racist…Am I?”

Please remember to register for the screenings of I’m not a Racist… Am I? Registration link below.

The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Instruction will be hosting a screening of the film I’m Not Racist…Am I?  We are limited to the number of people who can attend this screening due to auditorium space at each high school.  Please register soon to save your spot!!

The registration form can be found here: 

• https://forms.gle/f5aiTuphP3DfHFAT9

More information can be found at the 4J Equity webpage here: 

• https://www.4j.lane.edu/equity/

The screening dates are: 

• 10/17: Churchill
• 10/18: South Eugene
• 10/19: North Eugene
• 10/20: Sheldon

Doors will open at 5:30 and the screening will begin at 6 pm.

***Please note: If you have already registered you have a confirmed spot at your regional showing***

If you have questions or concerns, you can reach the Equity department at 541-790-7576

Additional information about the movie screening:

The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Instruction will be hosting a screening of the film I’m Not Racist…Am I? Each region will host a screening at their high school the week of October 17th-20th for students and families of that region.

This film follows a diverse group of 12 students over the course of one school year who come together for a yearlong exploration of race and racism as part of the Calhoun School’s national Deconstructing Race initiative. This film is sure to bring up a wide range of emotions and may jump-start some difficult conversations at home and in the classroom for students. While we hope that most of the discussions regarding this film take place between students and their families, we understand that topics at home often make their way to school. 4j staff will also have an opportunity to view the movie as well so they too can be aware and discuss if need be.

To maximize your screening experience, the following resources were created to help you discuss race, racism, inclusion, and belonging before and after your screening.

• Pre-Screening Prep
• I’m Not Racist… Am I? Watch Guide
• Guiding Lights for Difficult Conversations
• Practicing Difficult Dialogue Discussion Guide

News from the College and Career Center

Senior families –

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) are now available online. The FAFSA and ORSAA are forms seniors fill out to apply for money for college. Apply early as some funds are limited. You will fill out the FAFSA OR the ORSAA. If you are not sure which to fill out, you can use a filter tool found here.

Check out our step by step guide to completing the FAFSA or ORSAA: 

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lWQtrF80z14-y-NTZzb-A2EcOdJPWs1N1YFw1OkPaww/edit?usp=sharing

The Oregon Promise Application is now open. The Oregon Promise is funding from the State of Oregon that helps students pay tuition at any Oregon Community College. The application is not long or time consuming, although students must fill out the FAFSA or ORSAA to be considered. We recommend that students fill out the Oregon Promise application even if going to a community college is not their first choice.  We don’t want you to miss deadlines! For more information and to apply go to: 

• https://oregonstudentaid.gov/

COMING SOON

• Monday, 10/17 – Navy ROTC Presentation at lunch in F39
• Tuesday, 10/18 – Oregon State University Admissions Representative at lunch in F39
• Wednesday, 10/19 – Eastern Oregon University Admissions Representative at lunch in F39

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, November 9th, 6:00pm-8:30pm, join us for our first annual College and Career Readiness Extravaganza. After enjoying a light supper, you’ll have your choice of up to three presentations to attend. Subjects include financial aid, scholarships, essay writing, resume building, job search skills, public versus private colleges/universities, financial literacy, and much more. There’s something for everyone. All grades welcome! Stay tuned for details.

From our Partners:

• Webinar Oct. 18th 6pm EST Federal Student Aid: Financial Aid Bootcamp- Subject matter experts from Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a free Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp on Oct. 18The sessions are geared toward students, parents, and college access professionals, and will provide an in-depth guide of the 2023–24 FAFSA®,  overview of the PSLF program, and tools and resources to help navigate through the Federal financial aid process. More information. 
• Webinar Oct. 20th 6pm EST Federal Student Aid: Financial Aid Bootcamp- Subject matter experts from Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a free Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp on Oct. 20The sessions are geared toward students, parents, and college access professionals, and will provide an in-depth guide of the 2023–24 FAFSA®,  overview of the PSLF program, and tools and resources to help navigate through the Federal financial aid process. More information. 

Statewide Paying for College Videos

Paying for College: 

• https://bit.ly/PFCOR2022

Pagar la Universidad: 

• https://bit.ly/PFCS2022

Graduation 2023: Order Now!

Class of 2023 and Families,

It is now time to order your cap and gown, announcements, and graduation products for the Class of 2023 Graduation. Orders need to be placed through Miners Graduate Services. Here’s how to do it:

• Order online at https://minersgrad.com or click on the flyer below to be redirected to this website.
• Order online by Friday, October 21st and pick up your Class of 2023 Gear (sweatshirts, bling tassels) at CHS from 11:00 to 1:00 on Tuesday, October 25th.
• Graduation announcements and other printed materials will be distributed in early April.
• Cap and gown units will be distributed in May.
• Class Rings and Letterman Jackets may be ordered online throughout the school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Miners Graduate Services by email or phone. The contact information is below:

Miners Graduate Services
1885 River Road • Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 689-4588 • info@minersgrad.com
https://minersgrad.com

Volunteer for Site Council

Site Council is a group of teachers, support staff, students, and parent representatives who determine the mission, vision, and school improvement goals for Churchill High School. Churchill is looking for new community members that would like to be part of this important work. Our meetings are once a month and will always honor the time of our team. Please contact Assistant Principal Lancelot Falcon (falcon_l@4j.lane.edu) for further information.

Grad Party Planning, Volunteers Needed

The 2023 Grad Party Committee is holding its first meeting Wednesday, October 5th at 6 pm at Gryff’s Pub across from the high school. Parents of junior students are encouraged to come as well. If you cannot make it to the meeting but would like to be added to our email distribution list, please email us at ChurchillGradParty2023@gmail.com with your contact information. Hope to see you on the 5th!