Churchill High School

Hello, Churchill families and students;

Welcome to October! So crazy to think the first full month of school has gone by and we are heading into midterms next week. If you have not already done so, please check with your student(s) about their classes, their grades, any missing assignments they might have, and if they have any projects or tests that will be due next week before midterm grades are submitted on Friday, Oct. 14th. I would also encourage you to reach out to your student(s) teachers if you have questions or concerns. They are always willing to help and would love to hear from you. 

Speaking of reaching out: Meet the Administrative team at CHS!! We are also always here to help.

Have a great weekend! Go, Lancers!

Missy Cole
Principal, Churchill High School 

Calendar

SEPTEMBER 15–OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MONTH

OCTOBER 10–14 

MONDAY, 10/10
ATHLETICS

• JV Football vs. Springfield at 5 pm

TUESDAY, 10/11
IB EXAM FEES AND REGISTRATION DUE
3rd Period — FIRE DRILL

ATHLETICS

• JV boys soccer vs. NEHS at 4:00 PM
• JV volleyball vs. Eagle Point at 5:30 PM
• Varsity boys soccer vs. north Eugene at 6:00 PM
• Varsity volleyball vs. Eagle Point at 6:45 PM

WEDNESDAY, 10/12
WALK + ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

ATHLETICS

• JV girls soccer vs. NEHS and Triangle Lake at 4:00 PM
• Varsity girls soccer vs. NEHS and Triangle Lake at 6:00 PM

THURSDAY, 10/13
ATHLETICS

• JV volleyball vs. Springfield at 5:30 PM 
• Varsity volleyball vs. Springfield at 6:45 PM

FRIDAY, 10/14 — NO SCHOOL (Progress Reports)
ATHLETICS

• Varsity Football vs. NEHS at 7 pm

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 17–21 

HOMECOMING WEEK

MONDAY, 10/17
ADAM SANDLER DAY
At lunch — Many ROTC Visit
5:30 PM — Movie: I’m not a Racist… am I? 

TUESDAY, 10/18
TWIN DAY
At lunch — Oregon State University Visit
4th Period — Lockdown Drill

WEDNESDAY, 10/19 
WE WEAR PINK DAY
At lunch — Eastern Oregon University Visit

THURSDAY, 10/20
FLANNELS OR POLOS DAY

FRIDAY, 10/21 — HOMECOMING ASSEMBLY: 30-Minute Assembly Schedule
LANCER COLORS DAY (12th: blue; 11th: black; 10th: white; 9th: red)

• GRADUATION ORDERS EARLY BIRD DEADLINE

7:00 PM — Homecoming Game

SATURDAY, 10/22
7:30 PM — Homecoming Dance

School Announcements

PSAT Testing Day/College and Career Day, Weds. Oct. 12th

On Wednesday, October 12th, most 10th-grade students and a select number of 11th-grader students will be taking the PSAT during the school day. This is a district-wide event at all high schools. While our 10th graders are testing, our 9th grade, those 11th grader students not taking the PSAT, and 12th graders will attend their regularly scheduled classes. This is a full day of school, but with a modified schedule, see below. ALL buses will run on their regularly scheduled routes and times.

PSAT Study guides can be picked up in the College and Career Center. Booklets were also passed out in 10th-grade English classes for those students who have this class Tri. 1. If you do want a study guide, come to the College and Career Center, or see your counselor. 

A few things your student will need for next Wednesday if they are taking the test:

1. Bring a calculator to the test
2. Bring number 2 pencils
3. Get a good night’s sleep preferably for 2 nights before the test. That is Monday and Tuesday nights.
4. Eat a good dinner the night before and breakfast the day of
5. You are allowed to bring a water bottle and snacks with you to this test

Testing day schedule:

*(Most 10th and select 11th graders will test from 8:30 am to 12:40 pm. The test may take until 1:00 or later to complete.)

• Period 1 – 8:30 am – 9:15 am
• Period 2 – 9:20 am – 10:05 am
• Period 3 – 10:10 – 10:55 am
• Period 4 – 11:05 am – 11:50 am
• Period 5 – 11:55 am – 12:40 pm
• Lunch – 12:40 pm – 1:15 pm
• Teacher Office hours – 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
• Teacher Prep – 2:25 pm – 3:30 pm

Parents: Please make appropriate arrangements to pick up your student from school.

The PSAT may take until 1:00 or later to complete for some groups of students.

Students who are not taking the PSAT will be released to lunch at 12:40 pm.

Buses will run at their normal times.

Midterm Grades

Access to grades in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed at 4:00 on Monday for midterm grading. Check Canvas to see assignments and grades.

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

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

Reporting an Absence

• Please inform the attendance office each day that your student is absent. 
• Absences need to be excused within 2 business days.
• Pre-planned absences of three or more days may be excused if arranged in advance by filling out the pre-arranged absence form available in our front office or on our website at chs.4j.lane.edu/forms 
• To excuse by 24-hour voice message: 541-790-5102 
• To excuse by email: chs_attendance@4j.lane.edu 

Perfect Attendance Celebrations

We would like to celebrate our students when everyone is in class and on time for 1st period! When this occurs, teachers will notify Administration that they have perfect attendance, and then we will come to the class to celebrate, recognize their effort, and share a small prize with the teacher and class. We hope to branch this out to all classes as the year goes on to be in class, on time, and ready to learn.

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.