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Family Bulletin
Churchill High School Weekly Newsletter
October 25, 2024
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This week at Churchill has been filled with fun activities, and we hope everyone enjoyed the excitement of homecoming week. We look forward to cheering for the Lancers in tonight's Homecoming Game and dancing the night away at tomorrow's Homecoming Dance. Next week promises to be just as enjoyable, with events planned for Halloween, the Fall Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged! Please follow these costume guidelines:
1. Ensure your costume is appropriate for school.
2. Don’t wear masks or coverings that hide your whole face; we need to see who you are.
3. Please refrain from costumes that feature excessive gore.
4. Do not bring any type of weapon to school, including fake, prop, or toy weapons.
Midterm grading is approaching quickly, with grades due on November 8. Students, now is the time to submit any missing assignments and check in with your teachers if you’re looking for ways to improve your grades.
Go, Lancers!
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Homecoming Weekend: October 25, 26
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Friday, 10/25
Homecoming Game, 7:00 pm
Saturday, 10/26
Homecoming Dance, 7:30 pm
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Monday, 10/28 — B DAY
Tuesday, 10/29 — ADVISORY A DAY
Scripps College Visit, 11:45 AM
Wednesday, 10/30 — B DAY
Miners Graduation Services Order Pickup at lunch
CHS Food Pantry, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Noche de Familia, 6:15 – 8:00 PM
Thursday, 10/31 — A DAY
HALLOWEEN
University of Portland Visit, 11:45 AM
Friday, 11/1 — B DAY
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
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NOVEMBER 4 – 8: *MIDTERM WEEK*
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Monday, 11/4 — A DAY
Tuesday, 11/5 — B DAY
Oregon Air National Guard Visit, 11:45 AM
Wednesday, 11/6 — A DAY
CHS Food Pantry, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Grad Party Planning Meeting (community-sponsored), 6:00 PM
Thursday, 11/7 — ADVISORY B DAY
University of Redlands Visit, 11:45 AM
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
Friday, 11/8 — NO SCHOOL, office open
MIDTERM GRADING DAY
Justice Kids Session, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
Saturday, 11/9
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
**SCHOOL CLOSED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY**
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Costume Guidelines for Homecoming and Halloween
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Students are encouraged to express themselves by participating in Spirit Week dress-up days and wearing Halloween costumes.
- Costumes must follow the 4J district and CHS dress codes as outlined in the Student Handbook.
- Costumes must not distract from learning.
- No Halloween costume masks may be worn.
- No weapons of any kind may be brought to school, including any fake, toy, or prop weapons.
- Finally, be creative and have fun!
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Happy Fall! The Counseling Department is here to support CHS students. We work with students about a variety of topics including: social/emotional, academics (for example: grades, class concerns, schedules, 504 case management), career exploration, post-secondary planning (for example: financial aid, military, scholarships, college, SAT/ACT testing), and many other topics. We also provide resources and counseling referrals and work with community partners.
In addition, we have a fantastic College and Career Center near our counseling offices that is run by Mary Beth Hepp-Elam. You will see important announcements and workshops throughout the year from Mary Beth.
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Our Counselors are...
Pictured left to right:
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Interested in student and staff well-being and want to make a positive difference at Churchill and beyond?
Come join Youth Action Council. We meet in the STEM conference room on Tuesdays @ lunch.
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Renewing your LTD Bus Pass
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LTD free student bus passes should work throughout students’ time at 4j. If you try to use your pass and it doesn’t work, please go to the front office right away with your pass to get it renewed. If you lose your pass or it is stolen, the front office at your school can replace it for you.
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LTD pases de autobús gratuito de los estudiantes deben trabajar durante todo el tiempo de los estudiantes en 4j. Si usted trata de usar su pase y no funciona, por favor vaya a la oficina principal de inmediato con su pase para obtener su renovación. Si usted pierde su pase o es robado, la oficina principal de su escuela puede reemplazar para usted.
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Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, November 14, 2024
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At age six, Ruby Bridges became the first African American to integrate an elementary school in the South and she has been a lifelong civil rights leader. This event is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and to make connections to today’s collective efforts for change.
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day encourages a culture of active transportation and gives our students the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking, biking, or rolling to school.
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Enrollment Open for Q2 Extended Day Classes
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Enrollment is open for Quarter 2 High School Extended Day classes. Find the attachments at the bottom of this newsletter to read about the courses offered in Quarter 2, November 18 – January 30.
HSED provides credit-deficient Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to get back on track Students can obtain up to .75 credits per class term. We provide a meal and transportation home.
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College & Career Extravaganza 2024 — a family affair!
Extravaganza is Wednesday, November 13, 6:15 – 8:30 PM.
Save the date and look for this postcard coming to your mailbox soon! An additional workshop, Essay Writing for College and Scholarship Applications, has been added!
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
This is an opportunity for students in 9th through 12 grades (check birth year below) to spend time in Germany! The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program – CIEE is looking for motivated, curious leaders who want to experience a different culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience on a fully-funded US Department of State Scholarship. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers 210 young Americans annually the opportunity to live with a host family and attend high school in Germany for an academic year. CIEE administers CBYX on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.
· CBYX is a fully-funded scholarship sponsored by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and jointly funded by the German Bundestag and the U.S. Congress.
· Academic merit, as well as motivation, curiosity, and flexibility are key components to a competitive application.
· Previous German language experience is not required. Participants become fluent in German.
· Alumni can connect with a global network of other State Department program alumni upon completion of the program.
· This is also an excellent gap year program for students applying as current high school seniors!
Students who are U.S. Citizens born between February 1, 2007 and August 1, 2010, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Please see this “ Quick Facts” sheet for additional information about the CBYX program. The online application can be found at www.usagermanyscholarship.org.
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College & Career Youth and Family Events
Connected Lane County, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth in our area. Their Elevate program is for high school students. Here are some upcoming activities:
Pride Nights: Join us for inclusive and engaging experiences designed for queer, trans, and non-binary youth and allies! Connect with peers and mentors, build skills, and learn to access resources. Open to any youth ages 14-24. Register today!
- Next event: October 29 at Spark at Booth-Kelly from 4:30 to 6:00 pm!
Wonder Wednesday: Learn about applying, registering, and attending Lane Community College. Join virtually or in person, either in Springfield or Cottage Grove. Open to youth ages 14-24. Register today! Once you click the link, scroll down for Wonder Wednesday offerings.
- Next event: October 30 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm with pizza in person at 4:00 pm!
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Oregon Promise Grant Application is Open for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Graduates.
Oregon Promise Grant application has launched for the next round of new high school and GED® test graduates to apply. All students who graduate between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 can apply for Oregon Promise NOW!
Students must also submit the FAFSA or ORSAA by their applicable deadline, based on their graduation date.
The priority group of students who need to submit now are high school students who graduate between July 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024. Their deadline to submit BOTH the Oregon Promise application and the 2024-25 FAFSA/ORSAA (for Winter Term Oregon Promise) is November 1, 2024.
These students will also need their GPAs verified (by Churchill) ASAP -- no senior grades are needed if the transcript will not be available by mid-November for this group of students.
Learn more and apply for Oregon Promise here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Math Night at Edison Elementary. Your task is just to play 1 math game for 2 hours while eating free pizza! High school volunteers also earn community service credit. 😍
The event is in the gym at Edison, 1328 E 22nd Ave., Eugene on Thursday, November 7th, 5:45-9 pm. Arrive on time at the school's gym, sit at one of the 20 game tables where there is no volunteer, read the 1-page printout containing your game's directions, and then have fun playing that game with the kids and the parents who sit at your table. Email Mo Jamali of Mathnasium Eugene to volunteer eugene@mathnasium.com.
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Paid Internship
Partners for Sustainable Schools, a Eugene-based non-profit that works to integrate sustainability education and action into K-12 Oregon schools offers high school students an opportunity for two paid interns ("Regional Leaders") to represent CHS in Our Future - Oregon’s High School Climate Leadership Network. Here is a link to an informational brief where interested applicants can read a bit more about the program. The application link is here. The application has been moved to Monday, Oct. 14th for the fall internship term.
ACG STEM Night
The Adams Community Group (ACG) is organizing a STEM Night for our students and their families on Friday, October 18, from 5-7 pm at Adams Elementary School in Eugene. We wanted to reach out to see if any high school students would like to volunteer with us. Our STEM Night would be a great opportunity for you to meet more members of the Eugene community and to help share your enthusiasm for your discipline with kids and their families. Email adamseugenepta@gmail.com for more information on volunteering.
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College & Career Visits
C&C Visits occur mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch in the Student Support Center unless otherwise noted. All interested students are welcome.
Scripps College (Claremont, CA) — Tuesday, October 29th
University of Portland — Thursday, October 31st
Oregon Air National Guard — Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at 11:30 am
University of Redlands (Redlands, CA) — Thursday, November 7th
Western Oregon University (Monmouth, OR) — Tuesday, November 12th
Grand Canyon University — Traditional Campus (Phoenix, AZ) — Thursday, November 14th
Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) — Tuesday, November 19th
Southern Oregon University (Ashland, OR) — Thursday, November 21st
US Army — Tuesday, December 3rd
US Navy — Tuesday, January 21st
US Navy — Tuesday, February 4th
US Navy — Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
US Army — Thursday, February 13th
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Winter Athletics Registration is Open
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The first Official practice for winter sports is Monday, November 18th, 2024.
Please be sure you are registered on FinalForms prior to Wednesday, November 13th. This will allow coaches an opportunity to contact you regarding tryout/practice schedules.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS AT CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING THROUGH ONLINE REGISTRATION AND MAINTAIN THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS.
Athletic Participation Form - (once per school year, required for ALL Seasons)
Sports Physical - (every 2 years, required for ALL Seasons)
- Physicals are required while participating in any sport: they are only valid for two years from the Date of the Exam. Once expired, Athletes will be ineligible to participate until a new one is submitted.
- Physical forms are on FinalForms
Participation Fees
- Basketball Participation ($200) are due after tryouts
- Wrestling ($200) and Swimming ($150) participation fees are due prior to first contest.
- Student athletes who would like to pay their participation fees on a payment schedule should contact Ken Pimental in the Finance Office.
- Payment can be made on SchoolPay: https://www.schoolpay.com/ or in the Finance Office
Academic Requirements (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Must have passed 5 classes from the previous semester. (Does not apply to first semester freshmen.)
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes (2.5 credits) during the academic term of participation.
- At start of the school year, be on track to graduate (for details about this requirement see Athletic Director).
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Become a Churchill Community Responder
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A Churchill Community Responder is a volunteer that responds to “alerts” sent by the 15th Night Coordinator for needs specific to CHS students that have not been met by internal school resources. Types of alerts would be for items such as clothing, shoes, small household items, food or bedding, small gift cards, etc.
A Churchill Community Responder would receive a text message indicating a need. If the Responder can provide the need, they respond to the text message and work with the CHS Coordinator to secure and deliver the item. If you are unable to help with that alert you simply ignore the alert.
Purchase items off Churchill HS Amazon Wish List
Churchill’s Food Pantry/Clothing Boutique is always accepting donations.
Grab and Go Food Items- Mac and Cheese Cups, Fruit Cups, Jerky, Granola Bars, etc. Toiletries Items always in high demand (feminine hygiene products), deodorant, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Clothing- New packages of Socks, Underwear (Men and Women) Sweatshirts, Sweatpants/Joggers/Leggings, Hats, Gloves.
**Small Gift Cards are always greatly appreciated as well. **
All items can be dropped off in Churchill’s Front Office Attn: Lance Falcon
Thank You for supporting our Churchill High School Students
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Who: All CHS area students and families needing food.
When: The Churchill food pantry will be open from 3-4:00 PM to the CHS community every Wednesday in October: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 and 10/30.
Where: CHS cafeteria. Please park in the North Parking lot (along 18th).
What: Canned goods, Non-perishable foods, Frozen meat/veggies, bread, baking goods and condiments Based on availability.
Questions: Please contact: Zak Scotton, 541-972-3590
Interest in Supporting the food pantry or Mike’s Closet:
We gladly accept: Food, clothing, gift cards and financial support are always welcome, please connect with Zak to determine need.
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WHY WAIT? BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
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Purchase online at SchoolPay.com or visit Ken in the Finance Office to pay in person.
—ATTENTION SENIORS—
Submit your Senior Portraits, Dedications, and Quotes to Jamie now.
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4J District News and Events
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Eugene School District 4J is committed to open communication and keeping families informed. If you are not receiving emails and text messages from the district or your student’s school, please update your contact information with your student’s school.
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4J Student Cards for Eugene Public Library
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All Eugene School District 4J students receive their own Eugene Public Library (EPL) card as part of a partnership with Eugene Public Library! Library cards were delivered to all 4J students last year and will be automatically renewed yearly until they graduate or leave the district.
New library cards are being offered to all new students and kindergarteners this year. If your student does not receive a card once your home school has delivered library cards, please contact or visit Eugene Public Library.
Student cards:
- Provide immediate access to Eugene Public Library's online resources and the ability to borrow five physical items at a time.
- Will be distributed by each school's library or administration office.
- Are free of charge, including for students who live outside the City of Eugene.
- Can be upgraded to a standard library card with higher borrowing limits at no charge.
- Are automatically issued to all K-12 students enrolled at 4J neighborhood and alternative schools unless they or their parents choose not to participate. Charter schools are not included.
- Are automatically renewed each school year for continuing 4J students. New cards will be issued to students joining the district (kindergarteners and new students).
The initial account password is the student’s 4J ID number. We encourage patrons to change their password upon first logging into their account. Teachers, 4J librarians, and school secretaries can assist with ID numbers as needed.
4J students who already have a standard Eugene Public Library card may choose to keep and use both cards or cancel one of their cards.
We appreciate your patience as cards are distributed. Should you have questions about getting a Student Card, please contact your school's administration office.
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Community News is information about community-sponsored events, activities, and opportunities that we think will benefit our students and families. We do not share promotional information for businesses or for-profit organizations. Liability is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. |
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Halloween Downtown
Saturday, October 26, 2024 • 1-6 p.m.
All ages • Free
Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration in the heart of downtown Eugene. Families with young children can enjoy safe, fun trick-or-treating with local businesses and friendly characters. Thrill-seekers looking for something scarier may dare to navigate the Monstrous Map of the Macabre, collecting bits of a coded message to earn a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. With restaurants, cafes and food trucks, live music, street vendors and eerie entertainment, it's an experience you won’t want to miss—especially the return of the fan-favorite pet parade! Come dressed in your best costume and experience the perfect blend of family fun and hair-raising scares.
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Churchill Grad Party 2025 Wreath Fundraiser
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The Graduation Party is community-sponsored. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.
Holiday Wreath Sale
Download the wreath flyer to order your holiday wreath. Money raised supports the safe and sober Churchill Grad Party.
Orders will be accepted through November 12.
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Fiction Fantastic: Young Writers Short Story Contest
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**Calling All Young Writers in Lane County!**
**Fiction Fantastic: Young Writers Short Story Contest** is now open for submissions from K-12 students. Share your creative stories inspired by the theme, *Echoes of the Future*. The contest is **free to enter**, and submissions are accepted from **October 1, 2024**, until **January 11, 2025**. Unleash your imagination and join a community of young storytellers!
PDF flyer attached at the end of this newsletter.
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Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare allows you to receive important information and alerts from your student's classroom and school. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided your school. Register for ParentSquare
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