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Family Bulletin
Churchill High School Weekly Newsletter
November 1, 2024
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What an exciting and jam-packed week it was to join the Churchill family, starting with the homecoming assembly and football game last Friday. It was fun to once again be part of the energy and excitement that surrounds events like these. The homecoming dance on Saturday packed the quad with music, food, and lights as students danced to tunes being spun by our very own DJ Crews. It was neat to see everyone dressed up and enjoying the evening. Thank you to everyone for making Noche de Familia the best attended yet. Families enjoyed food, music, and festivities aimed to build community and connect folks with resources. Fall Festival was on Thursday, the smell of cotton candy filled the air and screams could be heard coming from the Haunted House.
Congratulations to the volleyball team who wrapped up their season at home on Tuesday, securing a league title and a playoff spot, this Saturday at 4:00.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on the 25th and 26th, be on the lookout for more information about the schedule in the weeks to come.
I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful staff and students over the past week, Churchill truly is a special place. Thank you for the warm welcome.
Go, Lancers!
Justin Huntley
Interim Principal
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NOVEMBER 4 – 8: *MIDTERM WEEK*
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Monday, 11/4 — A DAY
Allegheny College Visit, 11:45 AM
Montana State University Visit, 2:00 PM
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)
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**SCHOOL CLOSED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY**
Tuesday, 11/12 — ADVISORY A DAY
Western Oregon University Visit, 11:45 AM
Bushnell University Visit, 12:20 PM
Wednesday, 11/13 — B DAY
CHS Food Pantry, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
College and Career Extravaganza, 6:15 PM
Thursday, 11/14 — A DAY
Grand Canyo University Visit, 11:45 AM
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
Friday, 11/15 — B DAY
WyoTech Visit, 11:45 AM
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
Saturday, 11/16
Fall Play: Rumors, 7:00 PM ($12, $7 students)
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Volleyball State Playoff - Saturday, November 2nd @ 4:00pm
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The Midwestern League Champion volleyball team will host Mountain View on Saturday, November 2nd in the first round of the OSAA 5A volleyball playoffs.
Game Time: 4:00pm
Doors will open at 3:00pm
Location: Churchill HS (Lancerdome)
Admission:
$10.00 Adults
$6.00 Students
Tickets can be purchased online at the link below (Hometown Ticketing), or,
at the door (CASH ONLY!!!)
*This is an OSAA Event. ONLY the OSAA Gold Card, OSAA VIP pass, OSAA Media pass and Volleyball Media pass are to be honored at any OSAA State Championship event.
No school, athletic district, officials’ association, etc., passes are accepted.
Hometown Ticketing
This is a 100% digitally ticketed event.
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Opening Night for CHS Thespians' fall production, Rumors, is Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM. In this hilarious farce join four couples as they attend the worst party of their lives. Broken backs! Whiplash! Gun Shots! Ruptured eardrums! Burned fingers! And that's just the guests! What exactly did happen to the hosts, Charley and Mayra Brock? Additional performances are on November 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 PM in the Churchill High School Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $12 for adults. You can buy them from any CHS Thespian or at the door. Note: this play contains strong language. See you there! |
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College & Career Extravaganza 2024 — a family affair!
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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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It's time to order your Class of 2025 graduation supplies through Miners Graduate Services.
Order online by Friday, November 15th, and pick up your Class of 2025 Gear (sweatshirts, bling tassels) at school on Wednesday, November 20th from 11:00 – 12:00.
FREE - cap, gown, and tassel when you order your 2025 class ring.
Graduation announcements will be distributed in early April. Cap and gown units will be distributed in May.
Monday, December 2nd is the final deadline to place an order and be included in the CHS 2025 Group Order. Prices will go up after the group order is placed, so don't delay!
Churchill offers financial assistance for caps and gowns. Visit Jill in the front office or talk to your counselor about borrowing a graduation gown.
Contact Miners Graduate Services with any questions.
Miners Graduate Services
1885 River Road • Eugene, OR 97404
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Let’s go back in time to October 9, 2024 – this was test day at Churchill. We had 80 seniors taking the first ever “in school” administration of the SAT and 118 juniors taking the PSAT.
The score reports have been released for students that took the test on October 9. Students should check their 4J emails and College Board accounts for score information.
Fast forward to today – college admissions test (SAT/ACT) requirements are determined by each individual college. If you don’t know if it’s required – make sure to ask! You can contact each school Admissions Department or come to the Student Support Center and ask Mary Beth or your counselor. You can read more about the SAT at: www.collegeboard.com or the ACT at www.act.org
Seniors - as we enter college application season, remember to request transcripts through Naviance. You can read about this in the College and Career section of the Churchill website.
Food Pantry - We have a terrific resource at Churchill. It is open every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 at the CHS Cafeteria. Feel free to contact your student’s counselor for more information.
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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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El español está abajo.
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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Oregon Promise Grant Application is Open
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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 is 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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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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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.
Allegheny College — Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 11:45 am
Montana State University — Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Oregon Air National Guard —
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at 11:30 am
University of Redlands (Redlands, CA) — Thursday, November 7th at 11:45 am
Western Oregon University (Monmouth, OR) — Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 11:45 am
Bushnell University — Tuesday, November 12th at 12:20 pm
Grand Canyon University — Traditional Campus (Phoenix, AZ) — Thursday, November 14th at 11:45 am
WyoTech — Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 11:45 am
Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) — Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 11:45 am
Southern Oregon University (Ashland, OR) — Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at 11:45 am
US Army — Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
US Marines — Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Bushnell University — Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 11:45 am
US Navy — Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
US Navy — Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
US Army — Thursday, February 13th, 2025
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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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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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