Mrs. Olson's Counselor Corner
December 2020
Lunch Bunch
I will be hosting Lunch Bunch on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 along with Mrs. Spencer, our Behavior Support Assistant. Each grade level band is assigned a week. This is a social time where students can come, eat their lunch and play some games. We hope to see you there!
December 2nd- 4th and 5th grades
December 9th- Kinder and 1st grades
December 16th- 2nd and 3rd grades
To get to the Zoom, students simply click on my picture in Clever.
Need Help with Rent?
RENT: Lane County Rental Assistance
Direct information & updates available here .
Eligibility applications for rent assistance for Lane County renters are now closed.
A 'lottery' system using random number generator is being applied to select applications. These applications are then referred to local service providers for processing.
Lane County will continue to conduct lottery rounds until funding is exhausted.
General questions about the rent assistance program can be directed to lchshsdrentassist@lanecountyor.gov or to 541-682-3371.
FOOD: Free Meals for Children and Youth
Meal distribution sites will now open, with expanded serving hours and locations. Families can choose the location that is most convenient for them, regardless of where they live or attend school.
Free grab-and-go meals will be available for all 4J students and youth 18 years old and younger at least until December 2020.
Beginning Sept. 21st: Monday–Friday, 10:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (subject to change based on participation)
Meal site locations available here.
FOOD: Delivery of School Lunches
4J School District is now offering School Meal Delivery in addition to the Grab-and-Go sites for school lunches.
This services is made possible for families who are not able to pick up school meals and want to request daily home delivery. For more information, please click here or contact 4J Nutrition Services at 4jmeals@4j.lane.edu or leave a message at 541-790-7654.
Winter Break Resource Guide
Below is the Winter Break Holiday Resource Guide. Click on the link to see the resources for food, clothing, toys, utility assistance, mental health, COVID-19, and much more! If you have questions or need resources or referrals please contact me (Mrs. Olson) 541-250-0594
4J Wraparound Community Holiday Resource Newsletter links:
In English: https://www.smore.com/4dhva
In Spanish: https://www.smore.com/jytpc
Family Check-Up Service
Are the parent or Guardian of a child aged 2-12? Would you like to earn $150 online?
Would you like to:
- Increase your parenting skills?
- Encourage positive behaviors and set limits?
- Improve how to work with your child's emotions?
- Set parenting goals?
Families can earn $150 in gift cards by attending three sessions from home, online. This takes place over 3-4 weeks. At each session you will:
- Virtually meet with our staff to share information about your family.
- Work on tasks with your child in a video-recorded session in a video call.
- Discuss strengths in a feedback session from your living room.
*Please have an internet connected device with access to a camera and microphone*
For more information:
Lane County Youth Services
2727 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 682-4700 to schedule and appointment
