CHS Family Update
September 2, 2019
In The Know
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Churchill High School. I am proud to serve you and your student on the journey through high school and their journey afterwards. While I have been out of the office much of August recovering from hip replacement surgery, I have been tracking and monitoring the preparations for the school year. I am so pleased with the caliber of professionalism that the Churchill staff exemplifies on any given day. Not only am I proud to be leading such and exciting crew, but you should be as well knowing that your child(ren) are being served by the best team of professionals.
We believe in honoring three promises to you and your student(s):
1. We will keep them safe
2. We will make them feel special
3. We will ensure that they learn
Please know that our aim is to provide you and your family with the best possible customer service. Whether it is in the cafeteria, the front office the classroom, or at evening events, we aim to provide you with exceptional service and a world class education.
Looking forward to a fantastic school year!!
Edison News Summer Block Party
Join us on the Playground!
On Friday, September 6, Edison is hosting an event for families, friends and local community members to celebrate and support Edison and welcome our new families. Activities will take place on the Edison playground from 4pm - 8pm.
Carnival Fun & Fundraiser for Edison!
Yes, this is a party and fundraiser! Kids, parents and friends can enjoy several bouncy slides and an obstacle course, carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, a dunk tank...and much more!
All proceeds from the activities will go directly to Edison. It is through the generous donation from Ram Jack that this is possible! There will also be many wonderful auction items and raffles up for bidding. These are all donated items, so again, this is a great way to support Edison and take something fun home. Watch for a full list of items to be sent out closer to the event!
In addition, there will be music, information tables and Edison-branded merchandise on sale. Hats, t-shirts, water bottles, bags, etc will be available for purchase ... so plan to stock up for the year!
Party Food for All!
Come enjoy the wonderful food! Falling Sky will be there with Beef Brisket and Rice and Roasted Chicken Slouvaki dinners, plus Camas Swale Chopped Veggie salads. Full and 1/2 dinner portions available plus hot dogs and turkey & cheese sandwiches! For an extra treat there will be Falling Sky Root Beer and floats, cotton candy and multiple snack items at the concession stand! Tables will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own blanket, chairs and food items as well.
Tickets to go on sale in August!
Tickets and carnival wrist bands will go on sale the end of August. You can purchase them ahead of time or at the event. Tickets can be used for both your food and games. More ticket information will be available soon!
Help make it a success!
- Volunteers are needed to help on the night - please sign up for a shift if you can.
- Student Volunteers needed for Carnival games, set up and clean up. High School 7th and 8th Grade volunteers sign up here -
- Items can be purchased to contribute to our raffle baskets- please have a look at our wish list.
If you have questions or would like to help, get involved or donate to the event, please contact Amanda at jaterhes@msn.com. Thank you!!
Fiesta Cultural
Fiesta Cultural engages the community in welcoming multicultural programs and events that highlight the diversity of Latinx arts, culture, and heritage in Lane County. Fiesta Cultural will kick-off on Friday, September 6th with a vibrant event in downtown Eugene and will continue with 40+ cultural events happening September through December.
Many of the events are for families and young people. You can support this initiative by sharing through your school networks and communications (share the following email and/or the Facebook event). Bilingual press release and handbill attached.
Let me know if you have questions or would like more information.
Thank you!
Stacey Ray
Programs and Communications Manager
Lane Arts Council
541-485-2278 | www.lanearts.org
REQUIRED NOTICE
- Required Annual Notices and Forms – The notice contains three forms including:
- Objection to Disclosure of Directory Information
- Notice of Human Sexuality Instruction
- Notice re Military and College Recruiters (High School only – Elementary schools my omit this form).
- Required Annual Notices and Forms – The notice contains three forms including:
- 2019-20 Annual Permission Form. This permission form covers walking field trips (applicable to students grades K-12) and PG Movies (Grades 4-8). All school levels should provide this form to parents and record permissions in Synergy.
NON CUSTODIAL PARENTS - The Eugene School District is able to provide all co-custodial or non-custodial parents a duplicate copy of all district labeled mailings. Please let the school office know if you would like the name of a co-custodial or non-custodial parent added to the student's enrollment information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS HOURS OF SCHOOL SUPERVISION - It is important for you to be aware of the hours that there is no supervision of buildings or grounds at Churchill High School. The school provides supervision only between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, and during official school events and programs that occur before and after school.
SCHOOL TO INFORM PARENTS IF THEIR STUDENT RECEIVES A THREAT - 'It has always been our practice to keep parents informed if their son or daughter receives a serious threat of violence or harm at school, but it is important for you to know about a procedures we have implemented to comply with recent changes in State Law.
“Oregon law requires schools to inform parents if their son or daughter’s name appears on a targeted list (i.e., a “hit list”) that threatens violence or harm, or when he or she receives a threat of violence or harm from another student. We will be using the following procedure to inform you if your student either receives or makes a serious threat of violence or harm.
“If your son or daughter’s name appears on a list threatening violence or harm, or if he or she receives other threats of violence or harm by another student, we will attempt to meet with you personally, or talk by telephone, within 12 hours of learning about the threat. We will tell you about the threat, who made it (if we know), and the action we are taking to respond to it. We will also send you a notice within 24 hours, stating that you son or daughter did receive a threat. Our number one priority will be to make sure that school is safe for your children.
“If your son or daughter made the threat, we will let you know that he or she made it and the action we are taking, including informing the parents of the student who received a threat that your student made. We are also required by the district’s Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to inform the police.”
Student Safety
Eugene School District 4J has policies and programs to prohibit and prevent bullying and harassment, including intimidation, cyberbullying, hazing and teen dating violence. District policy also prohibits discrimination, meaning any act that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably differentiating in treatment in any instructional program, extracurricular activity, or in the provision of any other service or benefit on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.
The district encourages students, parents and other patrons to share their concerns with district officials if they believe they or someone else has been the victim of bullying and harassment, including intimidation, cyberbullying, hazing and teen dating violence, sexual harassment or discrimination. No reprisal or adverse action will occur as a consequence of initiating a complaint in good faith.
Incidents should be reported to the school principal or other staff member. An optional Student Safety Reporting Form is available in the front office of the school. If the complainant has worked with the school and is not satisfied with the resolution, or if the principal is alleged to have engaged in wrong doing, a complaint may be directed to the superintendent’s office. Complaint forms and information about the complaint process are available in all 4J school offices on the 4J website at www.4j.lane.edu/complaints and at the 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR 97402. For more information, contact your school principal or the superintendent’s office, 541‑790‑7707.
Advanced Placement
Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, the AP® Program is introducing new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement.
Here’s what you and your student need to know:
· Students will be asked to register for AP Exams in the fall. AP Exams will continue to be given in May.
· The exam fee isn’t changing. However, there will be a $40 fee for late registration (after Nov. 15) and a $40 cancelation or unused exam fee.
· Churchill High School will collect fees before November 7, 2019. Fees can be paid at registration or via School Pay
· Students will get personalized feedback through new digital tools that provide daily support for every AP classroom. Their teachers will be able to track their performance throughout the year using monthly personal progress checks.
To get ready for the coming school year, please encourage your student to sign up for a College Board account. All College Board programs are connected through one account, so if your student created one for the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, they’re all set. They’ll just need to have their username and password available.
Learn more at parents.collegeboard.org.
Kudos
STUDENTS - Six Lancer artists have had work selected for the Maude Kerns Mayor's Teen Art Show. This is a juried show and Churchill had 17 pieces accepted.
Allison Prince (2019 grad) - 4 pieces
Brooke Donaty (12) - 1 piece
Cassie Taylor (12) - 1 piece
Kira Wilson (12) - 2 pieces
Melodie Nix (2019 grad) - 4 pieces
Nicole Hampton (2019 grad) - 5 pieces
FYI - The show will be run (free - donations accepted) September 6-27 in the Maude Kerns gallery (1910 E 15th near Matt Knight Arena). There is an opening reception on September 20 at 6pm.
STAFF - I have a lot to be thankful for this time of year. Specifically, I am very thankful to all the individual and team effort that has rallied during my absence. First and foremost O am deeply appreciative for the help of Misael Flores and Casandra Kamens for their steadfast commitment to getting the school year off to a great start. There has been so much work to do and so much organization. I was absent during an administrators busiest time of year and these two rose to the challenge it triumphant fashion. Thank you both for your professionalism.
Casey Tiemann - Thank you for your generous and gracious response to our parents. I read a response from a parent that resonates with me and the values we espouse here at Churchill. Thank you Casey for bringing kindness and humanity to the forefront of every encounter.
Thank you so much Casey.
"I appreciate your fast response! I have been so impressed with your office staff, administration, and counseling staff. The "customer service" we have received has been off the charts."
Churchill High School
Website: https://chs.4j.lane.edu/
Location: 1850 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 541-790-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchillHighSchool
Twitter: @CHSLancers