CHS Staff Bulletin
2/18/19
Nice Long Weekend
I hope you enjoyed you nice long weekend. While I definitely enjoyed the sun coming out a little bit here and there, I spent some time taking care of a sick child. For the most part we enjoyed our time split between Portland and Eugene. We did some shopping and home care, but otherwise enjoyed some movies and recuperation time. This proves to be a full week (despite 4 days) of work in front of us. Lot's to do and get done this week.
Hang in there, stay string and positive as this is the time of year that will test your mettle come this spring.
In The Know
College Credit Now students are faced with a multitude of college aspects and responsibilities that they are not always aware of. In order to assist with all the different facets of transitioning to college or the next step in their career, we would like to be a resource. CCN staff can help work with students, parents, teachers, and counselors to help navigate dual credit and how this relates to college.
In an effort to better serve our dual credit students across the region, we would like to develop and provide more resources. We need your help as an important member of your high school to help us connect and identify where the areas of need are. By participating in our short survey, we will be able to gather your valuable insight. The feedback will better guide our program outreach and advising goals. Please feel free to share this email with other colleagues, the survey will be available until Feb. 15.
Survey Link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHMWXDR
Thank you in advance for your time and please let me know if you have any questions.
Looking Forward
Monday, 2/18 — SCHOOL CLOSED (Presidents Day)
Tuesday, 2/19
7:45 am — FOG Meeting
3:45 pm — LCC Placement Testing
3:45 pm — Curriculum Council
3:45 pm — Spring Musical Auditions
Wednesday, 2/20
7:30 am — Data Team
3:45 pm — Operations
Thursday, 2/21
7:30 am — PBIS
9:15 am–2:30 pm — Town Hall Symposium at Eugene Christian Fellowship
3:45 pm — School Improvement Committee
Friday, 2/22
7:45 am — Student of the Month Breakfast (Social Studies)
2:45 pm — Department Collaboration
7:15 pm — Downing Street Singers sing the National Anthem at the Ducks game, Matthew Knight Arena
Saturday, 2/23
Solo and Ensemble at LCC
Next Week...
2/25 — SPRING ATHLETICS BEGIN
2/25, 8:00 am–12:00 pm — Counselors Meeting at Ed Center
2/25, 3:30 pm — OSAC and Oregon Promise Application Workshop
2/28, 2:30–7:30 pm — WISE Symposium
3/1–3/3, OHSET Equestrian Team Meet at Oregon Horse Center
3/1, 5:00 pm — OSAC Applications Due
3/2, 9:00 am–3:00 pm — OBOB: Oregon Battle of the Books at Elmira High School
Kudos
From Joy Wells - Marcos Alvarado recently spoke with the 9th grade Geography classes. He talked openly about his personal story of coming to the U.S., to Churchill High as a student and all of the challenges he has faced, especially learning English. Marcos is a very engaging speaker and our 9th graders were enthralled with his crazy tales of making profits from games of marbles, to not knowing what to say when people asked him questions in English. His humorous and intelligent manner are greatly appreciated!
From Evan Munger - Renee Neill is one of the most fun people I know. She came to my class on Friday and gave up her planning period to be there. Not only did she just come to hear the music lesson, she came prepared. She brought certificates with her and we handed out several awards! I have been doing that lesson for 15 years but it has never been that fun! Thanks to Katy McAuliffe for coming to be a judge as well! It’s good to be supported by such an awesome staff!
Thank you to the Equity Team for your student support with the Black Lives Matter exhibit and the historical posters around our hallways for Black History Month! Thank you Kevin Summerfield and Gene Chism, in addition to departments and teachers, for showcasing Black contributions central to so many realms of public life.
From Casey Tiemann - I admit I don't even know which staff and students comprise "Churchill Cheer," but the inundation of positive messages everywhere today from that group (on lockers, walls, doors...everywhere!) was a wonderful loving gesture, especially given the all-too-often angst of Valentines Day for young people. It is a hard day to be a school counselor, but the flier on my door, "You're One in a Melon" (with picture of melon slice) brought me strength :)
I think the campaign did for students too!From Matt Myers. Judy Kerner just gets things done....period. She understands special education, she understands students, and she understands our system. When I look up a student and see her name as the case manager, I know that student is in great hands. Judy, every time I talk to you I learn something new. THANK YOU!!!!
From Matt Myers. I asked Krista Cummings to send several emails this week for GLTM. She got my request on Monday when she walked in and when I went to bug her about it before lunch, she was completely done with all of it. I know that when I need help with a task she will have it completed in no time. This type of reliability is a huge asset to our school and our kids. Krista, I appreciate your focus, attention to detail, and consistency.
Thank you to our committed parent volunteers and your thoughtful Valentine's Day appreciation.
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