School Events & Important Dates
5/15-5/17: 5th Grade Outdoor School (Coyote Outdoor School)
5/17: School Board Meeting (7:00pm via Zoom)
5/18: 5th Grade Visit to Madison Middle School (9:15-10:45am)
5/18-5/19: 5th Grade Math Placement Testing
5/19: Kindergarten Field Trip: Trader Joe's (9:00am-12:00pm)
5/19: District Kindergarten Event (5:00-7:00pm, )
5/23-5/25: 1st Grade Field Trip: Raptor Center (9:00am-12:30pm)
5/25: 3rd-5th Grade AVID Field Trip: Oregon State University (8:30am-3:00pm)
5/26: ArtSpark Magic & Balloon Assembly
5/29: Memorial Day (No School)
6/5-6/7: 5th Grade Human Growth & Development Unit
6/7: North Eugene High School Senior Stroll (10:45-11:15am)
6/7: School Board Meeting (7:00pm via Zoom)
6/8: 5th Grade Field Trip: OMSI (9:00am-5:00pm)
6/9: Elementary Grading Day (No School)
May News, Events & Updates
Dear Awbrey Park Families,
The end of the school year is just around the corner and we have an exciting last few weeks of school! Please be sure to look at our school events and activities calendar above for field trip information and other important dates. If you are interested in volunteering for one of our end of the year field trips, please be sure to contact your child’s teacher and visit the 4J volunteer website for more information.
I also want to extend a special thank you to all the students and families who attended our annual Awbrey Park Art Show last week. We had a great turn out and it was exciting to see all the amazing art work created by our students. Teachers will be sending home student art work this week for families to enjoy at home.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Have a great Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Jared Tiecke, Principal
5th Grade Outdoor School
5th grade outdoor school is here! Coyote Outdoor School will be held at Camp Lutherwood on May 15th - 17th from 9:30am-5:00pm (students will return to school at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 17th). If you have not done so already, please be sure to complete the required 4J permission form at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher or our Student Success Coordinator, Kristen Gianforti (gianforti_k@4j.lane.edu) for more information.
Awbrey Park Elementary School Enrollment Survey for 2023-2024 School Year
Awbrey Park Kindergarten Play Dates!
Do you have a kindergarten student starting at Awbrey Park this fall? If so, join us for our kindergarten play dates May 24th & June 7th to meet other incoming kindergarten students and families!
- May 24th (3:45-4:15pm): Sidewalk Chalk Art
- June 7th (3:45-4:15pm): Bubbles Fun!
PTO Volunteer Interest Form (REPEAT)
2023-24 PTO Volunteer Interest Form
Please contact Kellie Rushing karushing22@gmail.com or Katie Schnider katie@ohdeugene.com for more information.
Parent & Family Engagement Survey (REPEAT)
- English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TWK56SG
- Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQHLW8D
State Testing Tips & Reminders
State testing will continue this week and conclude the week of May 22nd.
May 8th - 12th: 3rd - 5th Grade ELA Testing
May 22nd - May 26th: 5th Grade Science Testing
Consistent routines are important to student success at school. Nutritious meals, rest and positive communication are essential to supporting your child during this time. Thank you for your ongoing support in these efforts!
State Testing Notice (REPEAT)
Please click on the following link to learn more about each test and the opt-out/exemption process. Families wishing to opt-out of statewide testing must complete the required form/exemption process in the link above and turn it into the school office by May 22nd.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office for more information.
2023-24 YMCA Child Care Registration (REPEAT)
If you are interested in registering your child, please visit the Eugene Family YMCA website for more information!
4J District Kindergarten Event
Eugene School District 4J welcomes families who will have an incoming kindergarten aged student to join us for a special Welcome to Kindergarten Event on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm. We invite students and their families to join us for this fun filled evening. Click on the flyer below for more information. We hope to see you there!
Move EUG Community Planning Project
The City of Eugene Transportation Planning Team wants to hear from you! Do you walk, bike, or take the bus to get around? Do you have safety concerns when walking, biking or driving a car? If so, visit the Move EUG Engage Eugene page to share your transportation project ideas via an interactive map, and take a survey about your experiences while walking and biking in town. If you’d like to share your challenges and ideas in-person, attend one of the many events this spring, all listed on Engage Eugene.
For more information contact Willow Hamilton, Community Engagement Coordinator, at whamilton@euegne-or.gov, 541-682-5471
2023-24 School Calendar Adopted (REPEAT)
Key dates for 2023–24 include:
- First day of school for grades K, 6 & 9: Wednesday, Sept. 6
- First day of school for all other grades: Thursday, Sept. 7
- Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 23–Friday, November 24
- Winter Break: Mon., December 18–Friday, December 31 + Tue., January 2 (staff work day)
- Spring Break: Mon., March 25–Fri., March 29 + Mon., April 1 (staff work day)
- Last Day of School: Thursday, June 13 (or later if weather makeup days are needed)
