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Bulldog Bulletin
Awbrey Park Elementary School Newsletter
School Events & Important Dates
6/3: Awbrey Park PTO Meeting (6:30pm, Room 16)
6/4: 5th Grade Field Trip: OMSI (9:00am-5:00pm)
6/4: 4th Grade Field Trip: U of O (8:30am-2:00pm)
6/5: North Eugene High School Senior Stroll
6/5: School Board Meeting (7:00pm via Zoom)
6/6: 5th Grade Visit to Madison Middle School (9:15-10:45am)
6/6: Incoming Kindergarten Event: Bubbles Fun & Popsicles! (3:45-4:45pm)
6/7: Elementary Grading Day (No School)
6/11: Kindergarten Celebration! (1:15-2:00pm, Playground)
6/12: Spirit Day: Beach Day!
6/13: Field Day!
6/14: 5th Grade Breakfast & Clap Out (9:00-10:30am, Cafeteria)
6/14: Last Day of School (Early Release at 11:45am)
June News, Events & Updates
Dear Awbrey Park Families,
As we near the end of the school year, I want extend a special thank all of our volunteers who have assisted in our classrooms, helped coordinate school and/or PTO events, or have attended field trips with our students. We are so grateful for your time and are lucky to have you as part of the Awbrey Park community!
We have a busy last two week of the school year so please be sure to look at our school events and activities calendar above for important dates and other information, as well as the topics listed below. The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 14th. All students will be dismissed at 11:45am and regular school transportation will be provided.
As a reminder, school library books were due last week. If you find a school library book at home, please be sure to remind your student to return it to their classroom teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you for another amazing school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Have a great Monday!
Sincerely,
Jared Tiecke, Principal
5th Grade OMSI Field Trip
Our 5th grade students will be heading to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) on Tuesday, June 4th from 8:45am-5:30pm! Our 5th grade teachers will send home additional communication to families on Monday, June 3rd. Please be sure to complete the required permission form at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Patrick Chesterman (chesterman_p@4j.lane.edu), Kari Kokkeler (kokkeler_k@4j.lane.edu), or Laura Wemple (wemple_l@4j.lane.edu).
5th Grade Breakfast & Clap Out
Our 5th Grade Breakfast will be on Friday, June 14th from 9:00-10:00am in the Awbrey Park cafeteria. Parent/guardians are welcome to join us for our traditional "clap out" as our 5th grade students take one final lap around the outside of the building on their way to the cafeteria for breakfast.
Once students have entered the cafeteria, parents/guardians are invited to check in at the front office (bring photo ID to help expedite the process) and join their student in the cafeteria for a slide show from their 5th grade year at Awbrey Park.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event or need special accommodations, please contact the school office at 541-790-4050. Thank you!
Medication Pick-up Reminder
If your student currently has medication (prescription/nonprescription) in our Health Room, all medications must be picked up by Friday, June 14th.
Please be sure to set yourself a reminder as we do not send medications home with students. Given we cannot keep medications over the summer, any medications not picked up by the last day of school will be discarded.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text me at 541-654-9713. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Suzie McCall, RN
Last Day of School Reminders!
As a reminder, Friday, June 14th is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:45am and lunch will be provided to all interested students.
District transportation will still be available for all students who currently ride the bus.
Lost & Found
Please encourage your child to check the Lost & Found near the cafeteria prior to summer break. All non-claimed items will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, June 14th.
We do our best to return items labeled with students’ names to them. If you haven’t already, please label your students’ jackets and sweatshirts/sweaters with their names. Thank you!
Join the PTO at Awbrey Park!
Are you interested in volunteering and/or helping to organize events at Awbrey Park? If so, consider joining the Awbrey Park Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! Our PTO meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, June 3rd at 6:30pm in Room 16. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enter through the purple hallway doors.
See our June Awbrey Park PTO agenda below for additional information!
For more information, please contact our PTO Co-Presidents, Caitlin Alcorn and Brian Richardson at awbreypto@gmail.com.
Library Book Return
The last day for students to check out books from our school library was Friday, May 24th.
If your student currently has a library book at home, please be sure to have them return it the school prior to June 14th. Thank you!
Parent & Family Engagement Survey (REPEAT)
We would love to hear from you! We are looking for your feedback to improve our school and district systems. Please complete the survey below which asks for your input on how we communicate with you about your student’s progress, our school’s climate and culture, and opportunities for parent involvement. As we are in the process of drafting our new school improvement plan, your feedback will help inform our goals around these three areas. Thank you for your time!
- English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SYL6G6V
- Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXLS89J
2024-25 YMCA Child Care Registration (REPEAT)
Registration is now open for the 2024 YMCA summer camp and before/after school child care for the 2024-25 school year!
If you are interested in registering your child, please visit the Eugene Family YMCA website for more information.
Awbrey Park Kindergarten Play Date! (REPEAT)
Do you have a kindergarten student starting at Awbrey Park this fall? If so, join us for our final kindergarten play date of the spring on Thursday, June 6th from 3:45-4:15pm for Bubbles Fun & Popsicles.
Come meet our Awbrey Park staff and other incoming kindergarten students and families!
Be an Educational Assistant Substitute at Awbrey Park! (REPEAT)
Are you interested in substituting as an Educational Assistant at Awbrey Park? If so, apply today through the 4J Educational Assistant Substitute Pool!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Awbrey Park Principal, Jared Tiecke at 541-790-4050 or at tiecke_j@4j.lane.edu.
Volunteering at Awbrey Park! (REPEAT)
We are excited to welcome volunteers back into our schools! If you are interested in volunteering at Awbrey Park Elementary School, please contact your child’s teacher for upcoming opportunities.
Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application on the district website and be approved prior to volunteering. Please contact Jade Chrissis in the school office at 541-790-4050 for more information.
District News & Announcements
Summer Reading Program at the Eugene Public Library
Eugene Public Library's Summer Reading program helps students keep their skills up while school's out and offers a full calendar of free fun. Starting June 1, visit the Downtown Library, Bethel Branch, or Sheldon Branch to get your all-ages Book Bingo cards. Plus kids and teens can each choose a free book to keep.
No library card is needed to participate. But to get the most out of your library, sign up to get one! Library cards are free for all 4J students and for all children ages 0-5 who live in the 4J district.
During summer, join in free events indoors and out, all over town including creative activities, StoryWalks, and live performances. Learn more in person at the library, by phone at 541-682-5450, or online at eugene-or.gov/library or instagram.com/euglibrary.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) FAQ
Lane County health officials say a recent rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, indicate the respiratory tract infection is spreading in our community. We are asking our families to be vigilant to prevent further spread of the infection in our school and larger community. Families are encouraged to stay up-to-date with their pertussis vaccinations and keep children home from school if they show symptoms of pertussis.
An FAQ with more information is available on the 4J website both in English and in Spanish. If you have further questions, please call your medical provider or Lane County Public Health, at (541) 682-4041.
2024-25 School Calendar Adopted (REPEAT)
The 4J school board has officially approved the academic calendars for the 2024-25 school year. See some key dates below and a one-page printable version here!
Key dates for 2024–25 include:
- First day of school for grades K, 6 & 9: Wednesday, Sept. 4
- First day of school for all other grades: Thursday, Sept. 5
- Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29
- Winter Break: Mon., December 23–Friday, January 3 + Tue., January 6 (staff work day)
- Spring Break: Mon., March 24–Fri., March 28 + Mon., March 31 (staff work day)
- Last Day of School: Thursday, June 16 (or later if weather makeup days are needed)
Kindergarten Registration Information (REPEAT)
Do you, a family member or a friend have a child who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1? Now it's easier than ever to register a kindergartner with 4J's new drop-in registration program.
Stop by our district office at 200 N. Monroe St. from 3:30–6:30 p.m. on the dates below for assistance completing the kindergarten registration paperwork and get answers to any questions you have. The sooner you register, the better prepared we can be for next year's kindergarten class. We look forward to seeing you!
Drop-In Kinder Registration: Wed., May 29 | Mon., June 10 | Wed., July 10 | Tues., Aug. 6
About Us
Email: tiecke_j@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://awbreypark.4j.lane.edu/
Location: 158 Spring Creek Drive, Eugene, OR 97404, USA
Phone: (541) 790-4050
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AwbreyPark