WILLAGAZETTE
June 6th, 2024
News You Can Use!
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear WillaG Families,
We're almost at the finish line! Summer will officially be here 1 week from now! Make sure to add the Last Day of School to your calendar (June 14th, with early dismissal at 11:45). Students will be sent home with a sack lunch.
Look for your student's report card on Wednesday the 12th. Those will be coming home in backpacks that are full with all kinds of end of year stuff, so make sure to keep an 'Eagle' eye out for them! (Pro Tip: Keep those report cards somewhere safe! You may need them to enroll for sports at some point this year).
As we've mentioned before, don't forget to sign up for the new ParentSquare app. Your 2024/25 back to school newsletter will be coming on this platform, so it's critical that you sign up.
We hope you have a fun and safe summer planned, and until next time, Go Eagles!
Sheila Minney
Principal, Willagillespie Elementary School
Eugene School District 4J
541-790-7100
minney_sh@4j.lane.edu
UPCOMING DATES
- June 7th - NO SCHOOL - Grading Day
- June 14th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Dismissal at 11:45
- September 4, 2024 - First Day of School 2024/25!!!!
SCHOOL NEWS
ParentSquare Reminder!
If you haven't already had the chance to activate your ParentSquare account now is time! We are beginning to transition to ParentSquare as our new communication hub, and in the fall all parent communication will go through ParentSquare. Click here to get your account set up today!
District News
Thank you Voters!!
Voters in Eugene School District 4J have overwhelmingly passed Measure 20-357, renewing the local option levy that helps fund the day-to-day operations of our schools. This support makes a tremendous difference for every 4J school and student.
This is not a new tax or a tax increase, but a continuation of the local option levy that has been supporting 4J school operations since 2000. The levy’s renewal will provide another 5 years of local funding to help maintain school days, school programs, staffing levels and class sizes to the extent possible.
The levy currently provides about $25 million per year—10 percent of the school district’s operating budget—equivalent to about 32 school days or 205 teaching positions. Without this levy, the district would have needed to reduce its operating budget by about $25 million per year beginning in fall 2026.
This is terrific news for students, schools, and our community. Thanks to voters and other community members for your ongoing support of our public schools!
About Us
Email: serra_d@4j.lane.edu
Website: www.willagillespie.4j.lane.edu
Location: 1125 Willagillespie Road
Phone: 541-790-7100
Facebook: https://facebook.com/willagpto