Irish Nation

Office Hours: 8am - 4pm

Phone Number: 541-790-6600

Attendance Line: 541-790-6606

Fax Number: 541-790-6605

Sheldon website: https://shs.4j.lane.edu/

Career Center: https://shs.4j.lane.edu/32693_2

Sheldon Athletics: https://gosheldonirish.com/events

3.1 - School Choice Opens (Non-Resident)

3.11 - Budget Committee Informational Meeting 6pm

3.24 - 3.28 - SPRING BREAK

3.31 - No School

4.10 - Senior Parent Meeting 5:30pm

4.11 - No School

Our new schedule this year makes attendance crucial for students' academic success, and it's extremely important they attend bell to bell. We are seeing a number of students in the building, but not attending their whole classes. We want to remind you that we have multiple codes for attendance:

• Arriving to class marked VL (very late)

• Leaving early without permission, or asking to leave early for another reason

• Missing class entirely

As you look at your student’s attendance in ParentView please ask your student about any attendance codes that may be coming up. If you need help signing up for ParentVue please do not hesitate to call Sheldon High School and we can help set that up for you.

Attendance Reporting Form

The official 2024/2025 A/B calendar can be found on the Sheldon website under the "News" tab.

Dear Sheldon Families,

During February 20th Advisory class students started the course planning process for the 2025-26 school year. Planning for next year classes continues during advisory on February 25, March 6 and 11.
It is very important for your student to attend these Advisory classes. Students receive important course information and plan courses for next years courses.

Yearbook is recruiting for next year's staff. If a student has forecasted to take yearbook next year, they will need to take a few minutes to fill out and submit the following Google Form application: https://forms.gle/p4tAHM7sntb8VKcm8

If students did not forecast for yearbook, they can still apply. Yearbook is a great class for anyone who enjoys working with a student-led group towards a real product. Whether students are introverts or extroverts, they will learn how to talk to strangers as journalists through interviewing. Students also learn the principles of photography and will have the opportunity to develop graphic design skills. Interested students can contact Casey Allbritten, the Shamrock Yearbook adviser, with any questions. Yearbook is a yearlong commitment. It is currently during 8th period, but the hope is to offer it during both 7th and 8th period next school year.

GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN

SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION! Nominate a valued 4J employee or volunteer for our annual Golden Apple Awards at 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple.

Who do you appreciate? An inspiring teacher? An encouraging classified employee? An administrator who leads by example? An amazing volunteer who gives their all? Now is the time to recognize their contributions. Employees also can be nominated for the new Apple Seed award for early-career staff, the Lifetime Achievement award or the 4J Spotlight award (for individuals or teams).

Submit a nomination by March 23. And please help spread the word! 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

NEW! Internet Safety Video Series. As part of our district's ongoing commitment to student safety and well-being, we’re excited to introduce SCREEN SENSE—a five-part video series created in partnership with the University of Oregon. The 3-minute videos are designed to help families navigate the ever-changing digital landscape and support safe, healthy internet use for school-aged children. Watch the series: 4j.lane.edu/internetsafety

Topics:

• Online Risks
• Healthy Online Relationships
• Healthy Internet Use
• Cyberbullying
• Digital Contracts

While adults are the intended audience for this video series, they are appropriate for all ages.

Yearbooks have been ordered and they could sell out. To order and reserve a yearbook for the 2024-25 year, please visit School Pay at the Sheldon website. Students can also pay at the school's finance office.

Hello Sheldon Families!

Our February / March drive hosted by Sheldon Leadership is a part of a large project to serve our Sheldon community through the rest of the year. To participate in the drive, we ask that students, guardians, and staff bring in toiletries and hygiene products such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant. All products must be new and sealed. Drop off the products in your class bin at the green table outside of the front office. The class with the most donations will earn 100 points towards Class Wars! Products will be placed in baskets for each classroom and will be available for all students whenever they are needed. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Sheldon Leadership

Next Meeting : March 20, 2025 @ Papa's Pizza 7pm

Free Collaborative Problem Solving classes for 4J families are starting soon!

Parents can register here: bit.ly/4j-rcg

Space is limited! All are welcome!

Some spaces are reserved for families or caregivers of youth who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness.

Gift cards, dinner, and childcare provided!

6-Week In-Person Class:

Location: Sheldon High School

Time: Dinner at 6:00PM, Class from 6:30PM to 8:00PM

First Class: Wednesday, March 12th

No class: During Spring Break on March 26th

Last class: Wednesday, April 23rd

Incentives: Gift cards for attendance:

Week 3: $25 gift card for attending weeks 1-3

Week 6: $75 gift card for attending weeks 1-6

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6-Week On-Line 4J Class:

Location: Online Zoom meeting

Time: Class from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

First Class: Wednesday, April 16th

Last class: Wednesday, May 21st

Food/Incentives: Gift cards will be emailed or mailed after each class attended.

Weeks 2-6: Food gift card delivered before class

Week 3: $25 gift card for attending weeks 1-3

Week 6: $75 gift card for attending weeks 1-6

After School Tutoring Program started Tuesday, September 24th. We will be meeting after school from 3:45-4:45 every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday we are in school. We will have teachers to help with all the core subjects. All students are welcome as long as they are on task.

Expectations: While you are at the After School Tutoring Program you are expected to be working on a class or classes that you are struggling in. Teachers and tutors are there to help answer any questions and give instruction when needed.

Meals: - All Sheldon students have access to a free sack lunch at the end of the school day in the cafeteria. It is considered a full meal but it is made of things like beef sticks, dips, cheese, chips, crackers, and dried fruit.

4J Student Cards for Eugene Public Library

All Eugene School District 4J students receive their own Eugene Public Library (EPL) card as part of a partnership with Eugene Public Library! Library cards were delivered to all 4J students last year and will be automatically renewed yearly until they graduate or leave the district.

New library cards are being offered to all new students and kindergarteners this year. If your student does not receive a card once your home school has delivered library cards, please contact or visit Eugene Public Library.

Below is information regarding EPL student cards.

Student cards:

• Provide immediate access to Eugene Public Library's online resources and the ability to borrow five physical items at a time.

• • Online resources include ebooks, audiobooks, research information, live homework help by professional tutors, streaming movies including documentaries and instructional videos, music, and more.

  • Physical items include books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, art and technology tools, games, educational toys, puppets and more.

• Will be distributed by each school's library or administration office.

• Are free of charge, including for students who live outside the City of Eugene.

• Can be upgraded to a standard library card with higher borrowing limits at no charge.

• Are automatically issued to all K-12 students enrolled at 4J neighborhood and alternative schools unless they or their parents choose not to participate. Charter schools are not included.

• Are automatically renewed each school year for continuing 4J students. New cards will be issued to students joining the district (kindergarteners and new students).

The initial account password is the student’s 4J ID number. We encourage patrons to change their password upon first logging into their account and record it in a safe place. Teachers, 4J librarians, and school secretaries can assist with ID numbers as needed. Please note that Eugene Public Librarians cannot access 4J student ID numbers.

4J students who already have a standard Eugene Public Library card may choose to keep and use both cards or cancel one of their cards.

Transportation safety for students using active transportation or driving.

Free LTD Bus Pass Information