Dear North Eugene Families,

As we approach winter break, we want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday season. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy moments with family and friends.

We'll connect with you again before the school year resumes to share important updates. Until then, happy holidays, and we look forward to a great start to the new year!

GO NORTH!

DISTRICT CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES
December 21- January 5, 2025		Winter Break - HAPPY HOLIDAYS - Building Closed
Monday, January 6, 2025		NO SCHOOL - Building Closed - Teacher Planning Day
Tuesday, January 7, 2025		Back to School

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS  

ELD Family Lunch - January 11
Hello multilingual families, parents guardians and students, 

We want to invite you to a bilingual event at North Eugene HS in Spanish! The Multilingual educational team is hosting a Family Lunch Event on January 11th, 2025 from 11am-1pm. There will be a free lunch and child care provided. At this event we will

• Share academic information

• Empower parents or guardian to use the apps ParentVue and  ParentSquare

• Learn academic strategies 

• Get to know each other and make connections
  

• Meet our ELD coordinator from the district and support staff at NEHS
  
  

Questions? Please email Lisa at gilliam_l@4j.lane or Berenice  at ornelasvillegas_b@4j.lane.edu 

School Choice Time is here
It’s School Choice Time - See what our schools offer!

In Eugene School District 4J, students may request to enroll in any school. School choice requests are accepted in an order determined by lottery.

January is school choice season: Virtual school choice visits and in-person school visits are scheduled in the month of January. 4J residents must submit a request form between January 1 and January 31 to be included in the annual school choice lottery. Non-district residents must submit a request form for an interdistrict transfer between March 1 and March 31 to be included in the lottery.

Who needs to apply: 
All students who wish to enroll in a new school other than their neighborhood school must submit a school choice request form. 

This includes:
● incoming siblings of current students.
● students who have moved out of our school neighborhood or the district and want to remain enrolled next year. Their enrollment is not automatic.

Who does not need to apply: 
If your student is already enrolled in our school and has not moved, you do not need to submit a request form to continue attending our school next year.

See our schools: If you or any of your friends are interested in exploring your school choice options, all 4J schools will hold virtual visits or in-person info session with an opportunity to ask questions during the month of January. Additionally, the district is holding school choice information sessions on:
● Virtual: Tuesday, January 7, 12 p.m. - in English Link to virtual meeting
● Virtual: Thursday, January 9, 6 p.m. - in English Link to virtual meeting
● In-Person: Thursday, January 16, 6 p.m. - in Spanish. Located at the main 4J office: 200 N.
Monroe (Tower Room)
Visit www.4j.lane.edu/schoolchoice for details

North Eugene High School

VIRTUAL Event

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

6:30-7:30 pm 

*Virtual Event: Link available the week of the event

IN-PERSON Events

Thursday, January 16, 2024

10:00-11:00 am

& 6:30-7:30 pm

We look forward to seeing you here!

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS
   
   Dear Class of 2025 and Parents/Guardians,
   The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open! 
   Why file the FAFSA? Each year, Oregonians have access to millions of dollars in state financial aid and billions of dollars in federal aid. Even if students are unsure of their plans after graduating, filing the FAFSA will give insight into the options available. There is support available for any post-high school track – certificates and certifications, 2-year degrees, and 4-year degrees. The FAFSA is the key to unlocking eligibility for different types of financial aid:

•        Grants: Money for college you don’t have to pay back. 
•        Scholarships: Money for college based on merit, talent, or academic achievement. 
•        Work Study: Opportunities to work on campus to earn money while taking classes. 
•        Student Loans: Money students receive to help pay for college but will have to pay back. 

   How to file the FAFSA 
   The easiest way to file the FAFSA is online at the https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Remember, filing the FAFSA is always free. The FAFSA will never require a fee to apply. Students and parents (of dependent students) must create an FSA ID at least three days before filing the FAFSA. 
   Resources needed to create an FSA ID include: 

•        Social Security Number (SSN)
•        Full legal name
•        Date of birth
•        Mailing address
•        Personal email address
•        A memorable username and password

   Information needed to complete the FAFSA:

•        FSA ID
•        Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned from 2022
•        List of any federal benefits received
•        Asset information including bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
•        Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

   It is strongly recommended to file the FAFSA as soon as possible. The earlier the FAFSA is submitted, the quicker colleges can send personalized financial aid packages. This will provide more time to compare options to guide decisions for the future.
   Helpful FAFSA Videos

•        How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for FAFSA
•        Who is My Contributor (Parent) on the FAFSA form?
•        How Do I Complete the FAFSA if My Parents are Divorced or Separated?
•        How Do I Fill Out the FAFSA?
•        What Happens After Submitting the FAFSA form?

   Need help with the FAFSA?

•        The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 1-800-4-FED-AID
•        FAFSA NIGHT - January 9th, 6-8pm- NEHS Library:  The College Career Center will be hosting a special evening event for all seniors and parents. The UO Financial Aid Office will be giving a small presentation about FAFSA and afterwards helping all students fill out the FAFSA.
•        Email Catherine Moran in the College Career Center, moran_c@4j.lane.edu

4J COMMUNITY NEWS

Spanish & English Winter Resource Guide 
see files attached below
Winter break resource guides for 4J LGBTQIA+ students
see files attached below

 4J Community Based Health Care Centers