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North Eugene High School

Family Newsletter 5/12

Posted Date: 5/11/25 (10:30 PM)

Hello North Eugene families,

We hope that all Mother’s will enjoy a happy Mother’s Day. This week, we have students continuing IB testing, going on many field trips and we are all celebrating our new principal announcement. Things are moving along at North Eugene High School! The summer is quickly approaching and time will start to move exponentially faster. Stay in touch and let us know how we can help. We are in the final month of school!

Go Highlanders!

DISTRICT CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday, May 10
Volleyball Fundraising Tournament
Monday, May 12
IB Bio Paper 1: 1pm - 3pm @ Lane ESD
Tuesday, May 13
IB Bio Paper 2: 1pm - 3pm @ Lane ESD
Wednesday, May 14
IB Spanish Paper 1 & 2 (Reading): 1pm - 3:15pm @ Lane ESD
Thursday, May 15
IB Spanish Paper 2 (listening): 9am- 11am @ Lane ESD
IB Math Paper 1: 1pm - 3pm @ Lane ESD
Friday, May 16
IB Math Paper 2: 9am - 11am @ Lane ESD

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS

Author Activist and Storyteller Speaking May 16  


FOCUS Field Trip for ROUND1


FOCUS Field Trip for ROUND1 is happening on FridayMay 16th. Your student should have brought home a field trip permission slip, if they were invited to the event. The bus will depart from NEHS at 11:30 am and we will return by 1:30 pm. Pizza lunch is provided. Questions? Contact Ms. Kristina Trujillo at trujillo_k@4j.lane.edu


Diploma Name Form Due by May 23

Please complete the Diploma Name form by May 23rd to verify the spelling of your name for your diploma. If you have any questions, please visit Barbara, our Registrar, in the Counseling Department.  

Diploma Name Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O5stNci_CfZYYTVud9BOQHDL-sjKz2e56bEpn1S2aoc/edit?pli=1

Senior Projects Night - May 27
Join us for Senior Projects night on May 27th from 5-8 pm! Students will be presenting about their career exploration experiences and their goals after high school. 

GSA Pride Fest is May 30
Youth Pride Festival on Friday, May 30th at North Eugene High School (4-7pm)! Everyone is invited to come celebrate Pride!
BTW - no bags will be allowed, there will be a bag check.

LSU Car Show is Back!
Come join us for Latine Student Union's 2nd Annual Car Show at North Eugene High School. It is a FREE EVENT for our community to enjoy and be a part of. 
If you want to register your car and possibly win an award there is a fee, scan the QR Code and register now.

IB History Junior Speech Night - June 5
We want to invite you to attend a parent/guest night to watch your student deliver their speech before an authentic audience. For our speech project, our authentic audience is YOU!  Lookout for a letter in your inbox!

Senior Stroll - June 5


Are you sad because you only get to wear your cool cap and gown only once?  

Are you feeling nostalgic?  

Do you want to inspire future graduates with your awesome accomplishments? 

On Thurs. June 5th we will continue our tradition with our Senior Stroll, day after the Award Ceremony, & you have received all your SWAG.

We would like you to wear your cap and gown.

We will load buses and head to Awbrey Park, Howard, Spring Creek, YG or River Road Elementary schools (you get to choose which one you would like to visit) to stroll through the halls, say hi to teachers and inspire the kids with your awesome accomplishments. 

What You Need to Do……..

  • Wear your cap and gown on Thursday June 5th….
  • Under 18 Must have Signed Permission Slip, GRAB ONE FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE & Return There
  • Over 18, NO Permission Slip Needed
  • Everyone CLICK HERE to SIGN UP

Change in Moratorium Week Dates

We are pleased to inform you that the OSAA has approved North Eugene High School's request to move our Moratorium Week to June 29th to July 5th (changed from the original July 27th-August 2nd). This change was made for various reasons that will benefit our overall program.

We fully recognize that some families may have already planned vacations during what was originally going to be Moratorium Week (July 27th-August 2nd). Please know that our coaching staff completely understands and respects these prior commitments.

We want to assure you that:

  • Your child will not face any pressure to attend team events during the original Moratorium Week if you have prior plans
  • No athlete will be penalized in any way for honoring family commitments made before this schedule change

If your family has pre-planned activities during the original Moratorium Week dates, there's no need for detailed explanations - simply let your child's coach know about the dates of absence.

During our new Moratorium Week (June 29th-July 5th), coaches will have no contact with athletes as per OSAA regulations.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we implement this schedule change. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.



COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS
SEAL Paid Office Work-Study Position
Hello Highlander 10th and 11th graders! 
 
Eugene 4j School District is offering one paid office work study position for the SEAL (Summer Enrichment & Academic Learning) program this summer. (See attached document.)
 
Google Form to apply is HERE!
 
The deadline is May 16 to apply.
 
I have attached the description details. Students will need two teachers to list as references and a resume to complete the application.
 
Please let me know if you have questions.
Attachments:
2025 SEAL HS WorkStudy Job Description.pdf

Summer SAIL Program
    Hello Class of 2026 and Class of 2027!
    Check out the University of Oregon's FREE Summer Programs for rising juniors and seniors to enrich your academic pursuits and learn about a number of different subjects taught by UO's professors. 
    This FREE week-long pre-college program, held on the UO campus, provides students with the chance to experience college life & get hands-on with exciting activities taught by UO's top-notch Faculty. All programs all include lunch, snacks, and supplies. 
    Click here for all registration information! Apply soon- spots will fill up!
    Dates: July 14 - 18, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
    Check out attached flyer!



Summer teaching internship with the SEAL
   Hello Highlander 10th and 11th graders! 
    
   Eugene 4j School District is offering current high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to be a summer teaching intern with the SEAL (Summer Enrichment and Academic Learning) Program. We are looking for high school students who are interested in working with students in Grades 1-5 for the summer (July 7- August 7). Students will be encouraged to attend our training and collaboration time July 1-2 as well. 
    
  •        Additionally, there are 5 paid internships as work study. We will use an interview process to determine who will fill the paid positions if we have more applicants than positions.
  •        Students who intern and meet class expectations will receive 1.0 OS credit titled "Summer Teaching Intern" whether or not the position is paid. 
  •        Students can count the experience as their extended application/Senior Project with the completion of a reflection.
   I have attached the description details and the application is linked within the document. Students will need two teachers to list as references and a resume to complete the application.
   The deadline is May 16 to apply.
    
   Please let me know if you have questions.
Attachments:
SEAL Teaching Intern Information 2025.pdf
High School Teaching Intern Class Expectations1.pdf

The "4J MAPS First Generation College Scholarship" application is now open!

Are you the first person in your family to go to college? 

The 4J MAPS team (4J Managers/Administrators/Professionals/Supervisors Association) is hosting the annual scholarship for students who are the first generation of their family to attend college.

One student from each 4J high school will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Applicants will need to:

  1. Complete the attached application
  2. Write an essay (maximum one page) about your college plans
  3. Include an up-to-date transcript with final Semester 1 grades
  4. Include two letters of recommendations from NEHS teachers

Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 16th, in the College Career Center. 

Attachments:
4J MAPS Scholarship Application.pdf
4J MAPS Scholarship Flier 6.doc

4J COMMUNITY NEWS

Parent Education Night
On May 13, 2025 Student Support Services is hosting their final Parent Education Night at the District Office from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.  There will also be a livestream option if you can't make it in person.  The theme is "Parent Empowerment" and we will be discussing how to respond to challenging behavior.  We hope to see you there !
 
 
Thanks!

The North Parent Meets 5/12
May 12th @ 6pm. Your Opinion Matters - is our topic of the night. We will have an experienced guest speaker sharing about how, when and where to share your opinion how contributing doesn’t matter. 
NEHS Booster Club Spring Meeting 5/19
Monday, May 19th @6pm in the school cafeteria
Come hear updates and plans for the upcoming school year
Share your ideas!
Information about our first Hall of Fame Event
Booster Members will also be voting in new Board Member officers

Neurodiversity Family Support Night

🌸Hello Everyone,

We encourage you to finish the school year STRONG, EXCITED AND EQUIPPED with a couple huge gifts:
    1)  May 15:  Learn About and Understand Executive Functioning Skills (for yourself as well as any kiddos in your life)
    2)  June 5:   Learn About Advocacy Strategies and the Use of One-Page Profiles to bring about Positive Lifelong Success for All Involved
May 15 -  Strategies to Help Students Improve Their Executive Functioning Skills - Executive Function refers to skills that we use to manage everyday tasks like making plans, solving problems and adapting to new situations. The three main skills are:  Working memory, Inhibition control and Cognitive flexibility: planning, reasoning, solving problems, multitasking.  We are thrilled Rachel Young is back with us once again to present on this little known but extremely important skill we all utilize everyday!!   **Everyone any age can benefit greatly by understanding these basic but super important skills!!  
June 5 -  Advocacy Strategies to Help Plan for a Positive Future AND the Importance of One-Page Profiles.  (Your kids and their support team want you to learn this and then show them how!!)  Laura Dahill, Debra Depew and Dani Crowley are excited to provide you with many specific handouts & tools to put in your "toolbox" to use in any scenario in order to achieve continual success.  You will walk away with a renewed sense of being equipped and armed with specific ways to be proactive and able turn any situation into a productive and successful one for everyone involved.
Advocacy: To effectively advocate for yourself or anyone you care about, start by identifying needs and goals, then understand your rights and responsibilities.  Practice communication that seeks to bring the best outcome to everyone involved, be willing to ask for help and build your confidence by connecting and collaborating.  *Many people (and our kids) struggle with self-doubt and fear of rejection or conflict, which can inhibit their ability to speak up for their own needs. 

One-Page Profile:  Offers a summary that people in your child's life can use to get to know them quickly, create connection and ensure that they are providing support in the way the child learns, easily receives and that works best for their needs. (School, babysitter, coach, doctor, dentist, camp counselor, grandparents, etc.)

🌟 We want to help you Build Confidence and Give you Support 🌟 You will NOT want to miss this one!! 🌟
✅  Our purpose is to help equip, encourage and build up your knowledge with topics that affect kids in your care, you and your family. We provide a welcoming environment and encourage an open forum to ask questions and for the exchange of ideas, resources, and ways we have found were helpful in our own situations.

💜 💯 PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER so we know your childcare needs, how much food to provide or if you would like a zoom link sent to you.
🗣️** We would love to hear from you!!  What topics and speakers would you like to hear from? We need your help so that we provide what is MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU!!
‼️💕PLEASE INVITE, INVITE, INVITE & SHARE THIS EMAIL & THESE FLYERS on Social Media, With Co-Workers, With Friends, With Neighbors, With your School's Teachers, EA's, Administrators, Your Child's Coaches, Instructors, Doctors, etc.  We CANNOT do this alone and would REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE WORD!!  
In Your Corner,Dani Crowley❤️Passionate Mom and Advocate

Attention Seniors & Senior Parents/Guaridans!
Our final big fundrasier is here on Monday, May 12, 2025! Pleae plan on purchasing pizza or pizza gift certificates at Papa's Pizza on Coburg Road anytime on Monday, May 12th. Be sure to take in a flyer to hand to the cashier when you pay so that we can earn 50% of the sales for every purchase (paper form MUST be turned in to get credit).


Class of 2025 Senior Grad Party
Tickets are available to purchase for your 2025 Senior Grad Party! Tickets are $20.00 currently, the first 50 seniors who buy a ticket will earn an extra 5 tickets for the large door prizes! Ticket prices will go up to $25.00 on June 1st. Buy your ticket at www.nehsbooster.com/class-of-2025.
Party Details
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 pm to 2:00 am
Where: McAurthur Court at 1601 University Street
Who Can Attend: North Eugene Class of 2025 ONLY
What is Provided: Food, Drinks, Games, Sports, Music, Karaoke, Photobooth, Casino, Arts/Crafts & Prizes!
What am I guaranteed to win: At least one $20.00 gift
What are the big prizes: There are a variety of prizes valued from $100.00 - $350.00 that will require a raffle ticket to win.
Who is Organizing this for us: The Senior Parents!!!! A Special thanks to the core committee who has worked very hard and put in a lot of hours to make this happen!
What is still needed: VOLUNTEERS! We need at least 8 more parent volunteers to work the event. Ask your parent if they will volunteer? Have them text Keri at 541-206-7157.
What else do we need help with: DONATIONS OR GIFT BASKETS! We do already have a several donations, but we still need more! We want to make sure EVERY Senior that attends leaves with a gift. Do you know of a business that will either sponsor a gift basket or give us a cash donation to buy more gifts? Direct them to www.nehsbooster.com/class-of-2025 or give them Keri's phone number.