Good evening, families,
I hope this email finds you well. Please see below for the weekly update; there are a number of items for students and families this week. As always, if there are questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful remainder of your Sunday.
GO HIGHLANDERS!
CALENDAR
23-24 4J District Calendar – High School ABC Days
IMPORTANT DATES
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| Wednesday, April 10 |
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8th Grade Preview Night |
| Wednesday, April 10 |
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ELA State Testing |
| Friday, April 12 |
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NO School - Grading Day |
| Friday, April 12 |
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Prom Dress Giveaway |
| Friday, April 12 |
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STAMP Biliteracy Testing |
NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS
8th Grade Preview NightIf you have a child joining the freshman class in the 2024 -2025 school year, on behalf of the 9th Grade Success Team we'd like to invite all of you to attend this year's upcoming 8th Grade Preview Night on
Wednesday,
April 10th from 6:00-7:30pm!
Wednesday, April 10th 6:00pm - 6:30pm - Assembly in the Main Gym
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Breakout Sessions
- General Info
- IB/CTE
- Academics
- FOCUS
- Clubs/Activities
P/NP DeadlineAs a reminder, per GRACC policy students and parents can requests a P/NP grading scale in your course up to two weeks after midterm grading. This gives us a deadline of
April 26th to get the forms turned in and plans laid for students. This is often an important support for a student that may show signs of struggling at the halfway point in their courses.
Agreement on a Pass/No Pass grading option must be agreed upon by student and
teacher. A teacher or counselor must submit the Pass/No pass approval form no later
than two weeks post quarter grading day.
Courses with a P/NP grade do not have an impact on the GPA and they are not weighted.
Students and Parents need to discuss the impact of a P/NP on a transcript with a teacher
or counselor. There can be impacts of choosing this grading option on post-secondary
education options. Once a P/NP grading option is agreed upon, that decision is final.
The process for a P/NP should be done in writing (an email will suffice) with the parent/care giver of the student. The P/NP form must be submitted to the counseling office and include a copy for the grade level administrator.
www.nehs.4j.lane.edu/counselingMarch Students of the MonthWe are a little behind in honoring our Students of the Month. We will take this opportunity to highlight our March Students of the Month. and our IB Learner Spotlight for the trait of BALANCED.
9th grade Student of the Month - Nathan Farrell
Nathan is an overall great student and great human being. I am always seeing him in a positive light interacting with his peers, in the classroom and in the hallways. He always stays after class to help clean up even if the mess wasn't made by him. He is kind, respectful and overall a wonderful person to be a part of our NEHS community!
10th grade Student of the Month - Natalie Rodriguez
Natalie Rodriguez is resilient. She consistently attends Focus homework club and studiously works on her assignments. Her positive attitude and tenacity have really stood out during semester 1. This chick rocks!
11th grade Student of the Month - Zane Lloyd
Zane has been an immense help in my class and a great peer and support to other students in need.
12th grade Student of the Month - Kevin Bazan-Garcia
Kevin is a top-level student, showing excellence in all he does. He is conscientious, prepared, and always in class and on time. His work is thorough and thoughtfully written and he is well-spoken in his presentations. He exemplifies Highlander PRIDE.
IB Learner Spotlight: Balanced - Sam Blake
Sam is an amazing scholar-athlete-human. I am not sure how he bends the time-space continuum to have more hours in the day than the rest of us to study, run, mock trial and Key Club, but that is who he is. And after all of that he still has a smile on his face and compassion for everyone around him. I want to be Sam when I grow up.
LSU Car Show/Cultural EventLatine Student Union would like to formally invite you all to our upcoming event. The students are very excited and have been working hard and will be on Saturday, May 11th.
Here at North Eugene LSU will be hosting a car show/cultural event. There will be food trucks, music, Lowriders, and all sorts of cars.
There will be dance performances by two local community groups, and we hope to have community organizations present as well.
This event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Those who are registering or entering the car show will be asked to pay a fee to pay and fundraise for the expenses of the event.
If you know someone who wants to bring their car whether its a classic or newer car let them know to register. Link or QR Code is in the image attached.
FROM THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
GENEVA SCHOLARSHIP Are you a NEHS dancer, band member, choir member, or part of our theatre program?? If so, keep reading. The $5,000 PERFORMING ARTS Scholarship is now open!! (Yes, $5,000!) The scholarship is open to any senior engaged in the performing arts at North (Dance, Theatre, Band, Choir) for at least 2 years. Minimum GPA 3.0. Letter of recommendation from a Performing Arts NEHS teacher/stff required. Due April 15th. Click here for application details and instructions on how to submit! Questions? Swing by the CCC or email: moran_c@4j.lane.edu Also, be sure to apply for the $1K Geneva Scholarship - Due April 15 - awarded to one NEHS Senior!
GRADUATION NEWS - CLASS OF 2024All the info you need to know about Graduation will be found here @ https://nehs.4j.lane.edu/graduation
Senior Performance /Speaker Interest Application AvailableYour commencement ceremony marks a significant milestone in your life, and we believe it should reflect the diversity, talent, and accomplishments of our student body. Whether you have a compelling story to share, an inspiring message to deliver, or a talent to showcase, we invite you to submit an application to speak or perform during this memorable event.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to leave a lasting impression on your fellow graduates, faculty, staff, family, and friends who will be in attendance. Your words or performance have the power to inspire, motivate, and resonate with everyone present.
If you're interested in being considered for this honor, please submit your application by APRIL 17 to Mr. Munoz. Applications should include a brief bio, an outline of your proposed speech or performance, and any relevant experience or qualifications.
https://bit.ly/2024NEHSgradperform
We encourage you to seize this chance to make your mark on this special day. Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Senior Grad Night Fundraiser
Coming Soon! NEHS 2024 Senior Grad Night Fundraiser
https://www.nehsbooster.com/class-of-2024Gray’s Garden Center Hanging Baskets - Contact Nicole Sanders to order 541-337-9045
4J COMMUNITY NEWSLearn to Ride a BikeDo you or your child want to learn how to ride a bike?
Join 4J Safe Routes to School and partners at either or both of these all-ages, free, learn to ride a bike events this spring. Helmets and bikes will be provided, or bring your own.
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Friday, April 19 from 4pm to 6pm at the Bob Keefer Center(250 S 32nd St., Springfield, OR)
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Saturday, May 4 from 1pm to 3pm at Meadow View School(1855 Legacy St., Eugene, OR)
Remember, these events are free and are for people of ALL AGES who do not yet know how to ride a bike!
The Eugene Family YMCA - CIT programHello families! The Eugene Family YMCA is once again operating our CIT (counselor in training) program. It will be open this summer to 10th-12th graders. CITs can volunteer and participate in our many summer camps alongside YMCA staff who will foster their leadership skills and encourage them to take part in our community. This is a great program for any youth interested in working with kids, teaching, outdoor school, or as a camp counselor someday. It involves lots of interaction with campers, sunny days outside, and so much fun!
In order to become a CIT, there is an application process. They will be expected to complete an online application and attend an interview and staff training.
The link to our application is here - due by
April 30th and requires a guardian signature and at least 1 reference.
Eugene YMCA Child Care Camps for Preschoolers, K-5th, Tweens and Teens focus on summer fun, plenty of sunshine, and empowering all youth to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring. We have transportation to field trips. Youth get to swim, play sports and games, do activities and crafts, sing songs, and learn! Counselor in training CIT program
Ophelia's Place Teen Webinar
We all know “the talk” and puberty can be tough conversational topics for both teens and adults alike.
I’d like to invite your staff and the parents you work with to join us for a really wonderful webinar on April 25th. Our own River Aaland will provide a safe and comfortable space to help adults learn a few best practices when supporting youth with those (sometimes embarrassing) topics like sexual health, puberty and periods, romantic interest, and so much more.
Please share the attached flier and below image to those you think would find this conversation helpful. And know that all registrants will receive a recording of the conversation if they’re unable to join us live.
To register:
https://www.opheliasplace.net/webinar
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