Family Newsletter 10/28

DISTRICT CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, October 29		ASB Movie Night @ Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30		Pumpkin Carving Night 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31		Halloween 🎃
Friday, November 1		Native American Heritage Month Begins
Friday, November 1		Dia De Los Muertos Altar
November 4 - November 7		Fall Fest Spirit Week

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS  

LSU Dia de Los Muertos Altar 
Pumpkin Carving Night - Wednesday October 30 

Halloween Expectations

ASB Movie Night in the AuditoriumIB Registration is Underway
IB Registration is underway! If your student is a junior or senior, please talk to them about IB testing this year. Students can earn between 4-12 college credits per IB subject they register for, totaling between $1000-4000 in college tuition savings! Exams costs $103 per test, but families who qualify for SNAP benefits and other federal income assistance are exempt from the fee. Please ask your student for the yellow registration form they should have received in their IB classes, or click here for a PDF copy. Payment can be made by cash, checks payable to North Eugene High School, or online with a credit card via Schoolpay. Please make sure to return forms to Joni de Saint Phalle in the front office by November 4, 2024. 

9th Grade Family Night is Coming Up

We are happy to announce that on Wednesday November 6th North Eugene High School will be hosting a 9th Grade Family Night!  Come get a tour of the school, meet your 9th Grade Success Team and administration, learn more about our affinity groups, and ask any question you have about grades, attendance, canvas, our CTE programs, International Baccalaureate, Sports, or anything else you were wondering about!  Also, we’ll have snacks!  Hope to see you there! 

Schedule

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. 

For preschoolers: Eugene Public Library offers free library cards to all children ages 0-5 who live in the 4J district, regardless of home address. 

 

We appreciate your patience as cards are distributed. Should you have questions about getting a Student Card, please contact your school's administration office.

 

For questions about using, upgrading, or canceling a Student Card account, please contact Eugene Public Library online, in person, or by phone at 541-682-5450. EPL’s website posting. 

NEHS Theater Presents "The Outsiders"
We're kicking off the year with a rousing dramatic production of The Outsiders, based on the classic novel by S.E. Hinton.
NEHS Dance Team Holiday Bazaar (a booster club fundraiser)
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER 
SENIOR NEWS - CLASS OF 2025
   Hello Senior Families,
   Now is the time for seniors planning on continuing their education to be submitting college applications and applying for financial aid. Below is some information to help as you navigate the next couple months:
   COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS:
   Apply to colleges of your choice via Common App or direct to the institution
   Early Action Deadline: November 1st for most schools. Students who have applied and have a complete application file will be notified by mid-December. We suggest all students apply Early Action if possible!

   Regular Application Deadline: normally in January of February for most schools (i.e. UO = Jan. 15th; OSU = Feb. 3). Students wishing to receive full consideration for admission and aim to have access to the greatest set of scholarship opportunities should apply by this date. 

   Transcript Request for Colleges: Students must request their high school transcripts through Naviance. Instructions: Access Naviance here and "Continue with the Single Sign On" using your 4j credentials. Under the "Colleges" tab, choose "Colleges I'm Applying To". Add your colleges and request all 3 transcripts: Initial, Mid-year, Final.  Need help? See your counselor or email/swing by the College Career Center. 

   Lane Community College: Students interested in attending Lane Community College in Fall 2025 can apply anytime after this Saturday, October 26th, when the application portal opens for next fall. There is a $25 application fee this year. If you would like a waiver to avoid the $25 charge, see Catherine in the College and Career Center for the special code.

   FINANCIAL AID:

   FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): All US citizens and eligible noncitizens seeking financial aid help to attend trade school, community college, or 4-year university should fill out the FAFSA form - here! FAFSA will open in December. The student and a parent will have to create a FSA ID (username and password) - you can do this now! Creating your FSA ID in advance helps quicken the process - click here! 
   ORSAA: Oregon residents who have undocumented status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or a valid U-visa should submit the ORSAA.  ORSAA will open in December.  Link here!
   Oregon Promise Grant: The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college, like Lane Community College, for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students with a 2.0 gpa or higher are eligible! Apply here - the application is now open!
   OSAC Scholarship Application: The OSAC Scholarship Application provides Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships. The application will open November 1 and the final deadline is March 3rd. Apply here!
   Scholarships: as local, regional, and state scholarships announce their openings, we will share with you!
    
   Students & parents: if you need ANY help or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. The College and Career Center is your resource center for all things post-graduation planning!

The Class of 2025 is selling Willamette Valley Pies for the Thanksgiving Holiday this year to raise money for ther Senior Grad Night! If you would like to order a pie or two for your Thanksgiving holdiay feast, please locate a senior to place your order!

Seniors, extra order forms are in the main office if you still have not recieved yours. All completed order forms are due on October 30th with the money for your orders (cash or checks only as Willamette Valley Pie Co. does not take electronic forms of payment). Please make sure your money envelope and order forms have your name and phone number on them. Please turn your money and order forms into the school office and ask them to put your items in the Senior Grad Party box on October 30th. No late orders wil lbe accepted. If you have any questions please send an email to kblinens@gmail.comfor assistance.

Senior Grad Party Fundraiser

Pie Orders and Money is due October 30th. Please turn them into the office no later than 2:45 pm on Wednesday, October 30th. Please remember the money must match the order!

4J COMMUNITY NEWS

Día de los Muertos Celebration

The 4J Welcome Center is hosting the Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Friday, November 1st at North Eugene High School. This is a free event for all 4J families. The Welcome Center will be sending information out to all families via email.