| Cheetah Chat for 4/28/2025 |
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Dear Chávez Families,
What a great week to be a cheetah! This last we were busy with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders showing us what they can do with our annual OSAS testing, planning and preparing for field trips, talent show, outdoor school and a school-wide musical performance. Add into the mix jog-a-thon planning, playground expansion and abundant sunny recesses and you have a very busy elementary school! We finished the week with over 20 Chávez Cheetahs running in the Duck Dash at Hayward Field on Saturday.Safety Drills this Week
This week we will conduct two safety drills here at Chávez. One is a standard fire drill with evacuation the other is a lockdown drill. Our fire drill will be on Tuesday and the lockdown drill on Wedensday.
Drills are for staff and students, and are educational opportunities to practice life safety skills. For example, evacuation drills/fire drills are conducted at schools regularly. A fire alarm goes off, students line up and head outside. Since there is no simulation of a threat or hazard, these cause less trauma while imparting important skills and muscle memory. Lockdown drills are similar. There is no simulated violence needed to conduct them. The only information needed is for the protocol to be enacted, “Lockdown, locks, lights, out of sight,” and then students and staff perform the proper functions.
For all our drills, we use the I Love You Guys Standard Response Protocols. We encourage you to look at the I Love You Guys website to educate yourself on what it is. And, if appropriate, to share what you’ve learned with your child. https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html
The safety and well-being of your child is our top priority. We will continue to keep you informed about important concerns at our school.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
It's Kindergarten Enrollment Time!
Welcome Ollie Court! 81 New Housing Units Across from Chávez!
Homes for Good is proud to partner with Head Start of Lane County and Early Childhood CARES to develop an innovative model for housing that will co-locate 81 units of new Affordable Housing with an Early Learning Center to address the need for affordable housing and affordable childcare in our community. A mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units will accommodate households large and small. The development will consist of two four story buildings centered around community green space and ample parking for residents.
- Two four-story buildings housing all residential units
- Early Learning Center, and community gathering spaces
- 12,000 Sqft Early Learning Center operated by Head Start of Lane County and Early Childhood CARES
- One, Two, and Three-bedroom units to accommodate a variety of household sizes
- Onsite Manager, Maintenance, and Resident Services
- 3.0-acre site
- Convenient location with access to Downtown Eugene, nearby grocery stores, and other services
If you are interested in staying up to date on availability of apartments, sign up HERE
César Chávez Spring School Show: Friends with Nature!
Come one, come all! On Friday, May 16, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 pm the whole school will be putting on a musical performance to showcase our learning this year. Please plan to arrive by 5:20 so all students can get to their places.
We will begin with Kindergarten at 5:30. We will flow from Kinder to First and all the way to 5th grade. Please stay for the duration, as there will be a family sing-along at the conclusion of the performance.
We look forward to it! We have been working hard on our songs. 🙂
Please email Ms. Allen with any questions.
Best,
Ms. Allen
Eugene 4j Parent & Family Engagement and Partnership Survey
Please help us improve our programs! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5KPG68 Or scan the QR Code to access the survey. Your answers are confidential. THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY IS MAY 16.
IF WE GET 100 FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY PRINCIPAL KEVIN WILL GREET STUDENTS IN THE MORNING DRESSED LIKE A SHARK!
Chavez April Library News
5th grade career exploration with guest speakers
3rd/4th/5th Earth Week Information Finding in Food Hero Booklet: Oregon Bees (foodhero.org)
Kinders read Beneath by Cory Doerrfeld
1st studied Bees at pebblego.com (To sign in: Username: cesar Password: school)
School Transportation Survey: We Want to Hear From You!
In partnership with the City of Eugene, we’re asking all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to fill out a brief survey about your child’s daily commute to school. Your feedback will help us better understand transportation needs and improve options for all families. The survey is quick, confidential, and your responses will remain anonymous.
As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey by April 20 will be entered into the City of Eugene’s random drawing for a chance to win one of twelve $25 gift cards! Please take a moment to share your thoughts by filling out the survey here: School Transportation Survey. Your input is invaluable and we appreciate your time!
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