YG Family Newsletter- November 17th, 2022
Dear friends and families of Yujin Gakuen:
This is our last full week in November. Next week, we will have three days of school and then no school during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Besides the holidays, there are a few notable things to look forward to: Monday will be our 50th day of the year, and Wednesday will be our spirit day; the theme will be cozy/stuffy day; we will be talking a lot about gratitude as we approach Thanksgiving.
I hope you all have a great weekend, and thank you for supporting Yujin Gakuen.🧤
Thomas Masaru Piowaty
Principal, Kocho Sensei
Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Elementary
Eugene School District 4J
piowaty_t@4j.lane.edu | 541.790.4640
YG PTO Meeting Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria
Agenda
1) Kocho report 2) Treasurer’s report and last game volunteer push 3) Tee shirt design results 4) Other swag 5) Crossing Guard Tom holiday gift basket 6) GoMates Carpooling presentation with Q&A 7) Japanese school day video presented by the Blomberg family |
YG Football Volunteer Request Hi YG families! It’s been a busy and profitable season at the UO Beverage Booth. The PTO has raised approximately $17,000 through serving at the games! Can you imagine how many other fundraisers our students would need to complete to match that? We have a dedicated, regular volunteer crew that come back year after year and work every game. We’re looking for new people to come join the fun, meet parents, and help support our wonderful kids. There is just one more game left this season, on November 19th! If you still need to get your OLCC permit, let us help you get started! We’re happy to walk anyone through the steps. After that, you don’t have to renew it for another 5 years. PTO will reimburse you for the class and permit costs. We can also help navigate the organized chaos of getting to the YG booth on game days. We know the OLCC class, plus game day volunteering, is a big time commitment. As of right now, we don’t have a way to get volunteers inside the stadium after kickoff. However, any amount of time is helpful! For example, those who have availability to set up don’t have to stay to clean up and vice versa. Please sign up below: November 19th game – https://volunteersignup.org/LQKK7 Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes, YG PTO |
Gratitude TreeYG recently decided to set up a gratitude tree. Students are writing what they are grateful for on the leaves and filling up the tree. |
Erin’s LawParents, this STOP, WALK, TALK poster describes what many of our classrooms teach for dealing with unwanted behaviors among peers at school. You may want to print, or review this process with your child if they are having a small problem with another student at school. And as the poster suggests, please encourage your child to bring bigger problems to an adult so we can help solve the issue. Check the below link for more resources and information on Erin’s Law. |
Volunteer at Yujin GakuenMany of our parents asked what steps they need to take to volunteer at school. Please see the links below or visit the 4J webpage “Volunteer in the Eugene District 4J.” As a parent or guardian, you may wonder how you can get involved in your child’s education. One great way to do this is by volunteering in the Eugene District 4J schools. Volunteering offers many benefits for both you and your child. It’s a great way to meet other parents and get to know the teachers and staff at your child’s school. It can also be a fun and rewarding way to spend some time with your child. If you’re interested in volunteering, there are a few things you need to do. First, you’ll need to complete a background check. You can find more information about this on the 4J website. You’ll also need to complete a mandatory training session. Once you’ve done these things, you’ll be ready to start volunteering. So why not give it a try? Volunteering is a great. See the links below to get started or visit “Volunteer in the Eugene District 4J.” Volunteer Application and Guidelines
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 23 – Spirit Day Theme: Cozy/Stuffy Day
Thursday, November 24 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
Friday, November 25 – No School
Thursday, December 1 – Spirit Day Theme: Monochrome Day
Friday, December 2 – No School – Work Day for Staff
Friday, December 16 – Last School Day in 2022
Monday, December 19 – Winter Break Begins