Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion

Friday Early Release at 1:45 PM

Here’s a friendly reminder that Friday is early release. Students are released at 1:45 PM.

Popcorn Friday

YG is starting Popcorn Friday again! A former tradition in our building is making its way back to YG halls. This coming Friday and next Friday popcorn will popped and all students will get 1 bag free of charge. Starting in January, bags will be $.25. Popcorn can purchased on Friday’s and students will leave school with their popcorn. Happy popping!

YG Directory

This Google form (linked here) is an invitation to share your families contact information with other YG families, just in case you are new to YG, or missed the first round earlier this year. You can share phone and/or email to allow parents to coordinate and communicate with your child’s friends.We will only include your family in the directory with your approval, which can be given simply by completing the form below. 

*Please complete a separate form for each child enrolled in YG, and please only provide what you are comfortable sharing : )

 *Please complete by 12/14/22. The directory will be in emailed in PDF format soon after, hopefully before the winter break.

Hello amazing YG families!

The PTO will be voting to approve funding for our annual insurance on Thursday, December 15th at the 6:30 PM meeting in the school cafeteria. Child care will be provided as usual. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your continued support!

YG PTO

Site Council Meeting – Thursday, December 15th at 3:15 PM

You are invited to our second site council meeting of the year. Meet our new site council members, and learn about our goals for the year.

Agenda:

Stakeholders Reports

• Admin –
• Teachers –
• Classified – 
• Families –

School Improvement Planning
Pathway for Developing Japanese Teachers

More information about the site council can be found on the YG website: https://yg.4j.lane.edu/site-council/

Winter Resource List

If you or a loved one could use extra assistance this holiday season, please click the below link. The resource list offers options for food boxes, holiday meal sites, and holiday gift programs. The resources extend to Creswell, Cottage Grove, Junction City, and even Veneta.

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Erin’s Law

Parents, 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.

• Erin’s law- Hot Chocolate Talks_11-1-22 (1)
• Hot Chocolate Talks – Parent Resource Guides: https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/child-abuse-prevention/
• Barbara Sinatra videos for grades K-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R2g5QrDAw
• Barbara Sinatra videos for grades 4-6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RteEiMNIdYo

Lock Boxes 

In an effort to keep students safe, the Eugene School District has distributed lock boxes to each school in the district. These boxes are available for parents to pick up for free. The lock boxes are to be used for items that should be concealed or kept out of reach from children to prevent harm or danger.

If you would like a lock box for your home, please call the office at 541-790-4606

School Choice 

School Choice is almost here for the 2022-2023 school year! The Eugene School District is currently working on details for the 2023 School Choice activities and timeline.

4J School choice information and program updates are available on the School Choice website at www.4j.lane.edu/schoolchoice.

If you have any questions, please contact Tamar Moyse at schoolchoice@4j.lane.edu or leave a message at 541.790.7553.

Virtual Film Screening

WHAT: Virtual screening of The Upstanders

WHEN: Dec. 5–12

WHERE: The Upstanders

WHO: Everyone

MORE INFO: 4j.lane.edu/theupstanders

Eugene School District 4J is pleased to present a virtual screening of the film The Upstanders. The 54-minute documentary explores all sides of cyberbullying, showing the perspectives of those who bully, their victims, families, and the trauma of the bystander.

The film features in-depth interviews with kids, families who have lost their children to cyber-bullying-related suicide and the very best experts in the world from prestigious institutions including Stanford University and Child Mind Institute in NYC. The Upstanders also includes two members of Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour: Jesse Israel of The Big Quiet, and Radha Agrawal of Daybreaker, and author of Belong.

4J families also have the opportunity to watch the film online. The film is recommended for students in grades 4 and above, but younger students are encouraged to attend and have conversations with their parents regarding the topics.

The Upstanders is the second in 4J’s four-film series presented this school year to help spur conversations about important social issues faced by today’s youth.

Volunteer at Yujin Gakuen

Many 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

• Volunteer Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability
• Volunteer Application
• About Background Checks for Volunteers

Wondering About Winter Weather?

How to know if schools are closed or delayed • No news = No change 

Learn More | Text Messages | Staff Info

When winter weather makes conditions hazardous, schools may be closed or delayed or buses may use snow routes. The school district decides early in the morning whether there is a need to change the school schedule or bus routes. These decisions are made districtwide and are the same for every 4J school.

How to find out if there is a change: 

• Text message from the district* (if you are not currently receiving occasional text messages with important information from 4J, learn how)
• Check the district website, www.4j.lane.edu
• Follow 4J on social media: Facebook, Twitter @4Jweather & @4Jschools
• Tune in to local radio and television news stations

If there is a school closure or other change, the school district will announce it before 6:30 a.m. If schools and buses are on their regular schedule, there will NOT be an announcement.

Parents of students who ride school buses that have alternate snow routes have been informed of what to do. Snow route information is available on the snow routes page.

If school is in session, families are encouraged to consider road conditions in their areas and make their own decisions based on safety. Parents’ individual decisions about school attendance will be honored.

*Note: It is impossible to guarantee text message delivery 100% of the time, and it is possible your alert may be delayed or blocked. If you are concerned about the weather and have not received a text alert by 6:30 a.m., check the 4J website, social media, radio or TV for information about closures, delays or snow routes.

• Learn more
• Snow routes
• Information for staff
• Información en español