YG Family Newsletter- February 2nd, 2023
Dear friends and families of Yujin Gakuen:
January has come and gone, and it’s already Groundhog Day. Punxsutawney Phil who saw his shadow on Thursday, so according to the legend, we have six more weeks of winter on the way.
Please note that we have NO SCHOOL tomorrow. Teachers will be working on grading student work and preparing for the mid year report cards.
I hope you have a safe and happy 3-day weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Masaru Piowaty
Principal, Kocho Sensei
Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Elementary
Eugene School District 4J
piowaty_t@4j.lane.edu | 541.790.4640
Takumi Kato- Internationally Renowned Taiko Drummer at YGEarly this week, YG hosted a world renowned taiko drummer. Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis introduced Takumi Kato and his family who recently moved to the United States with a dream of performing 1,000 times in 50 states across the U.S. in 5 years. Takumi is a prominent professional taiko drumming player who seeks to share the beauty of Japanese Taiko to promote cultural exchange and friendship. We were honored to host Takumi and his family for this special performance. The Register-Guard reported on this presentation with a short video. If you would like to view the article, click here. Below our more photos from Takumi’s experience at Yujin Gakuen. Ryoma, Takumi, Sogen, Kocho Sensei, Yamato, and Izuna. |
Hi YG families! As a reminder, we do not have school tomorrow, February 3rd. We hope you enjoy the long weekend! |
February 14We recognize that many students look forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day, and many schools have a tradition of bringing cards or candy to school to celebrate friendship. For Yujin Gakuen, we are asking parents NOT to purchase anything to bring to school. In order to maintain equity, students will use materials provided by the school, or donations, to celebrate friendship in the classroom. Teachers will reach out to their families if they need anything. If you have any questions, please contact Kocho Sensei at (541) 790-4640. |
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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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Substitute Job Opportunities for Eugene School DistrictDo you know someone who would be interested in subbing for the Eugene School District? |
Wondering About Winter Weather?How to know if schools are closed or delayed • No news = No changeLearn 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:
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. |
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Upcoming Events
- Friday, February 3 – No School, Grading Day
- Monday, February 13 – Report Cards Sent Home
- Tuesday, February 14 – Fancy Outfit Day and Celebration of Friendships
- Thursday, February 16
- 3:15-4:00, Site Council Meeting
- 6:30-7:30, PTO Meeting
- Monday, February 20 – No School, Presidents Day
- Friday, February 24, Wacky Hair Day