PTO eNews Feb. 20

Posted on February 22, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Families,

Happy Fat Tuesday! Our school Mardi Gras is this Friday, February 24, 5:30-8pm!  Our Mardi Gras celebration combined with the Silent Auction promises to be an amazing event that benefits Charlemagne School and brings the entire Charlemagne Community together for a fun-filled evening. There are lots of ways to get involved in helping make Mardi Gras and the Silent Auction a success. Look for the Mardi Gras Store in the breezeway all this week before and after school.  Pick up something wacky and fun to wear on Friday!  See below or sign-up in the office – we can still use your help!

Bring in your canned food to benefit Food for Lane County until our Mardi Gras celebration on 2/24. See below for more information.

The second set of Charlemagne school tours are set for next Tuesday through Thursday, February 28th-March 1st.  See below for more information if you or someone you know has an incoming Kinder for next year.

Activities to look forward to this week are:

Tuesday:

  •  Mardi Gras Store - before & after school thru Friday am, breezeway
  •  Canned Food Drive continues all week
  •  Art Club -  3-4pm, Rm 9
  •   Library Time - 2:45-3:30pm
  •   PTO Meeting - 6:30-8pm in library (Childcare provided in cafeteria)          Click here for tonight’s agenda.

Wednesday:

  •  Young Rembrandt’s art class -  3-4pm, Rm 9
Thursday:

  •   Math Club – 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •   Coyote Club
  •    School Choice District Information Meeting, 4J offices 7–8pm

Friday:

  • Mardi Gras!  5:30-8pm in the cafeteria and gym.  Party down!

Have a great week and see you at PTO and Mardi Gras!
Your PTO Co-chairs,
Becky Smith and Larisa Lilles

Mardi Gras!

Mark your calendars! Charlemagne’s annual Mardi Gras celebration is Friday February 24th, 5:30-8pm.

The gym and cafeteria will be filled with lots of fun carnival games, food, raffle baskets, and a silent auction. More information and details are available on the Mardi Gras Website.

Just a few important reminders!

 - Volunteers are needed, please signup in the office asap! Lots of opportunities here – bake for the cake walk, help with setup/cleanup, take a shift at the Mardi Gras store…

- Class raffle baskets themes have been assigned and baskets are in each classroom awaiting your donations. Please get them in as soon as you can or by Thursday at the latest! Need ideas? Click here for the lists.

- The Silent Auction needs donations. Anything goes – vacation homes, art, music lessons, etc. Donate a bottle to the new “Wall of Wine” this year.  Contact Jessica Keiper (jessicamosley@hotmail.com) for more info.

- Teacher/staff appreciation baskets are in the office. Consider donating something for our wonderful teachers and staff.

- Quebec 2013 (4th Grade) could use help with food prep/serving. We are selling $5 and $10 Café tickets.  New this year, we have Souvenir Cups straight from Mardi Gras in New Orleans – $2.00 each!  Contact Linda (cheflindaf@comcast.net) or Christine (candrsampley@comcast.net)

If you are new to Charlemagne, Mardi-Gras is really fun and the kids just LOVE it. And there are lots of fun things for Mom and Dad too! The kids can play carnival games all night and win cool prizes. They can try their luck at winning an entire cake at the cake walk!  There are raffle baskets (50 cents/ticket!), door prizes, teacher appreciation baskets, and some amazing stuff up for grabs at the silent auction, including a wall of wine! Keep in mind that all proceeds from Mardi Gras are used to fund school programs!!

Questions? Want to volunteer?  Contact Tabatha Andrews (tabandrews@gmail.com).

SILENT AUCTION AT MARDI GRAS IS COMING!
Friday, February 24th

Please donate something to help our school! We want to showcase the talents, businesses, and families that are part of our school community! Be creative! Everything helps and shows the breadth of our school families.

Last year the silent auction was the second most successful fundraiser for Charlemagne! We raised $12,600 combined with Mardi Gras!

Parents donated everything from homemade cookies, honey from their honeybees, bikes, and French lessons to theater tickets, vacation houses, and pool parties! It was great!

There is a box in the office for donations. Please fill out a donation form from Heather and THANK YOU!!

Questions?   Cindy Matherly (541-341-1600),
Keith Crudgington (541-338-7939) or kbcrudg@gmail.com,
Jess Keiper (541-485-1591),  or Jen West (541-914-1470).

We are also looking for bottles of wine to be donated to our new feature this year:  The Wall of Wine.  Woo hoo! Cheers!

 Mardi Gras Canned Food Drive
Share your Riches(of Fat Tuesday) Give to Charlemagne’s Mardi Gras F O O D  D R I V E

Mardi Gras [mahr-dee grah] is French for Fat Tuesday. Celebrated in some cities like New Orleans and Paris, it is a day of carnival, merrymaking, and gluttony. Feasting is an important element of the celebration because it is considered the last chance to fatten up and eat rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of Lent (which begins the following day on Ash Wednesday).

Give now: February 6 – 24

This February, let’s share our abundance of good food with others that are less fortunate in our community. Bring canned and dry food to school February 6 – 24th. Look for collection bins in the breezeway and front office. All food goes to Food for Lane County (checks also accepted).

Add your name to our donor sign!

When you bring in food items, you can add your name to the list of donors. Write your name on a post it note in the office and stick it on the Mardi Gras Food Drive sign in the breezeway. Thanks for helping. Sponsored by Charlemagne’s Esprit de Corps Committee.

Office needs extra clothing

We have had some muddy, wet kids this winter and are very low in the pants and underwear department. We are in need of pants mostly sizes 6-9. All pants are good, it’s great when they find something they like. Stretchy pants, like sweats work best for most. We need them for both boys and girls, but especially boys.

Thank you to those parents who return the clothes clean and ready for the next student!

Garden Club/Green School News

There may be many weeks of winter left, but don’t tell that to the daffodils! Yes, the daffodils that every student planted back in November are peeking out of the ground! Should be a beautiful display in March. Preparations are underway for the spring planting of the garden beds. Each class will be out there in early spring planting and tending their beds.

GROW. EAT. LEARN. Wondering how to get your kids to be excited about vegetables? Have them join the Charlemagne Garden Club! This after-school program is now accepting students for spring sessions. Food kids grow themselves is food that they love. Working in the garden gives kids a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation of the outdoors. Experienced instructors from the School Garden Project will lead students in garden adventures through games, experiments, garden work, cooking and art.

Garden Club happens Wednesdays, 2:45-3:50pm and costs $30 a student for one six week session. Space is limited to 10 students per session. For more information or to sign up contact Jenny Laxton (from the School Garden Project) at sitecoord.sgp@gmail.com

Session 1: March 14-April 25
Session 2: May 2-June 6

For more information, contact Erika McFarlane at  erikamarkmcfarlane@gmail.com

It’s School Choice Time!

If you have an incoming Kinder for next year you will need to fill out a school choice request form, even if you have another student already enrolled at Charlemagne. School choice request forms are being accepted now and must be turned in to the district office at 200 North Monroe St. by March 23 at 5 p.m. to be considered in the school choice lottery.
New this year: You may have heard that a new state law is changing how transfers between school districts work. 4J will accept out-of-district students into some of our schools for the 2012–13 school year. The district will receive state school funds for each student. These students will be placed in schools after the regular school choice process. Transfer applications from out-of-district students are due April 1.

If you have any friends or family members who are considering school choice, please invite them to come learn more about our wonderful school!

Charlemagne Tours are:
Tues. Feb. 28   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 29   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 1   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Parents of 5th graders may want to go to the school choice activities for Roosevelt.
No appointment needed- Just show up!
http://www.roosevelt.4j.lane.edu/rmsweb/Welcome.html

Roosevelt School Choice dates:
Mar. 1   6:00-7:00 pm School choice presentation in the Theater
Mar. 2   9:00-10:15 am School choice presentation in the Theater.

At 10:15 am, a parent-led tour will begin near the front office.
4J School Visitation Week:
Monday, Feb. 27–Friday, Mar. 2
Schools offer tours, open houses, and more.

School Choice Information Meeting 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7–8 p.m.

Out-of-district transfers: April 1

Click here for information from District 4J

 Restaurant-of-the-Month

Mark your calendars:  Sunday, March 11th, 5:30-9pm

Have a romantic date night at Sfizio’s while the kids (ages 4-12) have a romp at Bounce!  More info to come.

Support Charlemagne and feel great in the process -

Body of Light Family Chiropractic has generously donated 20 massage gift certificates to our school!  We only have 4 gift certificates left, get them while you can! All proceeds will go directly to Charlemagne.

This is a great way to support our school and also receive an amazing massage from Body of Light’s highly skilled and talented massage therapists (win-win!)

The gift certificates can be great gifts for friends and loved ones. One hour therapeutic massage for $65. Body of Light Family Chiropractic, “We make giving feel even better.”
www.body-of-light.com

To purchase:
Contact Heather at Charlemagne’s office (541-790-3177) or call Body of Light’s office (541-687-7775) and mention Charlemagne.  Click for Flyer.
Many thanks to David Spear, DC (Body of Light) and Charlemagne parent for his generous contribution to our school!

Volunteer Sign-up

Help us in creating the most vibrant school possible by signing up to get involved!  We have a total of 53 parents who have clicked in so far (37 of those 53 are Kinder parents-way to go Kinders!!!)  It will take less than 5 minutes of your time.  It’s easy!  Please click HERE.
We’d love to have 100% parent participation!

Stand for Children

Grassroots advocacy for excellence in public education, pre-K through 12.
Stand for Children Website

Community Events

Princess for a Day
submitted by Janine Bryant, Charlemagne parent:
In Lane County alone we have over 1000 children who are currently in the foster care system. This can be a very difficult time for many of these children. A Family for Every Child will be hosting their 4th annual Princess for a Day event on March 4, 2012. This special day is an opportunity for Oregon girls aged 2-18 to be treated like a princess for a day. The day of pampering includes a tea party lunch, hair and makeup, a photo shoot and a princess outfit to keep. This event is designed to be a gift for foster children as well as to raise awareness of foster children in Oregon. The Jr. League of Eugene is again partnering with A Family for Every Child to help create a fantastic experience for these young girls. One of the ways Jr. League is helping with this event is to procure dresses and accessories for our young princesses to wear and take home. As a parent and Jr. League member, I am asking my fellow parents to please look in your children’s closets and if you have new or gently used frilly, princessy, prom, party type dresses that you are no longer able to use, please consider donating them to this very worthy cause. You will feel so rewarded by the smiles that you will help put on these young girls’ faces. I will place a bin in the front office marked “Princess for a Day” and any items that you would like to donate can be placed there for pickup. If you would like to find out more about this special event here is the link www.afamilyforeverychild.org. Thank you so much for donating to this wonderful event and making it a success.
5th Annual Girls Rule Fair
The 5th Annual Girls Rule! happens March 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning. Girls Rule is a great opportunity for girls ages 9-14 and a parent or caring adult to laugh, play and learn together. This year’s theme is No Matter the Shape, Leave Your Mark. The event features fun and interactive sessions, including Crafts, Self-Defense, Science and Nature, Dance and Movement and more! Free lunch, entertainment and prizes!
For more information and to register, go to www.opheliasplace.net or call 541-284-4335. Deadline for registration is March 9th. Click Here for Flyer
Run, Jump & Throw
March 18th Clinic at Hayward Field
11am-12:15pm
4J is an official partner in the Youth Track Network.  ”Run, Jump & Throw” offers free track activities for 4J kids ages 5-12. Join professional Track and Field athletes and coaches from the Oregon Track Club Elite and the U of O.
Together, we help kids grow healthy and strong!
See flyer for registration info.
Kim McManus
Senior Program Supervisor
Youth & Family Services
City of Eugene-541-682-6343
Lane County Waste Management is pleased to announce, in partnership with KRVM, Eugene Weekly and CTV community television the:   “LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN”  EARTHDAY MESSAGE CONTEST
Visit www.lanecounty.org/earthdaycontest  for official entry forms and instructions.   We are seeking messages from area youth (K-12) that  inspire community action and personal commitments in recycling, waste prevention, energy conservation, and/or other habits for our sustainable future.  SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, APRIL 2ND  5PM.  A grand prize winner, in each of three categories, will receive $500!    Audio message CD quality MP3 – 30 or 60 sec. PSA or 1 – 3 min. song      Video message 1 – 4 min. video performance, poem, slideshow, etc. (DVD-NTSC widescreen 29.96 fps)  Print message 8.5 x 11” drawing/slogan/mixed media, etc.    Winning entries will be announced, aired and published beginning on on Earth Day.All runner ups and winners should expect to attend the Earth Day Celebration at the EWEB fountain Plaza on  April 21st to receive recognition.  Notification will occur one week before the event.  The goal and intent of this contest is for school-age children to be involved in the creative process and learn that their voices are valuable! See  www.lanecounty.org/earthdaycontest for some ideas and inspiration.

HOW TO ENTER:
Work with your kids to develop a clear concise and compelling message. Involve them all, or have a mini contest in your class or group and submit the best of the best.
Remember, avoid profanity, aim for high quality effective messaging, check your calendar and arrange to be available in April, and follow submission guidelines carefully! Submission of contest entry authorizes Lane County, and its agency partners in pollution prevention, to use submitted entry product in any future written, electronic or airwave outreach efforts. Visit www.lanecounty.org/earthdaycontest  for official entry forms and instructions.   Be sure to include all required consent and release forms. Sarah Grimm, Waste Reduction Specialist, Lane County Public Works, Waste Management Division
3100 East 17th   Eugene, OR 97403   ph: 541-682-4339     fx: 541-682-2353

UPCOMING EVENTS

 2/27  Health Screening – Grades 1, 3, 5
2/28-3/1 Charlemagne School Choice Tours
3/2  Superintendent Berman visits
3/20  PTO Meeting
3/23  Direct Donation Drive begins; School Choice Lottery Deadline
3/26  Spring Break!
4/3  Students Return

4/1  Out of District Transfer Deadline

Please email us if you have any other after school activity ideas, eNews articles, or want to let us know about something your kids do that you think others would be interested in!

 

Please submit articles by Friday at 5:00pm for inclusion in the following week’s eNews.

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La Semaine à Charlemagne, Feb. 20

Posted on February 22, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Just a quick reminder that there is no school on Monday Feb. 20th. (Presidents Day)

This week is the last week of our Food For Lane County Food Drive and of course Friday night is Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras celebration combined with the silent auction promises to be an amazing event that benefits Charlemagne School and brings the entire Charlemagne Community together for a fun filled evening.

Mon., Feb 20 NO SCHOOL- Presidents’s Day
Tue., Feb 21
2:45 3:45 Art Club Room 1
Wed., Feb 22
2:45 – 3:45 Young Rembrandts Drawing Class Room 9
Thurs., Feb 23RD **NO GYM USE**
8:45 Mardi Gras Set up Gym/Cafe
2:45 – 3:45 Coyote Kids
7:00 8:00 District School Choice Meeting Ed Center
Fri., Feb 24th Mardi Gras Celebration!
1:45 – 2:45 Chess Club Library
5:30 8:00 Mardi Gras/Silent Auction Gym/Cafeteria
Coming Events
2/27 Health Screening 1,3,5 grades
2/28 School Choice Tour
2/29 Evening School Choice Orientation
3/1 School Choice Tour
3/2 Supt. Berman visits
3/11 Daylight Savings Time Begins
3/14 Site Council Meeting
3/20 PTO Meeting
3/23 Direct Drive Donation Campaign Begins
3/23 Deadline for School Choice Forms
3/26 SPRING BREAK!!!!
4/3 Students return!

 

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PTO eNews Feb. 13

Posted on February 14, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Families,

On Saturday, February 11th, District 4J sponsored a School Showcase at César Chávez Elementary.  Representatives from every 4J school were on hand to talk to prospective families about their schools. This was a great opportunity to promote our immersion program. Tom, Becky and Larisa answered questions about Charlemagne and reminded folks about the second set of school tours which will continue February 28th-March 1st at our school.

See below for more information if you or someone you know has an incoming Kinder for next year.

School Directories: Deadline for changes is this Friday 2/17.  Final call to check your information and contact Heather in the office with any updates or edits. An update page will then be sent out in hard copy form. 541-790-3177 or perry_h@4j.lane.edu
Bring in your canned food to benefit Food for Lane County until our Mardi Gras celebration on 2/24. See our Events page for more info.

Mardi Gras is less than twelve days away! There is lots of information below on ways to get involved in Mardi Gras and the Silent Auction. We need your help!  Please sign up in the office! Read more about it online.

Activities to look forward to this week are:

Monday, 2/13:

  • Canned Food Drive continues all week

Tuesday:

  •  Valentine’s class parties – 1:45-2:45pm
  •  Art Club -  3-4pm, Rm 9
  •  Library Time - 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday:

  •  Young Rembrandt’s art class -  3-4pm, Rm 9

Thursday:

  •   Math Club – 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •   Coyote Club

Friday:

  •   Directory updates/edits due to Heather
  •   Math Madness winners: Dickie Joe’s Lunch w/Tom 11am-12:20pm
  •   Chess Club

Monday, 2/20:

  •    No School – Presidents’ Day; OEA Rally in Salem, noon

Tuesday, 2/21:

  •    PTO Meeting – 6:30-8pm (Childcare provided)

Have a great week!

Your PTO Co-chairs,
Becky Smith and Larisa Lilles

Mardi Gras!

Mark your calendars! Charlemagne’s annual Mardi Gras celebration is Friday February 24th, 5:30-8pm.

The gym and cafeteria will be filled with lots of fun carnival games, food, raffle baskets, and a silent auction. More information and details are available on the Mardi Gras webpage.

Just a few important reminders! 

 - Volunteers are needed, please signup in the office asap! Lots of opportunities here – bake for the cake walk, help with setup/cleanup, take a shift at the Mardi Gras store…

- Class raffle baskets themes have been assigned and baskets are in each classroom awaiting your donations. Please get them in as soon as you can! Need ideas? Click here for the lists.

- The Silent Auction needs donations. Anything goes – vacation homes, art, music lessons, etc. Donate a bottle to the new “Wall of Wine” this year.  Contact Jessica Keiper (jessicamosley@hotmail.com) for more info.

- Teacher/staff appreciation baskets are in the office. Consider donating something for our wonderful teachers and staff.

- Quebec 2013 (4th Grade) could use help with food prep/serving. Contact Linda (cheflinda@comcast.net) or Christine (candrsampley@comcast.net)

Questions? Want to volunteer?  Contact Tabatha Andrews (tabandrews@gmail.com).

SILENT AUCTION AT MARDI GRAS IS COMING!
Friday, February 24th

Please donate something to help our school! We want to showcase the talents, businesses, and families that are part of our school community! Be creative! Everything helps and shows the breadth of our school families.

Last year the silent auction was the second most successful fundraiser for Charlemagne! We raised $

Parents donated everything from homemade cookies, honey from their honeybees, bikes, and French lessons to theater tickets, vacation houses, and pool parties! It was great!

There is a box in the office for donations. Please fill out a donation form from Heather and THANK YOU!!

Questions?   Cindy Matherly (541-341-1600),
Keith Crudgington (541-338-7939) or kbcrudg@gmail.com,
Jess Keiper (541-485-1591),  or Jen West (541-914-1470).

We are also looking for bottles of wine to be donated to our new feature this year:  The Wall of Wine.  Woo hoo! Cheers!

Office needs extra clothing

We have had some muddy, wet kids this winter and are very low in the pants and underwear department. We are in need of pants mostly sizes 6-9. All pants are good, it’s great when they find something they like. Stretchy pants, like sweats work best for most. We need them for both boys and girls, but especially boys.

Thank you to those parents who return the clothes clean and ready for the next student!

Garden Club/Green School News

There may be many weeks of winter left, but don’t tell that to the daffodils! Yes, the daffodils that every student planted back in November are peeking out of the ground! Should be a beautiful display in March. Preparations are underway for the spring planting of the garden beds. Each class will be out there in early spring planting and tending their beds.

GROW. EAT. LEARN. Wondering how to get your kids to be excited about vegetables? Have them join the Charlemagne Garden Club! This after-school program is now accepting students for spring sessions. Food kids grow themselves is food that they love. Working in the garden gives kids a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation of the outdoors. Experienced instructors from the School Garden Project will lead students in garden adventures through games, experiments, garden work, cooking and art.

Garden Club happens Wednesdays, 2:45-3:50pm and costs $30 a student for one six week session. Space is limited to 10 students per session. For more information or to sign up contact Jenny Laxton (from the School Garden Project) at sitecoord.sgp@gmail.com

Session 1: March 14-April 25
Session 2: May 2-June 6

For more information, contact Erika McFarlane erikamarkmcfarlane@gmail.com

It’s School Choice Time!

If you have an incoming Kinder for next year you will need to fill out a school choice request form, even if you have another student already enrolled at Charlemagne. School choice request forms are being accepted now and must be turned in to the district office at 200 North Monroe St. by March 23 at 5 p.m. to be considered in the school choice lottery.
New this year: You may have heard that a new state law is changing how transfers between school districts work. 4J will accept out-of-district students into some of our schools for the 2012–13 school year. The district will receive state school funds for each student. These students will be placed in schools after the regular school choice process. Transfer applications from out-of-district students are due April 1.

If you have any friends or family members who are considering school choice, please invite them to come learn more about our wonderful school!

Charlemagne Tours are:
Tues. Feb. 28   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 29   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 1   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Parents of 5th graders may want to go to the school choice activities for Roosevelt.
No appointment needed- Just show up!
http://www.roosevelt.4j.lane.edu/rmsweb/Welcome.html

Roosevelt School Choice dates:
Mar. 1   6:00-7:00 pm School choice presentation in the Theater
Mar. 2   9:00-10:15 am School choice presentation in the Theater.

At 10:15 am, a parent-led tour will begin near the front office.

4J School Visitation Week:
Monday, Feb. 27–Friday, Mar. 2
Schools offer tours, open houses, and more.

School Choice Information Meeting 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7–8 p.m.

Out-of-district transfers: April 1

Click here for information from District 4J

Fundraisers

There are many ways to support our school. Learn about them here.

Volunteer Sign-up

Help us in creating the most vibrant school possible by signing up to get involved!  We have a total of 53 parents who have clicked in so far (37 of those 53 are Kinder parents-way to go Kinders!!!)  It will take less than 5 minutes of your time.  It’s easy!  Please click HERE.
We’d love to have 100% parent participation!

Stand for Children

Monday, February 20  OEA Rally in Salem on the State Capitol steps on Presidents’ Day (no school day). Stand for Children is supporting it. Email Joy@stand.org to save a seat on the OEA bus. More details to come.

Community Events

The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Exploration Dome is proud announce its continued co-sponsorship of the 2012 Block Kids Competition in conjunction with Chapter 77 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in Eugene.  Block Kids is a nationally-recognized, award-winning building competition for children in elementary school, grades 1 through 6. The competition will take place on Saturday, February 18 at Gateway Mall in Springfield from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Check-in begins at 1 p.m. and the contest will begin at 1:30 p.m.  The competition is free to all participants.  Advance registration through the Science Factory is required due to limited space.  To register, visit the Science Factory or call the Museum at 541-682-7888.  Click here for more information.

Princess for a Day

In Lane County alone we have over 1000 children who are currently in the foster care system. This can be a very difficult time for many of these children. A Family for Every Child will be hosting their 4th annual Princess for a Day event on March 4, 2012. This special day is an opportunity for Oregon girls aged 2-18 to be treated like a princess for a day. The day of pampering includes a tea party lunch, hair and makeup, a photo shoot and a princess outfit to keep. This event is designed to be a gift for foster children as well as to raise awareness of foster children in Oregon. The Jr. League of Eugene is again partnering with A Family for Every Child to help create a fantastic experience for these young girls. One of the ways Jr. League is helping with this event is to procure dresses and accessories for our young princesses to wear and take home. As a parent and Jr. League member, I am asking my fellow parents to please look in your children’s closets and if you have new or gently used frilly, princessy, prom, party type dresses that you are no longer able to use, please consider donating them to this very worthy cause. You will feel so rewarded by the smiles that you will help put on these young girls’ faces. I will place a bin in the front office marked “Princess for a Day” and any items that you would like to donate can be placed there for pickup. If you would like to find out more about this special event here is the link www.afamilyforeverychild.org. Thank you so much for donating to this wonderful event and making it a success.
5th Annual Girls Rule Fair
The 5th Annual Girls Rule! happens March 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning. Girls Rule is a great opportunity for girls ages 9-14 and a parent or caring adult to laugh, play and learn together. This year’s theme is No Matter the Shape, Leave Your Mark. The event features fun and interactive sessions, including Crafts, Self-Defense, Science and Nature, Dance and Movement and more! Free lunch, entertainment and prizes!
For more information and to register, go to www.opheliasplace.net or call 541-284-4335. Deadline for registration is March 9th. Click Here for Flyer

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/20  No School – Presidents’ Day; OEA Rally in Salem, noon

2/21  PTO Meeting, 6:30-8pm

2/23  School Choice District Information Meeting, 4J offices 7–8pm

2/24  Mardi Gras and Silent Auction, 5:30-8pm

2/27  Health Screening – Grades 1, 3, 5

2/28-3/1 Charlemagne School Choice Tours

3/2  Superintendent Berman visits

3/20  PTO Meeting

3/23  Direct Donation Drive begins; School Choice Lottery Deadline
3/26  Spring Break!

4/1  Out of District Transfer Deadline

Please email us if you have any other after school activity ideas, eNews articles, or want to let us know about something your kids do that you think others would be interested in!

Please submit articles by Friday at 5:00pm for inclusion in the following week’s eNews.

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La Semaine à Charlemagne Feb 13

Posted on February 14, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Charlemagne Families

On Feb. 23, we will receive our staffing allotment for the 12 -13 school year. As in previous years we will be located at Fox Hollow will be staffed for 296 students. However, due to continuing budget cuts I am expecting additional cuts in certified and classified staffing for next year. I will work closely with staff, PTO and Site Council to develop a staffing plan that reflects our values and beliefs and best meets the needs of all Charlemagne students in the 2012 – 2013 school year. As information comes in, I will  provide Charlemagne Families with regular e-mail updates regarding the 2012 – 2013 staffing plan.

Take care and enjoy the sunny Sunday weather

P.S. Remember Next Monday Feb. 20th there will be no school because of the Presidents Day holiday.

Tom

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PTO eNews Feb 6

Posted on February 14, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Families,

The first week of school choice tours went well! We had quite a lot of prospective families looking into Charlemagne for their children. A big thank you to Shelli Hopper-Moore and Kim Robles for leading the tours and showing off our wonderful school! The second set of tours will be the week of February 27-March 2nd. See below for more information if you or someone you know has an incoming Kinder for next year.

Thank you to all the parents (at least 50 from around the community) who turned out at the school board meeting to support more effective evaluations for teachers and principals.

Esprit de Corps is hosting a canned food drive to benefit Food for Lane County, beginning today and continuing until our Mardi Gras celebration. See below for more information.

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! There is lots of information below on ways to get involved in Mardi Gras and the Silent Auction. We need your help!

Ways to help support our school financially this week — see our Fundraisers page.

Activities to look forward to this week are:

Monday:

  • Report cards go home
  • Canned food drive begins

Tuesday:

  •  Art Club- 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •  Library Time- 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday:

  •  Site Council meeting 3:15-5:00pm
  •  Young Rembrandt’s art class 3-4pm, Rm 9

Thursday:

  •   Math Club- 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •   Coyote Club

Friday:

  •  Mme. Katherine’s 2nd grade class field trip 9:30-12:15pm

Have a great week!

Your PTO Co-chairs,
Larisa Lilles and Becky Smith

Extra Clothing Needed for the Office

We have had some muddy, wet kids this winter and are very low in the pants and underwear department. We are in need of pants mostly sizes 6-9. All pants are good, it’s great when they find something they like. Stretchy pants, like sweats work best for most. We need them for both boys and girls, but especially boys.

Thank you to those parents who return the clothes clean and ready for the next student!

Warm Regards, Madame Heather

Mardi Gras!

Mark your calendars! Charlemagne’s annual Mardi Gras celebration is Friday February 24th, 5:30-8pm.

For those of you new to Charlemagne, Mardi Gras is our annual school carnival. The gym and cafeteria will be filled with lots of fun carnival games, food, raffle baskets, and a silent auction. More information and details will follow later this week and are also available on the Mardi Gras Website.

As always, volunteers are needed to help pull this off.
Contact Tabatha Andrews tabandrews@gmail.com if you can help out.

SILENT AUCTION AT MARDI GRAS IS COMING!
Friday, February 24th

Please consider donating to help our school! We want to showcase the talents, businesses, and families that are part of our school community! Be creative! Everything helps and shows the breadth of our school families.

Last year we were the second most successful fundraiser for Charlemagne!

Parents donated everything from homemade cookies, honey from their honeybees, bikes, and French lessons to theater tickets, vacation houses, and pool parties! It was great!

There is a box in the office for donations. Please fill out a donation form from Heather and THANK YOU!!

Questions?   Cindy Matherly (541-341-1600),
Keith Crudgington (541-338-7939) or kbcrudg@gmail.com,
Jess Keiper (541-485-1591),  or Jen West (541-914-1470).

We are also looking for bottles of wine to be donated to our new feature this year:  The Wall of Wine.  Woo hoo! Cheers!

Mardi Gras Canned Food Drive

(In honor of Fat Tuesday)
Let’s Share our Riches!

 Give to Charlemagne’s Mardi Gras
F O O D  D R I V E

Mardi Gras [mahr-dee grah] is French for Fat Tuesday. Celebrated in some cities like New Orleans and Paris, it is a day of carnival, merrymaking, and gluttony. Feasting is an important element of the celebration because it is considered the last chance to fatten up and eat rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of Lent (which begins the following day on Ash Wednesday).

Give now: February 6 – 24

This February, let’s share our abundance of good food with others that are less fortunate in our community. Bring canned and dry food to school February 6 – 24th. Look for collection bins in the breezeway and front office. All food goes to Food for Lane County (checks also accepted).

Add your name to our donor sign!

When you bring in food items, you can add your name to the list of donors in the front office. Write your name on a post it note and stick it on the Mardi Gras Food Drive sign. Thanks for helping.
Sponsored by Charlemagne’s Esprit de Corps Committee.

Garden Club/Green School News

There may be many weeks of winter left, but don’t tell that to the daffodils! Yes, the daffodils that every student planted back in November are peeking out of the ground! Should be a beautiful display in March. Preparations are underway for the spring planting of the garden beds. Each class will be out there in early spring planting and tending their beds.

GROW. EAT. LEARN. Wondering how to get your kids to be excited about vegetables? Have them join the Charlemagne Garden Club! This after-school program is now accepting students for spring sessions. Food kids grow themselves is food that they love. Working in the garden gives kids a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation of the outdoors. Experienced instructors from the School Garden Project will lead students in garden adventures through games, experiments, garden work, cooking and art.

Garden Club happens Wednesdays 2:45-3:50pm and costs $30 a student for one six week session. Space is limited to 10 students per session. For more information or to sign up contact Jenny Laxton (from the School Garden Project) at sitecoord.sgp@gmail.com

Session 1: March 14-April 25
Session 2: May 2-June 6

For more information, contact Erika McFarlane erikamarkmcfarlane@gmail.com

It’s School Choice Time!

If you have an incoming Kinder for next year you will need to fill out a school choice request form, even if you have another student already enrolled at Charlemagne. School choice request forms are being accepted now and must be turned in to the district office at 200 North Monroe St. by March 23 at 5 p.m. to be considered in the school choice lottery.
New this year: You may have heard that a new state law is changing how transfers between school districts work. 4J will accept out-of-district students into some of our schools for the 2012–13 school year. The district will receive state school funds for each student. These students will be placed in schools after the regular school choice process. Transfer applications from out-of-district students are due April 1.

If you have any friends or family members who are considering school choice, please invite them to come learn more about our wonderful school!

Charlemagne Tours are:
Tues. Feb. 28   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 29   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 1   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Parents of 5th graders may want to go to the school choice activities for Roosevelt.
No appointment needed- Just show up!
http://www.roosevelt.4j.lane.edu/rmsweb/Welcome.html

Roosevelt School Choice dates:
Mar. 1 6:00-7:00 pm School choice presentation in the Theater
Mar. 2 9:00-10:15 am School choice presentation in the Theater. At 10:15, a parent-led tour will begin near the front office.

School Showcase – NEW EVENT! Chávez Elementary, 1510 West 14th Ave. Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Get answers about school choice. Talk to representatives from every 4J school.

School Visitation Week:
Monday, Feb. 27–Friday, Mar. 2
Schools offer tours, open houses, and more.

School Choice Information Meeting 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7–8 p.m.

Out-of-district transfers: April 1

Click here for information from District 4J

 School directories

Please check your information and contact Heather in the office as soon as possible with any updates, edits, or if you did not receive a directory. All updates will be sent out in hard copy form in February with subsequent updates hopefully coming electronically. 541-790-3177 or perry_h@4j.lane.edu

 Restaurant-of-the-Month

 Thanks to all the families who patronized Yo My My and Mucho Gusto in January, we made $325 for Charlemagne! Look for another opportunity coming soon to enjoy a meal out and help raise money for Charlemagne.

 

Volunteer

Help us in creating the most vibrant school possible by signing up to get involved!  We have a total of 53 parents who have clicked in so far. It will take less than 5 minutes of your time.  It’s easy!  Please click HERE.
We’d love to have 100% parent participation!

Stand for Children

Monday, February 20  OEA Rally in Salem on the State Capitol steps on Presidents’ Day (no school day). Stand for Children is supporting it. Email Joy@stand.org to save a seat on the OEA bus. More details to come.

Community Events

The Rose Children’s Theater presents the musical Oliver!
Several Charlemagne alumni are in the show including Evan H-M as Oliver. Also in the cast are Charlemagne students 3rd grader Amanda H-M, 4th grader Olivia M and 5th grader Olivia M.

Shows are held at the Sheldon High School Auditorium on:
February 10th at 7:00
February 11th at 7:00
February 12th at 2:00
Information and tickets

5th Annual Girls Rule Fair
The 5th Annual Girls Rule! happens March 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning. Girls Rule is a great opportunity for girls ages 9-14 and a parent or caring adult to laugh, play and learn together. This year’s theme is No Matter the Shape, Leave Your Mark. The event features fun and interactive sessions, including Crafts, Self-Defense, Science and Nature, Dance and Movement and more! Free lunch, entertainment and prizes!
For more information and to register, go to www.opheliasplace.net or call 541-284-4335. Deadline for registration is March 9th. Click Here for Flyer

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/11  4J School Showcase, 10am-2pm, César Chávez Elementary

2/20  No School – Presidents’ Day

2/21  PTO Meeting, 6:30-8pm

2/23  School Choice District Information Meeting, 4J offices 7–8pm

2/24  Mardi Gras and Silent Auction, 5:30-8pm

2/28-3/1  Charlemagne School Choice Tours

 

3/23  School Choice Lottery Deadline

4/1  Out of District Transfer Deadline

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Mardi Gras is February 24th, 5:30-8pm

Posted on February 10, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Charlemagne Families

Mark your calendars, Mardi Gras is February 24th, 5:30-8pm. Just a few important reminders!

  – Volunteers are needed, please signup in the office asap! Lots of opportunities here – bake for the cake walk, help with setup/cleanup, take a shift at the MG store…

- Class raffle baskets themes have been assigned and baskets are in each classroom awaiting your donations. Please get them in as soon as you can! Need ideas? See attachment.

- The Silent Auction needs donations. Anything goes – vacation homes, art, music lessons, etc. Donate a bottle to the new “Wall of Wine” this year.  Contact Jessica Keiper (jessicamosley@hotmail.com) for more info.

- Teacher/staff appreciation baskets are in the office. Consider donating something for our wonderful teachers and staff.

- Quebec 2013 could use help with food prep/serving. Contact Linda (cheflinda@comcast.net) or Christine (candrsampley@comcast.net)

If you are new to Charlemagne, Mardi-Gras is really fun and the kids just LOVE it. And there are lots of fun things for Mom and Dad too! The kids can play carnival games all night and win cool prizes. They can try their luck at winning an entire cake at the cake walk!  There are raffle baskets (50 cents/ticket!), door prizes, teacher appreciation baskets, and some amazing stuff up for grabs at the silent auction, including a wall of wine! Keep in mind that all proceeds from Mardi-Gras are used to fund school programs!!

A Mardi-Gras webpage has been added to the school website, and contains more details about every aspect of the event. Click here for all the Mardi-Gras info you could ever need!

Questions? Contact Tabatha Andrews (tabandrews@gmail.com).

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La Semaine à Charlemagne, Feb. 6 – 10

Posted on February 10, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Report Cards Home with students tomorrow -  Monday, Feb. 6. 
Please review your child’s report card with them being careful to first acknowledge success and progress and then set achievable goals for the second half of the school year an the  end of the year report card. It is also a good idea, to encourage  3-5th grade students to review their own report card and share their thoughts on success, progress and potential goals for the second half of the school year. Please keep your copy of the report card then sign and return your child’s report card envelope to their teacher by Friday Feb.17 . Two household and families whose parents live in separate residences will receive a second copy of the report card in the mail.

Food For Lane County Food Drive 2/6-2/17  sponsored by Esprit de Corps
Beginning tomorrow and continuing through Feb. 17 the Charlemagne Community has the  opportunity to provided much needed food to Food for Lane County. This year donations are down and demand is up for food in the Eugene/Springfield area. Barrels will be located in quads, office, and kindergarten.  Food for Lane County really needs food this year and we think this helps our students develop a sense of compassion and spirit of service to their community.

Mad Gras and Silent Auction is coming soon!!!  Friday Night, Feb. 24th
The Mardi Gras and Silent Auction make for an exciting evening for the Charlemagne Community. All proceeds will help Charlemagne maintain it’s outstanding programs this year and for the 2012 – 2013 school year.

Please consider donating to help our school!  We want to showcase the talents, businesses, and families that are part of our school community!

Be creative!  Everything helps and shows the breadth of our school families.  Last year we were the second most successful fundraiser for Charlemagne!  Parents donated everything from homemade cookies, honey from their honeybees, bikes, and French lessons to theater tickets, vacation houses, and pool parties!  It was great!

There is a box in the office for donations.  Please fill out a donation form and THANK YOU!!

Questions?  Keith Crudgington at kbcrudg@gmail.com

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PTO eNews, Jan. 30

Posted on February 10, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Dear Families,

As we end another successful Math Madness fundraiser we would like to send out huge thanks to the Math Madness organizers Jen West, Jess Keiper, Cindy Gupta, and Cindy Matherly. Thank you also to all the parents for helping your students collect pledges and correcting the math sheets, and to the students for all your hard work! We raised about $15,000 this year, fantastic job everyone!

We would also like to thank Hideaway Bakery for donating all the delicious bread to our Stone Soup event last week.

School Choice orientation and tours begin this week, see below for more information if you or someone you know has an incoming Kinder for next year. Remember even if you have an older student already enrolled at Charlemagne, you still need to fill out a school choice request form for your incoming Kindergartener.

Our 5th Grade Charlemagne Girl Scout group has taken on a service project to help out a family who lost everything to a house fire. Please see below and help out if you can.

Several alumni and current students of Charlemagne are acting in the Rose Children’s Theater’s production of Oliver the first two weekends in February. See below under Community Events for more information.

Stand for Children would like to encourage parents to attend the 4J School Board meeting at the 4J offices 200 N. Monroe, to show community support for better principal and teacher evaluations that provide guidance, support, and are used in personnel decisions. Wed, February 1,  7pm- 8pm.

Ways to help support our school financially this week:

  • Entertainment Books- We have seven 2012 Oregon Entertainment Books left to sell in the office! The books have a lot of great local deals, $20.00 Market of Choice coupons etc. The coupons are good until the beginning of November so there is plenty of time to use them up! The books cost $25.00 with $15.00 of that coming directly to Charlemagne School. PTO decided to extend the sale until all of the 60 books are sold, earning the school $900.  Thanks to all who have helped by purchasing one!
  • Body of Light Massage Gift Certificates- We only have 3 left for sale in the office or see below for a great way to treat yourself or someone you care about!  Valentine’s Day is two short weeks away (hint! hint!)

Activities to look forward to this week are:

Monday:

  • School Choice Orientation Meeting and Tour 8:30-9:45am

Tuesday:

  •  Art Club- 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •  Library Time- 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday:

  •  School Choice Orientation Meeting and Tour 8:30-9:45am
  •  Young Rembrandt’s art class 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •  Eugene 4J School Board meeting at 4J offices 7-8pm

Thursday:

  •   School Choice Orientation Meeting and Tour 8:30-9:45am
  •   Math Club- 3-4pm, Rm 9
  •   Coyote Club

Have a great week!

Your PTO Co-chairs,
Larisa Lilles and Becky Smith

 

 

It’s School Choice Time!

If you have an incoming Kinder for next year you will need to fill out a school choice request form, even if you have another student already enrolled at Charlemagne. School choice request forms are being accepted now and must be turned in to the district office at 200 North Monroe St. by March 23 at 5 p.m. to be considered in the school choice lottery.

New this year: You may have heard that a new state law is changing how transfers between school districts work. 4J will accept out-of-district students into some of our schools for the 2012–13 school year. The district will receive state school funds for each student. These students will be placed in schools after the regular school choice process. Transfer applications from out-of-district students are due April 1.

If you have any friends or family members who are considering school choice, please invite them to come learn more about our wonderful school!

Charlemagne Tours are:

Mon. Jan. 30   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 1    8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Thurs. Feb. 2   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Tues. Feb. 28   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 29   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 1   8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

School Showcase – NEW EVENT! Chávez Elementary, 1510 West 14th Ave. Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Get answers about school choice. Talk to representatives from every 4J school.

School Visitation Weeks:
Monday, Jan. 30–Friday, Feb. 3
Monday, Feb. 27–Friday, Mar. 2
Schools offer tours, open houses, and more.

School Choice Information Meetings 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St. Thursday, Jan. 26, 7–8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7–8 p.m.

Out-of-district transfers: April 1

Click here for information from District 4J

 

 

Calling All Box Tops…

Get clipping and bring in those Box Tops. Search your drawers for old ones you have stashed away. I will be making my next submission for Box Tops soon. We are just shy of being halfway of meeting our goal of $500 for the school year. It doesn’t seem like much, but who wants to turn away “free” cash, especially in the current budget. It’s a great program, and they send us a check for cash twice a year. What a deal! Check out http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878 for a list of all products participating in the program. Drop off your Box Tops in the big barrel in the front office.

If you shop at Albertson’s or Safeway, you can earn more Box Tops when you use your grocery card. If you shop at Albertson’s, register your Albertson’s card at www.GrowingLocalLearning.com. If you shop at Safeway, register your Safeway card at www.2ways2earn.com. Points earned with your grocery purchases are credited to the school automatically. Easy!

 

 

Silent Auction

Hey, folks!  Please don’t forget to drop off any fabulous items that you have that we can add to the Silent Auction at Mardi Gras, February 24th!!!  Just grab an auction item form from Heather at the front desk .  Label and drop off items in the PTO room near the office.

If you have any questions, you can contact Cindy Matherly (541-341-1600), Keith Crudington (541-338-7939), Jess Keiper (541-485-1591)  or Jen West (541-914-1470). We are also looking for bottles of wine to be donated to our new feature this year:  The Wall of Wine.  Woo hoo! Cheers!

 

 

Family in Need of Assistance

KellyPowell-Smith, Charlemagne 2nd and 5th grade parent and Girl Scout leader of Troop 20063 (Fox Hollow 5th Grade) requested this be sent out:
 ”I am going to be asking our Fox Hollow 5th grade Girl Scout Troop to take on a service project to assist a family who lost their home, all their possessions and their 3 pets, in a tragic accidental house fire early last Monday morning.  The family is related to a colleague of mine and that is how I know of their situation.
It would be wonderful if parents would please check around your home for things you might donate, such as clothes your children have outgrown, etc.  Please label bags of donated items -Petscher Donation- and drop them off in the PTO room near the front office. I will send them collectively.”Here is a news article about the incident.
http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/597633/Total-Loss.html?nav=5192

Cards, notes, clothing, toys, diapers (girls size 3), wipes, toys or anything that you may like to donate can also be sent to:

Nichole Petscher

c/o Ethel Marsh
3320 Bernard Road
Cassadaga, NY 14718
The clothes that are most needed:

There are 3 little girls (ages 5 months, 3 years and 5 1/2 years) size 6-9 months, 3T and 5T.  Mom wears size 2 pants and small shirts, shoe size 8. Dad wears large shirts and pant size 34 x 30 and shoe size 10.5.

The family is from Pennsylvania and now is staying with a family in NY so I expect cold weather clothing is an immediate need, but they have lost everything so I am sure anything would be appreciated.
A note of encouragement would be lovely as well.
The Girl Scouts may use monetary donations to purchase items to send, but as per Girl Scout guidelines cannot send money.  However, if anyone would like to make a direct monetary donation to the family they are welcome to do so. A pay pal account has been set up by their family for this purpose.  Here is the link to the blog about the family that includes a button to donate via pay pal.
Thank you for supporting this effort.
Kelly Powell-Smith
Leader, Girl Scout Troop 20063 (Fox Hollow 5th Grade)

We’re so very fortunate that everyone is safe, but please keep the family in your prayers as there will be many hard days ahead of them.

 

 

School directories

Please check your information and contact Heather in the office by the end of January with any updates, edits or if you did not receive a directory. All updates will be sent out in hard copy form in February with subsequent updates hopefully coming electronically. 541-790-3177 or perry_h@4j.lane.edu

 

 

 Restaurant-of-the-Month

Thanks to all the families who patronized Yo My My and Mucho Gusto last week! Especially thank you to the West families for donating 25% of the proceeds to our school. Look for another opportunity in February to enjoy a meal out and help raise money for Charlemagne.

 

 

Support Charlemagne and feel great in the process -

Body of Light Family Chiropractic has generously donated 20 massage gift certificates to our school!

We only have 3 gift certificates left, get them while you can! Valentine’s Day is coming up. :)

All proceeds will do directly to Charlemagne.

This is a great way to support our school and also receive an amazing massage from Body of Light’s highly skilled and talented massage therapists (win-win!)

The gift certificate can be a great gifts for friends and loved ones.

One hour therapeutic massage for $65.00.

Body of Light Family Chiropractic, “We make giving feel even better.”
www.body-of-light.com

To purchase:
Contact Heather at Charlemagne’s office (541-790-3177) or call Body of Light’s office (541-687-7775) and mention Charlemagne.  Click for Flyer.
Many thanks to David Spear, DC (Body of Light) and Charlemagne parent for his generous contribution to our school!

 

The original and largest “electronic scrip” fundraising program.

What is eScrip?
eScrip has created a system that rewards customer loyalty by contributing a percentage of purchases made by participating families to school or youth based groups. Parents, teachers, friends and families are encouraged to register their grocery club cards, and existing credit/debit cards as supporters. A percentage of all purchases made at eScrip merchants will be given back to the designated school or group.

How Does eScrip Work?
Participating merchants contribute each time your families make a purchase using their registered cards. There are no receipts to collect, no vouchers or certificates to buy, no hassles for you and every purchase counts.

To enroll, visit www.escrip.com and put in group ID 7748978, Charlemagne at Fox Hollow

Did you renew your Safeway card?
For Safeway card renewal instructions Click Here

Electronic Scrip Incorporated (ESI) has made a firm commitment to protect all customer information provided. ESI will not license, sell, exchange or distribute any personally identifying information about eScrip participants to any third parties not directly involved in the eScrip program.

 

 

Help us in creating the most vibrant school possible by signing up to get involved!  We have a total of 53 parents who have clicked in so far. It will take less than 5 minutes of your time.  It’s easy!  Please click HERE.

We’d love to have 100% parent participation!

 

 

Stand for Children

Thurs, February 2  Stand for Children Lobby Day in Salem at the State Capitol. Carpool meets at 9am. Meet your legislators in person – very important way to help kids concerns be heard.  Email Joy@stand.org to register for lobby day or carpool.

Monday, February 20  OEA Rally in Salem on the State Capitol steps on Presidents’ Day (no school day). Stand for Children is supporting it. Email Joy@stand.orgto save a seat on the OEA bus. More details to come.Stand for Children Website

 

 

Community Events

The Rose Children’s Theater presents the musical Oliver!
Several Charlemagne alumni are in the show including Evan H-M as Oliver. Also in the cast are Charlemagne students 3rd grader Amanda H-M, 4th grader Olivia M and 5th grader Olivia M.

Shows are held at the Sheldon High School Auditorium on:
February 3rd at 7:00
February 4th at 7:00
February 5th at 2:00
February 10th at 7:00
February 11th at 7:00
February 12th at 2:00
Information and tickets

5th Annual Girls Rule Fair
The 5th Annual Girls Rule! happens March 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning. Girls Rule is a great opportunity for girls ages 9-14 and a parent or caring adult to laugh, play and learn together. This year’s theme is No Matter the Shape, Leave Your Mark. The event features fun and interactive sessions, including Crafts, Self-Defense, Science and Nature, Dance and Movement and more! Free lunch, entertainment and prizes!
For more information and to register, go to www.opheliasplace.net or call 541-284-4335. Deadline for registration is March 9th. Click Here for Flyer

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/11  4J School Showcase, 10am-2pm, César Chávez Elementary

2/20  No School – Presidents’ Day

2/21  PTO Meeting, 6:30-8pm

2/24  Mardi Gras and Silent Auction, 5:30-8pm

2/28-3/1  Charlemagne School Choice Tours

3/23  School Choice Lottery Deadline

4/1  Out of District Transfer Deadline

 

 

Please email us if you have any other after school activity ideas, eNews articles, or want to let us know about something your kids do that you think others would be interested in!

Please submit articles by Friday at 5:00pm for inclusion in the following week’s eNews.

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La Semaine à Charlemagne, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Posted on February 10, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

SILENT AUCTION AT MARDI GRAS IS COMING!

Friday, February 24th

Please consider donating to help our school!  We want to showcase the talents, businesses, and families that are part of our school community!

Be creative!  Everything helps and shows the breadth of our school families.  Last year we were the second most successful fundraiser for Charlemagne!  Parents donated everything from homemade cookies, honey from their honeybees, bikes, and French lessons to theater tickets, vacation houses, and pool parties!  It was great!

There is a box in the office for donations.  Please fill out a donation form and THANK YOU!!

Questions?  Keith Crudgington at kbcrudg@gmail.com

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Kindergarten/New Student Enrollment Schedule

Posted on January 30, 2012 by joanna.y.bartlett

Charlemagne at Fox Hollow French Immersion School
Kindergarten/New Student Enrollment Schedule

School choice forms and Charlemagne information sheets available in the office and online at http://www.4j.lane.edu/.

Parents may sign up for orientation/tours on the following dates:

Mon.     Jan.30    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Wed.    Feb. 1    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
|Thurs.    Feb. 2    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.|
Tues.     Feb.28    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Wed.    Feb.29    6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs.     Mar.1    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Please contact the office, our head secretary, Heather will schedule a tour for you. Contact information is below. Please plan to attend one of these tours, as they will provide you with valuable information to help you make your choice about attending this  program.

Thursday, January. 26
School Choice Information Meetings, 7–8 p.m.
4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene

Saturday, February 11
School Showcase (a school choice information fair)
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Chávez Elementary School, 1510 W. 14th Ave.
• Get answers about school choice
• Talk to representatives from every 4J school

Thursday, February 23
School Choice Information Meetings, 7–8 p.m.
4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene

Friday, March 23
Last day to turn in School Choice forms to the 4J District Office, Instruction Dept., 200 North Monroe, by 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 5
Lottery results postcards mailed to parents.  Please do not phone or visit the office for results prior to Monday, April 8.

Monday, April 8 
Parents of accepted students may pick up an enrollment packet, which includes the following forms to be completed and returned by May 9:

        • Eugene School District 4J Enrollment Form
        • Medical Report for Grades K-12
        • Immunization Form. State law requires kindergarten students to have a minimum of one vaccine containing DPT, Hepatitis B, and two doses of MMR and either a date of chicken pox disease or varicella vaccination.
        • Proof of birth date must also be provided (student must be 5 years old prior to Sept.1.  This may be in the form of a copy of a birth certificate, passport, or other official document.

Friday, April 30
Parents who plan to attend Charlemagne will need to confirm enrollment by this date.  Later confirmations will result in the student’s name being placed at the end of the waiting list.

Friday, May 9 
LAST DAY to turn in all enrollment forms and proof of birth date.

Thursday, May 30   
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend an evening informational meeting at Charlemagne.  There will be two sessions offered simutaneously one for incoming kindergarteners, and one for incoming 1st -5th graders. Invitations and more details will be sent to families who have enrolled.

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