Community Picnic and Field Day June 18th

Dear Families,

It’s hard to believe, but here we are entering the final two days of the school year! We hope everyone is looking forward to a wet and wild Field Day on Tuesday. Grab a volunteer spot while you still can! Please bring your lunch and the entire family to stay after Field Day; school will be released at 11:45 a.m. Student supervision will end promptly at 12:00 p.m. to allow teachers to finish grading and readying their classrooms for summer. Please continue to turn in Tour du Monde packets to the box located in the hallway across from Bernadette’s office. You can donate NOW online or send this link to friends and family to donate: https://squareup.com/store/charlemagnePTO

A giant thank you to those who have contributed to Tour du Monde among other fundraisers this year. As donations continue to trickle in, we feel confident we have successfully reached our goal to support staffing for the 2019-2020 school year! Fantastique! Merci beaucoup to all of our incredible parents, grandparents, teachers and community members who invested countless hours of time and energy into our beloved program at Charlemagne this year. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to your children’s education and showing up to events to help support the program! We hope you have a restful and rejuvenating summer! ErinMarie Langsdorf and Jenny Jonak PTO Co-chairs

Bonjour les familles!

In this final e-News update, I’d like to offer our thanks for another fantastic year at Charlemagne! As I close my first year as your principal, I feel such incredible gratitude for our school community. I’d like to share just a few special thanks and some good-byes to close us out for the year.

First, I have such an appreciation for our staff—teachers, instructional assistants, office support, and interns… I have never worked with a more professional, dedicated and compassionate group of humans. Special thanks to Mme Debbie Diedrich who stepped in so seamlessly to 3rd grade this year– remarkable. In addition, M Soumagail Moussa who provided us fantastic language support this year, and who will be departing for a new school district in Nevada.

We’re also saying good-bye to Mme Adrienne Pierce who was presented with an exciting opportunity… she’ll be moving on to Roosevelt Middle School next year as a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. We wish her all the best and will miss her presence in 5th grade… and lucky graduating 5th graders who will see her at RMS!

Our interns became important members of our classrooms and supported our students’ language experience considerably… huge thanks to Fannie (2nd grade), Adama (3rd grade), Victor (4th grade) and Catherine (5th grade). We hope this year has been as beneficial for their personal and professional development as it has been enriching for our school community.

I also have gratitude for our departing Charlemagne PTO Executive Board and the unparalleled support and education they offered me in my first year. As we welcome in a new executive board, my personal heartfelt thanks go to Brooke Parrill, co-chair; Brett Gomsrud, secretary; Sabrina Parsons, Treasurer; and Kathy Gregory, Site Council. I’m also thrilled to be working with a dynamic new team next year

Merci mille fois for a truly rewarding first year at Charlemagne. I look forward to what we can accomplish together in 2019-20 in our French Immersion community!

Mme. Courtney, Principal

Important Date:

June 18th: Last day of School/Field Day – Release at 11:45,

Community Picnic Following

Summer Resources

Laura Dale, our great school counselor, has shared some summer resources for our community to help everyone have a great summer full of safe fun.

Change in Report Cards – Mailed Home

This year, final report cards will be mailed home after June 19. This is a district decision for all elementary schools, so please look for your student’s report card in the mail the week of June 24.

GET READY TO CELEBRATE SUMMER – FIELD DAY 2019

Field Day is coming June 18! This event is our special end of year outdoor celebration with games and fun for all! It is a popular event so if you’re interested in helping please sign up here and come enjoy the fun!

This year we will be having a community picnic after school release from 11:45-12:45. School supervision ends at noon at which point you need to have your child(ren) in your care. Bring a blanket and lunch and come and join our Frenchie community as we close out the school year. The schedule of events for the last day is as follows: 8:30 – School Begins, students should go to class as normal 8:45 – 9:15 – Assembly (students and staff only) 9:15 – 11:15 – Field Day (volunteers welcome) please sign up here 11:15 – 11:45 – Transition back to classrooms for popsicles and final goodbyes 11:45 – 12:00 – Dismissal and pick-up Please note: Your student may not leave with a parent from Field Day without checking out via the front office. In addition, students will have some final time in their classrooms together before being dismissed for the day. Please help us keep track of our students by following our regular procedures. Thank you!

Host Families Still Needed for 2018-19 School Year

ARE YOU:

Interested in learning about another culture?
Looking for an opportunity to share your own culture and community?
Able to provide 3 meals a day and a bed?
Ready for a new and exciting year?

We are recruiting host families to host interns for both fall and spring semesters next school year. Hosting can be for a full or half term. If you are considering hosting and would like more information, we would be happy to answer any questions or connect you with a former host family. Thank you to the families who have already offered to host!!

Contact: charlemagneinternprogram@gmail.com for more information.

Tying Up Loose Ends at School

As the year ends, we try to tie up a lot of loose ends. Many of you have responded to our requests for returning library books and paying fines and now it is time to clear up lunch accounts.

Did you know that your student’s lunch account follows them all the way to high school? That means a small negative balance now will continue to accumulate over the years. Reminder phone calls come from Nutrition Services on Tuesday evenings every week– perhaps you have gotten a call?

If you have a negative balance, please see Ms V in the cafeteria or follow this link to pay online: https://www.mymealtime.com/. You will need your student’s number which is on their report card… and you can also ask your student since it is the number they use to get lunch! If you need assistance with your balance, please see Bernadette in the office.

Additional “Loose Ends” Tasks:

lost and found

The lost and found in the cafeteria is full! Please stop by to collect any of your student’s forgotten belongings. Anything left on 6/18 at noon will be donated.
If you are moving and NOT coming back to Charlemagne please let us know. Any address changes can be made in the front office.
Medication cannot be sent home with students on the last day so please stop in the office to pick it up.
The office will be open until Tuesday, June 25 with reduced hours. Please call before coming. The office will reopen on Tuesday, August 20

Many thanks for your attention to these year-end details!

Incoming Roosevelt Middle School Parents

RMS has a flourishing debate program that has been run by parent volunteers. RMS started out as the only public middle school in the state of Oregon to have a debate club. The students have made trips to California to debate with other schools.

The parent who has been running the debate club for the last 6 years is stepping down. We need some parents to help run this wonderful program.

The debate club meets at 7:50 am – 8:40 am, before school starts, (days of the week decided by the parent leader, as many as 5 days or just 3 days).

South Eugene High School students come and help with the debate club.

If any parent is interested please email cindygupta1@gmail.com

YMCA Before and After Care Spots Filling Quickly for Fall

If your child(ren) need before school or after school care, our fabulous in-house YMCA program has a few spots still available for fall. Spots fill quickly so please register if you know you will need these services.

How to register:

Click here to log in or create your online account. Once that is created, click on the basketball icon labeled “programs”, search for your school’s program, and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Or, click here to access a paper registration form to print out and bring in to the YMCA.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Library Assistant (next year)
Readathon Co-Chair (fall 2019)
Auction Co-Chair (next year)
Host family recruitment assistant
Yearbook Committee (next year)
SWAG Coordinator (next year)

Please email Debra McIntosh for more info.

Direct Drive Continues:

Thank you to everyone who has made a contribution to our direct drive! To keep our work going we hope you will consider a generous donation to the Charlemagne PTO, our non-profit organization. Your contribution ensures an outstanding experience for every French Immersion student from kindergarten to 5th grade.

All of the funds we raise from the Charlemagne PTO goes to directly subsidize staffing needs.

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Your tax-deductible donation can be made in two ways:

• Go online to https://squareup.com/store/charlemagnePTO.

• Send a check to Charlemagne PTO at the school: 3875 Kincaid Street, Eugene, OR., 97405.

For your records, our tax ID number is
46-1825220.

We recognize not every family can contribute equally to a direct drive request. We also know our families give in other equally important ways and are grateful for the time spent in classrooms and at community events. We recognize all types of support are necessary and valuable to the success of our school!

Summer Camp Opportunities Below:

PEGASUS PLAYHOUSE YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER AUDITIONS

The premiere Fall musical of Pegasus Playhouse, A Young Theatre Company, bows this September at the Ragozzino Performance Hall at LCC. “Too Many Princesses, A Feminist Fable” is an original musical that challenges gender norms and is full of song and dance.

Pegasus Playhouse is run by local Theatre Teacher/Performer Scott Frazier-

Maskiell. Pegasus is dedicated to excellence in theatre and there are a limited number of roles, for grades 3-12. There will be auditions for the show 8/5 and 8/6 beginning at 6 pm. Registration for auditions can be found through our website: www.pegasusplayhouse.com

Tutoring in French and Sports

Get Coach Mo this summer to catch up or keep up with your math, French, tennis, soccer, or music skills, and come back after summer like an expert. Mo has 2 kids in French immersion. He’s currently a licensed tennis coach at YMCA and a licensed soccer coach at Eugene Timbers. Mo taught all ages for 20+ years, including at UO. Fluent in 5 languages, some of his tennis clients do their tennis lessons in French! Check out GetCoachMo.com for personalized tutoring to reach your goals. For more information please contact Mo! Mo Jemmali www.GetCoachMo.com 541-246-4317

Super Summer at Oak Hill

Oak Hill School has amazing summer programs for Talented and Gifted (TAG) students. Summer isn’t too far off and it’s time for families to start planning their summer camps.

They offer 3 unique summer programs:

Super Summer has challenging classes and activities for TAG/gifted student who have completed K-7th grades (2018-2019 school year).

Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a residential academic experience, for TAG/gifted students who have completed grades 6-11, located at the University of Oregon.

Summer on the Hill is a learning and recreational opportunities for all youth who have completed grades

Learn more at http://oakhillschool.com/summer-programs/

Rose Children’s Theatre: Summer Camps

Rose Children’s Theatre is offering a variety of exciting and unique summer camps from June 24th through August 23rd. Is your child interested in acting, singing, and dancing? Whether they are returning to the stage or looking for an introduction to the world of theatre, RCT has something for all aspiring actors. We have a number of camps geared specifically towards elementary-aged actors.

Detailed camp and registration information is available online at www.rosechildrenstheatre.org/camps-workshops/summer-musical-theatre-camp/.

Scholarships and sibling discounts are available for every camp. Please contact summer@rosechildrenstheatre.org with any questions.

Summer At Upstart Crow Children’s Theatre

Join Upstart Crow Children’s Theatre for a wide variety of camps and

musical theatre fun all summer! Join us for our week-long Outdoor Theatre

Camps throughout the summer for ages 5-8 or 9-13 with fun themes such as

Elephant and Piggie, Where the Wild Things Are, Robin Hood and more. If

you’re looking for musical theatre fun come be a part of one of our Summer

Stock Productions—join us for High School Musical 2 Jr. (Ages 12-18) July

15-26th and Music Man KIDS (Ages 8-12) August 12th-23rd. Whether your child

is an experienced thespian, or looking to try out the stage for the first

time, Upstart Crow Children’s Theatre provides an inclusive environment for

a diverse community of students.

For more information and to register for a camp or production visit our

website. Tuition assistance available to qualified families.

SEHS Soccer Camp 2019:

At SEHS Soccer Camp, your child will enjoy all the high school soccer team players as counselors, learn from their years of experience, and have a lot of fun improving his or her skills and confidence! Games are played that are age appropriate for their grade.Kids are grouped by grade so they will see a lot of old and new friends. Each soccer player receives a new soccer ball.

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June 24-27, 2019 — 9am-2pm
South Eugene High School Turf Field/Open to all students entering Grades 1-9 in the Fall
Cost: $140 for 1st child* $120 for 2nd child *Free and Reduce Lunch $70

Please email:southeugenesoccercamp@gmail.com with any questions!

South Eugene Varsity Volleyball:

The South Eugene High School Varsity Volleyball Team invites both boys and girls grades 3, 4, and 5 to attend their upcoming volleyball camp June 24, 25, 26, and 27.

For more information please see the brochure or contact Head Coach Alicia Chamness at Chamness_A@4j.lane.edu and GO SOUTH!