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Newsletter for December 22-January 4, 2026

Posted Date: 12/21/25 (05:30 PM)
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Weeks of December 22, 2025 - January 6, 2026

 
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Bonjour Charlemagne Families!

As we reach the end of the year, we want to wish all our Charlemagne families a wonderful and relaxing winter break. We are so proud of the hard work and growth our students have shown this term. Whether you are traveling or enjoying a quiet staycation, we hope this time is filled with warmth, laughter, and plenty of rest.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on January 6, refreshed and ready for a bright new year!

Alors que l'année s'achève, nous souhaitons à toutes nos familles de Charlemagne de merveilleuses vacances d'hiver. Nous sommes très fiers du travail accompli et des progrès réalisés par nos élèves ce trimestre. Que vous soyez en voyage ou que vous profitiez du calme à la maison, nous espérons que cette période sera remplie de chaleur, de rires et de repos.

Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver à la rentrée, reposés et prêts le 6 janvier pour une nouvelle année brillante !

Bonnes vacances !

~Poppy
 
KEY DATES + EVENTS
  • DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 5, 2026 - Winter Break and PD
  • JANUARY 6 - Students return to School
  • JANUARY 15 - School Choice Season begins
  • JANUARY 15 - Thursday, 6-7 p.m., School Choice Event with Tour
  • JANUARY 19 - MLK Day
  • JANUARY 22 - Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Family Engagement Night
  • JANUARY 23 - Friday, 9-9:45 a.m. School Choice Event, No Tour
  • JANUARY 23 - Friday, 6-7 p.m., Online School Choice Event, Link TBA
  • JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 2 - NO SCHOOL, Grading and Planning Days
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Building Updates

We have received the construction schedule for our covered play area. Construction will begin in early January and be competed by the end of July. Please be aware that there will parts of our playground area and parking lot that will be in the Construction Zone during that time and off limits to children and community members. We are looking forward to the completed structure!

Playground plans are currently being finalized by the District with an anticipated completion date of August 31, 2026.
 
Save the date

Family Engagement Night: Community Conversation


Thurs Jan 22, 6:15-7:45 PM (childcare 6-8 PM, on-site at Charlemagne)
Guest Speaker: CJ Pascoe, Professor of Sociology at UO and award-winning author of Nice Is Not Enough: Inequality and the Limits of Kindness at American High
Topic: Helping all students feel safe, welcome, and a valuable part of the Charlemagne community
Who: Parents, guardians, and school staff; on-site childcare for kids
What: Cookies, coffee/tea, and meaningful conversation

 
Save the date

Save the Date: A Night in the French Quarter

Please join us for an evening inspired by a 1920s New Orleans speakeasy, filled with great food, lively music, and fun fundraising activities. It’s our most impactful fundraising event of the year!

Saturday, May 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Ford Alumni Center — University of Oregon
The soirée funds essential school programs that support our students and teachers, including teacher and staff appreciation, artists in residence, classroom support specialists, campus improvements, library services, the French intern program, and social and emotional learning supports.

This year, we especially need your help to ensure we meet our fundraising goal and there are many ways to contribute!

Sponsorships and auction item donations play a major role in making this event successful, and we are still actively seeking both. Learn more about what kinds of auction items we’re looking for and how to become a sponsor.

We are incredibly grateful to our early bird sponsors for their generosity and support:
Eugene Dental Group, Elle McLean – Bailey & Heisey Real Estate, Summit Bank, Cascade Kids Dental, Hershner Hunter, Albee’s NY Gyros, and Serenity Suites.

Unsure what the soirée is all about? Click here to get your questions answered.
 
SEL

Social Emotional Learning at Charlemagne

At the culmination of Kindness Month at Charlemagne, we proudly celebrated the practice of Kindness this year at our school wide assembly by anchoring to the theme of "Walk in their Shoes," promoting a culture of empathy and community.

Try This at Home: The Kindness Ripple
To reinforce these concepts at home, we encourage families to try this simple activity:
  1. Spotlight Kindness: At the end of the day, ask your student to name three specific acts of kindness they observed (or were a part of) that day—in school, in the community, or at home.
  2. The "Why": Ask them: "How do you think that person felt when they received the kindness? How did you feel when you gave/saw it?" This simple discussion models putting themselves in another's shoes and recognizes the positive impact of their actions.

Want to learn more? We practice Conscious Discipline school wide at Charlemagne and there are incredible resources for parents found here
 

Thanks for reading!

...and for being part of what makes Charlemagne a great place to learn and grow. Let’s make it a fantastic year! Joie de vivre!

Warmly,
Madame Poppy

campbell_s@4j.lane.edu | 541-790-7080
 

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