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Charlemagne Elementary School

Newsletter for February 15

Posted Date: 02/15/26 (05:30 PM)


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Week of February 16-20

 
Mardi Gras
 

Bonjour Charlemagne Families!

Le Carnaval arrive à grands pas !
Our favorite annual tradition is almost here! Please join the Charlemagne Elementary community for an evening of celebration, connection, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
  • When: Next Friday, February 20th
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Where: Charlemagne Elementary

 À vos agendas : le Carnaval approche !
Notre tradition annuelle préférée est pour bientôt ! Rejoignez la communauté de l'école élémentaire Charlemagne pour une soirée de célébration, de rencontre et de divertissement. Nous avons hâte de vous y voir !
  • Quand : Vendredi prochain, le 20 février
  • Heure : de 17h30 à 20h00
  • Lieu : École élémentaire Charlemagne
 
KEY DATES + EVENTS
  • FEBRUARY 15 - School Choice deadline
  • FEBRUARY 16 - NO SCHOOL, President's Day
  • FEBRUARY 20 - CARNAVAL!
  • MARCH 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
  • MARCH 30 - NO SCHOOL - Planning Day
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Charlemagne PTO Website

 
Carnaval

Carnaval de Charlemagne!

Le Carnaval arrive à grands pas !
Our favorite annual tradition is almost here! Please join the Charlemagne Elementary community for an evening of celebration, connection, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
  • When: Next Friday, February 20th
  • Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Where: Charlemagne Elementary

À vos agendas : le Carnaval approche !
Notre tradition annuelle préférée est pour bientôt ! Rejoignez la communauté de l'école élémentaire Charlemagne pour une soirée de célébration, de rencontre et de divertissement. Nous avons hâte de vous y voir !
  • Quand : Vendredi prochain, le 20 février
  • Heure : de 17h30 à 20h00
  • Lieu : École élémentaire Charlemagne
Carnaval is a special way our school comes together to celebrate, build community, and make great memories—we hope you’ll join the fun and help make it a huge success!


 

Attendance Hotline

Some of you may not be aware that the easiest and fastest way to let us know that your student will be absent is to call the 24/7 attendance line at 541-790-7092. Follow the prompts to leave us your student's name, reason for absence, and a number to call if we have questions. I check this hotline regularly throughout the day.

Thanks! Mme Eliza
 
Save the date

Elementary OBOB Regionals March 7 at ATA

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Social Emotional Learning

This month, our SEL lessons are all about Community. We’ll be exploring how we connect with others and the roles we play in making our environment a better place. Our key topics include:
  • The Power of Social Influence: Understanding how our actions ripple out to affect others.
  • The Helper Connection: Identifying the helpers in our lives and learning how we can be helpers ourselves.
  • Conflict Resolution: Mastering the tools to navigate disagreements with empathy.
  • Positive Friendships: Defining what makes a healthy, supportive relationship.
We are specifically practicing "I" statements to help students express their needs clearly and identifying "Trusted Adults" they can turn to when they need a hand.
Bringing the Lesson Home
To support what your child is learning in the classroom, here are three ways you can practice these skills together:
  1. Master the "I" Statement Model healthy communication by using "I" statements during everyday moments.
  • The Formula: "I feel [emotion] when [action/event]." * Example: "I feel overwhelmed when the shoes are left in the hallway because I’m worried someone might trip." This shifts the focus from blame to feelings.
  1. Map Your Influence Chat about how your family impacts your local community. Do you recycle? Are you kind to neighbors?
  • Activity: Brainstorm one "Community Mission" you can do together this month—like donating to a food pantry, picking up litter at a local park, or writing a thank-you note to a local librarian.
  1. The "Quality" Circle Create a routine for positive sharing, perhaps during dinner or before bed. Each person shares one kind thing about another family member.
  • The Challenge: Focus on character and actions rather than appearance. Instead of "I like your shirt," try "I loved how patient you were while helping your brother today.

 
Flu season

Flu Season/illness - when to stay home

Flu season is upon us, and we have had a growing number of students out sick from school. While attendance is certainly important, our biggest concern is that students are safe and healthy while at school. Here are some reminders and guidelines for what to do when your child is sick:

DO NOT send your child to school until they have been fever-free (under 100 degrees) for 24 hours without any fever-reducing medication (e.g., Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil). Aspirin should not be given for fever due to viruses in order to prevent a complication called Reye’s syndrome. In general, if your child has a cough lasting 7 days, seek medical care.

Please keep your child home if you see any of these signs:
  • Fever greater than 100.0° F
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stiff neck or headache with fever
  • Any rash with or without fever
  • Unusual behavior change, such as irritability and/or lethargy
  • Jaundice (yellow coloring of skin or eyes)
  • Skin lesions that are “weepy” (fluid or pus-filled)
  • Colored drainage from eyes
  • Brown/green drainage from nose with fever
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; serious, sustained cough
Your child should not return to school until 24 hours after their last episode of fever, vomiting or diarrhea. If possible, consider keeping your student home for an extra day to fully recover. If your student has a chronic condition that is impacting attendance, please contact your school nurse.
Simple measures can often stop the spread of common illnesses, including:
  • Repeated Cleaning: Clean frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, changing tables, toys, equipment, etc.) using a bleach/water solution (1/2 cup bleach to 1 gallon water)
  • Handwashing: Wash hands frequently, especially after diaper changes, toilet use, and prior to eating.
  • Vaccination: Flu vaccines are available and can be effective in preventing or decreasing the severity of illness
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Lane County Health Department Communicable Disease Control Program at 541-682-4041.
 
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.
 

Thanks for reading!

...and for being part of what makes Charlemagne a great place to learn and grow.

Warmly,
Madame Poppy

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

Charlemagne French Immersion School