Newsletter for March 29

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (05:30 PM)

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Week of March 31-April 3

Bonjour Charlemagne Families!

We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating Spring Break! It is wonderful to see our hallways filled with energy again as we head into the final stretch of the school year.

A big date is approaching: the Charlemagne Science Fair is happening on April 15th! We can’t wait to see the curiosity and hard work our students have put into their projects. Get ready for a day of discovery!

Nous espérons que vous avez passé des vacances de printemps reposantes et ressourçantes ! C'est un plaisir de voir nos couloirs à nouveau animés par l'énergie des élèves alors que nous entamons la dernière ligne droite de l'année scolaire.

Une date importante approche : la Fête de la Science de Charlemagne aura lieu le 15 avril ! Nous avons hâte de découvrir la curiosité et le travail acharné que nos élèves ont consacrés à leurs projets. Préparez-vous pour une journée de découvertes !

KEY DATES + EVENTS

MARCH 30 - NO SCHOOL, Monday, Planning Day
APRIL 10 - NO SCHOOL, Friday, Mid-Term Grading Day
APRIL 15 - Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Science Fair
APRIL 22 - Wednesday, 5:15-8:00 p.m., Music Concert Grades 1 & 2
APRIL 30 - Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kindergarten Orientation
MAY 14 - Thursday, TBA, Grades 3-5 Music Performance at Roosevelt Middle School
May 18-20 - Monday-Wednesday, Camp Tamarack for Fifth Grade
May 25 - NO SCHOOL, Monday, Memorial Day

Grade Level Blogs

Charlemagne PTO Website

Summer camp sign ups are right around the corner: some signups even started last weekend! The PTO has compiled a list of many summer camps, organized by theme, including price and hours.

Check it out here: https://www.charlemagnepto.com/resources

And of course be sure to check out all the other things going on with our community!!

https://www.charlemagnepto.com/

Seasonal Allergies Reminder

Warm weather is here! If your student is affected by seasonal allergies (itchy/watery eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat), please consider starting their daily allergy medicine now. Antihistamine medication needs time to build up in the system and can help control these symptoms for your child in the coming weeks. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our nurse Jenny Downes at downes_j@4j.lane.edu

Soirée & Auction Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

We are so excited to announce that early bird tickets are officially on sale for this year's Charlemagne Soirée & Auction: A Night in the French Quarter.

$50 through March 30 (price goes up to $60 after!)

This is Charlemagne's most significant fundraising effort of the year, and the funds we raise go directly toward the programs that make our school so special like our French intern program, library services, classroom support specialists, social-emotional learning resources, arts enrichment, and more.

This year's event promises to be unforgettable:

- A NOLA-inspired catered dinner

- Signature cocktails and mocktails

- Student art auction

- Fundraising games and a live auction featuring incredible experiences and packages donated by our community

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

You can also buy raffle tickets, drink tickets, and more online through the above link. Buying ahead helps the volunteer team streamline event operations and helps us order the correct amount of food. There are also a limited number of free tickets available for volunteers available to help the day of the event.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

6–10 PM

Ford Alumni Center, University of Oregon

**This is an adults-only event, so please line up your childcare and plan for a real night out!

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.

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 Elementary School