Bulldog Bulletin
Awbrey Park Elementary School Newsletter
11/18: 3rd Grade Field Trip: Hult Center (9:45am)
11/19: Spirit Day! (Mustache Day)
11/19: Awbrey Park PTO Meeting (6:30pm, Room 16)
11/20: Awbrey Park Site Council Meeting (5:30pm, Room 16)
11/21: Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-8:00pm, Regular School Day)
11/24: Parent/Teacher Conferences (8:00am-8:00pm, No School)
11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
12/10: School Board Meeting (6:00pm via Zoom)
12/15-12/19: Scholastic Book Fair!
12/17: 5th Grade Wax Museum (9:00am, Gym)
12/17: Awbrey Park PTO Meeting (6:30pm, Room 16)
12/18: 4/5 Choir Concert (5:45pm, Gym)
12/18: Title 1 Family Reading Night (6:30pm, Classrooms)
12/19: Spirit Day! (Pajama Day)
12/22-1/5: Winter Break (No School)
Dear Awbrey Park Families,
First and foremost, I want to thank all of our Awbrey Park families for supporting our Jog-a-Thon this school year. I am excited to announce that we raised over $14,000 for field trips and other exciting educational opportunities for our students. Thank you!
As a reminder, we have no school Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th next week due to conferences and Thanksgiving Break. If you have not had the opportunity to sign up for fall conferences, please be sure to connect with your child's teacher at your earliest convenience.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great Wednesday!
Sincerely,
Jared Tiecke, Principal
Parent/Teacher conferences are almost here! This is a great opportunity to see how your child is doing and meet with their teacher. Conferences are scheduled for Friday, November 21st from 4:00-8:00pm and Monday, November 24th from 8:00-8:00pm.
There will be no school the week of conferences (November 24th-November 28th).
Conferences will be in person this year, but virtual options are also available upon request. Scheduling information was sent to families on Friday, November 7th via Parent Square. If you have not had the opportunity to sign up for fall conferences, please be sure to connect with your child's teacher on available times. Thank you!
Are you interested in volunteering and/or helping to organize events at Awbrey Park? If so, consider joining the Awbrey Park Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)! Our PTO meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00pm in Room 16. Our guest speaker will be Ashli Williams, our school counselor. Parents and guardians are welcome to enter through the purple hallway doors or join us via Zoom (click here). See the agenda here for more details.
See our October Awbrey Park PTO Minutes below for all the latest news and updates!
For more information, please contact our PTO President, Jasmine Lawrence at awbreypto@gmail.com.
Still interested in ordering school pictures? Visit mylifetouch.com and create an account by selecting the "Create an Account" link under the Start Here section. See our picture packet order form below for pricing details.
The event code is no longer active so you will need your child’s student ID to complete the order. Please contact Jade or Rochelle in the school office at 541-790-4050 for student ID information.
The Awbrey Park Health Room is one of the places students go when they occasionally get wet, muddy, or need a change of clothes. As such, we could use some of the following clothing items for all students:
- Underwear (Sizes: Small & Medium)
- Pants, Sweatpants & Leggings (Sizes: Small & Medium)
- Socks (Small sizes preferred)
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 541-790-4050. Thank you!
Parents/guardians may “pause park” along the curb to pick up or drop off their student(s) at arrival and dismissal (back parking lot).
Please note the following rules for “pause parking”:
- Drivers must remain in their vehicles at all times.
- Drivers should pull forward as space becomes available.
- When getting in or out of the vehicle, students must use the door closest to the sidewalk. Student should not exit the vehicle on the driver’s side for both safety and traffic flow reasons.
As a reminder, please encourage your child to check the Lost & Found near the cafeteria prior to Thanksgiving Break. All non-claimed items will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, December 19th.
We do our best to return items labeled with students’ names to them. If you haven’t already, please label your students’ jackets and sweatshirts/sweaters with their names. Conferences are a great time to check the Lost & Found for missing items in November. We hope to see you there!
With the possibility of inclement weather quickly approaching, this would be great time to double check that your contact information is updated in the event of a school closure or delay. Information will be communicated through our regular notification system (via text, voicemail and email) from the district office.
You can subscribe to our text alert notification system by logging into ParentVue and updating your contact information or by calling the school office at 541-790-4050. You can also visit district website for the most recent weather updates, alternate bus routes, and school closure information.
How to find out if there is a change:
- Check the district website, www.4j.lane.edu
- Follow 4J social media: Facebook, X @4Jweather & @4Jschools
- Tune in to local radio and television news stations
- Text message from the district (If you are concerned about the weather and have not received a text by 6:30 a.m., check the 4J website, Facebook page, radio or TV.)
Are you interested in substituting as an Educational Assistant at Awbrey Park? If so, apply today through the 4J Educational Assistant Substitute Pool!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Awbrey Park Principal, Jared Tiecke at 541-790-4050 or at tiecke_j@4j.lane.edu.
We are excited to welcome volunteers back into our schools! If you are interested in volunteering at Awbrey Park Elementary School, please contact your child’s teacher for upcoming opportunities.
Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application on the district website and be approved prior to volunteering. Please contact Jade Chrissis in the school office at 541-790-4050 for more information.
New Student Cell Phone Policy Starts Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 4J students will be prohibited from using smartphones and other personal electric devices for the entirety of the school day under a revised policy the school board approved on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to comply with a statewide order.
The device must be stored and silenced “off and away” from the start bell to the dismissal bell for all grades, including during meals and time between classes. The district already generally prohibits student use of personal electronic devices during instructional hours, although high schools have allowed students to use them between classes and at lunch and free periods.
After surveying families and students about device use and concerns earlier this fall, district staff will develop rules to implement the revised policy, including how phones may be stored and how students will be reminded to follow the policy.
Other things families should be aware of under the policy:
- Personal electronic devices are required to be stored in locations designated by district and school administrators, such as lockers, backpacks, secured pouches or classroom storage. Different schools may have different methods of storage.
- The district will adopt rules that enable students and families to reach each other in some circumstances. More information will be shared with 4J families in the coming weeks.
- Use of personal electric devices would continue to be allowed, if required by an IEP, 504 or health plan, or another approved exemption.
- Prohibited use of personal electronic devices have been expanded from the current policy to include, among other additions, bullying, harassment, unauthorized recording.
- The revised policy moves away from suspension or expulsion for unauthorized use of personal electronic devices, although students could face discipline for violations.
Student Accident Insurance
As the school year begins, we want to ensure that our students and their families have access to all available resources. One such resource is the optional Student Accident Insurance, which parents or guardians may purchase for the 2025-26 school year.
This insurance provides valuable coverage for student accidents that may occur during school, school activities, including sports. It’s an excellent way for parents/guardians to protect their children and ensure peace of mind.
To learn more about this opportunity, see the linked enrollment flyer and brochure here for additional details.
4J K-5 Health curriculum - The Great Body Shop
Three years ago, our district's K-5 Health Adoption team selected The Great Body Shop as our new comprehensive Health Education curriculum for all 4J elementary schools. The Great Body Shop is a leading curriculum used across the United States and throughout Oregon's many school districts. This skills-based, standards-driven program is aligned with National and Oregon state standards for Health Education and offers excellent comprehensive Health Ed. instruction for our students to support their growing Health Literacy.
The program consists of 10 units that address the following Health topics: Injury Prevention & Personal Safety, Nutrition, Functions of the Body, Growth & Development/Cycle of Family Life, Disease & Illness Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Community Health & Safety (w/violence prevention), Self-worth, Mental & Emotional Health, Environmental & Consumer Health, Physical Fitness.
Each month your child will receive a glossy, colorful magazine (at their grade level) aligned to the unit being taught called a "Student Issue". The back page of each Student Issue will include a Family Communication Letter to support Health learning at home. Teachers have access to their own Great Body Shop Teacher Portal and students will soon have access via Clever, which will enable them to also listen to the articles in their Student Issue in English, French, and Spanish. Once teachers receive their access to their GBS Teacher Portals, they will be able to connect you to the Family Portal.
As usual, parents are always welcome to come view any adopted curriculum at school. We think you'll be excited by this new, up-to-date, medically-accurate, engaging Health curriculum.
Erin’s Law and Child Abuse Prevention Lessons
In 2015, the state of Oregon passed Erin’s Law which requires that all K-12 students engage in personal safety and child abuse prevention lessons each school year. All students participate in 4-6 developmentally appropriate lessons each year regarding personal safety. This includes lessons in general safety and specific information about recognizing, responding to, and reporting child sexual abuse. The lessons are spread out across the year to ensure students consistently receive messaging about keeping themselves safe.
In the Eugene School District 4J, our elementary schools use the Second Step Child Protection Unit. Classroom teachers will be sending home a family letter at three different point during the school year to provide parents/guardian with additional information.
For more information regarding Erin’s Law, see our parent/guardian resource here.
About Us
Email: tiecke_j@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://awbreypark.4j.lane.edu/
Location: 158 Spring Creek Drive, Eugene, OR 97404, USA
Phone: (541) 790-4050
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AwbreyPark