Dear Families,

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week: This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It is a great opportunity to thank the teachers and staff that support your child. Each of them care deeply and strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children and youth can grow and learn. The parent group has organized a week of appreciating activities. They are requesting your assistance. Each day of the week has a special theme. Please read the flyer below and then volunteer to support by clicking on the SignUpGenius links.

AVID Showcase Thursday, May 9th: Twin Oaks Elementary has been selected to host an AVID Showcase for school personnel from other schools and districts. This Thursday we have teachers and administrators coming to our school to learn more about what we do to support teaching and learning. It is quite an honor and we are excited. We are asking that you have your child wear Twin Oaks shirts or shirts representing colleges and universities. Every student will be helping us as we invite other professionals into our classrooms. I want to recognize Mrs. Lauren Reed, our Instructional Coach and AVID Site Coordinator, who has coordinated the showcase as well as the AVID program at Twin Oaks Elementary. Mrs. Reed is an exceptional educator and a strong leader in our school.

Wild West Wednesday: Last week the school staff dressed up in as cowboys and cowgirls. We played many games of Rock, Paper, Scissors. By the end of the day we had two winners. Ms. Carly Leavitt won an extra hour of prep (Ms. Denisa will be teaching her students) and Ms. Leah Hampton won one hour of supervision coverage (Ms. Denisa will be supervising her recesses). The students expressed a desire to play. Therefore, this Wednesday is another Wild West Wednesday. Your children can dress in western clothing and play Rock, Paper, Scissors with their classmates. The winner from each classroom will play one final game with Ms. Denisa and enjoy a yummy treat.

Eugene 4J Parent and Family Engagement Survey: Every year we ask all families with students in the Eugene 4J schools to complete a survey to help us improve parent and family engagement. We look carefully at the results to establish programs and supports as well as improve in areas that are important to our families. Please review the information included in this newsletter. The survey is not long and can be completed quickly. We only need one survey completed for each family.

Children Who Are Sick: Recently, we have observed an increase in the number of students who are ill with stomach issues and sore throats. I sent an email on Saturday as well as included a letter from our school nurse, Adrienne Royer, in this newsletter. We do not want to cause alarm. Our intention is to remind families about the guidance regarding communicable diseases. Please have your child remain home if they are sick. This allows them time to feel better and will prevent other students from becoming sick.

Weaving Wonder Art Residency - Artist Jessi Nelson is bringing her Weaving Wonder art residency to our school. Our students will explore the history of weaving and will make a woven creation of their own. Art Residency are offered to all students in Eugene 4J elementary schools and are sponsored by The Lane Arts Council and Eugene Art Spark. The students love learning about the various art mediums and creating their own piece of art.

I hope you have a beautiful week!

Ms. Denisa

May 13th-31st - Art Residency: Weaving Wonder

May 27th - Memorial Day Holiday - No School

May 31st - Talent Show

June 6th - Fun Run (PTO Fundraiser)

June 7th - Grading Day - No School for Students

June 14th - Last Day of School

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback will be used to inform our efforts to continually improve our district, our schools, and our partnership with parents to help students succeed.

If you have more than one student attending school in Eugene School District 4J and have had a different experience for different students, please fill out a separate survey for each student. That provides the schools with information specific to each student’s individual educational experience.

If you have questions or input regarding this survey, please call the Instruction Department at 541-790-7550. Once again, thank you for your time and input.

Dear Parents,

I hope this email finds you well. In light of recent events and considering the health and well-being of our community, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of keeping your children home if they are feeling unwell.

We understand the challenges that come with balancing work, household responsibilities, and childcare. However, the decision to keep a sick child at home is one that not only safeguards their health but also protects the health of their classmates, teachers, and the wider community.

When children attend school while sick, they risk spreading illness to their peers and teachers, who may be more vulnerable to certain illnesses. By keeping sick children at home, we can help prevent the spread of germs and minimize the risk of outbreaks within our schools and communities.

Moreover, keeping your child home when they are sick allows them the opportunity to rest, recover, and receive the care and attention they need. By prioritizing their health and well-being, you are teaching them important lessons about self-care and responsibility.

Please refer to the Communicable Disease Guidelines attached to this letter for further information on when to keep your child home from school.

In times like these, we must all do our part to protect the health and safety of our community. By keeping sick children home from school, we can help prevent the spread of illness and keep everyone safe.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and for your commitment to the health and well-being of our community.

Sincerely,

Adrienne Royer RN

School Nurse Twin Oaks Elementary

The Twin Oaks staff will be dressing up in our Cowboy and Cowgirl clothes on Wednesday. We invite your children to join us. Nothing fancy but something fun - denim, flannel, western clothing. Each class will be playing a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine one winner. The champion from each class will join Ms. Denisa for a final game with a yummy dessert. There is no reason for this dress-up other than we love our Mustangs and we enjoy theme dress-up days.

If you are interested in ordering Twin Oaks Elementary apparel click on the link below. Black Timber Graphics creates our t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Twin Oaks Elementary is a school in the Eugene School District 4J.

Email: taylor_d@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://twinoaks.4j.lane.edu/
Location: Twin Oaks Elementary School, Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 541-790-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Twin-Oaks-Elementary-School