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Newsletter for August 22

Posted Date: 8/23/25 (5:30 PM)
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Week of August 25-29

 
Mardi Gras
 

Dear Charlemagne Families!

This is our third communication with you and we are getting close to OPENING DAY on September 3 for kindergarteners and September 4 for grades 1-5.

If this is your first time reading the newsletter, please review all the information below.

Bienvenue!

~Mme Poppy

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As we return to school, we wanted to make sure you all were aware that we have begun implementing an Extreme Heat Response Plan. With temperatures rising, we want to reassure you that keeping students safe, comfortable, and ready to learn is our top priority. On extreme heat days, our staff follows a clear plan to help classrooms and common areas stay as cool as possible:

  • Morning ventilation: Windows and doors are opened first thing in the morning to let in cooler air before the day heats up.

  • Fans in classrooms: Each classroom is equipped with an oscillating fan on a stand to keep air moving.

  • Hydration and misters at recess: Students will have access to water stations and outdoor misters during recess.

  • Cooling strategies indoors: Teachers may use handheld spritzers for a light misting, and students are encouraged to drink water throughout the day.

  • Cooling walks: If a classroom becomes overly warm, teachers may take students for a short “cooling walk” to a shaded or cooler space on campus.

We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and adjust as needed. Thank you for helping us remind students to bring a water bottle each day, wear light clothing, and be ready to stay cool while learning.

Merci, Poppy
 
KEY DATES + EVENTS
  • Project Hope Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 at Howard Elementary
  • Learn to Ride a Bike: Aug. 24 frrom 2-5 p.m.
  • Volunteer Orientation Meeting on Google Meet: August 25, 3 p.m.
  • Kindergarten Curriculum Night: August 25, 6-7 p.m.
  • Volunteer Orientation Meeting on Google Meet: August 26, 3 p.m.
  • Meet Your Teacher: Sept. 2, 3:00–3:30 p.m.
  • Watermelon Social: Sept. 2, 3:30 p.m.(Playground)
  • First Day - Kinder: Sept. 3--Smart Start by last name. Please see more information here.
  • First Day - Grades 1–5: Sept. 4, 8:30–3:00
  • Grades 1-5 Curriculum Night: Sept. 25, 6:30–7:30
Example calendar with dates pinned
 

Learn to Ride a Bike

Learn to ride a bike at a free, all-ages event! 
Sunday, August 24, 2-5pm - drop-in
Clear Lake Community Center, 4646 Barger Dr.


Join Safe Routes to School; 4J, Bethel, and Springfield School Districts; Cascadia Mobility; the Cities of Eugene and Springfield and Shift Community Cycles for this fun event with bike checks and minor tune-ups and information about bike share. This event is in coordination with Project Hope.

You don’t need your own bike to participate, but please bring a helmet and bike if you have one. Comment or message us with questions or to volunteer or contact albee_b@4j.lane.edu or 541-790-7661.
 

Volunteer Orientation Meeting on Google Meet

If you are interested in volunteering in the school, this meeting is for you. It will take about forty-five minutes to review the confidentiality and safety requirements.

But first you need to visit the district's volunteer pages at https://4j.lane.edu/volunteers. There you will find the information needed to be approved to volunteer.

Monday's meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)

PIN: ‪448 506 096#‬
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Tuesday's meeting ID
Meeting ID

Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)

PIN: ‪831 595 866#‬
 
Back-to-School Basics
  • Supplies: Just a backpack (no wheels) + water bottle! We’ve got the rest. We are requesting a suggested $40 supply donation to help with supply costs this year.
  • Breakfast & Lunch: FREE for all students—no forms required.
  • Class Assignments: Emailed Friday, Aug. 29.
  • PE Days: Wear tennis shoes—no crocs or rain boots.

Arrival & Dismissal Tips
  • Doors open at 8:20 (8:00 for breakfast).
  • Late? After 8:30, enter through the front vestibule.
  • Dismissal: Students exit with teachers to designated areas.
  • Parking: Use West Amazon & crosswalks. Curbside = pause parking only (stay in car!).

Attendance
School starts at 8:30 sharp—being on time matters! Call the 24/7 attendance line before 8:15 if your child will be absent: 541-790-7092

Getting to School Safely
We encourage walking, biking, carpooling, or bus rides to reduce traffic and boost readiness. Need help planning a route? Contact Safe Routes Coordinator at: mazze_s@4j.lane.edu | 541-790-7539

More Quick Info
  • Volunteering? Orientation dates coming soon.
  • YMCA After Care: Waitlist is open. Contact the YMCA at 541-686-9622.
  • Health Forms: Keep records current—especially allergies & asthma! Forms are available in the office.
  • Nut-Free Table available in the cafeteria.
  • Lost & Found along Front Stairs. Please label all personal items.
  • Messages to Students: Make plans before school—staff can’t deliver non-emergency notes during the day.

Our Core Values
  • Everyone belongs.
  • We grow together.
  • We lead with empathy, respect, and a love of learning—en français!
 

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
 

Charlemagne French Immersion School