As the weeks continue to fly by, I wanted to share a simple thought that grounds me around this time of year: "Gratitude is when what we have is enough." -Charlie Brown

This idea encourages me to focus on the good things already present in our lives. Here at Charlemagne, we find so much to be genuinely thankful for:

Thank you for being such a vital part of what makes Charlemagne Elementary a place to be truly grateful for.

Poppy

We hope you all have a wonderful break and we will see you on December 1. Our next newsletter will be published on December 7.

The PTO has a new website!!! Moving forward, all PTO news, updates, and resources will now be available in real time, all in one place. Explore it now at https://www.charlemagnepto.com/. Be sure not to miss the goals, and resources page for lots of good information as well as our intern page to learn all about our wonderful French Interns! 

For the safety of your students, please do not drop off earlier than 8 a.m. when staff are ready to receive them into the building.

Thank you!

Book Fair! - Our Scholastic English book fair will be open after school and during conferences November 17th through 24th. The fair is in room 7 at the end of the K/3 hallway. Come by and find books for your child and their teacher. All proceeds will support our library.

WHEN: Thursday, November 27th, 1pm – 3pm

WHERE: Whirled Pies, 199 W 8th Ave, Eugene

You’re welcome to join Burrito Brigade for their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the trimmings with vegan/vegetarian options.

Cold weather clothing will also be distributed.

WHEN: Thursday, November 27th, 1pm

WHERE: UUCE, 1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene

All are welcome to gather with the Unitarian Universalist’s festive community as we share in the bounty of the harvest season. This is a potluck celebration, and you're invited to sign up to bring a dish or a decoration if you’re able, but bringing a dish is not required. We’re grateful for every hand and heart that joins us. RSVP and/or sign up.

WHEN: Thursday, November 27th, 12pm – 2pm

WHERE: First Baptist Church of Eugene, 3550 Fox Meadow Rd, EugeneThe First Baptist Church of Eugene is hosting a free Thanksgiving Lunch for the community on Thursday, November 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Guests are asked to register online in advance.

On Monday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m, we will have a volunteer orientation.

If you have not attended this year and want to be a volunteer in your student's classroom, on field trips, in the Library, please attend.

The training lasts about 40 minutes and can be accessed here:

Monday: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ogs-babk-jzf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-350-0148‬ PIN: ‪826 782 452‬#

Wednesday, December 3rd, is Charlemagne annual school Health Screening Day.

The Oregon Lions will perform vision SPOT checks for all students. If your student wears glasses or contacts, please have them bring those to school and wear them for the vision screen.

In addition, Lane County Dental Prevention Program will do a dental hygiene visual exam.

OPTING OUT: If you are not interested in having your student screened for dental, vision, or both, please fill out this Google Form. Complete a response for each of your students separately. Opt-out responses must be received by Friday, December .1.

The Health Screen Results Sheet will come home in their homework folder in early January. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out. Thanks.

We have learned that some parents are finding it challenging to subscribe to our calendar.

Thank you to the parent who figure out how to do it!

Go to this link. On the page you will find instructions on how to subscribe to the calendar. Both our Charlemagne website calendar and our ParentSquare calendar draw information from the same source.

...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

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