March
3/15 - 2nd Grade Music festival at Buena Vista
3/17 – 3/21 - Scholastic Book Fair
3/19 – Chávez School Carnival
3/24 – 3/28 – Spring Break
3/31 – No School – Teacher work day
April
May
June
- 6/5 - Chávez Family Dinner
- 6/6 - Grading Day - No School
- 6/13 - Last Day for Students
- 6/13 -5th Grade Celebration
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Sluggo Reading Challenge
The Eugene Emeralds and Sluggo joined us for the kick off of our Sluggo Reading Challenge on Friday. Sluggo and the team from the Ems spoke with the kids about the importance of reading and setting goals at our assembly. Kids will complete a 10 day reading challenge here at school and earn a voucher good for free tickets to an Ems baseball game this spring. Go Reading and Go Ems!
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Counseling Corner with Ms. Shannon, School Social Worker
It's been a joy to get our Conscious Discipline parenting support sessions underway, and to otherwise connect with parents across K-5 on supporting their student. It is genuinely an honor to do this work!
So many of us benefit from connecting with others who 'get it' to share laughter, strategies, and more. I wanted to highlight a support group that may interest some of you (below, with hyperlink to more information embedded) and also share about Oregon Family Support Network's offerings, one of which is their monthly Parent's Night Out Respite. Offered the last Wednesday of every month, OFSN offers these as a break for parents and caregivers with child supervision available, open to all PacificSource and Trillium families in Lane County. RSVP is required at least two days in advance and can be accessed via website linked above.
I'm also linking my digital Caregiver Corner where you can find a variety of resources. On the lower right of the Caregiver Corner, you'll see "Chávez counseling updates" with information about what we're currently exploring in different grade levels.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions of if I can be of support!
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Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday, 3/17 Reading is for everyone!
Hats off to the week, Wear a Hat Day!
Tuesday, 3/18 Reading makes us bright!
Wear bright colors
Wednesday, 3/19 Reading is FUN!
Dress Fancy!
Thursday, 3/20 Readers are our future!
Dress for the job you want when you grow up
Friday, 3/21 Books boost our Imagination,
Wear something cozy or Pajamas
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| Community Resources for Families |
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Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a statewide organization providing education and advocacy from the family experience through to state government. Our work is community and family-driven to provide the best access and support to the families being served.
Every family deserves to be heard and understood.
Better Together Virtual Parent Meetup |
For families of children with behavioral, emotional, social and physical challenges. Meet other parents in a confidential, supportive setting to share experiences, successes and frustrations while exchanging ideas, learning new parenting skills and finding new tools. |
We are "parents helping parents" |
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An in-person welcoming, peer-led gathering for parents and caregivers of children experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges. It provides a safe space to share experiences, build supportive connections, and access helpful resources. |
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First Friday
10am-1130am
72A Centennial Loop, Suite 150 Eugene OR
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A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current or anticipated experiences in away-from-home placements. |
THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES IN OREGON |
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Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm |
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Rainbow Family Support Group |
For families supporting youth in the LGBTQ+ community. |
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Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm |
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Suicide Prevention: Question. Persuade. Refer
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Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Cost: FREE |
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Parent's Afternoon Out - South Region |
A break for parents and caregivers. Child supervision is available. Registration closes two days prior to event. RSVP REQUIRED. |
THIS RESPITE OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO PACIFICSOURCE and TRILLIUM FAMILIES IN LANE COUNTY |
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Last Wednesday of the Month
5pm to 7pm
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The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. Cost: FREE |
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April 4 - June 27
5pm to 7pm
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This training will increase understanding of the Family Partner role in Phase 1. We will break down the activities in this phase and how those activities support the bigger process of Wraparound. Cost: FREE |
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Collaborative Problem Solving |
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Learn the Collaborative Problem Solving® approach & effective ways to reduce conflict
• Build skills & confidence in using the CPS approach
• Network & share information about community resources
• Develop new understanding of challenging behavior & learn new ways to help your child
• Rethink conventional approaches to behavioral difficulties and strengthen relationships
• Gain support from other parents Cost: FREE
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March 18, 20, April 1, 8, 15, and 22
12:30pm to 2pm
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