Cheetah Chat for 3/10/2025 - Important Dates, Community Events, Carnival and More

Posted Date: 3/11/25 (4:58 PM)

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Mark Your Calendars

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

4/11 - Grading day - No School
4/17 - STEM night

May

5/9 – Picnic on the playground
5/16 – Jog a thon
5/26 – Memorial day – No School

June

6/5 - Chávez Family Dinner
6/6 - Grading Day - No School
6/13 - Last Day for Students
6/13 -5th Grade Celebration

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!

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!

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

Community Resources for Families

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"

Thursdays

6pm to 7:30pm

JOIN

Coffee & Connections

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.

First Friday

10am-1130am

72A Centennial Loop, Suite 150 Eugene OR

RSVP

Away from Home - English

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

Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm

JOIN

Rainbow Family Support Group

For families supporting youth in the LGBTQ+ community.

Second Wednesday 6pm to 7pm

JOIN

Suicide Prevention: Question. Persuade. Refer

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

March 21

9am to 11am

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

Last Wednesday of the Month

5pm to 7pm

RSVP

Nurturing Fathers

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

April 4 - June 27

5pm to 7pm

Wraparound Phase 1

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

April 8

9am to 12:30pm

Collaborative Problem Solving

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

Chávez Elementary School