Office Hours, Playground Meet Up, School Supplies and More

Posted Date: 8/16/24 (12:35 PM)

Greetings New and Returning Chávez Families,

I hope that this message finds you well and that you are looking forward for the kids returning to school. We are busy preparing the building to welcome staff and students back in the coming weeks. We know that this transition back to the school routine can be challenging. Here are some ways you can support your child's transition back to school:

Re-establish Routines: Gradually adjust bedtimes and wake-up times a week or two before school starts to help children get back into a routine. This might include reducing screen-time and electronics use.
Come to the Monday Meet-Up on the Playground
Discuss Expectations: Talk to your child about what they can expect this school year, including any changes in grade levels, classmates or teachers.
Set Goals Together: Encourage your child to set personal and academic goals for the year, encouraging a sense of ownership and motivation
Practice Separation: If your child struggles with separation anxiety, practice short separations to help them adjust to being away from home.
Promote a Positive Attitude: Share your own positive experiences from school and highlight the exciting opportunities that await them.

Thanks for all you do to support your learner and the work we do here at Chávez. We can't wait to see you all soon. Read on for more news you can use.

Principal Kevin

Playground Meet-up Monday 8/19!
On Monday from 5:30 - 7:00 all families are invited to come and meet up at the playground to reconnect, make new friends and see one another before the school year begins. We hope to see lots of you there!

School Calendar for 2024-2025
All 4J school year calendars can be found HERE. Our first day with kindergarten students will be September 4th and all students on September 5th. More information about back to school coming next week.

Office is Open!
Our office at Chávez is open for registration of kindergarten and other new students. We are open from 7:30 - 3:00 each day. If you have questions before visiting, please call 541-790-5300. Information about enrolling your child can be found HERE.
If your child already attends Chavez AND you have not moved over the summer, there is nothing you need to do.

Project HOPE Back-to-School Giveaway
August 24 & 25, 2024 at ATA

Annually, 50 churches and 35 businesses and foundations, partner with local school districts to provide 3,500+ new shoes, socks and backpacks filled with school supplies to local students! If you are interested in a ticket, please watch for an email from 4J on Sunday, or access the link on the 4J Facebook Page.

School Supplies

Elementary Schools: Standard supplies, such as pencils, crayons, glue and scissors, again will be provided at no cost to all elementary students. We would ike students bring a personal backpack and water bottle. Please label both with your child's name

Middle Schools: Click on your school for your student's supply list for 24–25 school year. In addition, the school provides each middle school student a laptop to use for the year.
• Arts & Tecnology Academy
• Cal Young
• Kelly
• Kennedy
• Madison
• Monroe
• Roosevelt
• Spencer Butte

High Schools: The school provides each high school student a laptops to use for the year. Because high school students’ course schedules and needs can vary so widely, high schools do not generally have preset school supply lists for all students other than:

• Water bottle
• Notebook
• Pencils/pens

Devices for all students: Schools provide each student with a device for the year—iPads for elementary students, and laptops for middle and high school students.