Elementary Pathway Changes Due Sunday 

Reminder: Elementary school families enrolled in their regular school may choose between hybrid and online; deadline extended to Feb. 14

Elementary students enrolled in the hybrid learning pathway will be returning to school buildings this spring, learning on-site two days a week in alternating groups.

In consultation with elementary school teachers and specialists, working side-by-side with administrators and listening to teacher voice and parent input, the district has shifted the hybrid learning schedule to have each group of students attend school on-site two days a week, rather than in alternating weeks as originally planned.

Families with students in grades K–5 enrolled with their regular school may change between the hybrid and online learning options before the hybrid model begins. The deadline to submit change forms has been extended to Sunday, Feb. 14.

Families only need to respond if they want to make a change between Same School Online and Hybrid. No action is needed if a family wants to stay with their student’s current choice of Same School Online or Hybrid. Enrollment in the separate Eugene Online Academy program is for the full term, and this pathway change form does not include an option to change to or from the academy mid-term.

Middle and high school families will have the opportunity in March to change their learning pathway choice for the third trimester.

Thank you! We all look forward to being able to safely reopen 4J school buildings and welcome students back into classrooms soon.

Free COVID-19 Testing This Saturday, Feb. 13

Testing will be offered every two weeks at the 4J district office

Eugene School District 4J has partnered with the University of Oregon and is hosting free COVID-19 testing for community members every other Saturday. The next COVID testing event is this Saturday, February 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 

Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. (enter from Monroe St.)
Learn more & register: blogs.uoregon.edu/osjp/registro 

Testing is free and available to everyone regardless of insurance or immigration status. It is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments will be available. Preregistration is recommended but not required. 

The testing is provided by the University of Oregon and is a self-collected shallow nasal swab. Results will be available within 2–4 days. If you have questions, please please see the information at the registration link or email c19MAP@uoregon.edu.

Keep Kids Up to Date on Routine Vaccinations

Immunizations required to come to school • Exclusion Day Feb. 17

Is your child up to date on their shots?

4J students will return to schools in a hybrid model this spring. There's no COVID vaccine for children yet, but routine vaccination requirements still apply for students to come to school. Keeping your kids up to date on required immunizations will help them transition safely and quickly to in-person learning when the time comes.

State law requires immunizations for diseases such as polio, measles and pertussis. To attend public schools, charter schools, private schools, preschools and childcare facilities in Oregon, students must have a complete and up-to-date record of vaccination, medical or nonmedical exemption, or immunity documentation for every immunization required for the student’s grade. Information about vaccination requirements and exemption rates is available on the district website.

If your student doesn't have all their shots, or the documentation in their student record is not up to date, you will receive an exclusion notice stating that you must show proof of vaccination, exemption or immunity or they won't be able to participate in on-campus learning and activities, such as sports, starting on Feb. 17 and until their immunization records are in compliance with state law.

Vaccines are available at many pharmacies, healthcare providers’ offices, Lane County Public Health (541-682-4041), and the school-based health centers at Churchill (541-790-5227) and North Eugene (541-790-4445). Call for information or to schedule an appointment.