4J in Focus
September 2022
“I commend the team for its dedicated efforts on this important issue and look forward to a new schedule that will better serve the interests of all 4J's secondary students, families and staff,” shared Superintendent Dey. “The district’s priority is to maximizes opportunities for all students' academic needs, social-emotional growth and connections to peers, while providing the time needed for our valued educators to prep and collaborate so they can teach at the highest level.”
To guide its recommendations, the team has identified priorities that will be used to weigh all proposed options. Secondary school schedule priorities:
- Prioritizing access and opportunities for students receiving support services through an IEP, 504 plan, ELL, etc.;
- Providing flexibility for students so that they are allowed time to access affinity groups, enrichments, extensions and interventions;
- Increasing opportunities for collaboration amongst staff so that students receive the highest quality services;
- Optimizing class sizes where possible;
- Promoting positive relationships for students and staff;
- Meeting the minimum instructional hours required under state law
Access Changes at the Ed Center
Superintendent Andy Dey has authorized all employees with a current 4J badge to be able to access the Ed Center during normal business hours without having to be buzzed in.
Balancing security with a welcoming and convenient office environment is always a challenging task. As Dr. Dey has spoken with employees looking to connect with the service functions located in the Ed Center, it became clear an access change was needed.
Employees can simply use their ID badge on the door access device to unlock the Ed Center's front doors during business hours. Staff not assigned to the Ed Center as their primary work location will need to sign in through the Raptor visitor management system. Visitors still will need to be buzzed into the Ed Center and sign in through Raptor.
This access control change is effective immediately. If you encounter a challenge with access please notify the district receptionist upon arrival.
Support Available: Mental Health Care Coordination
Care Solace is a confidential care coordination service that families can access online at caresolace.com/eugene or by phone at 888-515-0595 in any language and at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In addition, the Oregon Healing Collective is offering 4J employees up to 10 sessions of grief counseling at no cost. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the collective's website.
Lace Up! Fun Run to Support 4J Schools
The Eugene Education Foundation will hold its inaugural On Track for Success FUNdraising run on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Alton Baker Park. There will be both a 5K and a .4 mile fun run.
You can sign up individually to benefit all 4J schools or get your school’s fundraising off to a running start by registering with your school’s team.
Register TODAY—closes Wednesday, October 19
.4 mile at 9:30 a.m. | 5K at 10 a.m.
Food carts, nonprofit and PTA booths will be present!
EEF will distribute all proceeds as classroom grants that benefit the academic learning and social growth of 4J students. EEF is a nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
