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Twin Oaks News Week of April 28th

Posted Date: 4/30/25 (10:00 AM)
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Twin Oaks
Mustangs Run Together
School Hours

7:55-2:25 (MTHF)
7:55-1:10 (Wednesday)
Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast in the cafeteria 
Students are excused to class at 7:55


Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

We would like to inform you that Twin Oaks will be conducting a practice

Lockdown drill on Friday, May 2nd.

 

Drills are for staff and students, and are educational opportunities to practice life safety skills. For example, evacuation drills/fire drills are conducted at schools regularly. A fire alarm goes off, students line up and head outside. Since there is no simulation of a threat or hazard, these cause less trauma while imparting important skills and muscle memory. Lockdown drills are similar. There is no simulated violence needed to conduct them. The only information needed is for the protocol to be enacted, “Lockdown, locks, lights, out of sight,” and then students and staff perform the proper functions.

 

For all our drills, we use the I Love You Guys Standard Response Protocols. We encourage you to look at the I Love You Guys website to educate yourself on what it is. And, if appropriate, to share what you’ve learned with your child. https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html

 

The safety and well-being of your child is our top priority. We will continue to keep you informed about important concerns at our school.

 

Please contact me if you have any questions.

 

Thank you,

Stephanie Randall 
Principal



Music Update: 
Dear Twin Oaks Families,

Our students are putting on a concert to celebrate a full year of learning in Music class, and you're invited!

Our show is on Thursday, May 29th at 6:00 pm in the Twin Oaks gym.

Each grade level has been working hard on songs that highlight their singing, dancing, and instrument playing. Please join us for this special showcase of Twin Oaks' musical talent!

Here's how you can help at home:

1) Make plans for your family to attend the concert. Let's pack the house for our performers!

2) Help your child practice their song(s) at home. Scripts, accompaniments, and dance steps will be sent to each grade level later this week. 

3) Hype up the show! Let our performers know that you're excited to hear them sing/dance/play.

Thanks for supporting our music program here at Twin Oaks! I will send more grade-specific information as we get closer to the concert date, as well as reach out to families of students volunteering to emcee or serve on stage crew. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions and I can't wait to see you there! It's been a joy working with your children to put this show together.


- Ms. Molinari


Join us on Thursday, May 1st for MAY DAY! 
Twin Oaks playground
5pm-7pm


Twin Oaks Families:
The Fun Run is coming up in a few weeks, and we wanted to give you plenty of time to plan ahead.

We encourage you to join us on the track during your child's Fun Run Time (SEE EVENT SCHEDULE) and then ENJOY A BARBECUE LUNCH with us on the blacktop. 

See the flyer below for ALL the details. Don't forget to sign up for your child's free t-shirt and, if you can, a volunteer job😍
Direct Link to sign up for Barbecue Lunch Tickets: HERE
Direct Link to sign up for your child's FREE T-shirt: HERE
Please see the post from Mrs. Miller HERE to sign up to volunteer. 




Sign up to HELP with Teacher Appreciation Week HERE 😍


Volunteer Background Check
We have lots of fun events coming up this spring. Be sure to fill out the 4J Volunteer Background Check so you can join in on the fun! 

Register for ParentSquare: ParentSquare lets you receive important information and alerts from your child's school and district. Registering allows you to set your notification preferences, among many benefits. Remember to register using the email address you provided to your school. Register for ParentSquare

Mark Your Calendar! 
Upcoming Twin Oaks Dates!

May 1- 1st Grade Field Trip - Nearby Nature/Eugene Science Center

  • Look for info from Mrs. Riggs on Parent Square


May 1: 5pm-7pm May Day/family Picnic 

  • Gaga pit grand opening 

  • Families bring their own food / picnic

  • We will serve strawberry shortcake


May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week! 

  • Help us celebrate our AMAZING teachers! 


May 8: Kinder Orientation 5-6pm

  • Welcome incoming kindergarteners! 

  • Join us for a visit to see classrooms, meet the teachers and ride the school bus! 


May 19-21 - 5th Grade to Outdoor School! 

  • More info from the classroom teachers

  • Make sure to turn in your permission slips! 


May 29: 6-7 pm: Evening Music Performance

  • Grade levels will perform a song in the gym

  • More info to come


June 5: Fun Run and Family BBQ Time TBD

  • More info to come

  • Staff are facilitating and putting together Fun Run

  • Nutrition Services will serve lunch (Families can purchase for $6, students can all have BBQ lunch for free ) 


June 9 - 5th Grade Beach Field Trip 

  • more info to come from the classroom teachers


June 13: Field Day Celebration for all students

  • Volunteer to help support a station

  • Early release day with grab and go lunch   



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 Parent & Family Engagement & Partnership Survey 

Dear Families of Twin Oaks Students,
We are hoping to get more of our families to participate in our Title-1 Family Survey.  So I will be distributing book tokens to each child whose parent contacts me and lets me know that they have completed this survey. You can contact me at delcampo_j@4j.lane.edu

English Link 
We value your input and hope you will take a few minutes to help us with this survey,
June del Campo
Title-1 Teacher/Coordinator
Twin Oaks Elementary


Please Remind your student to check the Lost and Found!!
It's running over.....
You are Welcome to come in and check for your students lost items



Breakfast and lunch menus are available on the 4J Menu Website. Make sure you filter to Twin Oaks Elementary School. 



Menus are subject to change.

FROM EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J AND THE COMMUNITY

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School Transportation Survey: We Want to Hear From You! 

In partnership with the City of Eugene, we’re asking all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to fill out a brief survey about your child’s daily commute to school. Your feedback will help us better understand transportation needs and improve options for all families. The survey is quick, confidential, and your responses will remain anonymous.
As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey by April 20 will be entered into the City of Eugene’s random drawing for a chance to win one of twelve $25 gift cards! Please take a moment to share your thoughts by filling out the survey here: School Transportation Survey. Your input is invaluable and we appreciate your time!


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District-Wide Kindergarten Welcome Event 

Join us for this family friendly event to get excited about kindergarten. Games, prizes, photo opps, food carts, story time and friends!

Click Here to Register
FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 5-7 PM
River Road Elementary School
120 W. Hilliard Lane



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JOIN US FOR KITS (KIDS IN TRANSITION TO SCHOOL) Program

Kids in Transition to School –or KITS– is an evidence-based school readiness program developed at the Oregon Social Learning Center. During the summer before kindergarten, the program builds children’s academic, self-regulation, and social skills and supports parents in using positive strategies to support learning at home and school.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or use QR code here: English and Spanish

KITS will be offered at 2 regional locations with morning options as follows:
Howard: 9:30 - 12:30 and Chavéz: 9:00 - 12:00

KITS is free to all incoming kindergarten students while spaces are available!

During the KITS program, your kids will: Learn to make friends & cooperate, and build beginning reading & counting skills.

Parents & Guardians will: Learn skills to reduce parenting stress and learn how to connect with your child’s school.

Eugene Summer KITS is a 3 hour program and will run 4 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 30, 2025 through August 7, 2025.

(See Calendar for details) Please apply by May 16th


Mobile Pantry Food and Clothing Distribution

The Food for Lane Co. Mobile Pantry runs a monthly FREE food and clothing distribution. See the flyer below or click THIS link

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