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Posted Date: 11/14/25 (03:54 PM)
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Kelly Middle School

Weekly Newsletter

November 14, 2025

November 24 & 25 Parent Teacher Conferences

Kelly Middle School Conferences will be on a drop-in basis; 10 minutes per teacher. We will have maps and staff available to help you find the teachers you are waiting to meet with. We are planning to provide childcare as well. See specific schedules below for November 24 and 25. 

November 24:
Conferences available between 12:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Teachers will take a 30 minute dinner break from 5:00-5:30. 
Teachers will also take a 15-minute break within this time. 
Child care will be available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

November 25:
Conferences available between 8:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Teachers will take a 15-minute break within this time. 
Child care will be available between 8:45 p.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Many of our teachers would like your student to be present for the conferences, either to present their work to you (guardian or parent), or to be part of the conference discussion. Teachers that are strongly encouraging student attendance:

Faris
McGuyer
Miller
Moore
Wodke
Mason

Event Night (Masquerade) : November 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Kelly students are invited to the Fall Event Night on November 21. We will offer a dance, open gym, movie, photo booth, and other supervised areas to socialize. The event is free for students; we ask that they bring their student ID for faster entrance. Pizza and other snacks will be available for purchase; Most items will be $1.

Students will have an opportunity to decorate a mask at the event, but no outside masks allowed. No backpacks or large bags are allowed at Event Night. A small bag that holds a phone, ID and money s allowed.

We would love help from our families in a variety of ways.
Volunteer to Help at Event Night : (link)
Donate snack items (link)
 
New Kelly SWAG for students and families: Fundraiser for Student Activities
New Kelly Swag! Hoodies and T-Shirts!
 
Show your Kelly School Spirit by grabbing a new t-shirt or hoodie today! Use this link to access the order form and purchase your items.
T-Shirts $10
Sweatshirt: $25
Please complete the form for each order, and we’ll make sure to deliver your student(s) attire promptly.

Volunteers Still Needed
We have several opportunities in the coming weeks to volunteer at Kelly:
Event Night on Nov. 21
OBOB leaders
Book Room Organizers
Mentors
General help during activity times
If you are interested in helping in one or more of these ways please fill out the volunteer application. If you already are cleared to volunteer, and are interested in any of these opportunities, please reach out at 541-790-4740 or prater_s@4j.lane.edu.

Mentor volunteers:
Kelly Middle School is looking for a new volunteer Mentor Coordinator. Our Middle School Lunchtime Mentoring Program supports at risk youth by partnering them with a Mentor for lunch once a week. Last year we had 112 students being Mentored in 4J each week. The Kelly Mentor Coordinator volunteers on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30, and does another 30 minutes of flexible communications during the week. The volunteer Mentor Coordinator is fully trained and supported by the 4J staff Mentor Coordinator. This is a fantastic way to get involved in our community, and make a difference in the lives of young people! Please contact Kate Becker for more information:  becker_k@4j.lane.edu  541-517-0394

Bike Club at Kelly on Mondays
A new club started on Mondays in collaboration with Shift Cycles in Eugene. This is an opportunity to learn about bike safety, bike repairs, and go on group rides. This is not a school sponsored activity, but will be held right after school on Mondays at Kelly.

Upcoming Events & Important Information

November 17th:
Erin's Law
In compliance with SB 856 (Erin's Law) and OAR 581-022-1440 (9), Eugene School District 4J will implement four sexual abuse prevention lessons each year in grades 6-8 during Advisory on the following date: November 17th

These lessons will address the following topics and skills:
  • Topics Addressed:
  • Consent
  • Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Safe Touch, Safe Secrets
  • Skills Addressed:
  • Effective Communication Skills to Establish Boundaries
  • Skills to Tell a Trusted Adult
  • Techniques to Recognize Sexual Abuse
  • Identifying Safe Touches & Safe Secrets



Parents have the option of excluding their child from such instruction. If you do not want your child to receive instruction in any of the topics above, please indicate which topics by checking the correlating box(es) below. An alternative lesson will be provided for students in the alternative work center (AWC). 

The links below are opt-out forms if you would rather your student not participate in these discussions. Those forms also have links to the presentations themselves, so you can review and make your decision accordingly. The presentations will be available in other languages for any student where English isn't their first language upon delivery. They are currently being translated and if you'd like to see them in your first language, please let the school know so we can send them to you when they are complete.

Thank you for supporting your student!



November 20:
The Gathering Returns This Fall!
We’re excited to invite you to The Gathering, a powerful monthly space where connection, culture, and community come together. Join us for meaningful conversations, cultural reflection, and healing in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Each session is rooted in African-Centered Healing Circles — heart-centered dialogues guided by tradition, storytelling, and shared wisdom. Together, we’ll build community, share experiences, and create space to be seen, heard, and held.

November 24-28: No School Conferences & Thanksgiving Break


December 11th:
Band and Orchestra Concert 7:00-8:00 pm

Papas Pizza Fundraiser November 26th

If you don’t feel like cooking the night before Thanksgiving, order Papa’s Pizza to support our school. Please share the flyer with friends and family. You must show the flier on your phone or print it out. Please note that beverages and delivery orders are excluded from the fundraiser.
Image of the Kelly Middle School Papa's Pizza fundraising flyer. Image text is as follows: We are hosting a pizza day at coburg road papa's pizza for Kelly Middle School. Bring this flyer into papa's pizza on November 26th and the organization will receive 50% of the value of the food you purchase. You also have the choice of purchasing fundraiser bucks that are good for all future purchases. These bucks will earn 25% of their value for the organization. Please come into papas and help us out. With your support on November 26th, 2025 we can have a really successful fundraiser. Beverages and delivery orders are excluded. These flyers cannot be distributed at papas pizza. This fundraiser flyer is valid all day only on the specified date.
 
Cell Phone Policy
From the time students enter the school building until the time that they leave the building personal electronic devices are expected to be kept off and in their lockers this pertains to
  • Cell phones
  • Smart watches
  • Headphones/earbuds
  • Tablets
  • Video games
  • Any device that connects to the internet