We want to encourage most families to visit Kelly conferences in-person on a drop-in basis; we also acknowledge that some families may not have the transportation or opportunity to come in-person and we want to accommodate so that all families have a chance to talk with their students' teachers. Teachers will be sending you individual emails to schedule a virtual conference or phone call. Please communicate with the teacher directly to schedule  a time within the conference windows (see details below). 

When you arrive for conferences at Kelly, 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. Translation services will be available on-site 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, or might be away from their table briefly to talk with a family virtually. 
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, or might be away from their table briefly to talk with a family virtually. 
Child care will be available between 8:45 a.m. and 12:00 a.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. 

November 17th:Erin's LawIn 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

Link to lesson materials: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kt-V-pR5MNn4NGBsvI8G6dv5iPx1sQzdvHbYk73zmdo/edit?usp=sharing
 Please click this link to learn more about what Erin's Law is.
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!
Opt-Out in English
Forma de exclusión en español
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

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.

Cell Phone PolicyFrom 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