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Quick News | September 8, 2025
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In this issue:
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Operation School Bell: Sign up for FREE clothing assistance HERE.
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Menchies Fundraiser, 9/16: Show the flyer and Holt early 20% of all sales!
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RSVP for PTO Fall Fair & Family Social, 9/19: RSVP HERE for free ice cream!
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$30 School Supply Fee: Click HERE to pay your supply fee now.
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Free After-School Program, Wednesdays: KidMax Interest Form, DEADLINE MONDAY.
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NEWS FROM HOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
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Hours of Supervision
Class begins each morning at 7:55 and doors open at 7:50. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:25-7:45.
Students arriving at 7:25 are to report to the cafeteria. At 7:35, K/1/2 students go to the cafeteria to be supervised, and grade 3/4/5 students go to their entrance areas on the above map.
Students arriving before 7:25 are not supervised and should wait in their parent vehicles.
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Operation School Bell: Free Student Clothing Sign-Up
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Behavior Bolt for Parents
Courtesy is the Holt Bolt Character Trait of the Month
Teaching children courtesy is essential for their social and emotional development. By learning to be courteous, they can navigate social situations with greater ease and become well-mannered, empathetic individuals. Being courteous can be defined for kids as cleaning up messes, saying please and thank you, following directions the first time, and listening.
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Holt Night Out Fundraiser, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Sept. 16
Head to Menchie's at Gateway on Tuesday, September 16. Bring this flyer or show it on your phone during checkout, and Holt Elementary PTO will get 20% of the sale. Picture Day is Coming on Oct. 2nd. Order Now!
Order your school pictures now at mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID EVTVJS3VS. Picture retakes will be on November 14. Sign up to Volunteer at Picture Day on the PTO webpage. New Security Fencing, Locked During School
We've had questions about the new playground gates. Once they are finished, the gates will be on timers so students and families can access them for arrival and dismissal. They will be locked during school hours.
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Garden Way Church: Free After School Program Wednesdays! KidMax will begin on September 17 and end on May 27. They will meet every Wednesday on early release days from 1:10-5:45. They offer an extended Awana Kids Bible Club from 5:45-6:45 for a registration fee of $35 per year. Space is limited. If you are interested, complete this KidMax Interest Form by Monday, September 8. See this flyer and brochure for details.
Fall Family Social, Sept. 19: Join us at the PTO Fall Family Social, Friday, September 19th, 5:30-7:00, where the PTO will be serving free ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, and popcorn, with Kona Ice available for purchase. Inside the gym, visit informational booths including SHIFT!, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Holt Elementary PTO, Holt BIPOC, Holt Accessibility, YMCA, and Eugene Rec. RSVP here!
Library Volunteers Needed: Library volunteers needed to help with shelving, organizing, processing new books, and coordinating OBOB—any time you can give makes a big difference; please get in touch with cortez_r@4j.lane.edu to join!
From the Holt PTO (Parent Teacher Organization): Important Holt PTO info:
No Toys at School: Toys, stuffed animals, basketballs, footballs, and other items should stay at home. The school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
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FROM EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J AND THE COMMUNITY |
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NEW DATE! Make school travel fun!
As we start the school year, consider options for the school commute. Walking, biking, skating, scooting, busing, or carpooling all support health, learning, safety, and the environment. If driving is the only option, try parking a few minutes away and walking the rest. It avoids parking lot stress and gives you extra time to connect with your child.
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Do you think your elementary student might walk, bike, or bus at least some days? Sign up at tinyurl.com/eugene4J for free gifts, maps and other support for your active and shared travel!
- Click here for general tips on safety and route planning for active travel to school.
- Visit your school office to request a free Lane Transit District annual pass for your student. It's usable year-round and is not just for school travel.
- All ages, free, learn-to-ride a bike event for not-yet-riders, Tues, Sept 30th, 4:30-6:30pm, 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St.
Flyer here. Facebook event here.
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Free Confident Cycling For Families Class! New Date!
Tuesday, October 14th, 6-7:30 pm
Adams Elementary School - open to all families
Pizza for dinner!
Sign up here for our fun and informative Confident Cycling for Families class if you'd like to bike with your student, but could use some expert advice on safety and more.
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4J Special Education Information Night
An essential evening for families navigating special education services in Eugene School District 4J.
Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Auditorium, Eugene 4J District Office, 200 North Monroe Street
Topics covered:
Who is on the IEP Team? Find out the possible members for each grade level. What the IEP Covers: Goals, services, and supports. Where Services Happen: Classroom and beyond. When Key Events Occur: Timeline for evaluations and reviews. Resources & Takeaways: Helpful information for your journey.
Open to all families and caregivers. No registration needed.
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Join the adventure at Cub Scout Pack 175!
Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in Grades K-5.
Make new friends, share exciting adventures, and develop new skills!
Meetings every Tuesday @ 7:00 P.M
First meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 7:00 P.M.
Garden Way Church – 231 N Garden Way Eugene, OR 97401
Contact: Tom Phillips (541) 342-4403 or phillipstw@hotmail.com
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Mobile Pantry Food and Clothing Distribution, FRIDAY
The Food for Lane Co. Mobile Pantry runs a monthly FREE food and clothing distribution at the Sheldon Community Center. It will be inside the Community Center, in the Aspen Room, on the second Friday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00.
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Free Clothes, Shoes, & Coats, SATURDAY
Free clothes, shoes, socks, and coats for infants, children, teens, and adults at 1855 Cal Young Rd, Eugene. The store is open from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month (except for school Holiday weekends).
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9/8 – 10, All Kinders, A-Z
9/11 & 12, No Kinders, Parent/Teacher Conversations
9/12, 1:00-3:00, Food and Clothing Distribution (Sheldon Community Center)
9/13, 9:00-11:30, Free Clothes, Shoes, & Coats (1855 Cal Young Rd)
9/15, Regular Kinder Classes Start
9/16, Holt Night Our – Menchi’s Fundraiser (Show the Flyer!)
9/19, PTO Fall Fair & Family Social (RSVP Here)
9/24, 6:00-7:00, PTO Meeting (Library & Google Meet)
9/25, Curriculum Night (Time is TBA)
9/26, Holt Spirit Day - Holt "Boltimate" Spirit Day!
10/2, School Picture Day
10/8, Monthly Walk & Roll to School Day
10/11, No School
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Breakfast and lunch menus are available on the 4J Menu Website. Make sure you filter to Holt Elementary.
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