Alumni Newsletter 2010 - School Web sites hosted by Eugene ...

CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (Cont’d from Page 1)
These imperatives have provided a strong rationale for
Eugene IHS over the course of our history, which continues
to present day. In this twenty-fifth year, we are also being
reviewed by the Eugene School District 4-J to determine the
extent to which our mission and philosophy remain unique to
the school, and the extent to which students can access our
school. We are proud to share our successes with the school
board, of which you are an enormous part. We plan to share
with the board your experience, comments, and commitment
to international studies, and as a school, we will continue our
endeavors to increase the international dimensions of our
classrooms and constantly assess the extent to which we are
preparing students for a global age.
It is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of our community
of alumni and their families, our teachers, and district
officials, both past and present, that we are able to offer our
unique program to all students in our district. We look forward
to the future of Eugene IHS, and remain thankful to our
alumni for your continued interest and support.
Traditions in Eugene IHS
Eugene IHS Picinc
Eugene Celebration Parade
Opening Assembly
Art Benefit Sale
International Study Abroad Fair
Model United Nations (MUN)
Penny War
Meeting of Great Peacemakers
9th Grade African Celebration
Eugene IHS Film Festival
Community Service Fair
Eurasian Conference
Gatsby Ball
Swansong
Farewell Assembly
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A message to the Eugene IHS Staff from
Courtney Leonard, Head Teacher
Subject: Re:Our students
Dear all:
As images from Haiti pour in, it’s been hard not be
discouraged by the challenges that country faces in
the coming months, and to hope for the very best in
an international response.
I want you to know, though, how much our students
have been inspired over the last week, and that despite
the desperate news, have found ways to respond in
a time of need...
... a 10th grade FI student calling upon the FI community
to support another francophone country by setting
up an account for donations via Mercy Corps...
... juniors brainstorming to create an evening fundraising
event for our community...
... 9th grade students deciding to hold a bake sale to
be able to send funds to Haiti...
Our students are inspired by your compassion and
awareness of the world. Under your guidance, they
are evolving as global citizens!
So, in the dreary days of January, amidst the piles of
grading, and challenging content, take heart in the
light that stems from teachers and students working
to make a difference in the world.
Love,
Courtney
EUGENE IHS FACTOID #1:
The Eugene IHS Picnic has become a traditional
event to start off the beginning of the school year.
Every year, about the second week in September,
all Eugene IHS students and their families are
invited to a picnic held in Alton Baker Park to
meet teachers, play games, and celebrate. We
want to encourage alumni to attend this event as
well. Please check the Eugene IHS website in
early September for the date.