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CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
NEWSLETTER
Cal Young Middle School
2555 Gilham Road Eugene, OR 97408
Cydney Vandercar, Principal
Brian Beard, Assistant Principal
Main Office: 541.790.6400
Attendance: 541.790.6454
FAX: 541.790.6456
http://schools.4j.lane.edu/calyoung
(or) http://schools.4j.lane.edu/calyoung/library/index.html
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December
30-11 M-F Ticket Blitz
2 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
4 F EARLY RELEASE, 12:25 p.m., Grading
7 M Second Trimester & New Bell Schedule Begins
10 Th All Bands Concert, 7 p.m.
11 F CY/Monroe Winter Wonderland Dance,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., CY Gym
12 Sa Jazz Band Performs, 4:45 p.m., Holiday Market
16 W Site Council Mtg., 3:30 - 5 p.m., Library
16 W PFCY Mtg., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Library
16 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
17 Th Parent Autism Support Mtg.,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Library
21-Jan 1 M-F NO SCHOOL, Winter Vacation
January
4 M NO SCHOOL, Progress Reports
5 Tu Classes Resume
6 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
8 F Geo Bee, 9 a.m.
15 F Activity Night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
18 M NO SCHOOL, MLKing Holiday
20 W Site Council Mtg., 3:30 - 5 p.m., Library
20 W PFCY Mtg., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Library
20 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
21 Th Parent Autism Sup. Mtg., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Libr.
21 Th Concert & Beg. Bands Concert, 7 p.m., Cafeteria
25-28 M-Th No-Name-Calling Week
25-28 M-Th School-Choice Visitation Week
27 W Parent/Administrator Mtg., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Libr.
28 Th Band Concert, 7 p.m., Cafeteria
29 F NO SCHOOL, Grading/Planning
February
3 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
9 Tu Honors/AP Info Night, 7 - 8 p.m., Sheldon HS
11 Th Orchestra Concert, 7 - 8 p.m., W Gym
12 F CY/Monroe Dance, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monroe MS
15 M NO SCHOOL, President’s Day
16 Tu Eugene Youth Symphony, Hult Center
16 Tu IHS Parent Info Night, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sheldon
17 W Site Council Mtg., 3:30 - 5 p.m., Library
17 W PFCY Mtg., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Library
17 W Parent Sport Night, 7 - 8 p.m., E Gym
18 Th Parent Autism Sup. Mtg., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Libr.
18 Th IHS Spanish Parent Mtg, 7 - 8 p.m., Sheldon
22-26 M-Th School-Choice Visitation Week
24 W Parent/Administrator Mtg., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Libr.
25 Th Symphonic Winds to Spencer Butte Festival
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CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
From the Principal
Cal Young Families,
At the end of this week, we conclude our first trimester. Some students will have
changes in their schedules while others will not. Please check with your child to see
if their daily schedule will be adjusted.
I thank all of you who attended parent/teacher conferences this month. If you were
unable to meet with a teacher, please contact them by email or phone to discuss your
child’s educational needs. Staying involved in your student’s learning is very important to his
or her success.
We appreciate everyone who donated food to our canned food drive. When Mr. Beard drove the
cans up to Food For Lane County’s collection site, the workers were impressed and surprised by our
contributions. In these tough economic times, it feels wonderful to give back to our community.
Our Site Council meets the third Wednesday of every month beginning in January. We welcome any
parent who would like to come and learn about our school wide projects. Currently we are wondering if
there is a teen topic you would like to learn more about. In the past, middle schools across the district
have offered seminars on internet and cell phone safety, how to recognize depression, drug/alcohol
awareness and what to expect in high school. Please email me if you have ideas or suggestions about a
concern you’d like to hear more about.
We continue to work with our students to make Cal Young a safe place for all. If you hear something
that we need to know, please contact Mr. Beard or me as soon as possible.
Finally, with the new trimester beginning on Monday the 7 th , make sure to take a note of our new
schedule. While the start and end times of school remain the same, the biggest change is that periods will
begin either a little later or earlier than before. The new schedule can be found on our website.
Take care and I wish you a wonderful holiday season —
Cydney
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CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
To Contact the Cal Young Staff
Address your email to the staff member you wish to contact by name listed in the column below followed by @4j.lane.edu
For example, to contact the registrar, you would address your email to: hanauska@4j.lane.edu
To call, begin with prefix “790” and follow with the number listed by each staff member below. For instance, to call Scott
Baker, Earth and Life Science teacher, dial 790.6453.
Office Staff Teachers
6412 Cydney Vandercar, Principal vandercar_c
6415 Brian Beard, Assistant Principal beard_b
6414 Diana Keefe, Secretary keefe_d
6215 Sue Gardiner, Enrichment Coordinator gardiner
6413 Alicia Hanauska, Registrar hanauska
6451 Debra Short, Instructional Assistant short
6400 Jodi Suter, Office Mgr./Attendance suter_j
Student Services
6403 Julie Francis, Student Services francis_ju
6400 Cindy Munyon, Speech Therapist munyon_c
6400 Joyce Wade, ELL wade_j
Auxiliary Services
6400 Ann Anderson, Nurse anderson_a
6400 Annette Conklin, Health Clerk conklin
Support Staff
6400 Amy Baker, Mentor Coordinator baker_am
6400 Rex Basting, Literacy basting_r
6461 Ardeen Cooper, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. cooper_a
6447 Sallou Cole, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. cole_sa
6447 William Delph, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. delph_w
6447 Patricia Donohue, Reg. Learn. Cntr. Asst. donohue
6447 Ryan Eisel, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. eisel
6429 Tom Hobson, Night Custodian hobson_t
6447 Katharine Hunt, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. hunt
6410 Kalen Maahs, Tech Support Specialist maahs_k
6447 Barbara McKay, Sp. Ed. Language Arts mckay_b
6447 Vickie Nicolas, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. nicolas_v
6429 Mark Paine, Night Custodian paine
6428 Phyllis Penn, Food Services Coordinator penn
6447 Julie Skinner, Regional Learn. Cntr. Assst. skinner_j
6429 Curt Smith, Maintenance Coordinator smith_cu
6462 Nancy Snyder, Regional Learn. Cntr. Asst. snyder_n
6416 Debra Stoll, Department Assistant stoll
6428 Theresa Worley, Food Services Assistant worley_t
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6459 Sam Arnold-Boyd, Library/Media arnold
6453 Scott Baker, Earth & Life Science/Health baker_sc
6441 Rick Bliss, Industrial Arts bliss
6460 Tom Cantwell, Language Arts/Reading cantwell
6472 John Davis, Spanish davis_j
6460 Gale Fiszman, Orchestra/Choir/Drama fiszman
6469 Julie Freese, Language Arts/Acad. Support freese_j
6443 Sarah Harpole, Art harpole_s
6466 Mike Heil, Math heil
6448 Bambi Harrison, Regional Learning Cntr. harrison_b
6458 Julie Hohenemser, Science/Health hohenemser
6462 Heather Home, Regional Learning Center home_h
6446 Pam Huling, Language Arts/Social Studies huling_p
6470 Becky Jones, Math jones_b
6471 Janice Ketsche, Language Arts/Social Studies ketsche_j
6405 Michael Kresko, Science kresko_m
6400 Alicia Kruska, Math/Academic Support kruska_a
6468 Clarice Loo, Japanese/Social Studies loo
6433 Cody Loy, Language Arts/Social Studies loy_c
6444 Nancy Lumpkin, Art lumpkin_n
6449 Barb MacWilliam, Earth Science/Health macwilliam
6427 Ronny Mason, P.E./ Health mason_ron
6463 Al Perkins, Learning Center perkins_a
6462 Ramona Peterson, Math peterson_r
6431 Daniel Powell, Band powell
6400 Toby Rickard, Autism Consultant rickard_t
6424 Korrinne Ross, Special Ed. Consultant ross_k
6452 Angie Ruzicka, Science/Health ruzicka
6442 Eric Schiff, Technology/Yearbook schiff
6473 Terri Simons, Social Studies simons
6467 Alia Turner, Language Arts/Acad. Support turner_a
6465 Eric Wade, Math wade_e
6425 Gary Warren, PE/Health warren

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
From the Library – Resources for Reading and Research
Thank you for supporting the Cal Young Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Thank you to the amazing students, staff, parents, volunteers, and community members who made Cal Young’s Barnes & Noble
Book Fair a great success! Not only did we make over $850 for the Library, we had a great time doing it!
Our “Cal Young Night” included a variety of Cal Young talent. Ms. Harpole gathered student art work and created the beautiful art
display that gave a fitting backdrop for the performances.
Brian & Micah with their robots
3-Way Street:
Jake,
Daniel,
& Blake
Enjoy this
photo montage
of the
event
Ms. Fiszman
and the Choir
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8 th grade
writers with
Ms. Freese
Neverending: Dillon, Jake, & Keegan
Members
of the
String
Orchestra
During the “Mock Battle of the Books,” I was busy asking questions and did not take any photos. If anyone has some photos
of the Mock Battle and is willing to share a few with me, please e-mail me at arnold@4j.lane.edu. Many thanks to all the
participating students!
Many volunteers and staff members deserve a huge THANK YOU for making the Book Fair a success. Our Volunteer
Coordinator, Dayna Dunteman, gathered a wonderful crew to hand out vouchers, answer questions, welcome supporters, and
keep things running smoothly. Many thanks to Missy Lathon, Sarah Peters, Rebekah Travis, Kristina Fisher, Penny
Klein, Brenda and Ryan Radloff, Sandi Hoselton, Brenda Wisnewski. Ken Carpenter, Trevor Carpenter, Shari
Murphy, Julie Stubbs, Carrie Andreason, and Randy Murphy (roadie extraordinaire!). I also want to thank Mr. Bliss,
Ms. Fiszman, Ms. Freese, Ms. Harpole, Mr. Loy, Ms. Ketsche, and Mr. Powell for making the student performances
possible. If you helped and don’t see your name, please let me know so that I can thank you!
THANKS also to the many CY supporters who donated books to the Cal Young Library. Many of the “wishes” for books
were fulfilled! Next year, I need to make sure that the Barnes & Noble cashiers get your names so that I can thank each of you
personally.

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
From the Library – The Reading Thing
Find a Good Book!
Looking for a good book? Follow the Find a Good Book link (upper right of the CY Library Homepage at
http://schools.4j.lane.edu/calyoung/library/index.html). This webpage of book-finding resources includes
Series and Sequels, a Searchable Database of Young Adult books, and specialized lists to help almost everyone
find just the right book.
Cal Young Book Finders
Find a Good Book!
Search the Library Catalog by keyword for the type of book that you want to read:
mystery, adventure, football, romance, fantasy, etc. Questions? Ask Sam!
The CY book blog
What good books are Sam, CY students, and CY staff reading? Find out on this blog! Submit a
review!
Battle of the Books
Adam Canfield on While serving as co-editors of their school newspaper, middle-
the Slash
schoolers Adam and Jennifer uncover fraud and corruption in
their school and in the city's government.
by Michael Winerip
Mystery/Realistic Fiction
Young Reader’s Choice Award
The 2010 nominees
While working at summer jobs, 15-year-old twins, Sophie and
The Alchemyst The 2009 nominees
Josh, find themselves caught up in a deadly, centuries-old struggle
by Michael Scott The between 2008 rival Nominees
alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the
possession of an ancient book containing secret formulas.
Fantasy YRCA Nominee 2010
FFantasy
Fantasy
Arturo and his family and friends share all kinds of experiences
Any Small Good- living in the barrio of East Los Angeles--reclaiming their
ness: A Novel of the names, playing basketball, championing the school librarian,
Barrio
and even starting their own gang.
by Tony Jonston Realistic Fiction
Award Winners
by Anthony Horowitz
The Breadwinner: An
Afghan Child in a
Wartorn
by Deborah Ellis
Chinese Cinderella:
The True
Story of an Unwanted
Daughter
by Adeline Yen
Mah
Dragon!s Keep
by Janet Lee
Carey
Found
by Margaret Peterson
Haddix
Maximum Ride:
The Angel Experi-
Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations
on women's freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana
must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after
her father's arrest.
Realistic Fiction
Realistic
The author
Fiction
paints an authentic portrait of twentieth-century China
while telling the story of her painful childhood and her courage
and ultimate triumph over despair.
Non-fiction/Biography
ment
their own origins and purpose.
Claire, Avery, & Erin have found good books!
by John Patterson
CY Battle of the Books Wiki
2009-2010
2009
Battle
- 2010
of the
Battle
Books
of
List
the
(pdf)
Books
Grades 6-8 Division
In 1145 A.D., fourteen-year-old Rosalind, who will be the twentyfirst
Pendragon Queen of Wilde Island, has much to accomplish to
fulfill her destiny while hiding the dragon's claw she was born with
that reflects only one of her mother's dark secrets.
Fantasy
Thirteen-year-old Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister, Katherine, are
plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast smuggling
operation, an airplane that appeared out of nowhere, and people
who seem to appear and disappear at will.
Science Fiction
After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their
group, the "birdkids," who are the result of genetic experimentation,
take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand
Science Fiction
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Other Book Finders
Series and Sequels
Great for getting lists of the titles in your favorite
series. Search by author or series.
Database of Award-Winning Children’s (and Young
Adult) Literature
Searchable by 13 fields (reader’s age, genre, setting,
etc.) A great way to find a good book!
Lexile Book Search
A database of more than 100,000 English and Spanish
fiction and non-fiction titles, searchable by Lexile
level, title, author, and keywords.
Library Thing
Build your personal library catalog; join a reading
community
Booklists
If you like Twilight . . .
Guys Read
Jon Scieszka’s customized site for guys.
A couple of
popular books!

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
From the Library – The Research Thing
One of the many new Gale resources provided by the Oregon State Library Information Service (OSLIS) is the Gale Virtual
Reference Library of 25 excellent eBooks. These eBooks cover a wide variety of subjects, including history, math, science,
health, and social issues. The eBooks are available through the Cal Young Library homepage from any computer with Internet
access. Go to the CY Library homepage and click on this icon:
The Gale
Virtual Reference
Library
When prompted, enter the password: oslis. The Basic Search screen includes the list of the 25 books. You can either search for
a topic across all the eBooks or select one eBook and browse its eTable of Contents or its eIndex. Here are four of the eBooks that
are available to us:
The 24/7 Library
We have some great research adventures ahead of us with these and other resources!
The resources on the CY Library Homepage, http://schools.4j.lane.edu/calyoung/library/, are available for you to use
24/7 from any computer with Internet access. It’s full of resources for homework and research, as well as ideas for good books.
The resources that require usernames and passwords are listed below:
Gale Databases Username: eugene
(Gale/OSLIS)
Password: oslis
Gale Virtual Reference Library Password: calyoung
Cal Young’s Gale eBooks Password: calyoung
World Book Encyclopedia Username: worldbook
Password: eugene4j
NetTrekker Username: 4jcal
Password: student
Ancient & Medieval Eras Username: calyoung
Password: calyoung
CountryReports.org Username: calyoung2
Password: calyoung2
Cal Young Library Hours
M, Tu, Th: 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Fridays, 8 a.m. – 1:35 p.m.
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Sam Arnold-Boyd, Teacher-Librarian

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
Ashley O. is a dedicated student
who takes pride in her work. She is
respectful in class and has a positive
attitude. She has excellent
leadership qualities, always
challenges herself, and strives to
do her best in all subject areas.
Way to go, Ashley!
Congratulations!
Dylan C.
Jack W.
Madison Y.
8 th Grade Students of the Month
Madison Y.
for producing high-quality work,
participating in class, and being
helpful.
Ashley O. & Wyatt C.
7 th Grade All Star winners for the month are:
Madison’s picture
is unavailable at
publication time.
Look for her in
our January issue.
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Jack W.. for working
hard and being a great role
model in class.
Jack’s picture is
unavailable at
publication time.
Look for him in
our January issue.
Wyatt C. goes above and
beyond expectations, strives
for perfection, and is dedicated to
his education. He is an active
participant in class discussions
and a good critical thinker, as
well as being thoughtful, helpful,
and cooperative.
We’re glad you’re here!
Congratulations!
Dylan’s picture
is unavailable at
publication time.
Look for him in
our January issue.
Dylan C. for being an
excellent student, an active
learner, and setting standards
high.

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
You Can Make a Difference for Cal Young with Box Tops!
Here’s how you can help:
Music Notes
Cal Young families can be very proud that we are one of only two schools in Oregon to make
the Ambassador’s list.
The band, orchestra, and choir presented their first concert of the year in support of UNICEF.
Some kids were so inspired that they also went Trick O’ Treating for UNICEF. This combined with
donations at the door, brought in a total of $500 to be donated to UNICEF. Yea! Way to Go!
The choir finished up their trimester with a field trip to perform at Sheldon Oaks. They have done a lot of performing in 12
weeks: the DFZ assembly, the UNICEF concert, Barnes & Noble, and then at Sheldon Oaks. We look forward to hearing their
beautiful voices again and want them to sign up for choir again for the 2010-11 school year.
Several small ensembles performed at Barnes & Noble. It was exciting to see so many students inspired to perform chamber
music and they sounded great. Please save Saturday, February 20, as that is the date of the District 12 Solo Ensemble festival.
Playing chamber music is a wonderful way to improve your musicianship, because students must count and play independently.
Plus it is fun!
We’ve recently launched our 2009-2010 Box Tops for Education fundraising campaign.
This year we’ve set a goal of earning $500!
Since 1996, Box Tops for Education has helped America’s schools raise over $300
million to buy the things they need. School budgets are tighter than ever, and
Cal Young is asking for the support of families and community members.
• Clip Box Top coupons from favorite products and drop them in the bright orange collection box
in the school office.
• Sign up to support our school on the Box Tops website at btfe.com
• Shop at over 100 favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace ® (btfe.com/
marketplace); our school earns up to 15% of your qualifying purchases, at no additional
cost to you!
• Purchase books through the Box Tops Reading Room SM at Barnes & Noble; our school
earns up to 6% of your purchases.
• Help a classroom by purchasing needed items through the My Class Essentials registry.
Sign up to support our school today at www.btfe.com.
You’ll get updates on our school’s Box Tops earnings, money-saving coupons, family-pleasing recipes,
chances to win Bonus Box Tops for our school, and the latest Box Tops news!
For more information on how you can help our school earn cash through Box
Tops, contact Julie Holmes, our Box Tops coordinator, at 541.345.8909 or
Julieholmes2003@hotmail.com.
Get the latest at
www.boxtops4education.com
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Gale Fiszman, Orchestra, Choir, & Drama Teacher

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
Notes From the Nurse…H1N1 Flu Virus
H1N1 is a respiratory illness similar to the seasonal flu. Symptoms may include:
fever (greater that 100 F/37.8 C), sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, chills, headache and body aches, and fatigue.
Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with this flu.
How can we “Slow the Spread” of flu and other illnesses in our community? It is simple….
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash
after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand
cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs enter your body that way.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you get sick, stay home and away from other people. Stay home until you are fever free for at least
24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications!
- Get the H1N1 flu vaccine. Especially the target group –
Pregnant women, children 6 mo. - 24 yrs. of age, adults age 25-64 with chronic health conditions
such as diabetes, asthma, or neurological conditions, health care workers.
Commonly Asked Questions…
• What is the incubation period? About 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms.
• How long does H1N1 last? Varies, 3-5 days for the acute phase, with a week or more until fully
recovered. Depends on the severity of the illness and individual’s health status.
• How is it transmitted? The virus is transmitted from respiratory droplets and person-to-person
contact.
• How long do the germs survive? The germs can survive on surfaces about 7-8 hours.
• When should I see medical attention? Consult your primary care provider anytime you have
questions about your personal health.
Ann Anderson, 4J/Cal Young Nurse
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CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!
‘New’ immunization required - Tdap booster- has been required for
• 7 th graders since school year 2008-09.
For school year 2009-10, 8 th graders will also need it.
(Tdap is a booster for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis/whopping cough)
Influenza vaccine is also recommended, please discuss with your
health care provider.
By February of 2010, all 7 th and 8 th graders are required to have documentation of this shot to continue school attendance. We
do need written verification of booster shots in order to update the required Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status in the
school health records. (Please see form below.) Our school nurse recommends you discuss this with your health care provider at
the next doctor visit or physical examination and be sure this important booster shot is received.
This vaccine contains protection against pertussis, or whooping cough. Pertussis is a disease that can be transmitted by adolescents
and adults to babies and can cause severe illness, even death. The vaccine protection that kindergartners have against
pertussis generally provides little, if any, protection by the time a child is in 7 th grade. For several years doctors have been recommending
this booster shot, and it will now also become a requirement for school attendance. On Friday, November 13, 2009, the
4J Letters of Notification of Incomplete Immunizations were sent out.
This vaccine is also available for adults as the next tetanus booster is due, so ask your health care provider for more information!
My School’s Health Centers, located in 4J High Schools, are available to help, as is the Lane County Public Health Immunization
Clinic, at 682.4041.
Sheldon Health Center 790.6644
Churchill Health Center 790.5227*
*Low income adults also welcome to schedule appointments at Churchill, some late-afternoon appointments are available.
Booster Shot Update for School Health Record (return to school office)
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________ DOB_______________________________
School: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Newly Required for 7 th grade and 8 th grade, Tdap Booster Date _______________________________
Other vaccine updates: Hep A #1____________ Hep A #2_____________
Varicella #1__________ Varicella #2___________
Other (include type of vaccine & date) __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Parent/guardian signature Date
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South Eugene Health Center 790.8020
North Eugene Health Center 790.4445

CAL YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009
Health Care At School
Getting in to see a doctor can be tough. But finding quality healthcare
shouldn’t be. Conveniently located in the Eugene high schools, My
School’s Health Centers provide a wide range of affordable services.
From basic physicals to mental health counseling our compassionate
health care staff is here to help. And we're right down the hall.
Churchill: Sheldon: 687-3233 790.6644
North Churchill: Eugene: 790.5227 687-3271
Sheldon: 687-3345
North Eugene: 790.4445
South Eugene: 687-3209
South Eugene: 790.8020
My School’s Health Center clinic
Who may visit?
All Eugene and Bethel students (including home schools,
private and homeless kids), as well as the students’ siblings,
ranging in age from birth to 19, may be seen at My School’s
Health Center.
What is it?
Online tutoring and homework help for
children, teens, adults helping their students, and adult learners.
Offered everyday from 3 p.m. – Midnight.
Available in English & Spanish.
How does it work?
• Student and Tutor work together in an online classroom
• Chat via instant messaging • Two-way whiteboard • Students
and Tutors can draw diagrams, problems, charts, or graphs
• File-sharing tool • Tutors will guide the student but not give
answers
What subjects are included?
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Writing Center
Who are the tutors?
• Provided by Tutor.com • Professional tutors • Teachers —
active and retired College professors • Undergraduate or
graduate students • Certification and screening process
• Third-party background check
What can students be seen for?
Any general health issues or concerns—including mental
healthcare—that would be attended to by a traditional family
or pediatric practitioner. If the patient needs more specialized
care, staff will refer him or her to a specialist, including a dentist
or optometrist. The clinics are also able to refer patients,
as needed, to other sources of low cost healthcare.
Live Homework Help
available FREE on
Eugene Public Library’s Website
www.eugene-or.gov/library
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Is it safe?
• Yes - every session is anonymous
• Tutors see only a first name
Cuidado de Salud en su Escuela
El ir a ver a su doctor puede ser muy difícil. Pero el encontrar cuidado de
la salud de calidad no lo tiene que ser. Convenientemente localizadas en
las Escuelas Secundarias de Eugene, los Centros de Salud de mi Escuela
proveen una gran cantidad de servicios economicos. Desde los exámenes
físicos hasta conserjería de salud mental, nuestro personal capacitado
está aquí para ayudar. Y nosotros estamos aquí en el pasillo.
Churchill: Sheldon: 687-3233 790.6644
North Churchill: Eugene: 790.5227 687-3271
Sheldon: 687-3345
North Eugene: 790.4445
South Eugene: 687-3209
South Eugene: 790.8020
How can you access it?
1) From home PC or MAC w/an internet connection (you
must have a Eugene Public Library card)
• Go to www.eugene-or.gov/library
• Click on Live Homework Help
• Enter your Eugene Public Library Card number
• Select grade level and subject, and you’ll be
connected to a tutor in 3-10 minutes
2) FREE in any Eugene Public Library – Downtown,
Bethel, and Sheldon.
If you do not have an EPL card, you may use a “Database
Computer” for FREE
• Select Live Homework Help
• Select grade level and subject and you’ll be connected to a
tutor in 3-10 minutes

Cal Young Middle School NONPROFIT
Eugene 4J School District US POSTAGE
2555 Gilham Road PAID
Eugene, OR 97408 EUGENE OR
PERMIT # 201
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December 2009