January 2020 eNews
UPCOMING PARENT EVENTS
See a complete list of this month's parent trainings and events .
JANUARY FAMILY FUN
Check out the fun activities planned this month.
PARENT SYMPOSIUM
Mark your calendar for Mon., Jan. 13! The Eugene 4j School District will host a Special Education Parent Symposium . Come collaborate with the Student Services team and share your priorities for the Student Success Act spending.
ONLINE SURVEY FOR PARENTS
Parents can voice how they want the Eugene 4j School District to utilize the Student Success Act funds. The funds will help improve education outcomes for marginalized student populations, including students of color, student with disabilities, bilingual students and students navigating poverty, foster care or homelessness. Take the online survey by Jan. 7 .
Happy 2020! Families Connected wishes you and your family a New Year filled with happiness, prosperity and joy.

January is School Choice season in the Eugene 4j and Springfield School Districts.

Visit Eugene 4j School Choice Information to learn about the process and find a schedule of school tours. School Choice applications may be submitted online and must be completed by Jan. 31.

Visit Transferring within Springfield Public Schools to learn more about this district's school choice process.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON MLK DAY OF SERVICE
On Jan. 20 and 22, The Arc Lane County will partner with Two Rivers-Dos Ríos Elementary School in Springfield to assemble 500 sack lunches for people in the community who face food insecurity. Volunteers are needed on both days. Sign up online to lend a helping hand on either day.
STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN LEAFS EVENT

The Oregon State University Adaptive Technology Engineering Network invites high school and middle school students with disabilities to participate in the second annual Leading and Enabling Adolescent Futures in STEM (LEAFS) event . P articipants will engage in four hands-on projects on January 18 and 25 that will expand knowledge of different STEM fields and show that a career in STEM is attainable.
NOMINATE SPECIAL PERSON, BUSINESS FOR AWARD
The Arc Lane County is now accepting nominations for its Annual Banquet on March 12 where the agency will honor individuals and businesses in the community who work to improve the lives of people who experience disabilities.

Nominate an amazing direct support professional or dedicated teacher who has had an impact on your family. Submit nominations online by Feb. 7 .
The Arc Families Connected
provides peer support to parents on their journey of raising a child with a disability.