Announcements - WEEk of April 22nd
NEWS
Summer School Registration is Now Available
NCS will be offering several Summer Programs. Register HERE if you are interested in participating.
Lane County Student Art Show
The LCC art show is coming up on Thursday, April 25th. We hope many of you are planning to participate in this show.
Here are key dates and details:
Show Dates: May 4th - May 16th
Reception: Saturday, May 4th (time TBD)
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 25th
Acceptance notifications sent to teachers: Monday, April 29th
Artwork delivery to LCC: Monday, April 29th - Thursday May 2nd between 10-4
LCC contact: artgallery@lanecc.edu
Informal Study About Attendance
In April, Dr. Mary Leighton, former Principal and continued, relentless NCS supporter, will be conducting an informal study of student attendance. The "research question" is "What can we do to encourage more students to attend classes regularly?" The inspiration and format come from a couple of articles that were recently published reporting positive outcomes from asking students for advice about how to improve attendance and then following their advice.
“This is an informal study, intended for our use only, but I've asked Penny to let parents know in some informal way, lest any care about formalities. No one is obliged to respond, of course, but perhaps the results will be useful.”
If you are interested in participating, you will be able to find Mary during lunch, in the commons area, with a bag of candy. Feel free to sit down and chat with her!
Partnership with Shift Community Cycles
We have 5 new (to us) bikes (with helmets and locks!) for students to commute between sites and they are ready to be checked out! Any NCS student interested in borrowing a bike, either for the day, or routinely, to travel to the off-site campuses, please make sure that you have THIS PERMISSION SLIP completed and signed by student and parent (if under 18 years old).
Pronoun pins
Pronoun Pins are available at the front desk as well as in the mental health office with Brie & Gillian. See Hayden or visit the purple door to grab yours!
These pins are intended to help normalize the sharing of pronouns, creating a more welcoming space for all of our community members as well as giving an opportunity to help you express your gender identity by displaying preferred pronouns proudly on your clothing or bag. A gentle reminder to respect people of all gender identities at NCS!
What’s Happening This Friday
This Friday is a NCS Service Day. Service hours are a NCS graduation requirement. Our NCS Service Days provide students opportunities to serve their community and accumulate these needed hours. There are several service options available; please see Denise if you haven’t already signed up!
Announcement Board
K-Drama Club
Students can join Caitlyn in the Shire every Monday and Thursday during lunchtime to watch and enjoy K-Dramas. Reminder, that these shows will be in Korean and therefore will have subtitles. If you have questions, please ask Caitlyn. I will make sure that we only watch shows that are on widely used streaming platforms in case students miss an episode.
Community Offerings at Heartwise
* All levels Community Yoga with Brie at Heartwise on Mondays at 6:15pm!
Tabletop Adventures Club
Come to the Cabinet of Curiosities on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 and use this space/time to start up adventures using any system of TTRPGs.
Hosted by Wendy (talk to her about resources available, including DnD (several editions) and one-page RPGs).
After School Program
The After School Program is available to students who need help with college applications/scholarships (this includes the application process, essays, etc). Students who need a quiet place to complete work can stay and work as well. The After School Program is held from 4-5, in The Shire, every Monday and Wednesday until the end of the school year.
CORE Opportunities
Every Tuesday Outreach at Zephyr House (692 Jefferson St)
Ages 16-29. 4-7pm; for more information contact info@coreeugene.org
April 29th, Tenant Rights -
Molly is giving a Q & A on Landlord Tenant Law. Food and Harm Reduction Supplies available at Zephyr House (692 Jefferson St) from 3-5pm. Ages 16-24
Art and Tech Youth Program
For your families who want to explore the arts this summer, we have 8 weeks of camps right in downtown Springfield at Emerald Art Center. Our arts and technology summer camps are for youth 9-17 yrs, with 50% off scholarships for ALL low income families. We have professional artists from several cities around Oregon teaching a variety of themes this year:
- The Wonderful World of Web Comics
- Optical Art & Graphic Design: Pattern Play and Illusions
- L'Art du Soleil: Art & Nature
- Figures & Faces
- The Art of Toys
- Watercolor Wonder
- Comics: Fantasy & Adventure
- Fun with Painting
With a maximum of 12 students, these camps provide an intimate setting for individualized guidance and cultivate each person's unique perspective and expression.
Attached is our flyer. Please distribute it to all of your families if you can! Our website has more info, scholarship forms and registration links.
Save the Dates:
April 26th: NCS Service Day
April 27th: High School Prom @ Elks Club West 11th (7-10pm)
May 31st: Registration for 2024-25 classes
June 13th: Last Day of School
Contacting the Administration Team
Penny Studt, Principal: penny@networkcharterschool.net
Jon Kuhns-Obana, Finance Director: jon@networkcharterschool.net
Hayden Wolford, Front Office Manager: hayden@networkcharterschool.net
Katriese DeLeon, Student Service Coordinator: katriese@networkcharterschool.net
Denise Velasco, Guidance Counselor: denise@networkcharterschool.net
Brie Huling, Mental Health Specialist: brie@networkharterschool.net
Gillian Debruno, Mental Health Specialist: gillian@networkcharterschool.net
Heather Hickcox, SPED Coordinator: hickcox_h@4j.lane.edu
**Feel free to call too: (541) 344-1229
Contacting Network’s Amazing Teachers
For your reference, here is a list of our teachers and a way to contact them:
Billy Hughes, PE and Outdoor Rec: billy@networkcharterschool.net
Brie Huling, Language Arts, Health, and Movement: brie@networkcharterschool.net
Caitlyn Vermillion, Social Studies and Language Arts: caitlyn@networkcharterschool.net
Carly Rodgers, Culinary Arts: carly@networkcharterschool.net
Chase Clark, Music and Language Arts: chase@networkcharterschool.net
Denise Velasco, All Content Areas: denise@networkcharterschool.net
Ethan Krueger, Math: ethank@networkcharterschool.net
Isaac Paris, Art: isaac@networkcharterschool.net
Jami Teran, Language Arts and PE: jami@networkcharterschool.net
Kim Wong, Social Science and GED: kimberly@networkcharterschool.net
Mathew Palotti, Math and Science: matthew@networkcharterschool.net
Wendy McKenzie, Science and Literature: wendy@networkcharterschool.net
Find us on Social Media
*** Check out the NCS community Facebook page for updated information.
Guidance Corner
Need help navigating your pathway towards graduation? Need credit counseling? Credit recovery? Want to know what your options are after high school?
If you’d like to meet with Denise, Network’s Guidance Counselor, please fill out this REQUEST FORM to schedule an appointment with her!
Mental Health Support
Brie Huling: Brie has been part of the Network community for ten years. We are pleased to welcome her into a new role as part of our holistic mental health team as a counselor supporting both students and families. She is available on Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:15am - 2:15pm for drop-ins and by appointment and some Fridays. Students are encouraged to meet with Brie one-on-one, or in small groups. Support is available for those struggling with mental health, self-regulation, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, home-life balance & dynamics, relationships, school engagement, and other challenges that may arise. Sessions are confidential and at no cost to students or families. Brie's office is located at Main Site, purple door behind the music cottage, rainbow mat. Looking forward to seeing you! Appointments outside of scheduled hours are available, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Brie can be reached via email: brie@networkcharterschool.net
Start the process by filling out the informed consent form.
Gillian DeBruno: Our holistic mental health practitioner is available to see students and parents (together or separately). Gillian offers support for those struggling with depression, anxiety, isolation, pandemic fatigue, home life dynamics, friendship drama, school performance, and any other issues. Everything will be confidential and sessions are free! Gillian’s drop-in hours at NCS main site Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 1pm and by appointment after school and some Fridays.
Gillian can be reached via email: gillian@networkcharterschool.net
Start the process by filling out the informed consent form
Other Resources Available to Our School Community:
15th Night
Offers support and resources for unhoused youth, and those working with them, via phone and text at (541) 246-4046.
CAHOOTS
Operates 24/7 at this time for an in-person response. If you are in Eugene, please call (541) 682-5111. If you are in Springfield, please call (541) 726-3714.
988, Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Assists you, or someone you know, struggling or in crisis. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 and offers compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, substance use, or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. You can also dial 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
White Bird Crisis Line
Offers support and resources and is accessible 24/7 by phone at (541) 687-4000.
YouthLine
A free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. YouthLine isn’t necessarily confidential; they contact other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.
Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm PST (adults are available by phone at all other times!): Call: 877-968-8491, text: 839863, or visit their webpage at OregonYouthLine.org
Emerald Valley Resource Network
With support from Measure 110, Oregon Social Learning Center Developments, Inc. has partnered with several local organizations to establish the Emerald Valley Resource Network (EVRN).
The EVRN specializes in substance use treatment, harm reduction, employment support, housing services, peer support, and case management.
Please share our hotline number (541-799-6336) with individuals who need help accessing these resources. This free, 24/7 hotline will connect callers to an experienced EVRN team member who will identify each individual’s needs and find the right resource match. This resource is available to individuals of all ages struggling with substance use.