Family School K-5

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Family School K-5 Family School is a collaborative K-5 choice elementary school where learners grow roots and spread their wings. Every family is encouraged to participate.

Family School was created with the fundamental ideals that responsibility for learning is shared by children, teachers and families, and that an effective learning community is based upon mutual respect. Family Involvement
Parents and teachers partnered to create Family School, and this collaboration continues as a unique characteristic of our school. Parents and teachers meet monthly in all-school and classroom forums to discuss issues relevant to the vitality of the school. Families are valued as resources for learning, through sharing their time, interests, and talents. Project-Based Thematic Instruction
Children at Family School learn in interactive, student-centered classrooms. Our goal is for the children to experience a strong and well-rounded academic curriculum to facilitate skills for life-long learning. Our reading program combines district-approved curriculum with literature-based materials, and each student is guided to read and respond to books at his or her individual level. Our math program emphasizes learning concepts through the use of manipulatives and developing a variety of problem solving strategies. We supplement our curriculum with original source materials and community resources. Instruction Tailored to Student’s Developmental Level
Family School teachers recognize children have different styles and rates of learning. Students work in multi-age classrooms as we believe children of different ages and abilities learn from one other. Children’s ideas are respected and valued. Teachers design instruction to support student success. Building Healthy Relationships
We believe healthy relationships are essential to children’s social and emotional development. We use and teach communication skills that include listening, problem solving, critical and independent thinking, and conflict resolution. Our curriculum emphasizes multicultural perspectives and ecological awareness. Family School is built on a foundation of respect, for which families, teachers and children are equally responsible for building, developing, and maintaining.

10/07/2026

No School Friday
October 9th, 2026!

A lot has been changing over the summer, here at Family School!!! 🤩First, we packed up & said g’bye to our Crest Dr home...
09/08/2026

A lot has been changing over the summer, here at Family School!!! 🤩

First, we packed up & said g’bye to our Crest Dr home in June, & have all been feeling ALL THE FEELS about that. 🫂
There was a lot of learning, growing, love, & memories made up at that wonderful location. & for a beautiful moment in time after Chinese Immersion moved out (5 whole years), it was all ours. & we loved it there... 💝

But now, new students get to learn & grow up there… 🤩
& FAMILY SCHOOL IS SO VERY FORTUNATE TO LIVE ON & continue learning, growing, loving, & making new memories at our new home at 1150 E 29th Ave, in Eugene!!! Where we will be co-located with our friends & neighbors at Camas Ridge Community School (think, two separate schools under one roof)!!! 🙌

For 20+ years before we lived up at Crest Dr, Family School co-located with many other Eugene area schools. So, we really are just returning back to our ROOTS!!! 🤩
& as those of us here at Family School know, we are more than just our building…
“Home is where the Family is.” 🥰

"CHANGE IS HARD AT FIRST,
MESSY IN THE MIDDLE,
& GORGEOUS AT THE END."
ROBIN SHARMA

A lot has been going on behind the scenes to get our new home unpacked, ready, & comfortable to welcome all our Li’l Learners & their families this week!!! Our amazing Staff is so very excited to see you all!!! They are beyond ready to welcome our Kinders today, & grades 1st - 5th on Wednesday (w/ EARLY RELEASE @ 110p)!!! The 2026/2027 school year is going to be a super exciting adventure together!!! 🙌

GO TEAM!!! 🎉🤗🎉

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08/24/2026

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Families with students enrolled in Eugene School District 4J can register now for this year’s Project Hope back-to-school events. Project Hope provides students with new athletic shoes, socks, backpacks filled with school supplies, and other resources at no cost to help students begin the school year ready to learn.

📅 2026 Project Hope Events at 4J

📍 Chávez Elementary School, 1510 W. 14th Ave.
Saturday, August 29, 1–4 p.m.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/PH-CHAVEZ-26

📍 North Eugene High School, 250 Silver Lane
Sunday, August 30, 1–4 p.m.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/PH-NEHS-26

Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/4Jprojecthope.

06/11/2026

☀️ Last Day of School Schedule! ☀️

The countdown is officially on! 🎉 The last day of school for all 4J students is Friday, June 12.

Classes will start at their normal morning times, but it is a half-day for everyone.

Elementary schools that start at 7:55 a.m. release students at 11:10 a.m.
Elementary schools that start at 8:30 a.m. release students at 11:45 a.m.
Middle schools release students at 12:35 p.m.
High schools release students at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you to all of our amazing students, staff, volunteers and families for an incredible year. Have a safe, fun, and wonderful summer break! 🏖️🍦🕶️

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06/10/2026

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☀️ Last Day of School Schedule! ☀️

The countdown is officially on! 🎉 The last day of school for all 4J students is Friday, June 12.

Classes will start at their normal morning times, but it is a half-day for everyone.

Elementary schools that start at 7:55 a.m. release students at 11:10 a.m.
Elementary schools that start at 8:30 a.m. release students at 11:45 a.m.
Middle schools release students at 12:35 p.m.
High schools release students at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you to all of our amazing students, staff, volunteers and families for an incredible year. Have a safe, fun, and wonderful summer break! 🏖️🍦🕶️

We love & appreciate our teachers so very much here at Family School!!! THEY ARE THE VERY BEST!!! 🎉🤘🤩🤘🎉
05/05/2026

We love & appreciate our teachers so very much here at Family School!!! THEY ARE THE VERY BEST!!!
🎉🤘🤩🤘🎉

This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, support, and empower students every single day. 🍎
May 4–8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and May 5 is National Teacher Day—a special time to recognize the dedication, passion, and impact of teachers across our schools. From sparking curiosity to building confidence, teachers help shape the future in countless ways.
Join us in thanking a teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life. 💛

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!! 🎉We have THE ABSOLUTE BEST here at Family School!!! 🤘🤩🤘So very grateful for them all…...
05/04/2026

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!! 🎉

We have THE ABSOLUTE BEST here at Family School!!! 🤘🤩🤘

So very grateful for them all… 💝

To all the teachers who go above and beyond, we see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for everything you do. 💛

We hope you take a moment this to tell a teacher how much they mean to you. A simple thank you can go a long way.

Hooray for Chelsea! Chelsea we are so lucky to have as part of our community 💜
04/29/2026

Hooray for Chelsea! Chelsea we are so lucky to have as part of our community 💜

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Megan Beverly, Mia Gardner, Zak Scotton and Chelsea Scouten for their excellence in education award nomination.
These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.
✨More to come! In the weeks leading up to next month's announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

Please join us for our Kindergarten Orientation being held at Family School (1155 Crest Dr) on Thursday, April 30th from...
04/27/2026

Please join us for our Kindergarten Orientation being held at Family School (1155 Crest Dr) on Thursday, April 30th from 530p-615p!!! 🤗

Our campus may look a bit different next year since we will be co-locating with Camas Ridge starting in the fall of 2026 (all info regarding co-location can be found here = https://4j.lane.edu/colocation), but our Kinder class will still be ready for excitement & learning in our new surroundings!!! 🤩

Our Kinder teacher is super excited to meet YOU & give you a peek into our wonderful program here at Family School!!! 🎉

A well deserved nomination, to THE BEST Principal EVER!!! 🎉💝🤩💝🎉We love Ms Teresa more than we can properly put into word...
04/25/2026

A well deserved nomination,
to THE BEST Principal EVER!!!
🎉💝🤩💝🎉

We love Ms Teresa more than we can properly put into words... 🥹

Her love, dedication, & leadership have carried our community through this very challenging year. We are endlessly grateful for her & all she gives to our students & families.💜💝💚

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MS TERESA!!! 🎉

👏💛 2026 GOLDEN APPLE AWARD NOMINEES: Join us in congratulating Teresa Martindale, Sierra Moxon, Brigitte Phipps and Christina Wagner for their excellence in education award nomination.
These passionate and dedicated educators are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to our students and school community. Take a few moments to show your appreciation for these nominees by liking this post or leaving a comment below.
✨More to come! In the weeks leading up to next month's announcements of the winners, we’ll be spotlighting all 254 incredible Golden Apple Award nominees for 2026 so check back daily. See the full list: 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

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1155 Crest Drive
Eugene, OR
97405

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Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 1:45pm

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