Eugene School District 4J

ENROLL | ORIENTATION | WELCOME EVENT | KITS SUMMER PROGRAM | SMART START

If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, it’s time to get ready for kindergarten! Follow these steps to make your child’s introduction to school this fall fun and stress-free. Learn more about each of these steps on the pathway to kindergarten webpage.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

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Enroll in Kindergarten – necessary paperwork is required for registration. Don’t forget proof of the child’s age (such as a birth certificate, passport, or similar document), proof of address (such as a utility bill), and immunization records.

If you are having trouble providing some of these documents, we will work with you. Please reach out to your neighborhood school for support.

Note: The first 2 weeks of kindergarten has staggered attendance with our Smart Start schedule.

Need assistance enrolling? We are here to help!
Drop-in Registration Support
Eugene School District 4J Office
200 N. Monroe St.

Drop in between 3:30-6:30 p.m.

May 8
May 29
June 10
July 10
Aug. 13

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

Children in Class Every spring, every 4J elementary school holds an orientation event for parents of incoming kindergarteners, children who will turn 5 on or before September 1. Registering at the event will help your child and their school best prepare for the start of school.

You’ll learn about your school’s kindergarten program and enrollment process, meet teachers and staff, and have an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to seeing you!

What’s my neighborhood school?

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
May 5-9, 2025

Adams Elementary	Monday, May 5 6-7 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Adam's staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Childcare will be available from 6-7.
Awbrey Park	Monday, May 5 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Awbrey Park staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Childcare will be available from 5:30-6:30pm.
Buena Vista Spanish Immersion	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten classrooms and Dual Language Immersion program, meet BV staff, tour the building, visit Kinder classrooms and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Camas Ridge	Monday, May 5 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Meet Kindergarten teachers, school counselor, instructional support staff, and learn about a Kinder's day. We will start in the library and tour the Kindergarten wing.
Charlemagne French Immersion	Thursday, May 8 6-7 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Charlemagne Kinder Staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Chávez	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Chavez Principal, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Chinese Immersion	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming kindergarten families. This event is your chance to meet our exceptional kindergarten team, tour classrooms, and discover the incredible year ahead as your child begins their Mandarin journey. Kids will also enjoy playground fun and start building friendships—join us for this exciting first step into an amazing adventure!
Edgewood	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Edgewood staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Edison	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:15 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Edison staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Family School	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Welcome to the Family! We are excited to meet our newest community members, talk some, and walk some (tour). Rising Kindergartners can engage in guided-play or maybe arts and crafts with their new support staff, while parents hear all about kindergarten at Family School. Current Family School parents will be available with staff to answer all of the important questions!
Gilham	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program and enrollment process, meet our kindergarten teachers, have an opportunity to ask questions, and take a tour of the building.
Holt	Thursday, May 8 5:00-6:00 p.m.	Join us for kindergarten orientation. The orientation will be offered in-person and also on GoogleMeet, but is primarily geared towards the in-person participants. You’ll learn about our kindergarten program and enrollment process, meet our kindergarten teachers, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Howard	Monday, May 5 6-7 p.m.	We warmly invite you to attend our Kindergarten Enrollment Night. This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about what makes our kindergarten program a wonderful place for young learners to grow, thrive, and succeed. During the evening, you will meet our dedicated kindergarten teachers and support staff, learn about the enrollment process and key dates, and take a guided tour of our school building and classrooms. Whether you're enrolling your first child or your fifth, we’re here to support you every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you into our school community!
McCornack	Thursday, May 8 3:30-4:30 p.m.	We are excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten families to McCornack Elementary’s Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. During this special event, families will meet our wonderful kindergarten team, explore classrooms, and learn what to expect in the year ahead. Children will also have the chance to play and make new friends on our playground—come join the fun! (Enter through the garden doors near the Brittany Street playground.)
River Road/El Camino del Río Spanish Dual Immersion	Thursday, May 8 6:15-7 p.m.	Welcome to River Road El Camino del Río! We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming kindergarten families to our vibrant school community! Join us for Kindergarten Orientation. You’ll have the chance to meet our wonderful principal, Karen Ramirez, explore our Dual Language Immersion program, tour our kindergarten classrooms, and get all your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you and kick off this exciting journey together!
Spring Creek	Thursday, May 8 6-7 p.m.	Welcome to Spring Creek Elementary School! Come meet the Kindergarten teachers and principal. We will also take a tour of the kindergarten classrooms and common areas. You will learn about our enrollment process and answer questions. We will share our kindergarten learning standards and everything else it will take to be a successful Panda!
Twin Oaks	Thursday, May 8 5-6 p.m.	Welcome to Twin Oaks! Join us for kindergarten orientation. You’ll learn about our kindergarten program and enrollment process, meet our kindergarten teachers, have an opportunity to ask questions and take a bus ride through the parking lot! We hope to see you there!
Willagillespie	Thursday, May 8 5:15-6:30 p.m.	Join us for an introduction to Kindergarten at Willagillespie. This is a great opportunity to tour our school, meet our staff and fill out registration forms. Our incoming students will join our kinder staff and preview some of the funs things we do in Kindergarten (including a school bus ride through the parking lot!) We hope to see you there ~
Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion	Thursday, May 8 5:30-6:30 p.m.	Learn about our kindergarten program, enrollment process, meet Yujin Gakuen staff, tour the building, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

DISTRICT- WIDE KINDERGARTEN WELCOME EVENT

Kinder Welcome Event Flyer Join us for this family friendly event to get excited about kindergarten. Games, prizes, photo opps, food carts, story time and friends!

Click Here to Register
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 5-7 p.m.
River Road/El Camino Elementary School, 120 W. Hilliard Lane

KIDS IN TRANSITION TO SCHOOL

JOIN US FOR KITS (KIDS IN TRANSITION TO SCHOOL) Program

KITS is free to all incoming 4J kindergarten students while space is available!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or use QR code here: English and Spanish

Please apply by May 16.

KITS will be offered at 2 regional locations with morning options as follows:

Howard Elementary School: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Chávez Elementary School: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m

KITS is a 3 hour program and will run 4 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 30 through August 7, 2025.

During the KITS program your kids will: Learn to make friends & cooperate and build beginning reading & counting skills.

You will: Learn skills to reduce parenting stress and learn how to connect with your child’s school.

(See Calendar for details)

A cartoon illustration of a superhero girl with the words 'Become super in school' and 'KITS' on a blue background.

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KINDERGARTEN SMART START SEPT. 3 – 10

The first 2 weeks of kindergarten has staggered attendance with our Smart Start schedule.

All Kinder Students Attend: Sept. 3 & Sept. 8-10
Only Last Name A–L: Attend Thursday, Sept. 4
Only Last Name M–Z: Attend Friday, Sept. 5
No Kindergarten Sept. 11 & 12 (parent/teacher conversations)
Regular school schedule begins on Monday, Sept. 15.