The Transition Times

Friday 9/29 – Josh Barbour (Transition Network Facilitator) 

Friday 10/6 – Sean Wilkinson (Lane Connected) 

Events this term w Best Buddies: note – it is best to register ahead of time. 

https://www.bestbuddies.org/join

10/4 Ice Cream Social – We will have a little ice cream bar and some games for everyone to play and enjoy. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get a chance to know each other and make some new friends! (Most likely will be outside)

10/18 Game Night – Weather dependent, we will have lawn games on the lawn, but if it rains we will have board games inside!

11/1 Halloween Event – We will have halloween themed games, and some spooky decorations. Feel free to wear a costume!

11/15 Bingo Night – Come ready to see what the luck of the spin gets us and be ready to call BINGO!

11/29 Paint and Movie Night – We will have lots of painting supplies for everyone to make a masterpiece while we relax and watch a fun and friendly movie.

All events will be 6-8 pm in room 107 in Peterson Hall (by Lillis) on the University of Oregon campus. P

Hopefully you’ve had a chance to register for the seminars/classes you are interested in taking this term. 

If you have not had a chance to do so, please reach out to a teacher/ staff to do so. 

We’re all hoping for a great Fall-term with Connections!

Are you planning to take classes/advocate meetings with Connections this Fall-term? If so, please schedule a time for either Monday or Tuesday to meet with a teacher/staff to make your selections. 

Happy Friday

Thursday and Friday will have orientation days at Connections 10am – 1 pm.

Hope to see you there 🙂

 

Connections Transition Program

Eugene 4J School District

2120 Bailey Hill Road

Eugene, Oregon 97405

 

Dear Students and Families,

 

Welcome to Connections 2023-2024 school year!  Connections is one of the transition services offered through the 4J Transition Program.  Our goal is to help students with the transition from High School to independent living.  High school graduates with a modified diploma or a GED, and who have received Special Education Services are eligible for this program.  Anders Pettersson and Kwasi Diehl will be your Connections supporting teachers.

 

Connections is a full or part time individualized program designed to support students between the ages of 18-21 in developing and reaching their goals as they move into adulthood. The Connections curriculum focuses on promoting the skills needed to be successful in vocational, educational, independent living and social settings.  As part of our program, we can provide assistance in accessing community services which students may be eligible for.  Instruction takes place in several locations within the community, depending on student need.  Students may take part in small group seminars, vocational work crews and/or individual advocate sessions designed to support each student’s goals.

 

The Connections staff will host an informational meeting on:

 

• Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30pm in person at the Connections building at 2120 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene OR 97403

 

The following dates are also important:  

 

•  Thursday 9/7 & Friday 9/8, orientation/registration 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch is provided. 

 

• September 11 & 12, Individual student meetings 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

• September 13 Seminars/advocate meetings begin

 

Latest calendar updates are posted on the Connections’ Website http://blogs.4j.lane.edu/connections/.

 

 

 

          4J Community Transition and Connections

            Skill building activities, training & support

 

If you intend to enroll in Connections, please contact us ASAP.  We can provide individual bus training for those who are uncertain of transportation to and from Connections using the city bus. Please attend the informational session if you have any questions, or you can speak to Anders and Kwasi using the contact information below. 

 

Thank you! We are looking forward to working with you this year!

 

Anders Pettersson, and Kwasi Diehl.

 

Anders Pettersson Phone: (541) 912-3618 — pettersson_a@4j.lane.edu

Kwasi Diehl  Phone (541) 972-3860 — diehl_k@4j.lane.edu

 

 Connections Calendar 2023-2024

http://blogs.4j.lane.edu/connections/ 

 

Fall Term

September 6 Information Night Presentation 6:30pm (at building 2120)

September 7, 8 Student Orientation 10:00am-1:00pm

September 11, 12 Individual Student Meetings to create Fall schedule

September 13  Fall Term Advocate meetings  and Seminars Begin 

September 26 LCC classes begin

October 13 Professional Development Day: No School 

November 9 Professional Development: No School, 

November 10 Veterans Day: No School

November 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday: No School

December 15 Last Advocate Session/Seminar Fall Term

December 18 Winter Vacation Begins

Thursday 6/15   –  No School!

6/14: All day camp at Shotgun Creek as a group, where we will hike and do outdoor activities. (Food and drinks will be provided.)

We will meet at 10:00am at the Connections building and ride the activity van to Shotgun Creek, staying there until 04:00pm at the latest. Please let Anders and Heather know if you want to attend.

(Reminder: Please wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes)

Link to Shotgun Creek: https://www.blm.gov/visit/shotgun-creek-recreation-site

Note – no other classes will be offered this day. 

Last Day Of School !!

Shotgun Creek Day Trip!! 

When:  Wednesday, June 14th ,10:00 a.m.   

Where:  Meet at the Connections Building, 

2120 Bailey Hill Rd.

***The Activity Vans Will Begin Loading Immediately ***

 

***We Will Leave The Connections Building By 10:30 ***

 

***Games/ Activities/ Meals/ Snacks Will Be Provided !!!***

We are excited to end the school year in a light & fun way by going day camping at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Site!  We will meet at the usual time, 10:00 a.m. at the Connections Building.  There will be 2 activity vans that will transport students, staff, and gear to and from Shotgun Creek.  We are planning for a little longer day so we can enjoy nature, hike, play games, bbq and have a nice lunch while out there.  

The Activity Vans will return to the Connections Building by 4:30 p.m. 

Please make arrangements to get picked up at that time

Or, plan on taking the LTD bus home 

What To Bring:

• Jacket/ Rain Gear Or / Hat & Sunscreen (Depending On Weather)

• Water Bottle

• Warm Pants, Extra Shirt,Sweatshirt (for layering), Extra socks

• Walking Shoes, For Hiking And/Or Playing Games In The Grass Field

 

What Not To Bring:

• Do Not Bring Items Of Value Or Money 

• Do Not Bring Technology Beyond Your Phone
•  
• Do Not Bring/ Wear Flip Flops

Destination: 

Shotgun Creek Recreation Site

Marcola, OR 97454

Phone: (541) 683-6600

 

Link to Shotgun Creek: https://www.blm.gov/visit/shotgun-creek-recreation-site

Please contact Anders with any questions / concerns

Anders Pettersson 541-912-3618

pettersson_a@4j.lane.edu

6/15: No School for students!! It’s the start of summer! If you want to help out – Connections crew will be CLEANING the Connections building!! (this is a voluntary day). 

 

Congratulations!! 

6/9: Social Picnic 10am-12pm, at Maurice Jacobs Park with food and drinks together with CLP and Bethel transition programs. We’ll meet at the Connections building at 10am and ride the activity van to the park. 

169 Fir Ln, Eugene, OR 97404 

From 1:00pm to 3:00pm: Grad party at the Connections building (Cake and drink will be provided!)

6/14: All day camp at Shotgun Creek as a group, where we will hike and do outdoor activities. (Food and drinks will be provided.)

We will meet at 10:00am at the Connections building and ride the activity van to Shotgun Creek, staying there until 04:00pm at the latest. Please let Anders and Heather know if you want to attend.

(Reminder: Please wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes)

Link to Shotgun Creek: https://www.blm.gov/visit/shotgun-creek-recreation-site

Note – no other classes will be offered this day. 

6/15: No School for students!! It’s the start of summer! If you want to help out – Connections crew will be CLEANING the Connections building!! (this is a voluntary day). 

 

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6/2 Friday:

10:00am Job Club:  Guest speaker Chris from Mckenzie Personnel