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:
The following dates are also important:
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:
What Not To Bring:
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
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
Monday 5/29 -No School (Memorial Day). Classes resume again on Tuesday 30th.
Please see calendar for other upcoming events.
Thursday 5/25 – Moving on Luncheon for Graduating Students at LCC main campus. See invite and remember to RSVP to Heather.
(Students not graduating will have regular bus trip – to Emerald Park (see MapIt plan).
Please check in with Kelli or Sonja if you have any questions.
Topic: Info night Connections – May 10th
Time: May 10, 2023 05:00-6:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://4J-lane-edu.zoom.us/j/92132622551?pwd=MDVTaWFOakZRSi8rTmNOYmNzRkRsdz09
Meeting ID: 921 3262 2551
Passcode: 128582
