McCornack Family Week at a Glance

December 2-6, 2024

This Week:

Coming Soon:

McCornack Parent/Family Handbook:  We strongly recommend families review and reference this handbook (Spanish) which is full of important information about McCornack.Please click on this link once you have read/reviewed the Handbook.

Pre-arranged absences of three or more days: The pre-arranged absence form for School District 4J is used to request an excused absence for a planned event, such as a family trip. The form is required for absences of three or more days, and must be completed and submitted in advance:

• When to complete: At least one week before the absence

• Where to get the form: Click HERE

Who to get approval from: The principal and the student's teachers. 
The form does not apply to emergencies, sickness, or authorized religious holidays. Absences due to illness that last more than five days require a doctor's note. Permission to be absent does not guarantee that the absence will be excused. Vacations are typically not considered excused absences

Breakfast/Lunch Menus: Click HERE to access the school breakfast/lunch menus.  Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge to McCornack students.

December 2-6: Breakfast MENU

December 2-6: Lunch MENU

Pick up/Drop Off - Parking Lot Reminders: Thank you all for a smooth start to the school year!  Keeping students, parents and staff safe is our top priority.  

• When dropping or picking up students, please remember that the bus lane is CLOSED until 8:30 AM.  It is also CLOSED from 2:30 - 3:20 PM, Mon, Tues, Thur, and Fri AND 1:20 -2:00 PM on Wednesdays.

• Please do not block the handicap parking spaces or park in those spaces without a permit.  Leave enough room for cars to park in those spaces as needed.

Jog-a-thon!:  This year’s McCornack Jog-a-thon was held on Friday, November 1st! Our goal is to raise $10,000! We have raised $4610.00 dollars so far!!!  Please reach out to relatives, friends, customers, bosses, anyone who loves our kids! We are still accepting donations!! If you do not want to pay online, you can pay with cash, cards and checks in the front office :-)

Click HERE to donate!!

Picture Day ORDERING:  Picture Day was October 18th. This year, McCornack is used Jostens for school pictures.  All ordering is done through their website. You can view your images at JOSTENSPIX.COM  - Use event code: FE297224 to order pictures. Click HERE to view the flyer. Please call the front office to request your student’s ID #. You can also ask your child what their breakfast/lunch code is ;-) - It’s their ID # 

**If you need assistance ordering pictures online, please contact our office at 541-790-5800.  We can help families navigate the website.

McCornack’s PTO Corner: The next General PTO meeting will be held on December 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Dinner will be served from 6:00-6:30.  Please enter near the Family Resource Center (double doors) on the small playground (on Brittany St).  

Are you interested in volunteering as a classroom support parent?  McCornack’s PTO is looking for parents and guardians to help with: 

• Assisting teachers in organizing and coordinating classroom events (holiday parties, end-of-year celebrations, etc.).

• Gathering donations or supplies for special projects.

• Coordinating volunteers for classroom activities like reading helpers, art projects, or field trips.

• Click HERE to sign up to be a room parent

PTO is also looking for volunteers to help with Popcorn Fridays!! Click HERE to sign up to volunteer!!

Family Game Checkout: Want to check out a game from the McCornack/PTO game cabinet? Fill out this FORM and either select checking out “in person” or “send home with student”. Please return games within 2 weeks (with all the pieces please or a note letting us know of a missing piece!)

Lost and Found: We have an abundance of lost items located near the front office.  All unclaimed lost items will be donated during winter break.  We’d love for all the lost things to find their homes.

Family Resource Corner:  My name is Sophia Durant.  I would like to introduce myself.  I am the Family Resource Coordinator for the families of McCornack.  I am here for you in times of need and can provide you guidance and resources.  Let me know if you have any questions.  I also have office ipads available for families who need assistance in accessing online forms, resources, etc.  You can make an appointment with me and I can help you navigate technology.

Sophia Durant

Email: durant@4j.lane.edu

Phone: 541-790-5859

*The Family Resource Center is looking for donations of gently used sweatpants, joggers, and shorts for intermediate-size girls/boys. We need items in older sizes -  8 through 16.

Interested in donating to the Family Resource Center? Donations directly support our McCornack Families.  Click HERE to donate.  

Our Character focus for the month of December is:   Patience: "I Can Regulate My Emotions"

The Bee Jamboree choices for December will be: Pajama Day vs. Candy Canes

People who are Patient:

• Take time to understand a situation before reacting

• Are willing to wait for an outcome

• Show empathy toward others

• Listen attentively 

• Are persistent in reaching goals

• Practice self-control

Holiday Food and Gift Resources: 

Visit this LINK 

Monetary Donations to McCornack: Families and community members are welcome to make a donation to McCornack’s school fund. These funds will be used to provide supplies, special programming, events, and experiences for our students. We thank you for your continued support of McCornack Elementary. Click HERE to donate.

Donations are tax deductable: 93-6000566

LTD Bus Passes for Students: Do you need a bus pass for your child?  You can request one by sending an email to Julie Whittlesey @ whittlesey_j@4j.lane.edu

YMCA Before/After School Care: The YMCA offers before and after school care here

at McCornack. At this time, the McCornack programs are full, and if you are in need of

care, we encourage you to get on their waitlist. FOR MORE INFORMATION: