McCornack Family Week at a Glance

March 3-7, 2025

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.

Family Resources:

Click HERE to view resources in ENGLISH

Click HERE to view resources in SPANISH

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

February 24-28: BREAKFAST Menu - LUNCH Menu

Family Connection Workshops: How can you get involved in our school community and support your student(s)? 

Join us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in March (The Tuesday meeting on March 4th has been moved to Wed, March 5th) . FREE dinner at 6pm; workshop from 6:30-7:30. March 5, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20. Come to one or all! Kids are welcome too and will do an activity that correlates to the parent session. We will be discussing Conscious Discipline, a social-emotional learning (SEL) program that teaches people how to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's based on brain research, child development, and trauma-informed practices. Click HERE to view the flyer

Workshop dates:

*March 5 - Introduction to Conscious Discipline: Empowering Parents; Building Connections,  6:30-7:30 PM 

*March 6 - Compassion: Raising Children With Heart; Cultivating Compassionate Connections, 6:30-7:30 PM 

*March 11 - Encouragement: Parenting With Purpose; Nurturing Growth and Encouragement, 6:30-7:30 PM

*March 13 - Empowering Parents and Empowering Kids; The Power of Choice, 6:30-7:30 PM

*March 18 - Empathy: Fostering Understanding and Connection,  6:30-7:30 PM 

*March 20 - Consequences: Teaching Integrity; Guiding Positive Growth,  6:30-7:30 PM 

Title I Math Morning for Families: We are EXCITED to open the doors of McCornack for parents/guardians for a VERY special Title 1 morning!  Coffee and treats will be provided!  Visit your child’s classroom, watch your child’s morning meeting, and play a math game with your child. Instructions and materials will be given to you in Spanish and English so you can continue playing at home. The math game will help your child practice the math skills your student is learning in class :)

Reserve the date! We are excited to see you! 

March 3  grades K-1  8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

March 4  grades 4-5   8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

March 7  grades 2-3  8:30-9:30 a.m. 

PTO Corner: The PTO board meets the last Tuesday of every month. Anyone is welcome to join the board meetings anytime. On March 4, 2025, PTO will begin meeting to discuss our spring activities, including McCornack’s annual carnival. Please join us at 6:30pm to help plan this family favorite event. If you are unable to attend but would like to volunteer for the Carnival, please contact your PTO president, Sydney Mills at Sydney_l@live.com 

March 4th Meeting: PTO Meeting (FREE dinner at McCornack @ 6 p.m. - Meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m.)  **Enter near the Family Resource Center located just off of the front playground - Carnival Planning Meeting Dinner provided by Texas Roadhouse Grill RSVP HERE

AVID: What is WICOR???

Now that we have explained WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Communication, Organization and Reading), AVID’s support structure, let’s dig into each critical area:

The O in WICOR stands for ORGANIZATION. Organization in Elementary school includes learning how to manage materials, time, and self. Students are introduced to planning and prioritizing school, homework and social tasks. Students engage in goal-setting, planning, and reflection. And finally the ultimate goal is for students to strategically and intentionally take responsibility for one’s own learning. Students who learn to organize reach goals, develop and use tools to organize thinking, resources, and time. They also learn to study and really engage in their learning. 

At McCornack, some ways we incorporate organization include: binders, calendars, planners, and agendas. Students are exposed to different ways of taking notes, the use of graphic organizers and goal setting.

McCornack is an AVID Elementary school.

Our Character Focus for the month of March is Curiosity and Problem Solving:

"I wonder about the world around me. I focus on solutions."

The Bee Jamboree choices for March will be: Bubblepalooza vs. End of Day Slumber Party

People who are Curious Problem Solvers:

• ask questions

• are rarely bored

• are motivated and love to learn

• are willing to make mistakes

• are creative

• have a sense of adventure

• stay focused on solutions

BottleDrop Fundraiser: From February 21st-March 21st, McCornack AVID Leadership team will be heading up our BottleDrop Fundraiser. If you are interested in helping raise money for McCornack PTO general fund, please consider donating during this can & bottle drive! Students will be collecting filled bags of cans before and after school each day. If you would like to fill a bag, please contact the front office and ask for a bag to be sent home with your child this month. Bags can also be dropped off/picked up on Service Saturday, March 1, 2025 (9-11am). Our goal is to fill 100 bags during this time. Can you help?

Sluggo’s Home Run Reading Challenge: Your student has been challenged by Sluggo and the Eugene Emeralds to take part in Flat Sluggo’s Home Run Reading Program. This program is where reading = Emeralds tickets! Your student has been given a reading goal by their teacher. They also received a special Reading Program bookmark. It is up to your student to track their reading progress on the back of the bookmark. Once your student has completed the challenge make sure they turn in their completed bookmark to their teacher. Students who complete their bookmark will receive TWO (2) free ticket vouchers good for an early season Emeralds game. Bookmarks are due BY MARCH 21st. The ticket vouchers, and instructions on how to redeem those, will be sent home with your student in April.

If you have questions regarding your student’s reading goal, please reach out to their teacher. For

general questions, please contact Nina-Grace Montes with the Emeralds at

ninagrace@emeraldsbaseball.com.

With your support and motivation, your student can hit a home run in reading today!

Do you or your child want to learn how to ride a bike? 

Join 4J Safe Routes to School and partners at either or both of these all-ages, free, learn to ride a bike events coming up. Helmets and bikes will be provided, or bring your own. 

• Tuesday, March 4 from 5pm to 7pm at the Bob Keefer Center (250 S 32nd St., Springfield, OR)

  • Click here for flyer

  • Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/611086518229128/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

• Saturday, April  29 from 5pm to 7pm at 4J Ed Center (200 North Monroe St, Eugene, OR)

  • Flyer and Facebook Event coming soon! 

Remember, these events are free and are for people of ALL AGES who do not yet know how to ride a bike!

GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN: 

SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION! Nominate a valued 4J employee or volunteer for our annual Golden Apple Awards at 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple.

Who do you appreciate? An inspiring teacher? An encouraging classified employee? An administrator who leads by example? An amazing volunteer who gives their all? Now is the time to recognize their contributions. Employees also can be nominated for the new Apple Seed award for early-career staff, the Lifetime Achievement award or the 4J Spotlight award (for individuals or teams).

Submit a nomination by March 23. And please help spread the word! 4j.lane.edu/goldenapple

NEW! Internet Safety Video Series: As part of the district's ongoing commitment to student safety and well-being, 4J is excited to introduce SCREEN SENSE—a five-part video series created in partnership with the University of Oregon. The 3-minute videos are designed to help families navigate the ever-changing digital landscape and support safe, healthy internet use for school-aged children. Watch the series: 4j.lane.edu/internetsafety

 Topics:

 Online Risks

 Healthy Online Relationships

 Healthy Internet Use

 Cyberbullying

 Digital Contracts

While adults are the intended audience for this video series, they are appropriate for all ages.

Girls On The Run: Girls on the Run is a girl-empowerment organization that inspires participants to be joyful, healthy and confident using evidence- based lessons that combine relationship building, community strengthening, and goal setting with physical movement. 

Practices will be held at McCornack Elementary! 

Season Details:

Next Season: 3/17/2025

Registration: 2/17/2025 - 3/21/2025

End-of-Season 5K: 5/31/2025

(date varies by region)

Program Fee: $230

Financial assistance available

Click HERE for more information 

Next Level Flag Football - University of Oregon: SIGN-UP today for our Spring Flag Football Season (K-7th Grade). No prior experience is needed! This is a great opportunity to learn and have fun. Players will be coached/mentored by Oregon Football Players & Staff. Practice/Games are on Sundays throughout April, May and June. Come play where our football team practices and plays. Games will be played in both the Moshofsky Center and Autzen Stadium. For registration and more information please visit this link - https://www.nextlevelsports.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1024841

Churchill Babe Ruth Baseball: 

Peachealth Play days for Grades 1st-5th: Kidsports is excited to offer our “PeaceHealth Play Days” throughout the school year for kids when schools are closed weekdays for administrative/grading/professional development days, etc.

The Kidsports Fieldhouse is the perfect place for your kids to spend the day being active and to arrive home happy and tired. Kids will experience an action-packed day of games such as Dodgeball, Kickball, Basketball, along with other activities like the popular GaGa Ball game, an Obstacle course, Pickleball…and much, much more!

Camp runs 9am to 3:00pm for grades 1-5. We have options for an extended care in the morning (8:00am) and afternoon (4:00pm) for an additional fee. Kids should wear active clothing and gym shoes with non-marking soles, bring a water bottle and a lunch/snacks. No phones or smartwatches at camp. Sign up now, spots are limited.

Registration Deadline… when full (80 max)

Registration Online Here

Fee=$60* for one-day session

Sessions at the KIDSPORTS Fieldhouse (2054 Amazon Parkway, Eugene, 97405)
Choose from:
– Monday 9am-3pm (Mar. 31)
– Friday 9am-3pm (Apr. 18)
– Friday 9am-3pm (Jun. 6)
For the extended care option to go from 8am-4pm, when registering, select the optional add-on of $15 at the check out screen.

Due to lack of space and to make for an environment more conducive to learning, spectators and parents are not able to attend these class sessions.

* Scholarship discount of 25% off is available to those that qualify: Click Here for requirements
Contact us before you complete your registration to provide us with your proof of scholarship qualification and to have us make the scholarship option available on your account in our new DaySmart registration system.

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 deductible: 93-6000566

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