McCornack Family Week at a Glance

April 14 - April 18

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.

BREAKFAST Menu - LUNCH Menu

Daily Student Affirmation and Staff Pledge: Each day students say a daily affirmation and then teachers follow with our pledge. This is that affirmation & pledge for you to talk about with your child. This promise helps students to understand that we all believe in them and a way for them to affirm their role at McCornack and in the classroom!

McCornack Expectations: Last week, all students completed a refresher course in McCornack expectations. Students did 10-15 minute reviews in each area of the school to talk about how our school expectations of Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be a Caretaker apply in various settings around the building. Thanks for reinforcing the expectations at home so that we can do our best job here at school!

JOY Event Thank Yous: A HUGE shout out to everyone for their help with this year's JOY event. All who attended had a wonderful time. Everyone left with door prizes, smiles on their faces and full bellies! A special shout-out and thank you to Jalisco Family Restaurant on w. 11th and Texas Roadhouse @ Valley River for feeding over 150 people. Please tell them thank you next time you go out to eat by choosing to dine with them!

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

Join us at Family Connection Workshops, Series #3  will take place in April and May.

Time/Days: 8:20a-9:30a every Wednesday from 4/16 - 5/21

Location: Room 3

Childcare, Coffee & Treats & Translation provided for each session

Topics:

4/16 - Meal Planning for Mini Critics (planning for picky & non-picky eaters)

4/23 - The Bedtime Blueprint: Good nights, Great Days

4/30 - Two Homes, One Heart: Supporting Your Child Through Divorce

5/7 - Tik Tok, AI & Xbox, Oh My! (navigating phones & social media with kids)

5/14 - Shiny Smiles & Clean Hands: Supporting Kids' Self-Care Skills

5/21 - Real Talk for Real Parents: What Do You Need? - wrapping up our series after visiting the “McCornack Art Gallery”

Series #4 Coming in May - two parent nights specifically for our 5th grade parents WATCH HERE FOR DETAILS

5th Grade Growth and Development:  It is time for our Human Growth & Development lessons in 5th grade. We will be using the district purchased Planned Parenthood digital lessons, videos, and materials to provide our instruction, as well as our newly adopted Health curriculum The Great Body Shop. The materials presented are in alignment with Eugene School District’s elementary health education curriculum goals and objectives.  These education sessions are scheduled to take place during the following dates and times: April 23-30 

Please take a few minutes to read over the 5th Grade Human Growth & Development Parent Notification Letter

TITLE 1 Family Survey: Please fill out this survey to give feedback as to how we are doing!

ENGLISH LINK

SPANISH LINK

PTO Corner: The PTO board meets the last Tuesday of every month. Anyone is welcome to join the board meetings anytime. If you are interested in volunteering for the Carnival, please contact your PTO president, Sydney Mills at Sydney_l@live.com 

POPCORN FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need volunteers to pop popcorn on Friday, April 25th. If we don’t have people signed up by Thursday afternoon, April 24th, popcorn Friday will be canceled.

May 6th 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 -

Our Character Focus for the month of April is Curiosity and Perserverence:

"The Power of YET"

The Bee Jamboree choices for March will be: Chalk Art or Extra Recess

People who Persevere and Have a Growth Mindset:

• Are willing to learn from their mistakes

• They take risks and embrace challenges

• They celebrate small successes

• Are inspired by the success of others

• See flaws and mistakes as opportunities for improvement

• Are open-minded

• Take ownership over their own learning

• Have clear goals and know the steps to achieve those goals

BottleDrop Fundraiser: 

Attention McCornack Families!

From Feb 21-Mar 21 April 22 (EARTH DAY) our school will be having a BottleDrop fundraiser! Please participate if possible.

You or your student can pick up bags for bottles at the main office or on service Saturday (April 5, during the JOY event).

You may drop off full bags before school from 7:30-8:30 and after school from 3:00-4:00 or on Saturday April 5th,  9am-3pm on service Saturday or during the JOY event.

Thank you for your support! If you have any questions please contact Mrs.Kuhl!

-AVID Leaders 

Dear B.L.A.Q. Youth Families and Community: 

We’re excited to share our upcoming spring programs designed to uplift, inspire, and build community through culture, creativity, and connection. You’re invited to sign up, bring a friend, and help us spread the word!

✨ Voices of Legacy
Next Session: Saturday, April 12, 2025 |Saturday, April 26, 2025
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Lane Community College
Voices of Legacy is a vibrant B.L.A.Q. Youth, Inc. program that supports Black K -12 students and their families through culturally-rooted learning, storytelling, and mentorship. With bi-weekly sessions, youth grow in confidence and creativity, while parents/guardians receive tools for healing and empowerment. This is more than a program - it’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and collective growth.

👉 Sign Up for Voices of Legacy

📚 Soulful Stories Presents: An Equestrian-Inspired Literacy Event

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 2 PM - 4 PM
In partnership with Solid Strides, join us for a magical afternoon featuring My Daddy is a Cowboy. Enjoy a live book reading, interactive Q&A, crafts, and a take-home resource guide. This literacy event celebrates cultural pride and the power of family connection.
✴️ Free books for the first 30 registrants
✴️ Snacks provided
✴️ Gas card assistance is available

👉 Sign Up for Soulful Stories

🎨 Canvas & Connections: A Family Art Experience
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 2 PM
Led by Dr. Grace Haynes, this creative workshop invites families to explore emotions through co-created “body maps” - life-sized artwork that tells your story using color, symbols, and imagination. No art experience needed - just curiosity and a willingness to connect.

👉 Sign Up for Family Art Experience

Safe Routes to School Events: 

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. 

• All ages, free, learn to ride a bike event at the 4J Ed Center, Tuesday, April 29th 5-7pm - link here to flyer

• Adaptive Bike Open House for students and families, Tuesday, May 6th, 3:30-6:30, City of Eugene Hilyard Center - link here to flyer 

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

School Transportation Survey: We Want to Hear From You!

In partnership with the City of Eugene, we’re asking all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to fill out a brief survey about your child’s daily commute to school. Your feedback will help us better understand transportation needs and improve options for all families. The survey is quick, confidential, and your responses will remain anonymous.

As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey by April 20 will be entered into the City of Eugene’s random drawing for a chance to win one of twelve $25 gift cards! Please take a moment to share your thoughts by filling out the survey here: School Transportation Survey. Your input is invaluable and we appreciate your time!

Oregon Children’s Choir:  Sing with the Oregon Children’s Choir!

The Oregon Children’s Choir welcomes 1st-12th graders to come sing with us this spring or summer! Students will develop vocal skills, make new friends, boost confidence, and have fun! Choirs meet once per week with a concert on June 1. For even more fun, join us for a summer camp! Learn more at oregonchildrenschoir.org

Emerald Valley Ultimate Summer Camps, Ages 8+:

Ultimate Frisbee is an awesome team sport, similar to soccer, that helps get kids active and outside. It's particularly good for youth social emotional development because it is self refereed up to the highest level. Kids are taught empathy and conflict resolution skills from an early age to mediate disagreements on and off the field. **Pay what you can registration fees!!

Click HERE TO LEARN MORE :-)

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

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