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10/6: McCornack Family Week at a Glance
McCornack Family Week at a Glance
October 6-9, 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.
Breakfast/Lunch Menus: Click HERE to access the school breakfast/lunch menus. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge to McCornack students.
October BREAKFAST Menu - October LUNCH Menu
Title I Literacy Mornings: SAVE THE DATE! Title I Literacy Mornings 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. We're opening the school doors for the whole school! Join your student's classroom to see and hear how to support your child's reading at home. K-2 students get a free book, 3rd-5th grade student names will go in a raffle for sets of highly desired graphic novels!
Oct 6 - Grade 5
Oct 7 - Grades K-1
Oct 8 - Grades 2 and 4
Oct 9 - Grade 3
5th Grade Outdoor School: 5th Grade Outdoor School is October 15-17. This is an overnight camp located on the shores of Dark Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. Students should arrive at school ON TIME on the morning of the 15th. The students will arrive back on campus early afternoon on the 17th. A text message will be sent to families when the students arrive at McCornack.
All required paperwork was due October 2nd.
Standard Response Protocol: The safety and security of your child are our top priority. McCornack, along with all 4J schools, is working with the "I Love You Guys" Foundation to follow Standard Response Protocol (SRP). For the next five weeks, we will use this Family Week at a Glance, to educate families about each response. Learn more about the Standard Response Protocol at https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html
LOCKDOWN Protocol: LOCKS, LIGHTS, OUT OF SIGHT - Lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. From parental custody disputes to intruders to an active assailant, Lockdown uses class-room and school security actions to protect students and staff from the threat. At McCornack, we are careful not to confuse a SECURE or HOLD with a LOCKDOWN.
McCornack PTO: Hello Families! We hope your fall is off to a great start. Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st and we'd love to see you there. Join us for Dinner, free of charge, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
Our Character focus for the month of October is Integrity: I do the right thing, even when no one is watching. I am responsible.
The Bee Jamboree choices this month will be: Extra Recess or Spooky Dance Party
Come Join the Unicycle Club at McCornack!!
Click HERE to learn more!!!
Library Corner:
Planned Absences of 3 or more days: Submit pre-arranged absence form to McCornack’s office at least 2 days prior to the absence.
Safe Routes To School:
Upcoming Events and Support with Safe Routes to School!
Fun Routes to School Do you think your elementary student might walk, bike, or bus at least some days? Sign up at https://forms.gle/Ncfv8zmDgKybJ69F7 for free gifts, maps and other support for your active and shared travel!
Community Learn to Ride! All ages, free, learn-to-ride a bike event for not-yet-riders, Tues, Sept 30th, 4:30-6:30pm, 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St.
Flyer here. Facebook event here.
Tuesday, October 14th, 6-7:30 pm
Adams Elementary School - open to all families
Pizza for dinner! RSVP requested.
Sign up here for our fun and informative Confident Cycling for Families class if you'd like to bike with your student, but could use some expert advice on safety and more.
McCornack String Academy 1: Registration for McCornack String Academy is now OPEN! Dear Friends at McCornack Elementary –
We are pleased to announce that SA1 registration is now available!
Click HERE to learn more and to register for the String Academy 1
Warmly,
ESYO Teachers and Staff
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Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO)
541-484-0473 (office)
541-579-4606 (cell)
esyorchestras.org/
Community Posts:
Free Internet: FREE INTERNET FOR STUDENTS K – 12. T-Mobile is offering free internet to qualifying families. Get 200GB at no cost and an optional data pass for $10—all current and newly qualifying customers included. It takes 5 minutes to apply and you’ll have it for 5 years. Plus, there are no annual fees or re-certifications. Check eligibility or see the list of qualifying programs below.
Qualification examples: recipients of SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid).
Please take a look at https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
Dear B.L.A.Q. Youth Families & Community,
October is here — and it’s packed with exciting programs, free events, powerful opportunities for youth, families, and our community to come together, celebrate culture, learn, connect, and grow. From storytime and cooking to mindfulness and a powerful film screening, there’s something for everyone this month.
Soulful Stories – Saturday, October 4th | 12–2 PM
Eugene YMCA | 600 E 24th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
Our beloved Soulful Stories is back — a free, literacy-focused event for children K–5th grade and their families!
This month, I’ll be your guest reader, sharing “Sounds Like Joy” by Yesenia Moises — a heartwarming story celebrating culture, creativity, and joy.
What to Expect:
Storytime with a featured Black author
Hands-on craft inspired by the story
A space for family connection, cultural pride, and fun
No registration required — just show up and join the joy!
The Gathering Returns This Fall!
We’re excited to invite you to The Gathering, a powerful monthly space where connection, culture, and community come together. Join us for meaningful conversations, cultural reflection, and healing in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Each session is rooted in African-Centered Healing Circles — heart-centered dialogues guided by tradition, storytelling, and shared wisdom. Together, we’ll build community, share experiences, and create space to be seen, heard, and held.
Dinner is served at 5:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Location: Eugene Mindworks
207 E 5th Ave, Ste 220, Eugene, OR 97401
Choose your date(s):
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Facilitated by:
Dr. Cecile Gadson
William Parham
Reserve your spot today: Register Here
Opportunities from Ophelia’s Place (Ages 10–18)
1577 Pearl St. STE 100 Eugene OR 97402
Ophelia’s Place is hosting free, inclusive fall programs designed to support and empower youth of all identities:
BIPOC Connect Through Food
Wednesdays| October 8 - December 10, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM No meetings on 10/29 or 11/26
Weekly drop-in cooking group for BIPOC youth ages 10–18
Connect to culture through food, cooking, and conversation
Ingredients provided – no weekly commitment required
Register Now: Click here
Queer Space Group (QSG)
Thursdays | October 9 - December 11, 2025 | 5 - 6 PM Regular attendance is not required.
Drop-in space for connection, identity exploration, and community-building
Open to trans girls, cis girls, trans boys, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and genderqueer youth
Registration is required & will remain open throughout the term
Register Now: Click here
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Teens
Mondays | October 6 - December 1, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 PM No meeting on October 13
Learn practical tools for emotional regulation and stress reduction
$0-$80 suggested donation for 8-week series
Informed consent (guardian, if under 14) required
Regular attendance required – sessions build on each other
Register Now: Click here
Learn more and get involved: Ophelia’s Place Website
NAACP Film Screening – “Where We Goin? The Power of Place”
Thursday, October 9 | 7–9 PM
WOW Hall | 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR
Join the NAACP for a powerful evening of film, storytelling, and conversation exploring Black history, home, and belonging.
This multimedia experience features:
Two impactful short films
DJ SXLXMXN creating the vibe
A live panel discussion on displacement, community, and resilience
Get your tickets & details here: https://wowhall.org/event/power-of-place-roadshow/
KITS AT Home is a school readiness program for parents of Pre K-1st graders (4-6-year-olds). Parents gather to talk about ways to support learning at home, help children follow directions and cooperate, and develop the social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school.
Parenting Healthy Preteens is a supportive new program for the Parents of Preteens (4th-6th graders). There are few resources out there for families of children this age and we are excited to offer the program again this summer. Weekly groups focus on supporting our preteens' self-esteem, mental health, and success at home and school, as well as ways to take care of ourselves as parents.
Lane County IDD Resource Fair On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 12–4 pm, the Lane County Support & Services IDD Resource Fair will take place at Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane County Fairground.
This event is designed to connect students, families, teachers, and administrators with local experts, agencies, and partners who provide valuable resources and services to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community. It will be a fun, welcoming afternoon filled with opportunities to learn more about the support available right here in Lane County.
Click HERE for more information
Churchill Little Lancer Cheer Clinic October 15th! Click the flyer for more info!
