McCornack Family Week at a Glance

                                                                                     October 13-17, 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.

Planned Absences of 3 or more days:  Submit pre-arranged absence form to McCornack’s office at least 2 days prior to the absence.

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

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 at 8:00 a.m. 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.

PACKING LIST

All required paperwork was due October 2nd.

PTO Corner: 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.  We will be reviewing school security and student safety protocols.  We will also review Ways and Means requests submitted by the staff and vote on the allocation of funds. To make it easier for everyone to attend, dinner and childcare will be provided. 

We're also looking for volunteers to help bring our upcoming projects and events to life.  Whether it’s lending a hand at meetings, supporting fundraisers, popping popcorn, or helping in classrooms, every bit makes a difference.  Find more information, please review this flyer and visit our PTO page. Sign up for volunteer information here: McCornack Volunteer Information.

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

Library Corner: 

4J Welcome Center: The 4J Welcome Center supports schools and families with language barriers to navigate the U.S. educational system and 4J schools. We support families and students with barriers that make it difficult to enroll or navigate our school district. Please contact us for more

information and to set up an appointment to provide support with enrollment, resources or

questions. Click HERE to learn more.

Safe Routes To School: 

Upcoming Events and Support with Safe Routes to School!

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 – START DATE HAD BEEN DELAYED - There is still room!!

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:

Dorris Ranch Fall Festivites: Click HERE for information!!

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 

KidSports Peacehealth Play Days for NO SCHOOL days: Click HERE to learn more!

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.