McCornack Family Week at a Glance

November 18-22, 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.

Welcome to our McCornack school community! The Parent/Family Handbook is here to help us all understand the guidelines, procedures, and shared values that keep our school a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We kindly ask that you take some time to read through the handbook together, so we can all be on the same page and work towards a wonderful school year.

By signing this form, you’re showing your support for our community’s efforts to create a positive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. We’re grateful for your partnership in making our school a place where everyone feels valued and respected.

Thank you for being a part of our school family.

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.

November 18-22: Breakfast MENU

November 18-22: 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!  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!!

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 November is:  Gratitude/Generosity: I give to others and appreciate what others give to me

The Bee Jamboree choices this month will be: Board Game Party VS. Ice Cream Sandwiches

People who are Generous/Grateful:

• Appreciate the friendships and resources they have

• Focus on what they have instead of what they don't

• Accept themselves and others as they are

• Are resilient

• Are kind to others and themselves

• Enjoy seeing others' needs met

• Actively work to improve the lives of those around them

• Give without expecting anything in return

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Toys for Tots: The registration period for our 2024 Campaign opens October 1st, 2024 and will close November 15th, 2024. Please be sure to register as soon as possible, as we are unable to accept late registrations and walk-ins. All recipients must be registered online before the cut off.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Click HERE to register

Holiday Food and Gift Resources: 

Visit this LINK 

Upward Basketball Program by First Baptist Church: This K-1st grade league is open to everyone around the community! We love creating outlets for kids to grow their teamwork skills while having fun. We would love to see you become a part of it!

Our Upward season will run from December 9th to February 22nd in the FBC gym. There will be one practice (Monday Tuesday or Thursday at 5 or 6 pm) and one game a week (Saturdays at 9 10:30 or 12) for each team. 

Registration is $90. Each player will receive a jersey with an individual number game-day shorts a practice shirt and a celebration gift at the end of the season that includes a basketball wristband and other participation items.

If you have more than one player in your household playing in the league the second player cost will be $10 less (automatically reduced). If registering for the league is a financial hardship please contact Abbyj@fbceugene.com for a scholarship application. 

Click the registration link or scan the QR code to sign up!

https://play.upward.org/partner/16716593FirstBap "

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: