9/22: McCornack Family Week at a Glance
McCornack Family Week at a Glance
September 22-26, 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.
September BREAKFAST Menu - September LUNCH Menu
Yellow Curbs: Thank you for NOT parking along the yellow painted curbs on Brittany. Keeping these areas clear helps ensure the safety of our students and crossing guards!
PTO Board Elections: McCornack’s PTO Board was voted on and approved! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.
Operation School Bell: The deadline for Operation School Bell has been extended! We have a few more slots available. Please email Julie at whittlesey_j@4j.lane.edu to be added to the list. The list is for McCornack students ONLY.
ParentSquare:
Please sign up for ParentSquare if you have yet to do so. IMPORTANT: If you prefer to get information via text message, be sure to click on the 3 lines at the top left of the app, select “account”, select “notifications, and enable text notifications.
Get Started: Log in to ParentSquare TODAY!
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:
Send and receive school and class information
Share pictures and files
See calendar items
Sign up to volunteer
Schedule parent-teacher conferences
and much more . . . all in one centralized place!
All district and school, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text, depending on your preference. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free on the Apple/Google app stores for iOS and Android devices).
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.
Packets will be sent home Friday, September 19th. All required paperwork is due October 2nd.
Parents/Guardians - an informational meeting will be held on September 25th at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Click HERE to join the meeting.
We MAY have the opportunity to have a few volunteers attend Camp Tamarack. If you are interested AND have had fingerprinting done through the 4J school district, please send Dana an email expressing your interest in attending - brummett_d@4j.lane.edu
LSU: LSU stands for Latinx Student Union. It is for students that have a
strong family connection to Latin American culture. It is a safe and
welcoming space for Latinx-identifying students to connect, celebrate
cultural diversity, and build a strong sense of identity—all in a fun and
supportive environment.
LSU Groups will meet most Fridays (see schedule below) between 8:00 am to 8:45 am in ROOM 22 (Maker Space) Click HERE to view the flyer
Schedule for LSU:
September
Friday the 19th: 4th - 5th Graders
Friday the 26th: 2nd - 3rd Graders
October
Friday the 3rd: 4th - 5th Graders
Friday the 10th: NO LSU
Friday the 17th: 2nd - 3rd Graders
Friday the 24th: 4th - 5th Graders
Friday the 31st: NO LSU
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
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
HOLD Protocol: There are situations that require students and staff to remain in their classrooms and keep a certain area clear (medical issue, hazard in hall, etc.). During a HOLD, students and teachers are to remain in their classroom or area, and learning/activities continue in that space. Students and staff outside of the building remain outside unless the administration directs otherwise.
Math and Reading Assessments/Intervention: Students scoring below the 40th percentile may be recommended, by the building-level team, to receive instructional interventions in reading. Students receiving interventions will have their progress monitored during regular intervals. At our school, all students receive 90 minutes of reading instruction and 70 minutes of instruction in the area of mathematics, each day. Parents/guardians will be notified if their child is recommended to receive additional reading instruction.
Library Corner: All classes have now had their first library checkout of the year! We've discussed library etiquette, how to care for our books, and practiced the checkout process. Please help your students continue to be responsible library patrons by finding a safe place to keep their books every week, so they'll always know exactly where they are! Setting a reminder to make sure their library books are in their backpack the morning of their library day is also a wonderful idea. Library days are as follows:
Monday: Hoffman, Montes, Mertz
Tuesday: Wagoner, Davies, Jaeger
Wednesday: Hartman/Haake, King
Thursday: Moore, Pettigrew
Friday: Hester/Hudson-Connor
Character focus for the month of September: Friendship - I treat others like I want to be treated. We work together as a team. The Bee Jamboree choices this month will be: Otter Pop Party vs. Extra Recess (students vote with kindness coins).
Come Join the Unicycle Club at McCornack!!
Click HERE to learn more!!!
Early Childhood Cares: Early Childhood CARES offers free developmental screening and services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Lane County.
• No insurance or referral required
We can help with
• Speech and language skills
• Behavior and social skills
• Moving and playing
• Learning and understanding
Early Childhood CARES
Click HERE to learn more
Contact us
541-346-2578
earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu
Safe Routes To School:
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.
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
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:
Dear B.L.A.Q. Youth Families & Community,
SOULFUL STORIES
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., Springfield, OR 97477
A vibrant reading celebration for youth and families featuring Kicks in the Sky by C.G. Esperanza!
Event Highlights:
Read-Aloud session
Hands-on craft activities
Snacks provided
FREE book for every childResource Guide for parents
Register today to reserve your spot: Soulful Stories Registration Link
Events are FREE and open to families in our community. We look forward to sharing these joyful, empowering experiences with you and your children!
Oregon Children’s Choir: Sing with US! After School Choir for grades K-12
Click HERE for more information and to register for the upcoming season
Oregon Children’s Choir (OCC) is a Eugene-based non-profit choral organization serving Lane County youths by promoting a love for singing and music. Fellowship, learning, and striving for excellence encourage OCC's choristers to become ambassadors of harmony within our community and into the world beyond. OCC's underlying goal is to encourage the lifelong learning and enjoyment of music.
Eugene Youth Cheer: Eugene Youth Cheer is dedicated to educating, empowering and energizing Eugene-area youth through the sport of competitive cheerleading. We have extended our enrollment deadline to September 24, with practices beginning September 29. Please register today! The program is open to students in 3rd through 8th grade anywhere in Lane County. Teams will practice two days per week and participate in five competitions in January and February. The monthly tuition is $100, plus there is a $50 enrollment fee and one-time uniform fee of approximately $200. The program is open to everyone; no experience necessary! For more details or to register, visit www.EugeneYouthCheer.org or email EugeneYouthCheer@gmail.com.