McCornack Family Week at a Glance

                                                                                              May 5-9

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!

Kindergarten Registration for the 25/26 School Year:  Will your child be 5 years old by September 1st? We are accepting registrations!!  Come by McCornack’s office to pick up a registration packet or visit 4j.lane.edu/kindergarten  

McCornack Expectations: PLEASE review our school expectations with your child. It’s super helpful to have students hear that we are all on the same page 

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 4/30 - 5/21

Location: Room 3

Childcare, Coffee & Treats & Translation provided for each session

Topics:

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?

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

OSAS Testing:  OSAS testing began this past Wednesday for 5th grade students. 5th graders tested in the area of Science. This week, beginning Tuesday,  students in grade 3-5 will test students in Math. Please ensure your child is prepared for testing by optimizing brain power. You can do this with three simple tasks:

1. Make sure your child gets a good nights’ sleep - most kids need 8-10 hours each night

2. Help your child get a good breakfast -either at home or bring them to school by 8am for FREE breakfast in the cafeteria. Encourage protein as it helps brain power!

3. Keep frustrations at home to a minimum on test days - start the morning routine a few minutes early so that no one is rushing, help siblings to support each other and try to keep things positive. Kids put pressure on themselves and keeping testing mornings free of extra stress can help your child to do better and feel more confident for his/her test

**Also, if you’d like to support your child’s class, please send in snack items that help with brain power. We are asking for sources of protein like hard boiled eggs, cheese sticks, yogurt, hummus & pita chips, almonds or trail mix, etc.

Please read regarding SEED survey at end of OSAS testing: CLICK HERE

Library News: Wednesday, May 21 will be the last day for check out this year. ALL books will be due the following Wednesday, May 28. Emails go home each Sunday night to help your family keep track of books currently checked out and those that may have been lost. Please help your student get their books back to school so we can have the library ready for fun again next year!

We're happy to share that we have a brand new way for our community to support our school library! Visit this Bound to Stay Bound Books website and peek through our wishlist. 100% of book donations go directly to our library, no extra fees ~ and they're delivered to us already processed! There are even options for donation book plates in honor of a special person or occasion.

Bring Your Grown-Up to Music Day:  Thursday, May 15th, and Friday, May 16th during your child's Music class. Join us for 30 minutes of singing, moving, playing, and fun! 

Here is our class schedule:

Thursday:

Ms. Sarah (5): 9:10 - 9:40

Mr. Hoffman (3): 9:45 - 10:15

Ms. Jaeger (3): 10:20 - 10:50

Mrs. Mertz (4): 11:05 - 11:35

Ms. Montes (2): 12:45 - 1:15

Ms. Kitty (1): 1:20 - 1:50

Ms. Pettigrew (k): 2:15 - 2:45

Friday:

Mr. King (5): 8:45 - 9:15

Ms. Kate (3): 9:45 - 10:15

Ms. Martha (4): 11:05 - 11:35

Ms. Waldron (5): 11:40 - 12:10

Mrs. Davies (2): 12:45 - 1:15

Ms. Moore (1): 1:20 - 1:50

Mr. Shane (k): 2:15 - 2:45

RSVPs are not required. More information about checking in to the school to come in early May. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's music teacher.

We hope to see you there!

- The McCornack Music Team

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

If we get 100 responses by May 30th, Dana (our principal), will dress like a turkey for a WHOLE school day!

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. 

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 -

The McCornack Carnival will be held on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30–8:30 PM

Silent Auction -

Have a service, product, or item you'd like to donate for our auction? We welcome gift cards, experiences, business services, themed gift baskets, and more! 

Please bring items to the front office anytime before Tuesday, May 28th. 

This is a fantastic way for families or local businesses to support the school and get involved. 

Volunteering -

We need your help to run carnival games, assist with set-up and breakdown, and more! 

SIGN UP HERE
Volunteering is easy and fun — and you can earn 10 carnival tickets when you complete your volunteer shift!

Key Dates:

• Friday, May 9th - Online Tickets go on sale

• Thursday, May 23rd - Classroom Basket Donations Due

• Tuesday, May 28th - Silent Auction Items and Services Donations Due 

• Monday, May 27th - Online Ticket Sales Close 

Thank you for supporting our school!

Our Character Focus for the month of May is Flexible Thinking and Adaptability: 

"I can calmly adjust to new situations."

The Bee Jamboree choices for May will be: Recess Karaoke VS. Board Game Party

People who are Flexible Thinkers:

• Can think about things from multiple perspectives

• Have an open mind

• Are focused on creative solutions

• Understand there can be more than one "right" answer

• Are inventive

• Tries new experiences

• More easily able to deal with unexpected stress

5th Grade Parent Night at Kennedy: All incoming 6th grade families are invited to visit Kennedy Middle School for a parent informational night!  This is a great chance to hear from our 6th Grade Team, learn about electives and the middle school schedule, ask questions, and hear from the school principal.  We hope that you and your student will join us on May 20th at 6:30pm! 

For questions:  (541)790-5500 | Kennedy.4j.lane.edu 

KITS (Kids In Transition To School): The Eugene Kids In Transition to School (KITS)  summer program is intended for students who will be entering kindergarten in Fall, 2025.  

During the KITS program your kids will:

*Learn to make friends & cooperate

*Build beginning reading & counting skills

You will:

*Learn skills to reduce parenting stress

*Learn how to connect with your child’s school

KITS is free and open to all incoming 4J Kindergarten students! We encourage all interested families to apply. Families will be notified about the status of their application by the end

of May.

Eugene Summer KITS is a 3 hour program and will run 4 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 30, 2025 through August 7, 2025.

(See Calendar for details)

KITS will be offered at 2 regional locations with morning options as follows:

Howard: 9:30 - 12:30

Chavéz: 9:00 - 12:00

The Eugene KITS Summer Program follows the Eugene School District health and safety protocols.

For questions or assistance, please contact kits@4j.lane.edu or 541-373-3138

Enrollment is based on a lottery system.  Please apply by May 16th.

Families will be notified about placement May 23rd. 

KITS 2025 Summer Calendar link

YMCA Registrations for the 25/26 School Year:

*Registration OPENS on April 28th for Currently Enrolled students for the 25/26 school year

*Registration OPENS on May 2nd for NEW YMCA students for the 25/26 school year

eugeneymca.org

Churchill’s The SpongeBob Musical:  Performances are May 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:00 PM and May 11 and 18 at 2:00 PM in the Churchill High School Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $15 general admission and can be purchased using the QR code on our poster or simply at the door (we have a large auditorium and do not usually sell out)

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!

📚 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. 

• 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 

Mestler Athletics Track and Field Camp:

Coached by all NCAA athletes and runs on a week by week basis June 16th-July 25th!

Ages 9-17

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

Website: https://www.summertrackcamps.com/

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.