9/8-11: McCornack Family Week at a Glance
McCornack Family Week at a Glance
September 8-11
This Week:
Coming Soon:
Student Registration: Our office is open for new student registration. If your child attended McCornack last year, there is no need to reregister. If you know any new students in our community or children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st, please encourage them to register here at the school. We are also excited to welcome students who are new to our area.
McCornack Parent/Family 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.
We ask that 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 (Choose “NEW Eugene School District 4J”). Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge to McCornack students. *Menus are subject to change and may be different from what is online.
School Supplies for the 2026/2027 School Year: For the 2026–27 school year, we are requesting a suggested donation of $35 per student. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. This covers nearly all of the supplies your student will need for the entire year! 😊
You can make your donation through our Supply Donation Link, or you may pay by cash or check in the front office.
Thank you for helping us make sure our students have everything they need for a successful school year! 💙
We are also seeking donations of the following items:
Large bottles of hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Wet wipes
Non-perishable snacks
We have created an Amazon Wish List with ongoing supply needs. Items can be ordered and shipped directly to McCornack 🙂 *We’ve already received donations through Amazon! A BIG, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed.
If your child is in need of a backpack, we have plenty in stock here at McCornack. Come by the office to pick one out!
Operation School Bell: Operation School Bell is a community program that provides students with the opportunity to shop at Fred Meyer for school clothing. This year, families will receive a $110 voucher to use toward school clothing, with shopping dates between October 17–23, 2026. We have limited spots available, and if interest exceeds our allotment, a lottery will be held. The deadline to be added to the list is September 21. Your child MUST accompany you to Fred Meyer to use the voucher. Only McCornack students may be added to the McCornack list.
Families who would benefit from this program will have the opportunity to sign up on a space available basis. Please contact the front office at 541-790-5800 to be added to the list or email Julie @ whittlesey_j@4j.lane.edu
Nutrition Services 26/27: 4J offers free breakfast and lunch to all students at all schools. 😊
If a student would like a second meal, there will be a charge.
For students who bring lunch from home but would like a milk, milk will be available for $1.00.
This is a new change to the meal program.
Please see the chart below for additional meal costs.
IMPORTANT: The district is no longer able to honor food preferences (i.e. dietary restrictions, vegetarianism, etc.) without this medical form from a doctor. Please return this form to the front office.
Kindergarten Transition Day: Please start your 1st day of kindergarten outside the main office. Students should bring their backpack and a reusable water bottle with them each day. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. we will have staff to welcome you, and an individual staff member will guide your family through each step. Next, wish your child well at the cafeteria door where they will head inside for breakfast. Then parents can gather in front of the school and enjoy refreshments. Kindergarten pick up is on the primary playground each day. Dismissal on both 9/8 and 9/9 is 1:45 p.m.
Title 1 Meet the Teacher Night: We are thrilled to invite families into our classrooms on September 8th beginning at 5:00 p.m. to meet their teachers and see the spaces. At 5:00 p.m., please enter at the doors where your children will come in each morning (See map HERE). You will receive a passport to take you through the spaces/activities for the event. Then, please join us for a brief Title I presentation in the gym (supervision will be provided on the new back playground for children). We will wrap up the evening on the back playground with treats and time to gather/socialize as a community.
Student Transportation Plans - How is your child getting to/from School?: Please click HERE to complete a very quick survey FOR ALL McCORNACK STUDENTS to let us know how your child will come and go from school each day. Thank you!
Daily Schedule for McCornack:
8:00 a.m. – Bus Loop closes to vehicles
8:00 a.m. – Outside supervision is available for McCornack students (front and primary playground areas only).
8:00–8:20 a.m. – All students have FREE breakfast in the cafeteria.
* Kindergarten students enter through the cafeteria doors.
8:20–8:30 a.m. – Outside entry doors open for students to go to their classrooms.
* Kindergarten students are escorted by teachers from the cafeteria.
* 1st–5th grade students who have breakfast exit the cafeteria and enter through their designated outside entry doors.
8:30 a.m. – Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. must enter through the main office.
8:35 a.m. – Building-wide announcements, daily intention/affirmation, and mindfulness activity.
8:45 a.m. - Bus loop re-opens for vehicles
2:45 p.m. - Bus Loop closes to vehicles
3:00 p.m. – Dismissal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
1:45 p.m. – Wednesday dismissal
Kindergarten Smart Start:
Sept. 8-18th, 2025
All Students Attend: Sept. 8-9 (Early release schedule these days 1:45 p.m.) AND September 14-16
Only Last Name A–L: Attend Thursday, Sept 10
Only Last Name M–Z: Attend Friday, Sept. 11
No Kindergarten Sept. 17-18 (parent/teacher conversations)
Regular school schedule begins on Monday, Sept. 21
Arrival at School: We have designed a system to safely and efficiently welcome students to campus. Please refer to this map. All students are encouraged to eat breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:00-8:20 a.m. daily. All kindergarten students will enter through the cafeteria door (pink dots on map) beginning at 8:00 a.m. 1st-2nd students not eating breakfast will line up and enter from the front playground (green dots on map). 3rd-5th grade students will enter at the front of the building (blue, or white dots on map) between 8:20 and 8:30 a.m. Students will be greeted at the doors before entering the building. All students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must enter through the main office.
Student Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and some snacks are provided to students at no cost. Students may also bring food and drinks from home. 2nd meals and milk to accompany lunches brought from home are available for an additional fee. Further information regarding meal options and associated costs will be provided soon. Families are asked to communicate with the classroom teacher about any allergies in the class. Food and drinks should be in packaging that is easily opened by the student. Please try to send snacks like fruits, vegetables, whole-grain crackers, and cheese, as these provide the energy and nutrients children need to focus and grow. Please avoid processed snacks high in sugar and salt (chips, candy, cookies), which can lead to energy crashes and interfere with learning time. If able to do so, families are encouraged to send healthy snacks for classrooms.
Personal Items from Home: To help us keep learning as our main focus and prevent distractions in the classroom, toys, stuffed animals, fidgets, games, and other non-instructional items from home must stay at home. These items can often shift a student's attention away from lessons and activities, making it harder for them and their classmates to learn. If needed to support the individual need of a student, we will provide the item/tool at school. The only exceptions are when these items are specifically part of a classroom activity, reward, or project (i.e. classroom PJ and stuffy reward day).
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: Personal electronic devices are allowed before and after school. Personal electronic device" means any portable, electrically powered device that is capable of making and receiving calls and text messages and accessing the internet independently from the school's network infrastructure. This does not include a laptop computer or other device required to support academic activities. Cell phones and all personal electronic devices (including smartwatches*) must be put away and turned off upon entering the building. Students using personal electronic devices will have their device taken away for the remainder of the day. For a second offense, the device will be taken away and a parent or guardian will need to pick it up from the office. A third offense will lead to a drop off/pick up plan and/or ban of the device for the remainder of the academic term. Bringing these devices to school is discouraged due to possible loss or damage, and the school is not liable for lost or damaged electronics.
*Students may NOT wear smartwatches even if in “airplane mode” during the day.
4J Bus Transportation - My Ride K-12 App for:
The 4J School District uses My Ride K-12 by Tyler Technologies. To find your student's bus pickup and drop-off times and locations, sign up for a My Ride K-12 account. Download it today to get up-to-date route information and more! Wondering if your student is eligible for 4J bus service? Check out: 4j.lane.edu/transportation
--> For instructions on how to register for My Ride K-12, please see these instructions 4J_My Ride K-12 User guide.pdf (English), Ride K-12 User guide SPANISH, or visit 4j.lane.edu/busroutes. Frequently asked questions
To add your student to your My Ride K-12 account, you'll need to enter:
Student's birthday in this format: mm/dd/yyyy
Student's student ID number: XXXXXX (contact student’s school for this information)
Name of Student's school
If your student is eligible for bus service, but not assigned a bus route in My Ride K-12, you can use the message center in My Ride K-12 to request bus service for your student(s). See 4j.lane.edu/busroutes for information about My Ride K-12, or send an email to transportation@4j.lane.edu please include: Your student’s name and student ID number (see above). For bus eligibility information, visit 4j.lane.edu/transportation.
Alternative Transportation Options
LTD Bus Passes: All 4J students can get a free LTD bus pass. 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
-For LTD routes and schedules, visit ltd.org or call 541-687-5555.
Active Transportation: Need help planning a safe walking or biking route? Contact 4J Safe Routes to School at saferoutes@4j.lane.edu or 541-790-7539.
Contact Us
For more information or help, reach out to 4J transportation staff:
Website: 4j.lane.edu/transportation
Email: transportation@4j.lane.edu
Phone: 541-790-7474 (Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.)
After-Hours Emergency: 541-341-6256
We look forward to a safe and smooth school year for your students!
Sincerely,
4J Transportation Services Department
ParentSquare:
The 4J School District uses ParentSquare as its primary form of school-to-home communication. This unified communication platform helps keep parents and guardians informed while fostering greater engagement and connection with their school and the 4J district.
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).
**Please be sure to enable mobile instant text messaging notifications in ParentSquare so that you can receive important school communications directly on your phone.
Please visit this link to view screenshots showing how to enable notifications and text messaging in ParentSquare.
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). We will teach and review the protocols during Safety Week (9/21-25) in classrooms. 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
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:
youth@eugeneymca.org / 541-686-9622
K-12 Accident Insurance: Click HERE for more information. Click HERE to view detailed coverage information
[Tuesday, Sep 8 at 3:49 PM]
The Week at a Glance has been updated to include the September lunch menu and information about Operation School Bell :-)