Cornell Chronicle 3/27/26
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CORNELL CHRONICLE March 27, 2026 Cornell strives to support a safe and secure learning environment that treats all students with dignity, respect, and high expectations. |
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| Mar 28 | Cornell's Got Talent Show, OV MPR |
| Apr 6-10 | No School - Spring Break! |
| PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING |
Dear Coyote Families,
Serious snaps go out to our 5th grade poets and our amazing 5th grade teachers for a wonderful poetry night. What a treat!
We are looking forward to seeing students at “Cornell’s Got Talent” tomorrow at the OceanView Elementary School MPR. It will be a great time to see our students shine!
If you missed the March Coffee with Cat, we viewed the most updated option from HKIT Architects on a modernized and reimagined Cornell. Take a look! Once you are on this site you can submit feedback by scrolling all the way down or view previous option by selecting Home.
Please remember to use street parking when visiting Cornell and keeping the alley parking way clear. Have a wonderful weekend!
In community,
Catherine Floresca
Principal
| CORNELL ANNOUNCEMENT |
| CORNELL LIBRARY CORNER |
Weekly Library Spotlight
This week’s content:
We continued to learn how books are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system to get ready for a scavenger hunt next week. Every class enjoyed customized book talks and read alouds from specific sections of the library. Those titles were checked out immediately with many holds requested as well!
Coming Soon: Spring Break Reading Challenge
Keep an eye out for a fun challenge to keep the students reading over the upcoming break! Kids will learn the details during library instruction this week.
Ms. Kate, Cornell’s Teacher Librarian, is reachable anytime at kbowman@ausdk12.org to respond to any questions, needs, or requests.| PTA NEWS |
It’s showtime & Cornell’s Got Talent! is here! We have an amazing lineup of incredibly talented Coyotes—come join us tomorrow, Saturday, March 28th, 10am-2:30pm @ Ocean View Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), to cheer them on and celebrate our wonderful performers–everyone is welcome and admission is totally free!
Cornell PTA Instagram @cornellpta
Cornell Wear eStore is always here with t-shirts, hoodies and more for the whole family!
| FROM AUSD |
Link to the Superintendent's Community Update - none this week
Link to AUSD Events Page
| COMMUNITY |
City of Albany Recreation & Community Services Spring Break Camps!
Looking for fun and engaging activities during spring break? The City of Albany Recreation & Community Services is offering a variety of camps for kids ages 6-12. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Register HERE through City of Albany Recreation & Community Services.
Friendship Camp
Ages: 1st – 5th Grade
April 6–10 | 9am–4pm | Memorial Park Building
Resident $385, Non-resident $395
Art & Crafts Camp
Ages: 6 – 12
April 6–10 | 9am–12:30pm | Ocean View Park Building
Resident $192, Non-resident $202
Pokémon Camp
Ages: 7 – 12
April 6–10 | 12:30–4pm | Ocean View Park Building
Resident $192, Non-resident $202
Early Bird Registration Now Open – Summer Dance Camps at Luna Dance & Creativity (10% Off!)
Summer camps at Luna welcome new and veteran dancers, ages 5-17 years old. With creative dance classes, improvisation games, visits to the park, and art activities, Luna Dance Camps are an environment where creativity and friendships can flourish for your kid and teen. For more info, visit lunadancecreativity.org or call 510-883-1118.
Mini Kids Dance Camp (Ages 5–7)
June 29 – July 2, 9am-12pm
Session 1: June 22-26, 9am-3pm
Session 2: July 6-10, 9am-3pm
Session 3: July 20-24, 9am-3pm
| NOTES FROM THE OFFICE |
Please visit the Cornell website for general information.
OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm
Office Phone: (510) 558-3700
Email: Sui-Ling (sangelidis@ausdk12.org), or Margaret (mglendening@ausdk12.org)
LINK TO 2025-26 AUSD SCHOOL CALENDAR
LINK TO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS