Cornell Chronicle 4/3/26
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CORNELL CHRONICLE April 3, 2026 Cornell strives to support a safe and secure learning environment that treats all students with dignity, respect, and high expectations. |
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| Apr 6-10 | No School - Spring Break |
| Apr 20-24 | Cornell Fun Fitness Week! |
| Apr 29 | PTA Meeting, MPR |
| May 1 | PTA Movie Night |
| PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING |
Dear Coyote Families,
Thank you PTA and Coach Joel for an awesome “Cornell’s Got Talent” show last Saturday at OceanView School! What a wonderful display of all the talent here at Cornell. Good job Coyotes!
Next week is Spring Break. I hope you and the family are able to rest, recharge, and reconnect!
Have a wonderful week!
In community,
Catherine Floresca
Principal
"Cherry Blossoms" (Room 23)
| CORNELL ANNOUNCEMENT |
School and Office will be closed for
Spring Break
April 6 - 10
(School resumes on Monday, April 13)
| CORNELL LIBRARY CORNER |
Weekly Library Spotlight
This week’s content:
TK enjoyed reading Ursula Upside Down, another modern classic from Corey R. Tabor while Kinder-5th explored digital citizenship lessons and had fun with a Dewey Scavenger Hunt:
Kinder learned “pause, breathe, & finish up” when it’s time to put their devices down.
1st learned to identify the three main reasons why people create media: to teach, entertain, or sell.
2nd learned how to make sincere apologies when mistakes occur while using technology. They practiced the 3 parts of a good apology in role plays (be specific; recognize others’ feelings and the impact; and make a plan for the future).
3rd focused on conflict resolution using the CALM strategy (Communicate kindly; Ask an adult for help; Look for fair compromises; & Make space for boundaries).
4th analyzed how content creators make media for targeted audiences and learned to recognize the primary purposes of media: to persuade; inform; and entertain.
5th talked about how our digital identities are formed by what we do and share online as well as what others post about us. They learned strategies for identifying their personal boundaries regarding content sharing and communicating them to others.
Spring Break Reading Challenge Is Here!
To promote a love of reading and maintaining stamina, kids are encouraged to participate in the Spring Break Reading Challenge. Papers went home from classroom teachers and all entries must be received by Friday, 4/17, to earn a special certificate and be entered in the raffle to win prizes.
Ms. Kate, Cornell’s Teacher Librarian, is reachable anytime at kbowman@ausdk12.org to respond to any questions, needs, or requests.
| PTA NEWS |
The PTA is only viable with a president, treasurer and secretary. Please reach out to Kate, president@cornellpta.org if you are interested in the position, yourself or with a co-president!
FUN FITNESS WEEK!
Fun fitness week is coming up April 20-24. We’ll have a big kickoff party in the Cornell Yard on April 19 2pm - 4pm with a bike blender smoothie station!
Sign up on our Pledgestar page for this important (and last!) fundraiser of the year: https://cornell.pledgestar.com/Welcome.html
The class with the most signups gets a popsicle party!
Cornell PTA Instagram @cornellpta
Cornell Wear eStore is always here with t-shirts, hoodies and more for the whole family!
| FROM AUSD |
Community Newsletter Update
The Superintendent’s Community Update is now a monthly Community Newsletter, sent at the beginning of each month.
Be sure to look out for the latest edition! AUSD Community Newsletter, April 2026New! Event Announcements Page!
Check out our new AUSD Announcements Page on the website! This page makes it easy to view all district and community announcements in one place.
| 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