Weekly Library Spotlight

All library books must be returned and fines resolved by 5/22/26. Thanks for doing your part to make sure our collection is complete and can be enjoyed by everyone!

This week’s content:

Digital citizenship was the main focus this week and it was matched with previews of high-interest newly added books in our collection. Here’s a sample of what was explored at each grade level:

• 1st:  Recognizing when you or someone else may need space when something goes wrong with technology and how to ask for that space.

• 2nd:  Understanding that digital footprints are often permanent and why it’s important to think before you share anything online

• 3rd:  Exploring digital information sources and guided practice using the kid-friendly search engine Kiddle to answer questions and identify website sources 

• 4th: Recognizing signs of digital peer pressure and identifying strategies to use when faced with it (Pause Power; Strong Responses; & Asking for Backup from trusted adults)

• 5th:  Recognizing media influence and understanding why it’s so important to be able to see it and think critically about digital content

First Check-out Raffle:  The Academy VI

Upper grade readers who love sports (and even those that don’t) regularly give 5 stars to T.Z. Layton’s series, The Academy. The newest book comes out this Tuesday. If your reader wants to be included in the raffle to be the first to borrow it, tell them to stop by the library and fill out a raffle slip by 5/5. The book will be checked out to the lucky winner on Wed, 5/6.

Library Fan Art Poster Contest

Keep encouraging your readers to participate in this year’s fan art poster contest! This is a kids-only activity; caregivers and older siblings can encourage them and provide inspiration, but please let the kids do all the work and shine! Extra poster papers are available in the library. If anyone needs art supplies, please connect with me and I’ll send a set home so everyone has what they need to participate. Entries due:  Wed, 5/13

Staff Appreciation Week!

Staff Appreciation week is next week (May 4-8). The schedule for the week is below and room parents are sending specifics for your class. The PTA is looking for volunteers to help Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sign up here to help out! 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WZqxC_3Oo1L6XQijkpRZSsYh_zV805_e4VLNXtqJ0pA/edit?usp=sharing

Join Us for a PTA Fundraiser at Donkey & Goat Winery (kid friendly!)
1340 Fifth Street at Gilman in Berkeley
Saturday May 9, 2-5pm

Connect with fellow Cornell families and build community in a relaxed setting at Donkey & Goat Winery! Enjoy their beautifully crafted, terroir-driven wines while kids have plenty of space to play and unwind.

Support our school while you sip!
Donkey & Goat will generously donate 20% of all revenue over $300 back to our PTA.

• Light bites and wine available for purchase

• Kid-friendly snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided by the PTA

• Open space for families to gather and kids to roam

Bring the whole family, meet new friends, and help support our school. We hope to see you there!

Cornell Movie Night

Come join your fellow Cornell Coyotes for our outdoor Spring movie night, on Friday, May 15!

Your PTA will provide popcorn for the movie, and an ice cream sandwich social at the start of the evening (dairy free options available)! Yay!!

Movie at 8pm, gates and ice cream social at 7pm. 

*Please note, all children must have an adult present for supervision.

🌿 Sunday in the Cornell Garden 🌱

Join us Sunday, May 3 from 11 PM to 2PM  in the school garden!  This is an open community time to have a play session, enjoy some herbs, smell the flowers or plant some tomatoes.  

Last Sunday in the Garden: May 31