Cornell Chronicle 5/15/26
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CORNELL CHRONICLE May 15, 2026 Cornell strives to support a safe and secure learning environment that treats all students with dignity, respect, and high expectations. |
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| May 15 | PTA Movie Night: Zootopia! (parent supervision required) |
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May 16 |
Field Day for families at Cougar Field, 12-2pm |
| May 19 | Albany High School Art Show, AHS Atrium, 4-7pm |
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May 19-22 |
4th grade overnight field trip to Camp Campbell |
| May 20 | API Speaker Series - college admissions, tutoring, camps, parent support (on zoom) |
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May 22 |
All library books due and fines resolved |
| May 25 | No School - Memorial Day |
| May 27 | Hot Dogs/Silly Hats/Kick Ball (5th grade vs teachers) |
| June 1 | AHS Senior Walk at Cornell, 8:30am |
| June 5 | 5th grade promotion ceremony, 12:30-1:30pm |
| June 5 | Last day of school |
| PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING |
Dear Coyote Families,
This has been quite a busy week! We had a wonderful May Community Time this past Wednesday. We had a number of student performers show off their talents singing and dancing. Great job, shining stars! Thank you all for an awesome Open House! Our students have learned so much throughout the year and it was great to see all their hard work in such a lovely showcase. Cheers to our teachers for a wonderful display of student achievement!
Open House Day, May 2026 (5th grade, Ms. Wiley & Ms. Hughes)
We are down to the last few weeks of the school year and there are so many ways to stay connected! Our last School Site Council meeting is Tuesday, 5/19 @4pm. Here is the agenda. We are also sending off our 4th graders to their Camp Campbell adventure! Our class musicals and band performances continue, with the 5th Grade Band performing at AMS on Wednesday, 5/20 at 7pm.
I hope you and the family enjoy the sunshine! Have a wonderful weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend!
In community,
Catherine
| CORNELL NEWS |
Remember to return all library books and textbooks before the last day of school.
| CORNELL LIBRARY CORNER |
Weekly Library Spotlight
All library books must be returned and fines resolved by 5/22/26 . You will be receiving an email this weekend that lists all the books currently checked out to your student so you can help them turn in books. Thanks for doing your part to make sure our collection is complete and can be enjoyed by everyone!
NOTE: 4th graders have an extended deadline until Tues, 5/26 because of Camp Campbell.
This week’s content:
We experienced the joy of learning new information through current picture texts this week and will move on to celebrating AAPI next week. Here are some highlights:
We experienced the joy of learning new information through current picture texts this week and will move on to celebrating AAPI next week. Here are some highlights:
Kinder: learning what makes the loris such a special animal and kids got excited about the fantastic Meet The Wild Things series
1st: finding out how kids and teachers helped scientists solve The Mystery of the Monarch Migration and appreciating the patience, persistence, and collaboration required to do science
2nd: seeing the way a young girl’s special interest allows her to see what’s incredible about the angler fish and show what she’s capable of in Agatha May & The Angler Fish
3rd: learning how a team of deaf bioastronauts contributed to scientific breakthroughs that enabled the US to be the first to land a person on the moon in The Gallaudet Eleven
4th & 5th: learning the story of how a girl from a remote Nepali village, Sunakali, “The Messi of the Himalayas” became a star soccer player
Library Fan Art Poster Contest
I hope many of you had a chance to look at the incredible fan art on display in hallways near the library at Open House. Students will have a chance to vote in the Kids’ Choice Awards next week.
Ms. Kate, Cornell’s Teacher Librarian, is reachable anytime at kbowman@ausdk12.org to respond to any questions, needs, or requests.
| PTA NEWS |
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.
Cornell PTA Instagram @cornellpta
Cornell Wear eStore is always here with t-shirts, hoodies and more for the whole family!
| FROM AUSD |
From the Superintendent, AUSD Community Newsletter, May 2026
Link to => AUSD and Community Events
YAW Field Day at Cougar Field - Try Out New Sports!
Come out to Cougar Field to have some fun with the Youth Athletic and Wellness (YAW) Club, try new sports, and explore new activies. Students in K-8th grades are invited to try new sports and activities at a Field Day at Cougar Field (behind Albany Middle School, 1259 Brighton Ave.) on Saturday, May 16, 12-2pm.
High school students in the AHS Youth Athletic & Wellness Club are hosting this fun experience and will be running all activities. Note that parents should accompany and stay with their children, adult supervision is provided, but is minimal. Kids should wear comfortable running shoes, active wear, and bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Some concessions will be available for sale. Prizes will be awarded for effort and excellence! Please sign up to allow for the club to gauge participation: Interest Form or scan the QR code.
AHS Student Art Exhibition at Abrams Claghorn Gallery on Solano!Students from Advanced Photography, Honors Painting/Drawing, and AP Art entered work into a juried competition for an exhibition at Abrams Claghorn Gallery, located at 1251 Solano Ave. Selected artwork will be featured throughout the month. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 3:00–5:00 PM. Community members, families, and friends are invited to attend and celebrate the creativity and talent of AUSD student artists. All are welcome!
Little Star and Albany Athletics Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 19 (every third Tuesday of the month)
Albany High School Art ShowTuesday, May 19, 4-7pm
API Speaker Series - API Heritage Month Celebration and Education Resources
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:30pm on zoom
As part of our Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration and API Speaker Series, we are excited to introduce educators and business owners who will be presenting on Wednesday, May 20, on zoom!
From college admissions coaching and Mandarin instruction to math tutoring, STEM camps, and family leadership support, these speakers bring exceptional expertise to our community. Everyone is welcome — whether you are looking for summer enrichment programs or tutoring support during the school year, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from and connect with these talented API professionals. Join API-PEG Google Group. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have any questions, please email AlbanyAPIparents@gmail.com
| 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)
Attendance (absences) : cornellattendance@ausdk12.orgLINK TO 2025-26 AUSD SCHOOL CALENDAR
LINK TO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS