CORNELL CHRONICLE 9/4/26
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CORNELL CHRONICLE September 4, 2026 Cornell strives to support a safe and secure learning environment that treats all students with dignity, respect, and high expectations. |
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Sep 3 |
PTA General Meeting, 6-7:30, MPR. Childcare offered. |
| Sep 7 | No School - Labor Day |
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Sep 11 |
PTA Ice Cream Social, 5-7, MPR |
| Sep 18 | No School - Staff Development Day |
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Oct 1-2 |
Picture Days |
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Oct 2 |
PTA Family Math Night, 5:30-7:30, MPR |
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Oct 3 |
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch Bake Sale, 11:30-3, Westbrae Nursery |
| Oct 9 | No School - Fall Break |
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Oct 12 |
No School - Indigenous People's Day |
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Oct 16 |
Coffee with the Principal, 8:30 Yard |
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Oct 17 |
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch Bake Sale, 11:30-3, Westbrae Nursery |
| Oct 30 | Halloween Parade |
Regular Weekly Schedule
Remember to set a reminder for Wednesday's early dismissal!TK & Kindergarten: 8:30-1:30 (Monday - Friday)
1st - 5th grades: 8:30-3:05 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Wednesdays for 1st - 5th grades: 8:30-1:45
| PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING |
Dear Coyote Families,
Did you know that there is an elected group at our school that works with the principal and teachers to determine how state funds will be spent to improve the academic success of our students? It is called the School Site Council (SSC). The Site Council is the principal’s advisory group and is pivotal in determining actions and making budget decisions to help students.
Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30pm. This year, meetings will be Dec. 8th, Jan. 19th, March 2nd, and Apr. 20th, with an additional meeting added in May if needed to finalize the site plan and budget. Please complete this form if you are interested in serving on the School Site Council this year.
There is no school on Monday September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the three day weekend with your children and we will see you on Tuesday!
Warmly,
Jen
| CORNELL ANNOUNCEMENT |
Tardies/Early Pickups > 30 minutes
If the reason for the tardy/early pickup is a healthcare appointment for the student, please ask the provider for a school excuse note and either email the note (cornellattendance@ausdk12.org) or bring it to the office within 5 school days so we can remove the ‘O’ code. We can only excuse tardies/early pickups for the student that the appointment was for.
* > 30 minute pickup
TK/K before 1:00 pm
1st-5th before 1:15 pm Wednesdays/minimum days, and before 2:35 pm all other days
Lost & Found
We are only 18 days into school and already we have a lot of items on the lost and found rack! If your student has lost something, please ask them to take a minute to check the lost and found area in the central hallway of the main building.
| CORNELL LIBRARY CORNER |
Weekly Library Spotlight
The library is in full swing these days! TK students started visiting the library during their class time and enjoyed Drew Daywalt’s silly book, Little Freddie Two Pants (The Dog With Too Many Pants). It was fun to hear the library filled with their laughter and see their excitement in our special library space!
Kinder-5th students had their first Digital Citizenship lesson this week. We use Common Sense Media’s Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum that covers the following main concepts:
The focus is on understanding technology and developing healthy, balanced habits when it comes to its use.
Calling Library Volunteers!
The library needs volunteers for this school year. If you are interested in helping out weekly or biweekly and would like to learn more, please fill out this interest form and I’ll be in touch. Tasks include: shelving, checking books in and out and helping our young readers navigate the library during class visits.
Ms. Kate, Cornell’s Teacher Librarian, is reachable anytime at kbowman@ausdk12.org to respond to any questions, needs, or requests.
| PTA NEWS |
Join us for Cornell's annual ice cream social!
Friday September 11th from 5pm-7pm in the Cornell MPR, our wonderful teachers will be scooping ice cream! Dairy-free and gluten-free options will be available. Come enjoy a free ice cream cone funded by the PTA! Volunteers needed to make this event a success, please sign up
Family Math Night!
Friday October 2 from 6-8 in the Cornell MPR
Cornell Family Math Night is a night of community and fun! The PTA provides dinner and games for families to enjoy together. Many of these games tie in with math learning and games your children are learning in class! We’ll have activities for all grades.
We can’t do it without you! Sign up to help! We need parents to host games (Training provided! Math experience is not necessary!) And we need parents to help with food and prep!
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch Bakesale!
Our Pumpkin Patch bakesales are October 3 and 17! This is right around the corner - if you’re interested in bringing something to sell or volunteering to sell the baked goods please sign up here!
Cornell PTA Instagram @cornellpta
Cornell Wear eStore is always here with t-shirts, hoodies and more for the whole family!
| FROM AUSD |
Superintendent's Community Update
Community Update from the Superintendent – August/September 2026
| COMMUNITY |
Link to AUSD Events and Announcements.
This page features districtwide events, community events, and opportunities for AUSD students and families.
Albany API-PEG Speaker Series: AI and College
Thriving in the Age of AI: Majors, Skills, and Standing Out in College
Date & Time: Sep 10, 2026 07:30 PM
AI is reshaping every industry and every college application. Hear which majors and skills create a real edge, straight from Bill Wu, the founder of Silicon Roshi AI Academy with 20+ years of AI experience. Suitable for families of all grades (students welcome too).
Please register here. This event is organized by the AUSD Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group (API-PEG). Join our Google Group by filling out this form. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. Please join Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group (API-PEG) on Parent Square Group.
| 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 2026-27 AUSD SCHOOL CALENDAR
LINK TO BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS