Events

Events in bold are fundraisers.

Popsicles on the Playground – The day before Kick Start

On the last scheduled K summer playdate, the PTO will have popsicles in the playground pavilion for incoming K students and their siblings.

Kindergarten Lunch Help – First 2 weeks of each school year

Volunteers who are already background-cleared for the year can sign up to give the K teachers a break to eat their lunch during the first 2 weeks of school.

Cornell Wolf Pack Run – The last Friday in September

Each year the Cornell PTO holds the Wolf Pack Run (formerly the Cougar Run) to raise funds for the year’s events and supported programs. A two-week fundraising period culminates in a super fun run around the track complete with group photos and a popsicle. During the run, SHOUT OUTS are read aloud to encourage the kids on their run!

All funds that are raised will be used to support a wide variety of needs throughout the school including playground equipment and maintenance, school-wide reading programs, the science fair, school-wide incentive programs such as after school clubs, classroom learning software, teacher start-up, and many more! Thank you to all who helped at the run and generously supported Cornell with their donations!!

Restaurant Night – TBD

We raised almost $1,000 from our 3 restaurant nights this year thanks to our fantastic Social Secretary!

Teacher Lunch during P/T Conferences – October 19, 2023

PTO will purchase lunch for the teachers during Fall P/T Conferences.

Global Cornell – Friday, November 10, 2023, evening

Global Cornell is a celebration of our school’s cultural diversity. We’ve had many families work together to create shared cultural experience. All students and their families are invited to come and learn at the Learning Centers in each room. It’s a wonderful evening mixing education, community, and fun.

Holiday Giftcard Fundraiser – November 2023

Pick a gift card for everyone on your list, especially all your student(s)’ teachers, and earn money for the school without paying anything extra.

Yearbook – order now!

We gather candid photos from teachers and parents throughout the year to put together an annual yearbook. We need help gathering photos, gathering 4th grade baby photos, asking our 4th graders a question, and making sure the layout and cover look great. *Be sure to order your yearbook by April 30!* https://canfieldjenkins.orderschoolpix.com/64042/

P/T Conferences Potluck – March 14, 2024

Sign up to bring in an entree, side dish, salad, soup, dessert or beverage for teachers and staff during the all-day P/T Conferences.

Restaurant Night – TBD

We raised almost $1,000 from our 3 restaurant nights this year thanks to our fantastic Social Secretary!

Science Night – Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30-8pm

Take a couple weeks to test an interesting theory, put together a report on your findings, and present them to the school at our annual Science Night held in early spring each year.

Mileage Club – April 10-May 17, 2024, 11am-1:45pm, M/W/F

Kids are encouraged to run or walk around the track at school during lunch recess every M/W/F starting after Spring Break, and going until the 3rd week in May. Volunteers brave the weather to keep track of kids’ laps and hand out tokens every 5th mile they complete. Kids learn it’s fun to be active, and they work very hard to earn those tokens!

End of the Year Giftcard Fundraiser – May 2024

Pick a gift card for everyone on your list, especially all your student(s)’ teachers, new grads, moms and dads, and earn money for the school without paying anything extra.

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 6-May 10, 2024

Each day this year from May 6-10, PTO volunteers and parents surprise the teachers and staff with something to make them feel special and appreciated. Let us know if you would like to help.

Family Fun Night – Friday, May 17, 2024, evening

Family Fun Night is held each year at the end of Mileage Club, this year it’s on Friday, May 17. Kids who have been running a few recesses a week will have the chance to run that last little bit to earn their 20 mile token!

Don’t worry, you don’t have to participate in Mileage Club to come. We love to see everyone there.

Traditionally, the PTO has held a raffle for baskets put together by each classroom. Each class is given a basket and a theme, then for a week or two donations supporting this theme are brought in by students and families. The PTO then packages up these baskets and raffles them off after the kids have finished up their running for the night.

Field Day – Friday, May 31, 2024, ~1pm-3:30pm

Kids will take turns competing against each other in fun outdoor games in the afternoon one day in the last week of school. Parent volunteers run each station with 2 classes per rotation. This year it will be held May 31, with a rain date of June 3.