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Invalid form.Welcome to the Cornelia PTO!
The Cornelia Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) welcomes the involvement of all parents and caregivers! Check out our PTO Calendar for a list of PTO-planed and sponsored activities. Visit the About Us page to learn more about how you can be involved with the PTO. Sign up to help in our school on the Volunteer page (in particular, we're looking for folks who want to help with Springfest on May 8). We look forward to a wonderful year of support and communication for teachers, staff, parents and students of Cornelia Elementary.
March PTO Meeting
Tuesday, March 10
6:30-8 p.m. | Cornelia Learning Commons
All parents/caregivers are welcome to attend the PTO meetings. We'd love to see you there!
Cornelia Science Fair
Tuesday, April 14 | 6-7:30 p.m.
All grades at Cornelia are eligible to participate (K-5) in the Science Fair. There is no cost. PTO will be providing free display boards to those who would like one. More details will come about picking one up. Register to participate.
And gear up and get excited about Science Fair by kicking things off with STEAM Night on March 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Cornelia Gym. Explore hands-on stations and see cool demonstrations hosted by: The Works Museum, Code Ninjas, MN Department of Transportation, 3M, Edina Robotics Team, City of Edina Organics Recycling, Mathnasium, and the 5th Grade Zoo Project. Volunteers help make this event a success. Sign up for a shift.
Gertens Plant Sale Supports Our School
The Cornelia Plant Sale through Gertens raises funds for the PTO - 30% of all plant sales and 15% of all gift card sales - which go right back into our school to help our students and staff bloom and grow. Place your order by April 2 (pickup on May 8 at 6713 Normandale Road). Order now (use Store ID 28)
Hornet Cares Fund and Immigration Resources
The Hornet Cares Fund can accept tax‑deductible financial contributions that support a wide range of needs for Edina Public Schools' families and staff experiencing temporary hardship — helping ensure stability, dignity, and continued access to school and community resources. Give here.
As of February 22, the fund has raised $55,000 and distributed $27,000 in gift cards to families who have reached out to their schools seeking assistance. Additional gift cards are being purchased and processed. While the top funding priorities remain food and basic necessities (toiletries, prescriptions, etc), distribution is in a format that allows families to have flexibility for their expanded needs.
If you need help, please reach out to a school social worker, cultural liaison, school administrator, or any school teacher. They are ready to support you and provide you with information. Visit Immigration Resources on the EPS website for more information.
Participate in the VEAP Food & Fund Drive
March 9 through 13
Cornelia is partnering with VEAP, the Twin Cities largest food pantry, to raise food and funds for local families in need. Please join us March 9-13 as we work to fully stock VEAP’s pantry and support them with financial gifts!
BE CONNECTED AT CORNELIA
Stay in the know about events, programs, and opportunities at our school! It's free to create an account for full access to our volunteer opportunities, school store, and more. If you are a parent/guardian of a Cornelia student or you are a Cornelia staff member, you will also be given access to our online directory. If you have any questions, you can contact us at askcorneliapto@gmail.com.
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YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOL
A $25 (suggested) contribution per family goes a long way towards providing the Cornelia PTO with funds we use throughout the year for things like teacher grants, teacher appreciation, and PTO activities and events. However, no financial contribution is required to join the PTO or participate in PTO-sponsored activities. We want all Cornelia families to participate in our school in whatever way they are able.
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Edina Give & Go works to remove financial barriers by providing grants to Edina Public Schools students to participate in academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities.
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Edina Education Fund raises funds for or district-wide programs and services that strengthen academic learning and support the whole person on their educational journey, preschool through grade 12. Since 1996, the Ed Fund has donated more than $8.8 million in programming grants in the areas of Literacy, Mental Health & Wellness and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
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