Cordes PTA

09/25/2026

Hi all!! We are looking for parents to be part of the community and have their voices heard. As a board member, this is a great way to make a vision become a reality. This was one of the biggest reasons why I joined.

Here’s a quick form to let us know who’s interested. We’d love to see some new members and ideas for this school year.

Thank you for having interest in nominating yourself to join the Cordes School Foundation (CSF) Executive Board, formally known as the PTA, for this upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. We are currently needing someone for Events & for Communications. Some duties for Events include: Coordinate new and....

05/19/2026

Waterpalooza is happening THIS Friday and you do NOT want to miss it! 🎉☀️

📍 Cordes Baseball Field
📅 May 22, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Get ready for:
💦 Giant Waterslides
🎯 Dunk Mr. McDonald
🚒 Fire Truck Fun
🎈 Water Balloons & Slip N Slides
🍧 Kona Ice + Dippin Dots

🎟️ Pre-sale wristbands end MAY 20!
$20 pre-sale | $25 at the event
(Ages 4+)

👨‍👩‍👧 Adults & kids 3 and under are FREE!

Bring your towels, sunscreen, and your best splash energy! ☀️😎

Open to ALL schools & communities — invite your friends and family! 💙

05/18/2026

♟️ Cordes Crushes It at the Tracy Chess Tournament!

This past Friday, three of our incredible students competed at the Tracy Chess Tournament — and they came home with trophies!

🥇 Sujay Konari (5th Grade) — Individual Trophy
🥇 Sai Ganne (7th Grade) — Individual Trophy
🥇 Akhilan Elagno (7th Grade) — Individual Trophy

And together, they earned a Team Trophy for Cordes Elementary! We are SO proud of these young champions. Way to represent! 👏

05/13/2026

*Congratulations to Julius Cordes Team 1 for securing 4th position at the San Joaquin County Math Tournament.*

Team 1:Atharv Gulati, Aditya Prabhakar, Vidarsh Jasiwal, Muhammad Zeeshan, and Sai Ganne
Atharv Gulati top scored with 10/10 for the individual round 👏👏

We also extend our congratulations to Team 2 for their wonderful participation. Nitika Padala top-scored for Team 2. Team 2: Nitika Padala, Prisha Agarwal, Aditi Velayutham, Kabir Lahori, and Dhruv Setty

Our alternate: Poornanand Arunmohan

04/23/2026

Our Science Olympiad Division B team finished 6th in the state at the April 4 competition — what an incredible achievement! A huge congratulations to Adharv Shiju, Sai Ganne, and their amazing coach Mrs. Satyavani Joharapuram for earning medals in the Solar System event. You’ve made the whole Cordes family so proud!

04/22/2026

Cordes Math Team WINS 1st Place!

Huge congratulations to our Div E Team 1 for taking the gold at the 2026 San Joaquin County Math Tournament! 🥇

Gold Medal Team: Rishikesh Seelam, Aarush Konyala, Mohit Poosarla, Mubashir Mohsin & Ajitesh Bhemidi
Shoutout to Team 2 and our alternates Shakthi Sampathkumar & Ishvihan Praveen for their hard work!
Thank you Coach Mrs. Soman for leading our kids to victory! 💙✨

03/12/2026

Huge congratulations to Cordes for getting 1st place in Science Olympiad Division A!🎉
We are incredibly proud of all the students and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. You all did an amazing job! 👏🏆

Special thanks to Ms.Gupta for all your guidance and support throughout the journey🙏

12/07/2025

Cordes PTA Holiday Shoppe is almost here!

Our kiddos will get the chance to shop for someone special this holiday season. It’s always so sweet watching them pick out gifts with excitement.

Dates & Times:
• Dec 16 & 17: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
• Dec 18: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Gift certificates can be ordered online for easier shopping. Cash, credit card, and Apple Pay are also accepted.

For more details or to order gift certificates, visit:
https://myschool.schoolholidayshop.org/julius

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing our students enjoy the holiday giving experience!

11/21/2025

Such a fun Thanksgiving lunch today! 🦃
Our principal Mr. McDonald and Mr. Ben Folbert jumped in to help serve lunch to the kids — and they absolutely loved it!
Always great seeing our leaders right there with our students. 🤗

11/21/2025

PTA sponsored snacks and refreshments for our amazing staff all week long!
A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful parents for your generous donations and continuous support — we couldn’t do this without you! 💙
Together, we make Cordes stronger!