CORNERSTONE ACADEMY

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release April 29, 2010

NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK, 2010

Presidential Proclamation

National Charter Schools Week

Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education. Ideas developed and tested by charter schools have unlocked potential in students of every background and are driving reform throughout many school districts. During National Charter Schools Week, we recommit to supporting innovation in teaching and learning at high quality charter schools and ensuring all our students have a chance to realize the American Dream.

 Principals, teachers, parents, school boards, and communities are working together to transform our public schools, and countless children stand to benefit from the replication of effective education models. In the 21st century, a world class education is our best avenue to prosperity. The skills and knowledge students gain in school — reinforced by the love of learning educators and mentors can foster — can empower young Americans to achieve their dreams and lead our country in the global marketplace.

 The size and scope of the challenges before us require us to align our deepest values and commitments to the demands of a new age. My Administration is committed to helping schools prepare the next generation of leaders by reaching beyond standardized methods and promoting creative teaching strategies and learning techniques. By giving all our children access to a complete and competitive education, we will pass on the American spirit of limitless possibility to the next generation.

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2 through May 8, 2010, as National Charter Schools Week.

 I commend our Nation’s charter schools, teachers, and administrators, and I call on States and communities to support charter schools and the students they serve.

 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

 BARACK OBAMA

 www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-national-charter-schools-week

 Cornerstone will host a rummage sale on May 1^st. Paragon Night will be the kickoff for this event. Please feel free to begin bringing in the items that you would like to donate. We will also have a drop-off location at the side entrance starting Friday, April 9^th.  We still need help preparing for this event. If you are able to volunteer please contact the school office.

 Our monthly Papa Johns event will be on April 13^th and 14^th. This offer is good for carry out and delivery on either night, any location.

 Our next fundraiser is at Bob Evans in Westerville (next to Kohls).  This event is scheduled for April 19^th from 4-8PM.

 Family Movie Night is April 23^rd. This event is tons of fun and a great way to start the weekend. As always volunteers are needed if you have any free time. Please contact Sara Scalf at sscalf@cornerstoneacad.org if you are able to help.

 Cornerstone will host a Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 8^th. Please mark your calendars early and plan on attending. Moms eat FREE!!!!!

 Summer Festival!!!!!! June 12^th is Cornerstone’s annual Summer Festival. Please stop by the next PTO meeting on April 22^nd if you are interested in being a part of the planning team for this project.  

 Other News:

 -The City Barbeque check arrived in the amount of $143.79. Great Job Cornerstone!!!!!!

 -Phase II of the Playground has arrived. We are currently awaiting the delivery of our mulch. The company has told us that it should be here this week. Thanks to all of the families and staff that have donated time to helping get the playground ready for the students.

 -Box Top Wars will end April 30^th. Keep sending in those box tops, soup labels, and coke points. So far this year we’ve been able to purchase several packages of construction paper, Spanish flashcards, scooters, kraft paper and gator skin balls for PE with our points. This is amazingJ.  Online Coke point donations have earned us over 40 entries in the Coke Playground Sweepstakes.

 -Green Team will be hosting a paper drive this month. The goal is to collect 4000 pounds. We will earn double funds raised this month in honor of Earth Day.  

“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.”

~Sonia Johnson