Paw Prints Vol 1 2019.04.04

Upcoming Events: 

April 5: Movie Night for Grades K-5, sponsored by Student Council 7-9 pm, doors open at 6:30pm

April 11: Multi-Cultural Fair – POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2019

April 16th-18th: Ohio State Tests for Grades 3-9

April 23rd-26th: Ohio State Tests for Grades 3-9

April 26: Student Council Bonfire, Grades 5-9

April 30-May 3: ITBS Testing for Grades K-2

May 6: CA Spring Band Concert at 6:30pm

May 9: GOAL Science Invention Exploration, 5:30-8pm

May 15: Cornerstone Academy Athletic Department Banquet, 6:30pm

May 16, 17 & 18: CA Drama Clubs presents “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr” Curtain-7 pm on Thursday and Friday, 3pm on Saturday

May 21: Q4 Report Cards Sent Home

May 22: Field Day, Last Day of School

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Upcoming Events:

March 4: Open Enrollment for New Students Begins

                  Suess Spirit Day

March 8: CAPTO Dress Down Day $1

                  Q3 Report Cards Sent Home

                  Student Council Spring Dance, 7-8:30 pm, Grades 5-9

March 15: CAPTO Butterfly ball, 7-8:30pm, Grades K-2

Playground Committee Penny Wars

March 18th-21st: NYC/DC Trip

March 22: CAPTO Dress Down Day, $1

                    Open Enrollment for New Students Ends

March 23-March 31: No School, Spring Break

Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week on February 27th and 28th. Here are a few tips to to help create a successful meeting:

1. Talk to Your Child: Ask your child if there is anything they would like you to discuss with the teacher.
2. Plan Ahead: E-mail any concerns to the teacher in advance to allow them to prepare a thorough, thoughtful response.
3. Be Prepared: Jot down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
4. Stand United: Whenever schedules allow, have both parents/guardians attend the meeting.
5. Timeliness: Arrive promptly or a few minutes early.
6. Start Off on the Right Foot: Begin with positive comments about the teacher or classroom.
7. Stay on Track: Avoid lengthy discussions of topics that are not related to the purpose of the conference.
8. Listen to What the Teacher Has to Say: Be open-minded to suggestions from the teacher.
9. Show Gratitude: Express appreciation for the conference.
10. Tell Your Child What You Discussed: Take notes about what has been discussed to share with your child.

Please contact your child’s teacher directly if you need to scheduled a time to meet.

February Paw Prints:

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February 27 & 28: Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment only

March 1: No School, Teacher Workday

March 4: Open Enrollment for New Students Begins

March 8: CAPTO Dress Down Day $1

                  Q3 Report Cards Sent Home

                   Student Council Spring Dance, 7-8:30 pm, Grades 5-9

March 15: CAPTO Butterfly ball, 7-8:30pm, Grades K-2

March 22: CAPTO Dress Down Day, $1

                    Open Enrollment for New Students Ends

March 23-March 31: No School, Spring Break

Cornerstone Academy makes every effort to ensure that you are notified as early as possible when school is closed due to inclement weather. We utilize SchoolMessenger, an automated call and messaging service, and post with the major news and radio channels when the decision is made to close school. Here are a few tips to ensure you receive these important notifications:

1. Our school closing listing will ALWAYS be listed as “Cornerstone Academy.” If transportation was delayed for your district, your bussing will be delayed as well. Cornerstone Academy will never delay the start of school.
2. Update your contact information every time there is a change. You may do this with the school office or via SchoolMint.
3. Ensure your PowerSchool account is set up to allow phone calls, emails, and/or SMS messages via SchoolMessenger.
   • Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you do not have your account information, please contact your child’s teacher.
   • Select the Contact Manager option from the left menu.
   • Choose the Contacts tab: you should see your child’s name displayed.
   • Click the edit option to the right of your child’s name. This will display a page with your contact information and your communication preferences.
   • Make your selections and save them.
   • Please note: in order to receive SMS (text) messages, you MUST log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and activate them.
   • You may use Contact Manager to “Opt Out” of receiving messages completely.
4.  Receive alerts from on the local news outlets:
   • WCMH, Channel 4: https://www.nbc4i.com/apps or
   • WSYX, Channel 6/28: https://abc6onyourside.com/station/text-alerts
   • WTVN, Channel 10: https://www.10tv.com/download-the-10tv-apps
5. Please note: If a large number of schools/districts are closed, news outlets may edit the school closing list in order to get through the major districts in a timely manner. You may also visit their website for a complete listing of school closings. This is particularly of use when choosing ABC 6/Fox News 28 as your school closing source.

January Paw Prints: 

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Upcoming Events:

February 4: Jump Rope for Heart Campaign Kick Off, Quarter 3 interims sent home

This week was all about those words…and the winning word was “espionage”. Congratulations to our newly crowned 2018-19 Spelling Bee Champion, Valerie Pham. All of our linguists showed their CHAMPION spirit and made this year’s Bee an erudite occasion!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

January:

• 14th: 7pm, Boys Basketball vs CCA Main, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd, Columbus, 43214
• 15th: 6pm, Boys Basketball vs Tree of Life School at 935 Northridge Rd, Columbus, 43224
• 16th: 7pm, Boys Basketball vs CATA, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd, Columbus, 43214
• 18th: CAPTO Dress Down Day
  • Geography Bee – Grades 4-9
  • 6:30pm, CAPTO Family Game Night
• 21st: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School
• 23rd: 6pm, Boys Basketball vs OSD, Great Western Academy, 310 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, 43204
• 25th: 7pm, Student Council presents Masquerade, Winter Formal Dance for grades 6-9
• 28th: 7:15pm, Boys Basketball vs Tree of Life at 935 Northridge Rd, Columbus, 43214
• 30th: 8pm, Boys Basketball vs CATA, Great Western Academy, 310 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, 43204
• 31st: Quarter 3 Interim Reports go home
  • 7pm: Student Council Movie Night for Grades K-5

February:

• 1st: Teacher Work Day, No School

Rest, Relax, Rejoice! Wishes for a Triple “R” Winter Break! May your days be filled with cheer and fun, family and friends, good treats and happy moments! See you on January 3rd. 

During this busy season, we hope you will join us for our exciting events in December.

12/17: Wear your favorite holiday hat, school uniform required

12/17: Wear your favorite holiday sweater or dress: blue & white, red & green, silver & gold.

12/18: Boys Basketball vs. Marburn, Marburn Academy, 9555 Johnstown Road, New Albany, 43054

12/20/2018 through 01/02/2019: Winter Break

01/03/2019 : School Resumes

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It isn’t what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.” ~ Author Unknown

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Upcoming Events:

NOVEMBER

• 21st -25th: Thanksgiving Break, no school

DECEMBER

• 1st: CAPTO Holiday Breakfast, 9am-11:30am
• 6th: CAPTO Meeting at 6:30pm
• 7th: CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
• 10th: Winter Band Concert, 6:30pm
• 15th: Parents’ Day Out sponsored by Student Council, 11am – 5pm
• 18th: Make the Grade: Q2 Report Cards Go Home
• 19th: CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
• 20th: Teacher Workday, No Students
• 20th – January 2nd: Winter Break

Mrs. Lewis, our Parent and Community Liaison, sent out communication on Wednesday that was chock full of information regarding ways to partner together for your student’s academic success. Please be sure to click on the link below for valuable information on the curriculum extension available to you and your scholar.

2018-19 Curriculum Extensions 

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Upcoming Events:

NOVEMBER

• 9th:
  • CAPTO hosts Enchanted Forest Book Fair, 8am – 8pm (closed from 3pm-4pm)
  • CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
  •  Make the Grade – Q2 Interims Go Home
  • 3rd-9th Math & Science Night, 6:30pm
• 12th -16th: Student Council Helping Hands Drive – donations of gloves and socks accepted
• 20th: CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
• 21st -25th: Thanksgiving Break, no school

DECEMBER

• 1st: CAPTO Holiday Breakfast, 9am-11:30am
• 7th: CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
• 10th: Winter Band Concert, 6:30pm
• 15th: Parents’ Day Out sponsored by Student Council, 11am – 5pm
• 18th: Make the Grade: Q2 Report Cards Go Home
• 19th: CAPTO $1.00 Dress Down Day
• 20th: Teacher Workday, No Students
• 20th – January 2nd: Winter Break