The Cornerstone Connection
Current Needs
Upcoming Events
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Join us for Cornerstone College Month! We will be hosting a Lunch And Learn in classrooms organized by industry with set questions for the kids and guests to discuss.
Wednesday, April 26th from 11-12:30
We would love to have represented: the medical field (doctors, nurses and other medical personnel), Corporate space, STEM, Trade skills (plumbing, cosmetology, construction, etc)
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Cornerstone’s Giving Day is coming up on April 30! This is a chance for us to funI our mission and expand our network of supporters. If interested in participating as an Ambassador (creating your own giving page to share with your network), we would love to have you join! Click here to set up your personal fundraiser page.
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Our students will have their spring MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing starting May 5. Would you consider helping us to ensure each child has a snack each day of testing?
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We are looking for a photographer or two to offer their wonderful skills pro bono and capture photos of some of our upcoming events. If you (or if you know someone) are interested, please email Andrea at acoleman@cornerstone-schools.org
Big Wins in the Classroom!
We are celebrating the results of our winter MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test scores, specifically those of our high school students! 83% of our high school students scored at or above grade level in Reading and 77% in Math compared to 18 and 16% at our nearest High School. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students.
25th Anniversary Celebration
This Spring, Cornerstone hosted a 25th Anniversary dinner. It was a joyous evening of fellowship, hearing from students and key figures in Cornerstone’s history, and funding our student scholarship program. A highlight of the evening was hearing Cornerstone Senior, Grace, reflect on her time at the school:
“Cornerstone to me is a family and a place of refuge everyday. The teachers and staff never fail to uplift and encourage me as a woman, as a Christian, and as an African American. I am so blessed to be able to go here. People may look down on the school because of its size, however, it gives just as many great opportunities as a big school.”
Chesapeake Bay Trip
Right before Spring Break, our 8th and 12th graders went on a multiple day trip to Port Isobel Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. This trip was led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and students learned about the incredible watershed and ecosystem of the Chesapeake. Highlights from the trip include exploring a marsh, dredging for oysters, student-led cooking crews, arm-wrestling competitions, and a night hike.
