November 20, 2019
Cornerstone Staff Counts Their Blessings We asked our Cornerstone staff to share something meaningful that they're thankful for this year, and we received many great responses, with a recurring theme of valuable coworkers, incredible students, and involved parents. Click below to read a few of our favorites.
UPDATED Celebrate the Christmas season with the High School Theatre Company dessert showcase, "It Happened One Night."
Online ticket window closes Tue, Dec 3. Any items not picked up by 2 p.m. will be donated. If you have lost a valuable item (jewelry, calculator, etc), please check with the front desk. NEW Come and support our basketball teams on Fri, Nov 22 as they play against Dominion.
What makes it a Welch's Night?
Thank you to Cornerstone parent and booster club sponsor Mr. Redd for hosting this special event. NEW Animal Ambassadors student life group is collecting needed supplies for Cherokee County Animal Services this holiday season. Please consider donating items for these animals in need. Requested Items:
For the dogs' safety: Please no rawhides or items made in China. A collection box is located in the lobby, and donations will be accepted now through Fri, Dec 20. NEW Cornerstone is exploring the possibility of providing managed Chromebooks to 7th and 8th grade students for the 2020-21 school year. We invite our current grade 6/7 parents to join us for an informational Q&A session on one of the following two days:
We would like the opportunity to present this possible change, hear your valuable feedback, and answer questions you have about this potential program. If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, we will be sending out information via email after the meeting. Please contact Mr. Cunningham with any questions. PTF Stocking Stuffer Deadline for Donations is this Fri, Nov 22 Two Ways to Participate:
Continue to scan your receipts and clip your Box Tops as you go about your holiday shopping. Remember to credit your child's grade in the app or write your child’s grade on the receipt or plastic bag. If you prefer not to be bothered scanning your receipts, we will scan the receipts for you!
NEW Our spring sports are:
Early registrations will receive a $50 discount. NEW Each year our Beta Club students provide group tutoring sessions for any interested 7th grade students. We offer two 55-minute sessions. Participation is optional and a student may choose to only attend one of the two sessions. When?
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NEW HS EXAM EXEMPTION FORM (Forms are due by 4 p.m. on Fri, Dec 13) Don’t Forget:
NEW As we near the Christmas season, please remember you can help support Cornerstone, at no cost to you, by utilizing these programs:
UPDATED As a college-preparatory school, we are excited to share with our Cornerstone family our college admissions to date. Already, 28 of our 54 seniors have received college acceptances, with five students awarded university scholarships. Click the link below to see where our seniors are accepted: Class of 2020 College Acceptances Many college admission letters are sent after December. We will share an updated list of college acceptances again in the spring.
NEW Congratulations to our competition cheer team who won 1st in the Coed Division and were the Overall Grand Champions at the FCC Fall Classic that took place Nov 16. Go, Cougars! Special shout out to Lilli Pascoe, 10, for winning 1st place in the Jump Jam! Varsity Boys Basketball - Playing with Heart NEW The varsity boys basketball team suffered their first loss (64-52) of the season against Calhoun (AAA, public school with an enrollment of 1,000 students) on Nov 16. Calhoun has a rich basketball tradition, and our boys played them close, gaining a lot of respect in the game. Devon Sweat, 11, and Austin Redd, 11, led us with 18 points each, and all the boys played with heart. Shotgun Highlights NEW Our shotgun team had a great meet on Nov 16. Special Shout Out:
Swim Team Splashes Into Several Top 10 Finishes NEW Once again, our swimmers made a splash at their meet on Nov 16. Congratulations to the following students who placed in the top 10 in various events:
Nov 22, 2019 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cornerstone Preparatory Academy, 3588 Hickory Grove Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101, USA Nov 25, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Gordon Central High School, 335 Warrior Path NE #9266, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA Nov 26, 2019 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Gordon Central High School, 335 Warrior Path NE #9266, Calhoun, GA 30701, USA Mark Your Calendar
Nov 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break Dec 6 & 7 | "It Happened One Night" Dessert Showcase Dec 13 | MS/HS Combined Christmas Gathering Dec 16-20 | Secondary Final Exam Week Dec 19 | Elementary Last Day Christmas Chapel & Parties (Early Dismissal)
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