We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!


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EDUCATING WORLD CHANGERS

This year’s Winter Informal dance for all high school students is Saturday, February 3, from 6-9 PM in the Forum Room. This event, sponsored by the Student Activities Board, is only $5 and includes light refreshments. Tickets are available in the office and at the door. Questions? Contact Miss Horna.

Thanks to all the dads and sons that joined us for our Annual Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday morning. We served more than 120 men and boys. We appreciate your prayers for Cornerstone! If you missed it this year, don’t worry, we’ll enjoy seeing you next year!

Order your 2017-18 Yearbook now. Just go to Jostens website and search for our school, or use this handy link to get yours. The cost is $45.

February 2, 2018

The best way to understand the distinctive education at Cornerstone Christian Academy is to see it for yourself! Bring a friend and join us this Tuesday, February 6, from 6:00-7:30PM for our Prospective Family Open House! Guests will tour the building, browse curriculum, and meet Cornerstone staff. We will also host a special kindergarten informational session (6:00-6:30 PM) for parents interested in learning about our kindergarten program. Please prayerfully consider who you might invite from your church, neighborhood, or workplace. YOU are the best way to recruit new families to Cornerstone!

We have a special event just for you, The Proactive Parent Workshop, presented by Chip and Melissa Dayton. This program presents proactive prevention strategies and equips parents to recognize factors that could contribute to a young person in crisis. The Daytons bring more than 18 years’ experience in marriage, family, and youth organizations. Parents of eight children, they have extensively studied substance use and abuse, grief, crisis, the developing brain, and relationship skills. Please join us Monday, February 5th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Forum Room. Questions? Please contact Mr. Parker.

If you or someone you know would like to be considered as a substitute teacher at Cornerstone, please email Mrs. Tompkins for an application, or stop in the office to pick one up. All subs must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be in agreement with our Doug Pavey, Head of School

Statement of Faith.

Beth Sondgeroth, Upper School Principal Sue Chambers, Lower School Principal

We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

Kim Brucker, Early Education Principal John Schwartz, Athletic Director Austin Parker, Spiritual Life Director Danielle Garey, Director of Advancement

Senior Night for Boys HS basketball is Tuesday, February 6. The games start at 6:00 PM against Midland. Cyclone spirit is the theme, so dress in green and white and join us!

All parents are invited to the library Thursday, February 15, at 8:00 AM to hear what’s happening at Cornerstone. Mr. Pavey is hosting this parent meeting and welcomes your ideas and questions!

Everyone is invited to the Forum Room on Monday, February 5, at 3:30 PM to celebrate three of our seniors signing commitment letters to play soccer at the collegiate level. Richard Phiri will be signing with Heartland Community College while brothers Paul and James McBride will be signing with Taylor University. We are thankful for their hard work and dedication to the Cornerstone program and wish them the best as they compete at the next level!

On Tuesdays in February, March, and April, we will be offering “Tuesday Tours” from 10-11am. Prospective families are welcome to drop in during that time no appointment needed! Contact Jessica Wolfe with questions! Friday (2/2) HS Boys Basketball vs. Calvary Christian @ Normal 5:00 & 8:00pm; HS Girls Basketball vs. Calvary Christian @ Normal 6:30pm; 5th/6th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. Saunemin @ Home 6:00pm & 7:00pm; 6th grade Boys Basketball Tournament @ St. Mary’s Pontiac vs. Prairie Central 7:15pm Saturday (2/3) 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs St. Mary’s Pontiac @ Home 10am; Winter Informal 6-9pm Tuesday (2/6) 5th/6th Grade Girls Volleyball @ Eastview 5:30pm; 7th/8th Grade Girls Volleyball vs. Calvary Christian @ Normal 6pm; Open House 6-7:30pm; Kindergarten Information Night 6-6:30pm; HS Boys Basketball vs. Midland @ Home 6pm Wednesday (2/7) Book Club Meeting 3:15pm; FCA HS Huddle Meeting 7:10am; Prayer Circle 8:15am Thursday (2/8) 3rd Grade Jerusalem Project 1:40pm; HS Scholastic Bowl vs. Olympia @ Stanford 4pm; JH Scholastic Bowl vs. Tri-Valley @ Tri-Valley 4pm; HS Boys Basketball vs. Greenview @ Home 6pm Saturday (2/10) JH Scholastic Bowl Sweetheart Tourney @ Metcalf All Day; MS (7th Grade) Volleyball Zion Lutheran Invitational @ Lincoln 9am *See the website calendar for more details.

Open to all 3rd through 5th graders, the next Book Club meeting is Wednesday, February 7th from 3:15 to 4:00 in the library. The Club will be discussing the book I

Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren Tarshis. It is available on Amazon. Anyone who would like to participate must R.S.V.P. to Mrs. Barnes by Monday, February 5th and complete the book before the meeting.

If you would like a receipt for tuition paid in 2017 (K12 only), your student’s social security number must be on file. SSNs are kept from year to year in our records. To verify we have your student’s SSN, please go to ParentsWeb>>School Information>>Web Forms>>Family Information. Choose Student Demographic Form. Enter the SSN if it is not already there, then tap SAVE. To request a tax receipt, please contact Mrs. Mettrick and allow five (5) business days to receive it.

With upcoming Valentine’s Day parties in mind, please review the Preschool/Lower School Food Allergy Guidelines on page 47 of the Parent-Student Handbook. All food items for Preschool-5th grade need to follow these guidelines. Approved bakery items include: • Lofthouse cookies available at Schnucks. • School Safe brownies/cupcakes available at Jewel/ Osco. • Janet’s Cakes – This local Bloomington bakery requires a one-week notice for nut-free orders. Please refer to the website www.snacksafely.com for a more complete list of suggested nut-free snack items.

Be sure to check out the new online donation option on our website! Go to Giving Opportunities in the Support CCA tab.