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Week of September 27

From the PTA President... Happy Fall! Who would have expected a Tropical Depression to usher in the season? This year just keeps on bringing the surprises! What’s not surprising is the level of exciting and engaging learning that is taking place on campus and virtually. I hope your student is sharing some of the fun projects going on.   Are you ready for your Spirit Wear items? This Friday & Saturday will be the drive-by pick up. See details below, and then don’t forget to tell Sheri Harvin, Amanda Cariveau, & Julie Hershberger thank you for all their hard work sorting & counting inventory and processing orders. This was no easy job! And who doesn’t love a good sale? We are blowing out our inventory from previous years!    Do you know what Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) is? If you're like me, maybe you’ve heard of it, but aren’t totally sure what it is. It took me several years of my boys’ being in school before I really understood and appreciated what this foundation does for our district. Please take a minute to visit their website and find out about all they do to support and give back to students, teachers, and campuses.    Want to VOLUNTEER? We are beginning to plan our annual Birthday Bash carnival and auction, but we need an Auction Chair. This is a fun job and a great way to get involved.     Grab a burger at GRUB on Wednesday and give yourself a night off from cooking. Don’t forget to take a pic and send it to csapta.sbisd@gmail.com for the yearbook!    There is A LOT of info in this newsletter this week. Please read on!

Please consider joining our PTA by clicking the link in the image.   The PTA provides support and funds for all teachers, students and programs at Cornerstone. Contact csapta.sbisd@gmail.com with any questions.

THANK YOU so much to those who have contributed to our CSA Family Check Writing Campaign. We have exceeded our goal of raising $20,000!!! We have had many generous donations. Because of this, all spots have been filled for the Naming Rights Campaign. If you have not had a chance to contribute and would like to, there is still time. The campaign will run through this Monday, September 28th. Click here to make a donation.

** SPIRIT DAY ** ALL DAY Wednesday, September 30

SPIRIT WEAR CLEARANCE SALE We have found last year’s overstocks and are blowing them out! Quantities are limited, first come, first serve. We added several new items, including dry-fit t-shirts and hoodies, all for bargain prices! Shop at: www.cornerstoneacademy.membershiptoolkit.com. SPIRIT ITEMS DRIVE-BY PICK UP Come pick up all of your online spirit wear/items purchases at the home of Sheri Harvin, 8846 Inverness Way, 77055. Her home is less than two minutes from school, just off of Westview & Fries Rd. We will have your items bagged up and ready for you to pick up on: FRIDAY, Oct. 2nd from 2:30 - 4:30pm, and SATURDAY, Oct 3rd from 10am-12pm. Please email csapta.sbisd@gmail.com with questions.

All the information regarding how your purchases can give back to CSA is on the PTA Website. Check it out! 

Are you new to Odyssey of the Mind? Join us online at the Houston Region Orientation Meeting for parents and teachers on Saturday, September 26, 3-4:30 p.m., or Wednesday, September 30, 6:30-8 p.m. It is a fun, educational way to learn how to solve problems. “The sport that isn’t a sport…” Details and sign-up are published on the website calendar at: www.txodyssey.org. The CSA OM contact is Helen He helen_promax@hotmail.com.

We need someone to chair the auction side of the Birthday Bash. This is our major fundraiser for the Spring. Birthday Bash is an all school family friendly carnival and auction. It is not a huge event like you experienced in elementary school, but we can’t pull this event off without an auction chair. We have all the information to help you with this - you do not have to reinvent the wheel or do this alone. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  Please contact Nicole Miller at nicolejmiller@mac.com for more info or to say yes!   

REFLECTIONS is a national PTA program to encourage students to develop their artistic side. This year’s theme is “ I Matter Because.” Submissions are due to Mrs. Pena no later than Nov. 2nd. The flier has more info, and we are happy to answer any questions you have. This is a great way to showcase your creative artistic side!

Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) believes in student success. As the nonprofit organization that partners with Spring Branch ISD, we fund programs that enrich education for students across the district. Led by a volunteer board of community leaders, we raise funds through donations and community events. Thanks to a generous community, we give scholarships to a growing number of seniors each year, and we award grants for mentoring programs, classroom libraries, technology and much more. Our board and volunteers believe in quality, public education for EVERY child; and we believe strong schools build strong communities. Organized in 1993, we now routinely donate more than $1 million each year to the district. You can help. Together, we are Making Our Schools Better. We have several CSA parents who are involved in the SBEF leadership, and our SBEF PTA Liaison is Jeannie Greiner. You can contact her with questions at jeannieweddle@yahoo.com.

Submit an article to the newsletter:  mail@cornerstoneacademypta.com   Questions regarding: newsletter - contact the editor Julia Mock PTA - contact the president Nicole Miller CSA - contact the director Angel Purdy Cornerstone Academy: School Hours 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Front Office: (713) 251-1600 Fax: (713) 251-9097 Attendance: (713) 251-1600 Nurse’s Office: (713) 251-1600