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Week of October 11

From the PTA President... This week is the last week of the grading period. Can you believe we are halfway through the fall semester?   I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the long weekend, despite Delta’s appearance on Friday. We hope any extended family or friends in LA are doing ok after this storm. Sadly, the official hurricane season goes all the way through November, but on a positive note, more than 80% of all hurricanes happen prior to October. It is 2020, though, so you never know....   Did you know that the first Columbus Day was celebrated in 1792, and it became a national holiday in 1937? Though the holiday has generated much controversy over the years, I am thankful for a day off of school! If you have not picked up your spirit wear purchases, please text Sheri Harvin to arrange a time to grab them. We really appreciate your prompt pick up of these items. There are also items still for sale if you missed out or want a hoodie! Our PTA Executive Board meets this week. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. You can email me at [email protected]. 

Cornerstone Academy YEARBOOKS are on sale for $40!  ~ BUY NOW for the LOWEST PRICE ~  Make your purchase by OCTOBER 31st! (The price will go up November 1st.) 8th Grade Yearbook Ads are also for sale! (You can buy and create a personal ad online.) The Ad submissions deadline is February 1st.   To Place an Order (for a Yearbook and/or Ad): Go to Balfour.com  Search: Cornerstone Academy, Houston, Texas Click on Image of Yearbook: “Yearbook Products and Ads” Complete the information for each child and place your online order for yearbooks and/or ads! ges

YEARBOOK NEEDS YOUR PICTURES! Do you have virtual learning or first day of school pictures or Dinner at Grub Burger pics? Yearbook would love to have them.  Email any pics to [email protected].

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 Contact Sheri Harvin to arrange pick up if you were not able to make this weekend’s pick-up time. 832-654-4906

Boo Bags for Teachers! Thank you to everyone who adopted a CSA staff member this year. It has been the CSA tradition to make a "Boo Bag" for each teacher and staff member during the month of October. We thought this could be part of our Adopt-a-Teacher initiative this year, so we would love for you to put together a Boo Bag for your “adoptee.” Send your goodie bag to school anytime during October, but no later than Friday, October 30. What goes in a Boo Bag? Whatever you want! It can be based on the person's "Favorites Sheet" (which can be found on the PTA website), candy, or whatever works for you! It can be in a bag, a pumpkin, a box – the ideas are endless. (And it’s all on sale at Hobby Lobby!) If you aren't able to do a Boo Bag for your person, that's okay! Just please let us know ASAP. We don't want any staff members to be left out. Thanks so much! Erin, Anne Marie, and Susie CSA Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs 

We are moving ahead with planning the annual Birthday Bash and will adjust the event as necessary to follow all district guidelines. We are planning on having the event in late April on a Friday afternoon. More details will be announced as we get approval. Want to volunteer at CSA but aren't sure what to do? The Birthday Bash committee has MANY different positions to fill. Complete the INTEREST FORM here! 

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

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 [email protected].

Submit an article to the newsletter:  [email protected]   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