Week of October 18
From the PTA President...

Let’s hear it for some slightly cooler weather!

On Tuesday we will welcome back more students who have chosen to learn in person, and we start a new round of CESITs! I love the creative and fun classes that are offered at CSA – we definitely didn’t have that much fun when I was in middle school. Please be patient with any minor adjustments that might occur this week – no one likes change, but it’s all for the good of our school.

Have you grocery shopped this week? If so, please scan your grocery receipt into the Box Tops App. This is such an easy way for CSA to earn extra funds. And as you begin your holiday shopping, don’t forget to use Amazon Smile to donate to CSA as well.

The "T" in PTA stands for teachers…. 100% of the CSA staff have joined the PTA! The staff appreciation committee delivered lunch to the staff this past Friday. Thank you for your support!

If you haven’t had the opportunity to get out and early vote, I want to encourage you to make your voice heard. There are plenty of locations open. Visit harrisvotes.com for more information.


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):


  • 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!
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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].

Igniting Curiosity
Learn more about the importance of curiosity, its impact on learning, and how to foster your own child's inquisitiveness.
Join Tracy Scholz, Ed.D, SBISD Director of Advanced Academic Studies, for coffee with the Director 8:00-9:00am on Friday October 23rd. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://springbranchisd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdu2vrDIrGtSChWmsxzAoJWpU6nbfymmF
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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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 have 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: https://cornerstoneacademypta.membershiptoolkit.com/login

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

Birthday Bash is officially scheduled for
Friday, April 23rd!

We are moving ahead with planning and will adjust the event as necessary to follow all district guidelines.

We need your help! Want to volunteer at CSA but aren't sure what to do? The Birthday Bash committee has MANY different opportunities. Complete the INTEREST FORM here!

Planning for the Future T-2-4 Series

Parent U programming provides insight on a range of educational topics along with direct access to district and community resources.

There have been several Parent U presentations this fall, and a few are still to come. Go here to register for upcoming presentations or to watch past presentations.

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