Cornerstone Booster Club

PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary School 6069 Groveoak Place Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 378-0324 Fax: (310) 378-1484 Dear Cornerstone Families, Welcome to the 2016 – 2017 school year! I am very excited to be back at Cornerstone Elementary School for my fourth year as your principal. For those families new to Cornerstone, this is the beginning of my 18th school year with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. It is an honor to lead Cornerstone, and I would like to welcome everyone back for another exciting year at our esteemed school. As we start out, please mark three important events on your calendar. First, we have our New Family Social on Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on the kindergarten playground. Say hello to old friends and make some new friends. Second is the first day of school on Monday, August 29, 2016. Please remember that the first day of school is also a minimum day with dismissal for all students at 12:00 p.m. The third event is our mandatory New Family Orientation on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 8:45-11:45 a.m. in the MPR. This is a great opportunity to get to know other new families and receive information on the Cornerstone Parent Participation model and the PTA/Booster Club. You will receive more detailed information about the Grade Level In-services, General Parent Meetings and Parent Education nights as we get closer to the start of school. The bell schedule for Cornerstone Elementary School is as follows: all students will begin the day at 8:30am. Dismissal times will vary: Kindergarten will be dismissed at 2:05, 1st&2nd at 2:35 and 3rd-5th at 3:00. Every Monday will be an Early Release Day with dismissal for Kindergarten at 1:10 and 1-5 grade students at 1:30 and Minimum day dismissal will be 12:00 for all students. More detailed information will be communicated as the start of school nears. The staffing for the Cornerstone Elementary 2016-2017 school year is as follows: K- Beth Berry (1) Kim Voss (2) & Sheryl Rasmussen (6) 1st- River Fay (8) Suzie Wildey (9) & Kris Barnett (10) 2nd- Mandy Hass (13) Kim Hunter (14) & Jeri Berlin (15) 3rd- Barbie Hokanson (16), Caitlin Trutanich (17) & Brian Kono (18) 4th- Leslie Rowe (11) & Stacy Upton (12) 5th- Jenny Rooney (19) & Beth Buchholz (20) The first few weeks of school are always a little hectic and unpredictable owing to the reestablishment of routines. I would like to remind you all about the importance of being extra cautious during pick-up and drop-off times. The Cornerstone staff work very hard to ensure your child’s safety. Please obey all traffic laws and watch for our staff and parents as they will be assisting students out of and into cars. Remember, children should not be dropped off at school prior to 8:15am until supervision is provided. If your child arrives before 8:15, (s)he should be registered and dropped off at Kids’ Corner, which is a fee-based child care option. Also, please be prompt when picking up your children. After 3:15pm children who have not

been picked up will wait in the office and make phone calls home to parents. Let’s all do our part in maintaining a happy and healthy school experience. Cornerstone Elementary School believes that the subject of school safety is a shared concern. It is essential that the school community, parents, and students work together to develop a safe and disciplined environment where learning can take place and safety is a priority. Please do your part to ensure that this practice is successful. Developing and discussing a pick-up plan with your child daily is vital to ensuring a hassle-free experience. I thank you in advance for your time and attention to this very important matter. The Cornerstone School PTA/Booster Club is an integral partner in our successful school program and your child would not receive the top-notch educational experience without the PTA/Booster Club’s support. They generously provide us with funds and volunteers to maintain our educational efforts (i.e. field trips, assemblies, Art at Your Fingertips, technology, visual performing arts, science lab, and the list goes on…). Please join the Cornerstone PTA/Booster Club this year and support their efforts to provide the best possible experience for our students; or better yet, join the PTA/Booster Club executive board and attend the monthly meetings and become part of the decision making process. Your support is so greatly appreciated! The Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) is working hard to once again raise $3.4 million for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This effort allows PVPUSD elementary school sites to maintain important programs and save teachers ' jobs. It's a reality -- without PEF's funding, class sizes would be larger, elementary classroom music and physical education teachers would be a thing of the past, counselors at intermediate and high schools would lose their jobs and the elementary STEM programs would not survive. Please consider donating to the Peninsula Education Foundation, any dollar amount will be accepted. I encourage you to contact the Foundation about making a contribution at [email protected] or (310) 378-2278. The Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) raises money to support the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District in meeting its funding priorities, in partnership with other groups, to assure continued excellence in our local public schools. Thank you for your support! Cornerstone Elementary School is dedicated to the development of the whole child, providing a solid foundation that stimulates thought, wonder, and a life-long passion for learning. Students, staff, parents, and the Cornerstone community share the responsibility of creating a positive environment that empowers all students to reach their fullest potential in all core areas as well as character development. Thank you for your continued support of Cornerstone Elementary School, and I look forward to another successful school year! Sincerely, Jeff Keeney, Principal

    July,  2016                                                                                                                                                 Dear  Cornerstone  Families,   Happy  summer!  We  hope  this  letter  finds  you  thoroughly  enjoying  the  time  off  with  friends  and  family.   Summer   is   a   productive   and   busy   time   for   our   Parent   Board   and   Booster   Club.   Our   Executive   Board,   Mr.   Keeney,   and   our   teachers   have   been   working   together   to   create   our   2016-­‐17   calendar   of   events   and   programs   for   our   Cornerstone   community.   Our   Cornerstone   Parent   Board   has   also   been   working   tirelessly   to   create   our   PTA   &   Booster   Club   Budgets   for   the   2016-­‐17   school   year   so   that   we   can   make   all   of   these   wonderful   experiences   a   reality.   Every   new   and   annual   event   and   program   we   have   planned   helps   to   further   enrich,   engage,   and   foster   our   children’s   learning   and   growth   in   the   ways   that   have   become  the  foundation  of  our  exemplary  school  model.     The  start  of  a  new  school  year  brings  with  it  the  excitement  of  embarking  upon  a  new  path  in  our  life’s   journey.  Just  as  we  help  our  children  to  prepare  for  this  journey  in  many  ways,  we,  as  parents,  have  to   prepare   as   well.   We   all   chose   this   unique   and   wonderful   school   because   we   want   our   children   to   experience   the   best   education   possible.   We   chose   Cornerstone   because   we   are   committed   to   being   actively  involved  in  our  children’s  educational  journey.  The  key  to  the  continued  success  of  our  model,   and  the  success  of  our  children  in  their  elementary  years,  is  in  how  we  each  step  up  to  volunteer  our   time,   efforts,   talents   and   interests,   as   well   as   our   generous   donations,   which   fund   the   exceptional   programming  our  children  and  families  experience  here  at  Cornerstone.     As  individuals,  we  make  a  difference;  together,  we  make  a  community.  This  starts  with  each  and  every   family   joining   our   PTA   and   Booster   Club,   and   making   a   donation   to   the   Peninsula   Education   Foundation,   where  every  dollar  makes  a  difference.  As  a  community,  we  need  to  support  all  three  of  these  entities  to   provide   the   high   quality,   interactive,   academically-­‐and-­‐artistically-­‐enriched   programs,   staffing,   educational  experiences,  development,  and  growth  that  our  children  deserve.     In  the  next  several  pages,  you  will  learn  what  these  three  entities  provide,  have  an  opportunity  to  join,   and   you   will   also   find   important   information   on   upcoming   events   at   the   beginning   of   the   school   year.   In   addition,  you  will  see  our  “Flyer  of  Opportunities”  pages,  which  share  with  you  just  SOME  of  the  many   wonderful   opportunities   for   volunteering   that   are   available.   In   order   to   make   these   opportunities   a   reality  for  our  children,  we  invite  you  to  take  a  look,  seek  more  information,  find  an  area  of  interest,  and   sign  up  to  help.   Also,  in  case   you  haven’t  yet  done  so,  please  remember  to  complete  your  Scheduling   Survey,  which  was  sent  out  earlier  this  summer.     YOU  are  a  valuable  and  valued  part  of  our  community  and  we  are  grateful  for  your  stepping  up  to  help   make  our  2016-­‐2017  school  year  the  best  ever.     Have  a  fabulous  remainder  of  your  summer  and  we  look  forward  to  seeing  you  on  August  29,  2016!    

Lora  Ackermann           Mariko  Hama   Parent  Board  President         Parent  Board  EVP                                                        [email protected]              [email protected]            Karen  Yamamoto       st          Parent  Board  Co-­‐1  VP                  [email protected]    

 

 

   

 

 

Bernadette  Franco   Parent  Board  Co-­‐1st  VP   [email protected]  

Important  Scheduling  Reminder:  Due  August  1st   New  &  Returning  Families:  Please  note  we  have  a  new  system,  so  read  &  follow   the  directions  completely!  Thank  you!    (This  letter  was  originally  sent  in  mid-­‐July.)    Dear  Cornerstone  Families,   We  are  so  glad  you  have  chosen  Cornerstone  School  and  to  be  a  part  of  its  wonderful  Parent  Participation  model!  Your  active   participation  makes  our  school  great,  and  is  a  required  part  of  your  child's  enrollment  at  our  school.  In  order  to  prepare  for   the  upcoming  school  year,  we  need  you  to  access  the  new  Cornerstone  Database  and  fill  out  three  important   sections  by  August  1:  (1)  Scheduling  Survey,  (2)  Committee  Inputs,  (3)  Directory  Inputs.  You  will  also  need  to  update  family   and  student  information  as  needed.  The  link  to  access  the  new  Cornerstone  Database  is  http://prod.cstonedb.dx.am.   On  the  first  page  of  the  link,  you  will  find  detailed  instructions  on  how  to  access  the  Database,  which  hosts  the  Scheduling   Survey  and  other  required  documents.  Returning  families:  Please  note  that  this  year  the  Database  will  first  ask  you  to  create  a   Username  and  Password;  we  will  no  longer  be  using  the  same  Username  and  Password  for  everyone  at  the  school.  Please   follow  the  instructions  provided  through  the  link  carefully.   Special  Instructions  on  the  Mandatory  Scheduling  Survey:   In  order  to  schedule  your  required  classroom  Teaching  Parent  (TP)  shifts,  we  need  you  to  fill-­‐  out  the  scheduling  survey.  Each   classroom  has  a  designated  Participation  Representative  who  will  consolidate  the  information  on  the  surveys  and  create  and   distribute  the  TP  shift  schedules  each  month.  The  first  schedule  will  be  distributed  after  the  District  releases  class  list   information,  which  is  on  or  around  August  24,  2016.   What  you  Must  do  to  Fulfill  the  Survey  Requirements:   •

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You  are  required  to  choose  a  minimum  of  two  shift  days,  preferably  three,  that  you  are  available  to  work.  You   *must*  provide  at  least  two  different  days.  For  example,  selecting  TP1  and  TP2  availability  on  Mondays  does  not  fulfill   the  “two  days”  requirement,  even  though   you  are  available  for  two  different  shifts.  Selecting  TP1  and  TP2  on  Mondays,  and  TP2  and  TP3  on  Fridays  would  meet   the  “two  days”  requirement.  Selecting  TP1  on  Mondays  and  TP3  on  Fridays  would  also  meet  the  “two   days”  requirement,  but  giving  as  many  shift  options  as  possible  on  your  available  days  will  make  scheduling  easier  and   more  balanced  for  your  class.   Completing  the  survey  is  mandatory  and  due  by  end-­‐of  the  night  on  August  1st.  Class  Participation  Reps  will  not  be   able  to  guarantee  schedule  preferences  to  families  whose  surveys  are  received  after  the  August  1stdeadline.  Families   who  do  not  complete  the  survey  by  the  deadline  will  be  assigned  shifts   Please  remember  to  add  your  initials  at  the  end  of  each  form.  Also,  please  be  aware  that  you  MUST  select  at   least  two  (2)  TP  shifts  for  which  you  are  available  in  EACH  applicable  section  (Kindergarten,  1st-­‐2nd  Grade,  3rd-­‐ 5th  Grade)  of  the  Scheduling  Survey.  

Thank  you  for  your  timely  attention  to  completing  this  information  by  the  August  1  deadline.  We  are  looking  forward  to  a   wonderful  2016-­‐2017  school  year  for  all  of  our  Cornerstone  children.   Sincerely,   Mark  Hama  and  Gabi  Ryan    Participation  Co-­‐Chairs    

As  individuals,  we  make  a  difference;  together,  we  make  a  community.    

New to Cornerstone?

Join us for the

New Family Social on the Sunday, Aug 14th, 2:00-3:30 Kindergarten Playground

Popsicles, Snacks & Drinks Play & Meet New Friends!

Please RSVP to Carrie Miller, Membership Chair: [email protected]

New Parent Orientation This is a MANDATORY event for ALL new parents at Cornerstone.

• Meet other new Cornerstone parents. • Hear how Cornerstone began. • Learn about your role as a Teaching Parent. • Experience your first round • And much, much more.

This will be an invaluable foundation for your Cornerstone experience! Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, August 29, 2016 Cornerstone MPR 8:45-9:00 a.m. Check-In/Social 9:00-11:45 a.m. Training

Adults only, please.

Greetings from the Ways and Means Committee! We  are  so  excited  for  the  upcoming  2016-­‐17  school  year!  Your  support  of  our  Cornerstone  Booster  Club   and  PTA  programs  is  essential  for  an  enriching,  engaging  year  for  our  children.  Forms  are  included  in  this   packet.  Please  print,  complete,  and  bring  these  to  Room  21  during  the  first  week  of  school.  All  families   joining  the  Booster  Club  at  the  Basic  Level  and  above  will  receive  a  car  decal  and  a  printed  directory.  Our   directories  will  only  be  available  to  our  Booster  Club  members.     WHAT  TO  DO  THE  FIRST  WEEK  OF  SCHOOL:   •

Purchase  Class  T-­‐shirts  and  Green  Aprons:  Each  grade  level  has  its  own  shirt  used  for  special  events, field  trips,  and  for  our  monthly  school-­‐wide  Spirit  Days.  Teaching  Parents  must  wear  a  green  apron during  their  classroom  shifts.  Please  be  sure  to  get  these  items  ordered!

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Purchase  Cornerstone  spirit  wear  and  accessories:  This  year  we  are  offering  a  variety  of  items  for everyone  in  your  family.  This  is  a  great  opportunity  to  support  Cornerstone  and  show  your  school spirit!

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Sign  up  for  these  no-­‐cost  programs  that  benefit  our  school:  Ralph’s  Community  Rewards,  Shop With  Scrip,  and  Amazon  Smile  (forms  &  instructions  are  in  this  packet).

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Turn  in  your  completed  forms,  including:  Booster  Club  Membership,  PTA  Membership,  and Peninsula  Education  Foundation  donation.

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Earn  service  hours:  We  need  your  help  to  volunteer  with  merchandise  sales  the  first  week  of  school. This  is  a  fun  way  to  earn  service  hours,  see  old  friends,  and  meet  new  ones,  while  selling Cornerstone  merchandise.  If  you  are  interested  in  helping,  please  email  Jennifer  Ng  at [email protected]  or  Lisa  Pearce  at  [email protected].

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Read  through  our  ‘Flyer  of  Opportunities’:    We  have  many  wonderful  programs  and  events  that need  YOU  to  make  them  happen  for  our  children.  We  have  service  hour  opportunities  that  can  be fulfilled  at  home  or  on  campus.  Please  read  the  flyer  included,  email  the  contact  person(s)  listed there  to  volunteer,  or  sign  up  at  our  Festival  of  Opportunities  at  our  first  General  Parent  Meeting on  Tuesday,  September  6,  2016.

Please  contact  us  with  any  questions  and  we  look  forward  to  seeing  you  soon!   Julie  Strassner  and  Kristen  Milick   Ways  and  Means  Co-­‐Chairs  2016-­‐17   [email protected]          [email protected]   As  individuals,  we  make  a  difference;  together,  we  make  a  community.  

IT  WILL  COST  OUR  CORNERSTONE  BOOSTER  CLUB  $425*  TO   BOOST  YOUR  CHILD’S  EDUCATION  THIS  YEAR!   Here  are  just  some  of  the  ways  our  Booster  Club  directly  benefits   YOUR  child(ren):   • • • • • • • • • • •

Enhance  classroom/student  learning Technology  in  the  classrooms  (i.e.  iPads,  Smart  Boards,  updated  computers) Performing  Arts’  programs Art  programs  such  as  Art  At  Your  Fingertips  (AAYF) Library  and  Technology  Center Science  Lab,  Family  Science  Night,  and  Science  Olympiad Assemblies,  workshops,  cultural  studies,  Archaeological  Dig,  field  trip  buses Playground  supplies  and  programs Site  maintenance  and  beautification Hospitality  in  the  classrooms  and  school  wide Student  council  programs

*These  are  just  a  few  examples  of  the  ways  our  Booster  Club  supports  our  children.  Please  keep  this  in  mind  when deciding  on  your  Booster  Club  membership  level  this  year.  In  total,  our  Booster  Club  will  spend  $425  per  student  to   supplement  District  and  Peninsula  Education  Foundation  spending  on  your  child’s  education  in  the  2016-­‐17  school  year.   Sources  of  income  for  our  Booster  Club  include:   • • • • •

Booster  Club  Membership  drive Designer  Bag  Bingo  (fall) Book  Fair  (fall) Annual  Monte  Carlo  Night  Event  and  Silent  Auction  (spring) Annual  Fun  Run  (spring) As  well  as  other  ‘fun’draising  events  throughout  the  year.

HOW  CAN  YOU  HELP?  We  respectfully  request  that  each  family  JOIN  the  Cornerstone  Booster  Club.  Your  membership   helps  meet  baseline  budget  requirements  for  our  children’s  education.  Your  support  is  essential  to  the  continued   success  of  Cornerstone  and  is  truly  appreciated.  Join  today  by  completing  the  forms  in  this  packet  and  returning  them   to  school  during  the  first  week.    

As  individuals,  we  make  a  difference;  together,  we  make  a  community.   Thank  you,   Julie  Strassner  &  Kristen  Milick   Ways  and  Means  Co-­‐Chairs  2016-­‐2017  

Support the “Cornerstone Difference”… Enrich the learning experiences for all of our Cornerstone students! Here’s how… Checkbook  Checklist  for  the  First  Week  of  School:  

◊ Booster  Club  Membership  and  Hospitality  Donation  Form All   funds   raised   directly   benefit   your   Cornerstone   children   and   community,   by   working   to   meet   this year’s   budget   which   boosts   our   children’s   educational   experience   through   science,   performing   arts, art,   garden   programs,   character   education,   field   trips,   and   so   much   more.   Join   the   Booster   Club   by purchasing  a  membership  (see  included  form  for  details).  All  families  joining  the  Booster  Club  at  the Basic   Level   and   above   will   receive   a   car   decal   and   a   printed   directory.   Our   directories   will   only   be available  to  our  Booster  Club  members.

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Check  payable  to:  Cornerstone  Booster  Club  

◊ PTA  Annual  Membership  Form

Become   a   member   of   the   National   Parent   Teacher’s   Association.   It   is   very   important   for   each Cornerstone   family   to   join   as   our   collective   PTA   membership   connects   Cornerstone   with   all   other PVPUSD   schools   and   represents   us   on   important   local,   state,   and   national   issues,   advocating   for   the best  educational  success  for  all  of  our  students.   The  PTA  helps  to  sponsor:  Red  Ribbon  Week  (Safety  & Drug   Awareness),   Yellow   Ribbon   Week   (Character   Education   &   Bully-­‐Prevention   Awareness),   our Reflections  program,  Mock  Elections,  Honorary  Service  Awards  and  more.  Membership  is  $12.50  per adult  family  member  and  we  encourage  both  parents  to  join,  totaling  $25.

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Check  payable  to:  Cornerstone  PTA  

◊ Peninsula  Education  Foundation  Donation  Form

Your   contribution   supports   ALL   the   schools   in   the   PVPUSD.   The   PEF   helps   to   provide   for   classroom music   instruction,   physical   education   instruction,   STEM   programs,   a   library   aide,   a   technology   aide, and   other   instructional   needs   at   Cornerstone.   The   donation   form   and   additional   information   is included   here,   available   at   www.pvpef.org,   or   will   be   available   in   Room   21   during   the   first   week   of school.  Suggested  donation  levels  are  listed;  however  ANY  amount  helps  and  every  dollar  counts!

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Check  payable  to:  Peninsula  Education  Foundation  or  VISA/MC.  Payments  can  be  made  in   installments  to  the  PEF  and  billed  monthly.  Go  online  for  more  details.  

 As  individuals,  we  make  a  difference;  together,  we  make  a  community.  

Cornerstone Booster Club Membership As individuals, we make a difference; together, we make a community.

Parent/Guardian Phone

Total Children Enrolled

Eldest Child Enrolled

Grade

Teacher

BOOSTER CLUB - Tax Deductible *Booster Club will spend $425 PER student to enrich their education this year.

Star Membership $450* & Above (Suggested Level) • Includes 1 Printed Directory, Cornerstone Reusable Shopping Bag, & Special Cornerstone Logo Pin

$

Angel Membership $250 • Includes 1 Printed Directory, Cornerstone Reusable Shopping Bag, & Paw Pin

$

Basic Membership - $125 • Includes 1 Printed Directory & Paw Pin

$

HOSPITALITY - Tax Deductible School-wide Celebrations & Teacher Appreciation Week

$15 x

Enrolled Students

$

TOTAL TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION: $

0.00

0.00

THANK YOU FOR BOOSTING OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION! Our Booster Club is a tax-exempt charitable organization as described in Sec. 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Tax ID #33-0585785. Many employers will match your donation. Please check with your human resource department.

Additional School Directory $6 x

Additional Copies

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: Make Check Payable to ‘Cornerstone Booster Club’

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Scheduled Payment Option Available at Start of School Year. Ask for Details. Method of Payment:

Cash

Check#

MC

Visa

Card # Zip Code:

Expires:

CSC/CVC:

Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Process Date: _______________________ Initials __________________

Give  me  a   "P"   Give  me  a   "T"   Give  me  an  "A"...  PTA!!!    

  Your Parent Teacher Association is hard at work on behalf of your student and your family. The Cornerstone PTA works in alignment with the Cornerstone Booster Club bringing student enrichment activities, safety issues, community support and legislative awareness to our entire student/parent body. Teachers and Principals work with PTA too, all for the benefit of students and student programs. Reflections and Red and Yellow Ribbon Weeks coordinate with the rest of the district and beyond. Through PTA, we associate and share with and from other schools in our district. When your child moves on to Intermediate and High Schools, the PTA is the major springboard for parental involvement with the school, staff and principal. Cornerstone offers stimulating and educational PTA sponsored programs. PVP Council PTA represents PTA's at all PVPUSD schools. Cornerstone is committed to support them in facilitating PTA programs and the Costume Closet because all our students benefit.

Cornerstone PTA Membership Form Please make checks payable to “Cornerstone PTA”. All PTA donations are tax deductible and are used to benefit our children’s education. 0.00 $12.50 per parent/child x_______=$ ________________

Parent/Guardian

Phone

Student’s Name

Teacher

Student’s Name

Teacher

Student’s Name

Teacher

Student’s Name

Teacher

Method of Payment:

☐ Cash ☐ Check #_________

PEF SUPPORTS CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY • Teaching Positions • Physical Education • Elementary Music • Library Aides • STEM in Grades 4 & 5 • School Site Tech Specialist

Peninsula Education Foundation c $750 Suggested donation per child

WE WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR GIFT

c $1,500 (2 complimentary tickets to PEF’s Fall Food & Wine Event)

(Circle ALL schools your children will attend in 2016/17)

Sunrise

Rancho Vista

Cornerstone

Vista Grande

Dapplegray

Valmonte

Lunada Bay

MIS

c $2,500+ (BRONZE) 2 tickets to PEF’s Fall Food & Wine Event and our Major Donor Reception

Mira Catalina

PVIS

c $5,000+ (SILVER) 2 tickets to Main Event plus Bronze level benefits

Montemalaga

RIS

c $10,000+ (GOLD) 4 tickets to Main Event plus Bronze level benefits

Silver Spur

PV High

Soleado

Peninsula High

Point Vicente

Rancho Del Mar

c Other $ ____________ (An amount meaningful to your family)

Major Donor Levels

c $25,000+ (PLATINUM) One VIP table at Main Event plus Bronze level benefits c Please send me a PEF license plate frame ($750 donation or more)

PLEDGE NOW, PAY LATER c I pledge to pay later. Please send me an invoice one time/monthly/quarterly. (circle one)

SET It and FORGET IT c Bill my credit card monthly/quarterly (circle one) $ ___________ until June 30th.

does your employer offer matching gifts? Double the power of your donation! It’s easy! c I’ve applied to my company for a matching gift online.

My employer is: ____________________________________

direct your donation

c Bill my credit card monthly/quarterly (circle one) $ ___________ until I ask you to stop.

Donations of $750 + may be designated to a school level.

payment method

c Elementary c Intermediate

c Check enclosed payable to PEF c Charge my credit card Credit Card # ____________________________________________ Exp. Date __________ Security code __________ Signature ___________________________________________

c High School please retURN this form to the address below. thank you for your support!

Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________________________ State ________________ Zip __________________ Phone _____________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________ c Parent of a student c Parent of a graduate c Grandparent of a student c Community supporter How should we acknowledge your gift? (ie. The Doe Family) _________________________________________________________ or Anonymous

P.O.Box 2632 l Palos Verdes Peninsula l CA l 90274 l 310.378.2278 l Fax: 310.378.2078 l Tax ID# 95-3498211 l www.pvpef.org

As individuals, we make a difference; together, we make a COMMUNITY!

WE NEED YOU

YOU!!!

Our Cornerstone Booster Club provides robust, engaging, educational and FUN programs and events that make our school the unique, coveted community that it is. We can ONLY make these happen with YOUR help! These pages share just some of the areas YOU can make a difference in our community for OUR children. There are opportunities for at-home and on-site service hours. Please contact the people listed to VOLUNTEER or for more info. THANK YOU FOR MAKING A COMMUNITY WITH US!!!

“FUN”dra ising Ev ents: Julie Strassner ([email protected]) & Kristen Milick ([email protected]) *Designer Bag Bingo *Monte Carlo Night & Auction *Fun Run *Grade-Level Liaisons *Book Fair: Beth Stalkamp ([email protected])

Do You Like to Take Pictures? We need YOU to help make memories last forever! Edwina Yee ([email protected]) & Gayley Louie ([email protected]) We need 2 photographers per class (K-3rd) & 3 photographers per class (4th-5th) to capture special moments and events throughout the year. We use these photos for our yearbook and our year-end slide show.

Special Events

Mellisa Gomez ([email protected]) *Decorate the school *Run activities *Food *Event organization FOR: *Back to School BBQ *Halloween Week *Winter Program *Year-End Program

M.A.G.I.C.** Character Education Jocelyn Lopez ([email protected]) *Grade-Level Liaisons *M.A.G.I.C. Monday Lunchtime Activities (monthly) *Yellow Ribbon Week *Co-Chair **Make good choices **Accept responsibility **Give respect **Improve with goals **Cooperate & Collaborate

Calling All Sc ience Enthusiasts! Lora Ackermann ([email protected]) *Grade-Level Liaisons *Family Science-Night Co-Chairs

EDUCATION

The Cornerstone Booster Club’s Education Committee facilitates many of our students’ most valued extended learning opportunities, through curriculum-based programs that only exist because of our special community of parent volunteers. First timers, long timers, please don’t be afraid to jump in and make your mark on our students’ futures. You WILL NOT be alone, and WILL have the full support of the Education Co-Chairs, the Parent Board, and the strong community of teaching parents that make Cornerstone so special! Our children need volunteers to chair the following Education sub-committees for the 2016-2017 school year. Contact Molly Kearns and/or Tricia Tamashiro if you would like more information about the programs and chairperson duties. Please, volunteer so these programs will be around for your children! Molly Kearns: 310-418-5285 [email protected] Tricia Tamashiro: 310-650-7533 [email protected]

 

Field Trips Chairperson

 

Spelling Bee Chairperson

 

Reflections Chairperson

 

“Year of Pacific Islands” Chairpersons (additional chairs needed)

 

4th Grade Archaeological Dig Chairperson    

BACK TO SCHOOL CLEAN UP! Saturday August 27th, 2016 9am – 3pm

• Help beautify our campus for the new school year AND get an early start on service hours • We will be removing trash, pulling weeds, trimming back bushes and spreading new mulch at the front of the school • Please contact Patti Cacos for further details [email protected]

CORNERSTONE  ELEMENTARY  SCHOOL   Procedures & Safety Guidelines for Student Drop-off and Pick-up MORNING DROP-OFF BEGINS AT 8:15am (TP’s are on duty) **SCHOOL POLICY IS UNATTENDED STUDENTS CANNOT BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE 8:15am**

1.

Parents should never turn LEFT into the driveway in the front of the MPR.

2.

The curbs at Groveoak Place and Hyte Street must be clear of parked cars during pick-up and drop-off. These areas are identified by the NO PARKING signs.

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This will allow the cars in the pick-up or drop-off lanes to "hug the curb" and maintain safe access to the vehicles.

4.

The Drop-off/Pick-up lane in front of the MPR (designated by the yellow line) must be kept clear of parked cars from the hours of 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM.

5.

Driveways (especially those of the houses in the neighborhood) and all crosswalks must be kept clear for safe passage by pedestrians.

6.

Pedestrians (students and parents) must enter and exit the school using the sidewalks and crosswalks. Do not walk through the parking lot and do not enter through the maintenance / trash bin yard.

7.

Students are to enter and exit their vehicles only when directed to do so by a teaching parent on curb duty. Drivers are to remain in their cars at all times.

8.

Avoid any behaviors that will slow down the flow of traffic, including: a. Talking with a teaching parent on curb duty b. Exiting your car for any reason. Teaching parents will remove all items c. Parking your car in the drop-off/pick-up lane in front of the MPR.

9.

Always follow the directions of the teaching parents on duty.

10. Obey traffic laws and regulations at all times. 11. Pickup your student at designated grade level pickup time Attached are maps showing Drop-off/Pick-up traffic pattern for Groveoak Pl. & Hyte Street

Groveoak Drop off and Pick-up Procedures K-2nd Grade & 3-5 with Younger Sibings

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Hyte Street Drop off and Pick-up Procedures 3rd - 5th Grade without Younger Siblings

 

DUE  BY  THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER  15,  2016    

Cornerstone  is  well  supplied  and  prepared  in  the  unfortunate  event  of  a   disaster.  To  ensure  each  child  has  proper  clothing  to  help  them  cope  with   a  disaster  please  provide  a  “1  Gallon  Ziploc”  bag  with  a  jacket  or  sweater.  

êêNote  major  change  from  prior  years  we  will                    only  allow  clothing  item  in  the  ziploc.  êê   § Due  to  PVPUSD  district  policies  we  will  are  no  longer  allowed  to   include  food  or  drinks  in  the  “student  disaster  ziploc.”   § REMINDER:    only  acceptable  size  storage  bag  is  “1  gallon  Ziploc.”   Larger  bags  or  bags  with  food  or  drinks  will  not  be  accepted.   § Bring  your  child’s  “student  disaster  ziploc”  to  their  classroom   during  the  first  week  of  school.   § All  packages  are  due  by  Thursday,  September  15,  2016.    Please   don’t  forget  or  your  child  will  be  missing  their  personal  items  in  the   event  of  a  disaster.      

Any  questions?   Please  contact  Michele  Ward  @  [email protected]

Cornerstone Elementary School PTA

Reflections Art Program 2016-2017 Participation is Easy, Exciting and Empowering!

STUDENTS: START PLANNING NOW! Use the summer months to get a head start on your creation for our October submission (to be announced). Have fun • Be Creative • Express Yourself Compete Nationally! Compete in one or all of six categories:

Dance/Choreography • Film Production • Literature Music Composition • Photography • Visual Arts Grade Divisions:

Primary (Pre-school – Grade 2) / Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) / High School (Grades 9-12) Special Artist (All Grades Welcome)

Remember, you don’t have to be an artist…just a desire to express yourself! QUESTIONS? Contact your local PTA Reflections Chair or visit http://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/ for more information.

DESIGNER BAG BINGO FALL 2016

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, October 15th Ticket Sales Open Saturday, August 20th www.csbagbingo.eventbrite.com See ticket site for detailed event information. Want to be part of the Bingo Team? Earn Service Hours! Interested in becoming a bag sponsor/donor? Email: Gail Dardashti @csbagbingo.gmail

Bag Pictured Actual Prize: Ted Baker London Dorise Ethereal Posie resin clutch

 

BOX TOPS COLLECTION CONTEST! The class that collects the most wins a popsicle party! LOOK FOR BOX TOPS ON THESE BRANDS AND MANY MORE: Annie’s * Betty Crocker * Cascadian Farm Green Giant * Hefty * Lysol * Nature Valley Old El Paso * Pillsbury * Reynolds Scott * Yoplait * Ziploc

START COLLECTING NOW and turn them into your class when school starts! Final count taken on Friday, September 23, 2016 Questions? Email [email protected]

IF YOU HAVE NEVER REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ONLINE NOTE: We have a secured website, these procedures will apply to everyone who has not entered their email address and assigned a password. 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ 3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘my account’ (you may have to sign in again first). 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions Select Cornerstone PTA , Organization Number 82533 c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ON-LINE (This means that you have already entered your email address and assigned yourself a password) 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your email address and password 4. Click on ‘My Account’ (In the top right hand corner) 5. View all your information and edit as necessary 6. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions. Select Cornerstone PTA , Organization Number 82533 c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name

For Frequently Asked Questions, click here. Or email [email protected]

Thank you for supporting Cornerstone School!

Stop selling and start earning! Scrip fundraising is a no-selling program that allows families to raise money for their non-profit organization (NPO). Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards. You purchase gift cards from your organization at face value, and your coordinator orders those cards from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a reduced price. The difference is an instant rebate for your organization. It’s really that simple! When you use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers, you’re fundraising while you shop. Great Lakes Scrip Center offers over 300 of the country’s biggest brands, including grocery, department stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, home improvement, and more. Just by using scrip to pay for your normal weekly purchases, you can easily raise $500 or more per year. It’s time to put your shopping dollars to work!

The merchants represented are not sponsors of scrip fundraising or otherwise affiliated with Great Lakes Scrip Center. The logos and other identifying marks used are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company’s website for additional terms and conditions.

© 2013 Great Lakes Scrip Center LLC

 

Shop at AmazonSmile   and  amazon.com  will  make   a  donation  to   Cornerstone  Booster  Club    

 

Here’s  how  to  get  started:  

 

1. Log  into  www.smile.amazon.com     2. Sign  in  with  your  Amazon  username  and  password     3. Click  on  the  Supporting  link  at  the  top  of  the  page     4. Click  on  Change  your  charity     5. In  the  Search  Box,  type  “Cornerstone  School  at  Pedregal  Booster  Club”  and   select  as  your  charity.    DO  NOT  CHOOSE  CORNERSTONE  PTA        

REMEMBER  every  time  you  shop  Amazon,  YOU  MUST  login  to   www.smile.amazon.com     Purchases  made  through  amazon.com  WILL  NOT  support  Cornerstone     AND  DON’T  WORRY   YOU  WILL  STILL  GET  FREE  SHIPPING  IF  YOU  HAVE  AmazonPrime!        

Cornerstone Kindergarten      

 

 

School Supply List

Each  child  should  have  a  labeled:     Backpack:  big  enough  to  carry  9  x  12  folder       Lunch  box   Comfortable  closed  toed  shoes     Cornerstone  red  class  t-­‐shirt     Computer  headset  to  leave  at  school     Each  child:   1  box  Crayola  Markers  Classic,  8  count,  Broad  Washable   1  box  Crayola  Colored  Pencils,  12  count,  Long   1  box  Crayola  Large  Crayons,  8  count   1  Sharpie  Permanent  Markers,  Fine  Tip  Black   15  Glue  Sticks  (Scotch  brand  preferred)   1  package  of  Baby  Wipes  and  1  package  of  Clorox  wipes     1  Hand  Sanitizer  8  oz.  with  pump  please   1  8  oz.  Liquid  Hand  Soap  (Not  Antibacterial)   1  box  Tissues  110ct  Kleenex     General  Class  Supplies:  First  letter  of  your  last  name:     A-­‐G   1  large  refill  size  Sanitizer   H-­‐M   1  box  Quart  Size  Ziploc  Bags  and  1  box  of  Gallon  Size     P-­‐S   1  box    2  ½    Gallon  Size  Ziploc  Bags  (Smart  and  Final)     1  box  of  snack  size  Ziploc  bags   T-­‐Z   1  ream  of  copier  paper,  8  ½    x  11,count,  500  count,    20  lb.  

Suggested Supply List – First Grade Please put your child’s name on their crayons, washable markers, Expo markers, and Expo eraser ONLY. All other supplies will be communal.

Please bring the following items on the first day of school: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4 Expo dry erase markers 1 Expo eraser (or you can bring a CLEAN old sock) 64 count box of crayons 12 count box of washable markers 8 glue sticks 3 containers (35 count) Clorox wipes 4 oz. bottle Elmer’s white glue 1 box tissue (110 count) 1 boxes #2 pencils with erasers on top 1 pack pink erasers 1 bottles (7.5 oz.) hand sanitizer 2 thin Vis-à-vis markers (1 black, 1 blue) 2 plain pocket folders (no brads) – 1 red, 1 green Ms. Barnett’s Class – 12 pack colored pencils

Below are some other items that could be put to good use this year. Please consider providing an item or two from the list below. WISH LIST • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 fine-tip black Sharpie marker liquid hand soap Band-Aids Ziploc bags (gallon, quart or sandwich size) paper lunch bags - white paper plates (thin, white ones) feathers (for crafts) treasure box items (small toys, fun erasers, pencils, etc. – no food items please!) 1” book rings (sold at office supply stores) Thin, green felt-tip markers ¾ inch brass brad paper fasteners Buttons Transparency sheets (box of 50)

SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST-2nd GRADE ROOMS 13, 14, 15   1  plastic,  latched  school  box,  no  larger  than  8.375  x  5.375  x  2.125   Pentel  Brand  (or  similar)  fine  point  multi  colored  markers  (at  least  8  count)     1  box  regular  Crayola  crayons  (64  count)   1  box  Colored  Crayola  Pencils  (12  count)   2  boxes  #2  Dixon  Oriole  sharpened  pencils  (12  count  each  box)     3  medium  pink  erasers   1  extra  large  fabric  book  cover  –  assorted  colors  -­‐  (Amazon  sells  them)   1  Sanford  Dry  Erase  eraser   1  black  and  1  colored  Dry  Erase  markers  (THIN  FINE  POINT-­‐skinny  not  fat)   1  YELLOW  fluorescent  highlighter   2  Permanent  Sharpie  markers  Fine  tip  –  black     2  Permanent  Sharpie  markers  EXTRA  FINE  Tip-­‐black     2  large  Avery  disappearing  glue  sticks-­‐purple   4  small  Avery  glue  sticks   2  small  7.5  oz.  hand  sanitizer  pump   1  small  liquid  ANTIBACTERIAL  hand    (8-­‐oz.  pump)-­‐DIAL  SOAP  Preferred   1  large  box  Kleenex  tissues  (110  count)   3  large  containers  of  Clorox  or  Lysol  disinfecting  wipes     1  box  Quart  size  ZIPLOC  BRAND  Freezer  Bag     êPlease  put  name  label  on  the  following  items:            Plastic  School  Box,  Pentel  Marker  Case,  Crayon  Box,  Colored  Pencils,  and  highlighter     êMake  sure  all  supplies  have  your  child’s  last  name  on  the  outside  packaging.            These  supplies  will  be  for  whole  class  use.  

Third Grade Supply List For September 2016 The supplies purchased for your class will be shared by all.J Composition Books

2 Hardback 9 ¾” x 7 1/2”

Copy Paper

1 Ream White

Notebook Paper

100 Sheets Wide Ruled

Zip Lock Bags

Gallon and Snack sizes

Glue Sticks

2 packages (Scotch Permanent)

Erasers

2 pink or black pearl

Scissors

Medium sized

Black Sharpies

Fine tip & Extra fine tip

Markers

2 boxes assorted colors, thick and thin

Crayons

1 box

Dry erase markers

3 colors thick/ 3 colors fine point

Dry eraser

1

Pencils

Sharpened 24 pack No. 2

Green pens

3 fine felt tip

Clorox Wipes

2 containers

Kleenex

1 box

*NO MECHANICAL PENCILS

*Once class lists have been posted, there may be a few additional items for that specific class. Your classroom teacher will notify you of these additional items.  

2016-1017 Fourth Grade Supply List • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Three-ring binder (Good quality like Trapper Keeper style with zipper) 4 separate 100-page (or more) spiral notebooks (wide rule) 1 composition notebook 2 packages of 5 binder index dividers w/tabs and pockets (See second page for instructions on how to label your dividers) Pencil pouch for binder w/ 3 holes 5 pocket folders 2 “block” style erasers 1 whiteboard eraser or small rag Crayons 16-24 ct Colored pencils 12 ct 8 fine point colored markers SMALL personal pencil sharpener with shaving catcher 3 red pens* 2 packages wide-ruled notebook paper 3-hole* For Home: 4 Expo Markers* Calculator 2 dozen #2 pencils* (NO MECHANICAL PENCILS) Dictionary 8 glue sticks Thesaurus 3 black ultra fine pt Sharpies* Crayons 2 dozen pencil top erasers* Colored Pencils Printer Ink/Toner *Last name: A - G USB Flash Drive 2 large packages of 1 ½ x 2 Post-it Notes 1 large box Kleenex tissues 1 package of 3 x 5 cards

*Last name: H - O • 1 ream white copy paper • 1 pk handwipes • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer *Last name: P - Z • 1 box quart or gallon size Ziplock bags • 2 large Clorox wipes • 2 Fine Point Green Felt Pens

*Community Items: You do not need to put your name on community items.

5 th Grade Supply List 2016-2017 REFILL ALL SUPPLIES AS NEEDED!

****Have your binder organized and ready for the 1st day of school as follows:**** Paper and dividers go into binder: (1) Binder w/ Zipper (most don’t last a full year…you may want to buy two while on sale!) Size: ALL supplies and work must be organized IN binder so plan accordingly. (1) Dividers 5 Pockets with 5 Tabs (1) Pencil Bag w/ 3 holes (2) Filler Paper Wide 200pgs (add 1 pack and refill as needed) (6) Spiral notebooks college-rule (60-80 pgs) (1 social studies, 3 science (only need 1 each trimester), 1 math, 1 misc) (1) 3-hole paper punch that fits in binder *optional School supplies go into the PENCIL BAG and/or BINDER: (1) Scissors Student size (3) Glue Sticks 21 oz Elmers (1) Sharpener 2 Holes Lg Well (very important!!) (1) Markers Crayola 8ct Broad (1) Crayons 16ct Regular Crayola is really best…it won’t run. (1) Colored Pencils 12ct Long Crayola (1) Ruler 12” Std/Metric (4 packs) 12 ct. #2 Pencils PRE-sharpened if possible (Need several daily; replenish as needed) (1) Highlighter Pen 5 color set (2) Eraser Magic Rub Sanford pink Math Supplies: (1) Calculator TS-30 (Must have π button) (1) Protractor 6” Clear (good quality) (1) Compass (metal with small pencil) Turn in to TEACHER in a bag labeled with your name: (2) Brad Folders with pockets (Writer’s Workshop) (2) Composition Book 100pg Black Mead (for Word Work and Writing) (1) Paperback Dictionary – small for desk *optional (1) Thesaurus Mer. Webster 150,000 - small for desk *optional (2) Pens Green *optional (2) Post-it Notes - 3 Pack and large sizes. Not the little ones! (4) Perm Marker Sharpie Fine Tip Black (Replenish each TRIMESTER!) (4) Perm Marker Sharpie Ultra Black (Replenish each TRIMESTER!) (1) Ziploc Gallon Bags 20 per box (1) Ziploc Bags Quart 25 per box (1) Paper Towels (2) Tissues 110ct Kleenex (3) Clorox Disinfecting Wipes 35ct