Welcome back Cornerstone families! It is exciting to think that school starts in one short week! So much has taken place on campus over the summer that for some students the classrooms won't look the same as when they left! For example, the kindergarten and first grade classrooms have been fitted with all the technology that the north and east pods received last year. The middle school also saw changes in the computer lab and the bible room where technology and furniture have been put in place. Technology-wise, we are running on all cylinders! More importantly, we have our Lord, Jesus Christ, at the helm and we are ready to follow His lead into a new school year!
We are blessed that you have chosen Cornerstone Christian Academy for Learning and Leadership for your child's God centered education! Let's team up together and make this a wonderful school year for your children!
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS AS THERE ARE MANY CHANGES, UPDATES, AND NEW MATERIAL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS!
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 Middle School Elective Survey
Middle School parents, it's time to get your student signed up for their elective classes. Please follow this survey link and submit your elective choices so we can get their schedules completed.
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 ** BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT ** Thursday 8/27/15 - 5-7pm Both Campuses
The summer fun is winding down and the beginning of school is just over a week away. That means it is time to meet your teachers, drop off your school supplies, and see your classmates. Middle school students, you will also get your class schedule, finalize your paperwork, and get your school picture taken (order your pictures online here - just enter Picture Day ID #FO765003Q0 and students first name) and save time in line that night!
From 5-6pm you will "take care of business" on both campuses. From 6-7pm it's fun time! We will be serving complimentary hot dogs, chips, and a bottle of water on the Elementary School Play Field! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for our first time of food and fellowship for the new year!
Be sure to stop by the CCA Spirit Store table at the Elementary School. We will have order forms for t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more!
See you there!
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Welcome our new teachers to the CCA Family!
Michelle Bader - Resource Center
 I am so excited about becoming part of the incredible staff at Cornerstone Christian Academy! I have taught Kindergarten for many years as well as 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education from LeTourneau University and my Master's Degree with a focus on Reading and Literacy from Walden University. Teaching reading is my passion and I am thrilled to help students grow and thrive in this area! My husband Luke and I have 3 kids ages 11, 9, and 7. I love to read, write and speak to groups and share how God has always been faithful to my family through all seasons of life. I am looking forward to a great school year!
Whitney Freudenburg - 3rd Grade
 Miss Freudenburg is thrilled to be teaching third grade at Cornerstone this year. She has chosen career in education because she believes that this is where she can have the greatest impact in guiding students to follow Jesus and to be positive leaders in this world. She recently graduated from Multnomah University with her Masters in Teaching, and completed her student teaching at King's Way Christian School and Gilbert Park Elementary School. Prior to beginning her teacher education, she graduated from George Fox University with a major in youth ministry and a minor in music theatre. She also worked as a naturalist at Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School in Santa Cruz, California, where she led hikes, science lessons, and team building activities for fifth and sixth grade students. Her hobbies include singing, playing guitar, hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Yen Lam - Kindergarten
 I was born and raised in Vancouver, and I am the third of four children. My parents are both believers and raised me to love Jesus Christ, and I accepted Him as my Savior when I was twelve. In 2004, I graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I moved to Illinois in 2005 and graduated from Wheaton College Graduate School in 2006 with a master's degree in Intercultural Studies/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I was blessed with the chance to live and teach in Chicago at the elementary and middle school level; as well as at the adult education level. Earlier this summer, I moved back to Vancouver with my husband, Andrew, and our 10-month-old daughter, Madison. I met Andrew in Chicago, and we have been married for almost three years. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching cooking shows, baking, and spending time with my family.
Jess Layne - Art
 HI, I'm Jess Layne and I'm so excited to be a part of the CCA team this year. I have two sons that attend CCA. Thomas is a 5th grader and Cameron is a 3rd grader. This will be our second year at CCA and we just love it! I have another son Walker who will be attending High school at King's Way as a freshman. I am married to their father, Dan and we have been married for 10 years. I am currently a student at Multnomah University in their degree completion program for Ministry and Leadership. I also have a background in teaching children in my job at Living Hope Church in our Children's Ministry. I am so very excited to be teaching art to the kids this year. I have a love and passion for art and I try to incorporated it in all area's of my life. I can't wait to create with the kids this year and help them find a love and passion for art as well. I can't wait to meet the kids. I look forward to meeting some of you parents as volunteers. See you soon, Jess
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ELEMENTARY LUNCH CHANGES - This year's lunch and lunch recess have a new look. In an attempt to make us more efficient with our staffing, we will run lunch and lunch recess simultaneously. The schedule below will show how that will work:
11:10-11:35 - Kinder-2nd grades : Recess
11:15-11:35 - 3rd-5th grades : Lunch Room
11:40-12:00 - Kinder-2nd grades : Lunch Room
11:40-12:05 - 3rd-5th grades : Recess
Microwaves: This year, due to safety concerns and incidents from past years, we will not have microwave ovens or have hot water dispensers available to the Elementary students. Please send lunch items that DO NOT require heating as heating will not be available.
ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIPS - Field trips are often the most memorable experiences of the school year. Intended for learning, we also hope to keep them safe events for all involved, students and chaperones alike. To do this we have put some very important guideline into place.
Parents, in order to chaperone, you are required to complete a background check through the front office, and provide a current copy of your Washington or Oregon driver's license and auto insurance coverage. These, too, can be taken to either office for copying.
As a school, we will comply with or exceed the state laws regarding children in vehicles. As stated in Washington State Law RCW 46.61.687:
"A child must be restrained in a child restraint system, if the passenger seating position equipped with a safety belt system allows sufficient space for installation, until child is eight years old, UNLESS the child is four feet nine inches or taller."
What does this mean for us? It means that your child MUST be eight years of age or four feet nine inches tall to ride in a vehicle without a child restraint. If your child does not meet the age or height requirements, he or she MUST have a restraint of some kind, or the student will not be permitted to ride in a vehicle to an off-campus event.
Many have asked what they should do if they don't have a restraint system for their child. We have purchased a number of booster-seat restraint systems in the past year for such a situation. They can be obtained in the office before the trip and returned at the end of the trip.
ORGANIZE YOUR LOCKER - Is your MS student looking for sturdy, affordable, adjustable shelving for their locker? Well, Tayah Campbell, an 8th grader here at CCA, has a solution for you! She is fundraising for the 8th Grade DC Trip and would like you to consider her handmade shelves. Please check out her flyer for more info. It's a win/win!
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Upcoming Events
8/27-Back to School Night
8/31-1st Day of School!
9/07-No School - Labor Day
9/16-18 - MS Retreat
9/21-Elementary Parent Night
9/22-MS Parent Night
9/23-See You At The Pole
9/23-Elementary Picture Day
9/25-1st Lion Pride of 2015-16!
10/01-Walk-a-Thon
10/09-No School - In Service
10/20-Grandparent's Day
10/20-22 - Book Fair
11/02-06 - Fall Food Drive
11/13-Early Release - In Service
11/23-24 - Conferences
11/25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
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Your love oh Lord reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness
stretches to the skies!
Psalm 36:5
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Email: info@ccak12.net
Website: www.ccak12.net
Address: 7708 N.E. 78th St, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98662
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