At Cornerstone, this week was filled with meaningful class performances and diverse learning experiences. Our Pre-3 and Pre-K students shared their curiosity about spring and the world of bugs, while our Kindergartners and 1st graders expressed their stewardship for the Earth and their deep understanding of plant biology. Meanwhile, our 2nd graders explored the life cycle of seeds on a local field trip, and our 3rd graders demonstrated impressive bilingual math proficiency. F

This Friday, our 1st grade class students enjoyed a fantastic learning adventure at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, where they participated in a wonderful class called Phase Changes. The lesson tied in beautifully with our current exploration of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gases. Through hands-on, engaging experiments, the children discovered how water can change between all three states under certain conditions, especially when temperature changes. The

On December 18, our Manuela Campus was transformed into a space filled with laughter, pride, and the unmistakable joy of learning. We concluded the first semester with a heartwarming Winter Fair hosted by our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students, followed by a series of delightful Winter Performances featuring our Pre-3, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade classes. The fair was a brilliant showcase of our students’ academic growth and hands-on discovery: Kindergarten "Seed" Speci

Our recent Open Houses on November 8 and December 6 were about more than just showcasing our Preschool–G5 bilingual immersion program—they were a vibrant celebration of our community in action. We took immense pride in watching our students put their leadership, communication, and public speaking skills into practice. Whether they were managing the Book Fair, mentoring younger peers through arts and crafts, or confidently presenting our curriculum to guests, our students prov

On November 17 and December 8, our young artists participated in a special pottery art event that sparked excitement throughout the school. Throughout the sessions, the children eagerly explored a variety of colors, experimenting with bright, vibrant hues as they painted their pottery pieces. Their creativity flowed freely as they designed unique patterns, characters, and shapes, each piece reflecting their individual imagination and artistic style. By the end of the event, e

On November 20th, our Kindergarten and first-grade students enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea party at the Manuela Campus. In the days leading up to the event, they worked together enthusiastically—designing and crafting invitation cards for all the teachers, preparing a variety of snacks, and decorating their classroom to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. On the day of the celebration, students paired up to personally deliver their handmade invitations and kindly invite

Today we embarked on a meaningful field trip to the Baylands Nature Preserve! The students were full of wonder as they observed and...

Not even a rainy week could dampen the enthusiasm of our first graders! On Friday, February 7, the Squirrel Class set off on an exciting...

The first graders in the Squirrel Class enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Museum of American Heritage on Friday, December 6. The...

On April 24, our 1st full day graders embarked on a meaningful field trip to the Baylands Nature Preserve. Students were so amazed by...

Not even stormy weather can stop our students from learning! Despite the rain on Wednesday, February 7, the first graders in the Squirrel...

The Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates family reunion, is the second biggest holiday in Chinese culture. On the evening of Friday,...

The 2022 - 2023 school year ended with a joyous celebration where the six classes in our Full Day Program gathered together at the Louis...

How do different animals adapt over time to survive? This was the big question the first graders in the Squirrel Class sought to answer...

With Spring Break fast approaching, the first graders were eager to teach their families what they learned in class about plants during...

The Squirrel Class kicked off the new month of February by going on a field trip to the Hiller Aviation Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 1st....

The Student Council, which is a student-founded after school program, was created after students expressed a desire to directly...

Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese-speaking world, including here at Cornerstone. This year, the Cornerstone...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our students, teachers, and families are more committed than ever to learning together. We are currently...

After learning about our community history for one week, we made our trip to the Los Altos History Museum. During this trip we focused on...