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

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the third issue of The Student Chronicle, created by our talented Grade 2–5 students! This special edition is brimming with creativity and showcases the incredible hard work of our young writers and artists. Please find the file to enjoy their latest work and celebrate their achievements. Happy reading!

On February 25, the third-grade class set-off a landmark three-day overnight field trip, a journey educators describe as a pivotal milestone in the elementary experience. For many students, the excursion represented their first extended time away from home, trading suburban comforts for the spray of the Pacific. The trip functioned as an immersive science intensive. Students moved beyond classroom theory, wading into tidepools to observe marine ecosystems firsthand and trekki

This past Sunday, January 25, the Palo Alto Community Center was filled with festive energy as our 2nd through 5th-grade full-day students returned to the stage for the community’s Chinese New Year celebration. It was a proud moment for our school as our young performers shared their talents and cultural heritage with the local Palo Alto community. Starting at 3 p.m., our students took the stage to dazzle the audience with energetic dance performances and clever magic shows.

We are thrilled to announce that our talented Grade 2-5 students have launched the second issue of  The Student Chronicle ! This special edition is packed with creativity to lift your holiday spirits and showcase the incredible hard work of our young writers and artists. Please click the  link  to enjoy.

On December 19, the magic of learning came to life at our Louis Campus as students from Grades 2 to 5 hosted an unforgettable Winter Production. The event began with an open classroom session, where students invited their parents to review their academic progress and share the milestones of their learning journey. Our second graders turned scientific concepts into an interactive experience. Through creative skits and engaging games, they demonstrated the principles of sound a

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

Cornerstone students were back at it again! We were honored to be invited by the Palo Alto Children's Library  to help transform their space into a winter wonderland. ❄️ Our students took the lead on designing and setting up winter-themed photo booths. From brainstorming placements to the final touches, they worked independently and collaboratively to bring the holiday spirit to life. The library staff were blown away by their creativity, initiative, and teamwork! To wrap up

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

We are thrilled to announce the birth of The Student Chronicle (建基学生报)!  This is our very first volume, dated Friday, November 21, 2025 . The Chronicle is a student-led, bilingual newspaper and a public forum for campus news and events , aiming to be a home for personal expression and creative writing beyond the classrooms. We want to acknowledge that all articles, poems, and riddles were composed by students who voluntarily spent their own time to submit their entries.   We

On Friday, October 24, the third graders in the Hawk Class embarked on an educational field trip to the Foothill Nature Preserve to explore an intriguing question: Could you survive as an Ohlone? Throughout the day, students learned about the daily lives of the Ohlone Native Americans, studying traditional tools and identifying native plants that were once essential for food, medicine, and shelter. The hands-on activities offered students a deeper understanding of how the Ohl

On October 31st, 2025, our 2nd through 5th graders culminated a month of dedication and creativity in a spectacular event! For this special celebration, the students teamed up into eight mixed-grade groups to bring their original, student-created stories to life. The event fostered cross-grade collaboration, where students demonstrated remarkable maturity by teaming up across grade levels. Showing great initiative, the groups were entirely self-organized, using their break ti

On October 17th, our 3rd graders celebrated their end-of-theme performance with their families and the community, around their social studies topic - geology. They talked about the different types of sand they observed during their field trip and, in groups, shared their field trip experiences and the scientific knowledge they learned in English. Then, in groups, they performed what they had learned about the Earth's structure, plate movements, mountain formation, earthquake

We are excited to share that the very first bake sale organized by our Gr. 2-5 student council members was a great success! The event...

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Third grade is a significant milestone in a young learner’s educational journey, marking their shift from early elementary years to...

After kicking off the new school year by studying the fascinating topic of geology, the third graders in the Hawk Class concluded their...

Could you survive as an Ohlone? This was the question that the third graders in the Hawk Class explored when they went on their field...

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