On September 12, the 2nd Grade Grizzly Bear Class visited the Palo Alto Junior Museum to deepen their understanding of magnets and magnetism. During the trip, second graders explored the science behind maglev trains and applied their new knowledge to design and build their own miniature versions. Students demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and teamwork as they tackled the challenges of the engineering process. Their enthusiasm for learning was evident throughout the day. Con

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

The Kindergarten End-of-Theme Learning Presentation, held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, was an outstanding success! The event provided a dynamic platform for our young learners to showcase their deep understanding of various subjects and demonstrate exceptional confidence and presentation skills. Parents, teachers, and students all shared in a memorable and engaging afternoon. The primary goal—to encourage student-led instruction and public speaking—was achieved with flying

The Flying Dragon Class took a field trip on October 24th at the Palo Alto Junior Museum , to explore the water sewage process in relation to their current social science theme about environmental conservation. During the trip, the students learned about the different steps of the water filtration process, including aeration, coagulation and sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, and reflected on the importance of preventing pollution. The trip provided students the op

What a fantastic afternoon of learning we had on October 30th! Our 5th-grade social science students hosted an engaging and eye-opening presentation on waste management and its global impact. Our 5th graders dove deep into their research, presenting their findings on the staggering amount of trash created annually. Many were shocked to learn just how much waste the USA produces—a truly impactful moment that drove home the necessity of responsible waste practices! The students

On October 17th, the 4th graders in the Koi Class took a fascinating trip to the Palo Alto Junior Museum, where they dove into the science of sight by dissecting real cow eyes. Working in small groups, students explored the major parts of the mammalian eye in a hands-on lesson they won’t soon forget. At first, some students were understandably squeamish about handling preserved eyes. But with curiosity and courage, they pushed past their initial hesitation. By the end of the

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

Last Thursday, October 16, the students thoroughly enjoyed practicing for their performance and had a great time collaborating with their classmates. We're incredibly proud of the effort they put into the show and how well they worked as a team! During the End-of-Theme performance, the students performed the story of Cao Chong Weighing the Elephant. The story reflects the importance of approaching problems with an open mind and the ability to think critically and creatively,

The Mid-Autumn Festival, recognized as the second-largest festival in Chinese culture, was joyously celebrated on the evening of October...

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...

Our 3rd-grade students were very excited to complete their very first field trip on September 19! During the trip, students learned about...

What a day for science! Our 4th grade class had an absolute blast at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo on Friday, September 5th, where we...

Gr. 5 students had such a spectacular time at the Palo Alto Junior Museum on Thursday, September 4th!  Working in pairs, the students...

Our year-end graduation ceremony was a joyful and heartfelt celebration of student growth, learning, and community. The performances were...

Last week, our school celebrated the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival—also known as Duanwu Jie  (端午节). In the weeks leading up to...

This past Tuesday, June 3, we had the distinct honor of hosting Dr. Myron Scholes for an engaging lunch meeting with the fifth grade...

Throughout our students’ academic journey at Cornerstone, we have always emphasized the joy that comes from hard work, personal growth,...

Our recent field trip to the Palo Alto Junior Zoo & Museum was an unforgettable adventure! Our young explorers of Kindergarten class...

At Cornerstone, we believe that fostering physical wellness and sportsmanship helps students grow into well-rounded individuals. To bring...