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

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 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

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,

On October 17th, our PreK Panda Class kicked off the fall season with a joyful and adventure-filled field trip to Webb Ranch Farm. With crisp autumn air and colorful leaves all around, it was the perfect day for exploring, playing, and making unforgettable memories. The day began with wide-eyed excitement as students boarded a tractor for a scenic ride through the farm. Laughter and curiosity filled the air as they rolled past fields and trees dressed in fall colors. Next sto

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 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 year, Cornerstone’s Chinese New Year Celebration took place on Saturday, February 1. Despite the rainy weather, the Cornerstone...

To promote the joy of reading to their local community, the fourth and fifth graders in our Full Day Program created some festive...

Student Council is designed to foster leadership skills and encourage students to become active and engaged members of their community....

On the evening of September 17, Full-Day K-5 students and their families came together for a delightful Mid-Autumn Festival celebration,...

Graduations tend to be bittersweet as students move forward to a new stage of their lives. The graduation ceremony for our graduating...

Physical fitness and good sportsmanship are essential for students to develop in order to become well-rounded individuals. To encourage...

During the first few weeks of 2024, the second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students in our Full Day Program enthusiastically prepared...

Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year fell on Saturday, February 10, this year. To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, Cornerstone community...

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