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

At Cornerstone, we guide students of all ages to celebrate the joy of learning through lively performances and presentations, showcasing their progress to friends and family. This tradition begins as early as three years old. These events provide incredible opportunities for our students to build confidence through public speaking, which, in turn, enhances their language skills. Recently, our youngest champions from the Piglet Class and Panda Class, all three and four years o

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