Does your child return home from school mentally exhausted, physically edgy, and starving — all at the same time her ADHD meds are wearing off? Here are ADHD expert Terry Matlen’s afternoon meltdown survival strategies for parents and kids. Download this Resources by Terry Matlen about how to manage your child’s after school crash.
Download our Homework Resources. This is a deep dive for parents to help there kids understand their challenges and attitudes to help kids accomplish tasks.
Cornerstone has been named a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest … Read more
The CCS Handbook is attached. The updated information is highlighted in yellow. Any errors in the document are strictly Ms. Pickett’s, and do not change the intent. (For instance: If you spot any egregious errors, such as the omission of a “not” in a rule, please email mpickett@cornerstonechargers.com so that a correction can be made!) Please pay attention to the … Read more
Music Program Highlights at Cornerstone Every student in PreK through 6th grade receives weekly, age-appropriate music instruction in both instrumental and choral disciplines. This foundation fosters musical literacy, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Elementary Excellence Our 3rd–6th Grade Elementary Choir recently earned all superior ratings at the AISA Elementary Choral Festival in … Read more
Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose. Our children are struggling. Schools, once alive with deep learning born of human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: falling … Read more
The 1st Day School Supplies store is now open for CCS. These kits include the exact supplies teachers requested, handled in a few simple clicks. It only takes a few minutes to select our school and choose your child’s grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Everything will arrive packaged and ready for the first day. The … Read more
Hey everyone! I want to share this information with you about posting pics without permission. We always remind students that they should never ever post or share a picture or video without a parent’s permission. This email from Common Sense Media explains why. We must protect our students’ mental health. Please discuss with your children. It … Read more
Listen/Watch here. This week’s podcast is from the Cool Cat Teacher and is about teens and their devices. Listen to /watch this podcast to learn about how to help teens control screen time and protect children from social/emotional problems that arise from overuse of social media and phone time.
Listen to the 3rd episode here. Short Synopsis-Changing habits is at the core of all personal transformations. However, as we all know, it can be really difficult to stay consistent and disciplined when trying to build new habits. Why is it so hard and how can you actually follow through on new habit goals? Parents, … Read more
