Spring Newsletter – Annual Report

The Cornerstone Times
Spring 2014
Annual Report Edition
Dear Friends,
2013 was an outstanding year for Cornerstone. The school took a leap forward
with the awarding of accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
(MSA). As one of only six urban schools in Pennsylvania accredited by ACSI,
Cornerstone has distinguished itself as a leader in Christian education for inner
city children. What a wonderful award to receive in our 25th anniversary year!
This was the first step in moving Cornerstone to a high-performing school; the
first step in advancing from a good school to a great school. In his book, Good
to Great, Jim Collins wrote, “We don’t have great schools, principally because
we have good schools. We don’t have great government, principally because we
have good government. Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is
just so easy to settle for a good life. The vast majority of companies never
become great, precisely because the vast majority become quite good – and that
is their main problem.”
Believing that God is calling us to move Cornerstone from good to great, a
challenging School Improvement Plan has been adopted by the Board of
Trustees, detailing actions the school will fulfill in the next several years. The
priorities of the plan largely focus on strengthening the academic program,
including teacher professional development, classroom coaching, curriculum
development around the Common Core State Standards, the addition of a foreign
language program, a guidance counselor, and a librarian. Issues of school
sustainability and facility improvements will also be addressed, as will sharing in
the development of space and programs at The Common Place, the exciting new
project in the former church facility next to the school.
The Bible tells us that without vision God’s people perish. Acting upon the
vision God has inspired in us, we are taking bold steps to advance the quality of
education our students receive. As good as 2013 was for Cornerstone, 2014 and
beyond will be even better, as we move the school from being good to being
great.
In this newsletter you will see the names of hundreds of individuals, churches,
foundations, and corporations who supported Cornerstone in 2013 with financial
contributions of nearly $1.3 million and thousands of hours of volunteer service.
Words cannot begin to express how grateful we are for this generous outpouring
of support for our students. Thank you for your faithful support through prayer,
service, and financial gifts. Cornerstone would not be where we are today, nor
will we become the great school God desires, without you.
Gratefully,
Dick Ollinger, President/CEO
2013 Supporters
This is a comprehensive list of donors who supported Cornerstone Christian Academy between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. In
our effort to create this list of supporters, we may have inadvertently overlooked some contributors. We regret any errors or omissions and
ask that you notify the Development Office at 215-724-6858 ext. 234, with any corrections.
Betsy Boston
Dr. Janice Bowdre (BD)
Richard R. Bright
Gary L. Bryenton
Seth (ST) and Beth Caldwell
Gary (ST) and Sinuon Cammisa
Marilyn Carlson
Lita Casey
John and Gay Channell
Joan Childs
Anne Clark-Duncan
Donald and Jean Clarke
Eileen Penny Clawson
Rebecca E. Clayton (BD)
Jeffrey and Patty Cline
Richard Close
Jack and Ilonka Comstock
Roxann Covington
Jean Cowan
Fronefield and Andrea Crawford
John and Courtney Crosby
Rick and Carolyn Croy
Richard and Orrelle Cruver
Marossa Davis (BD)
Partners- Annual Gifts of $2,500 - $9,999
Steve and Kathy Bajus
Kimberlee Dengler
John and Bobbie Ball
Luther and Sandi Detweiler
David and Valerie Black
Clyde and Carol Diehl
Robert Blyskal
Glen and Victoria Dixon
Stephen and Kimberly Bruhns
Alaina Dobkowski (ST)
Terry Lynn Clopper-Chaves
David and Doris Doering
Nancy Davis
Richard and Gail Dovalovsky
Conrad Fowler
Casey (BD) and Barbara Dunn
Wayne (BD) and Lynn Geisser
Peter and Sue Dwyer
Tim and Monica Henkel
William and Wendy Eavenson
Dennis (BD) and Norma (ST) Horner
Robert and Ann Louise Eck
Contributors- Annual Gifts up to $999
Stephen and Denise Mitnick
Leslie and Tom Elicker
L. Virginia Ackerman
Geraldene Morey
Douglas and Yvonne Enck
Al and Jennifer Adams
James (BD) and Phyllis Rohn
Ruth Ann Erb
Allan G. Hancock
James (BD) and Joyce Sweet
Ronald B. Evans
Pearl Andrews
Elizabeth Zaro
Bob and Peg Farrell
James and Dorothy Arbuckle
Bertha Field
Carol LaVon Arms
Teammates– Annual Gifts of $2500 or
Pat and Barbara Foti
Marcus Armstrong (ST)
$5000 for a Student Partnership
Carol Fox
Evan and Chris Frey
Kristoffer Bach
John Freemann
Janice Frohner
Fay Bahmermann
Robert and Diane Freer
Peter (BD) and Sara Grim
Richard Bamberger
Robert French
Russell and Cynthia (BD) Hanscom
Eric and Miriam Barnes
William Fritz
Tom and Gail Infield
Jaret Barron (ST)
Patricia Fry
Linda Kurtz
Jane Beatty
Liza Fuchs
Richard Liburdi
Walter and Peggy Benner
Richell Furr (ST)
Reaves and Fran Lukens
Khyrie Benton
Robert and Cindy Gagnon
George and Nancy J. Moffitt
Dwight and Barbara Beucler
Allyn R. Gardener
Thomas and Janet O’Reilly
Sylvia Bigelow
Donald and Eleanor Gerspacher
Deirdre and Vincent Pearson
Kevin (BD) and Barbara Kraus-Blackney
Nancy Geryk
Bill (BD) and Beth Simon
Edward A. Bogdan
Paul and Peg Gifford
Doug and Jeanne Swope
John M. and Linda H. Bomberger
William and Deborah Gillespie
BD - Indicates a Member of the Board ST - Indicates a Member of the Staff TM - Indicates that donor is also a Teammate
StakeholdersAnnual Gifts of $10,000 or more
Anonymous
Graham and Jean Andrews
Gregory and Anita (BD) Bell
John and Tricia Cranmer
Dave and Libby Dalrymple
Jim and Barbara Dolente
Kurt and Elizabeth Ebner
Ken (BD) and Andrea Frazier
Wally and Dot French (TM)
William Harrison (BD)
Julie and Peter Lim (TM)
George and Nancy J. Moffitt (TM)
Nancy Ann Moffitt
Daniel and Susana Rohrer (TM)
Brad Sheares and Adrienne Simmons,
The Sheares Family Charitable Foundation
James (BD) and Barbara Summers
Judith Williams
Ronald A. Williams
Tim Zaro
Lois Whittom
Friends- Annual Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499
Vijay and Susan Aggarwal
Peter and Maria Archer
James H. and Janet Averill
Paul and Ginny Baird
Whit and Julie Beverly
Ron (BD) and Sonja Bond
Vern and Heather Burling
Richard Scott and Giancarla Chieffo
Gerald and Mary (BD) Clampet
Clarence and Joan Cobb
Joseph and J. Dawn Coradino
Donald and Mary Dodd
Kermit and Earline Eck
Richard and Julayne Frost
Charles and Karen Golden
Gilbert and Dorothy Heebner
Jeremy and Brooke Kees
Deborah (ST) and Martin Lee
Travis & Julianne Martin
Robin McConnell
Kathleen Muldoon
Richard (ST) and Nancy Ollinger
W. James and Susan Ollinger
Peter and Jennifer Paradiso
Justin and Sarah Piff
Earl and Judi Reeder
Jim and Dee Rush
J. Angelo and Megan Saucedo
Michael and Sally Snedden
Jeff and Lisa Thomas
Bob and Thelma Warder
Eleanor Wilson
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2013 Supporters
James and Carolyn Gilliland
Christopher and Bonnie Gleeson
Richard and Barbara Goss
Steve Gould
Natasha Grant (ST)
Peggy Groschopp
Richard B. Gwathmey Jr.
Walter and Jacqueline Habel
Peter and Carol Haldy
Christopher and Deborah Hall
Julie Hanson
Karl and Joan Hanson
Connie Harper (ST)
William Harper, II (ST)
Kristine Harper (ST)
William D. Harper (ST)
Earl and Penny Hawke
Mary Ruth Henefer
Sumiko Henna
Paul and Michelle Hirschboeck
Donald and Lois Hoffman
John Holcroft
T.J. and V. Hosp
Christine and David Houghton
Rose and Rick Houseman
Charles and Eileen Hover
James and Doris Hoxie
Lee Ann Hunkler-Dennis
Joann and Charles Huntington
David and Kim Ishmael
Zita Elizabeth Jackson
Pamela Jensen
Norman and Brenda Johanson
Vernette Johnson (ST)
Donald and Mary Johnston
Greta Jones (ST)
Kathyrn Jones
Lorelynne Jones
Val Kanter
Stuart Kaplan
Joseph and Grace Karwiel
Stephen and Laurie Karwiel
Arne and Lisa Kauffman
Mark and Darlene Keller
Catherine S. Gardener and Janice Kelsey
Susan Kephart
Shari L. Kern
R. Steven Kestner
Farokh and Sandra Kheradi
James and Brenda Kidd
Judi and Harold Killinger
Patricia Kline
Cindy and Tom Knotts
Arlene Koegler
Louis and Sandra Kraft
Philip Kuhl
Julie Kyle
Mary Ellen Lavender (ST)
Theodore and Kristin Laws
Richard and Connie Layman
Jordan Lee (ST)
Robert and Isabelle Leedom
Arthur and Lois Lewis
Laura Lewis
Bradley and Amy Liermann
Judith Lister
James and Deborah Llewellyn
R. Raymond Lloyd
Beatrice Lock
John Long
Jeffers Loperbey (ST)
Clifford and Adalene Lord
John and Kristy Luke
Mike and Cheryl Lutz
Richard and Bonnie Lyon
David and Gail Mackinson
Daryl Martino (BD)
Diane Mayer
Douglas and Cheryl McBrearty
Robert and Barbara McClements
Robert and Kathleen McConnell
Robert and Maureen McCook
Anne McCrary
Rich and Rachel McFarland
Terry McGinnity, II
Peter M. and Kathleen O. McManus
F. William and Katherine H. McNabb
Frank McPherson, Jr.
Maryann Saltarelli and Timothy McVeigh
Jeffrey and Isabel Mehrer
Brian Meneely
Mike and Lucy Messersmith
Gail & Alex Middendorf
Harry and Doris Miller
David and Dorothy Mink
William Monroe
Jack and Patricia Montgomery
Marion Moody
Kara and David Moore
Margaret Morahan
Tom and Cindy Morris
James and Claire Moyer
Steven and Clemie Murar
Donald and Cheryl Nederostek
Carol Netter
Herbert and Judith Noack
Joan and Joel Nordberg
Craig and Joyce Nowacki
Richard and Gail Oliphant
Phyllis Osterhout
Stanley and Judith Ott
Bruce and Marianne Parkinson
Neil Jordan and Amy Patsch
Jean Pavela
Christopher M. Petersen (ST)
Charlyene Pinckney
Philip and Elinore Pratico
Newton Pratt
Rick and Barb Pratt
Joe Puccino
Jeanne K. Pulenskey
Douglas and Rebecca Pyle
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C. Lloyd and Leila Radcliff
William and Cynthia Rafferty
George J. Raneri
Mary Redd
Rich and Carol Redeker
Sherman and Barbara Reed
Ann Richards-Krill
Nancy Roberts
Rhonda Roberts (ST)
Nancy Robertson
Bernard and Shirley Robinson
James and Davilla Robinson
Doug and Karen Roosma
Paul and Diana Rosenberg
Baron and Barbara Rowland
Frithiof and Florence Sagerholm
Andrew and Susan Schiavo
Marie Schilling
Ronald and Esther Schilling-Koemm
Clare Schisa
Stephen and Karen Schlichter
Charlotte Schmucker
Alfred and Trudy Schober
David A. Schreiber
Leonard and Elva Schreiber
Ronald and Roberta Shaffer
Hewitt and Paula Shaw
Marilyn Simon
Jon and Charlotte Slaughter
Timothy and Karen Smatlak
Lillian Snipe (ST)
Kent and Sandra Solomon
Tim and Carrie Southard
Carlton Spady
Helen Spencer (ST)
John and Linda Stapleford
William and Anne Marie Staples
Robert and Mary Starr
James and Nancy Steven
Margaret R. Stevenson
Anna Steward
Rob Stilwell
Mary Stokes
Benjamin Sweat (ST)
John Szyfer
Wayne and Gail Taylor
J.E. and Sandra Thackeray
Georganne Thomas
Richard and Evelyn Thomas
Robert and Jann Tiffany
Mary Jane Tifft
Nancy Tragard
Steven Vallotton
Jennifer and Richard VanDeusen
N.L. and Karen Vannaman
Joyce and George Vealey
Jeffrey and Nancy Vecere
Lee and Deborah Vogel
Herb and Jean Voigts
Susan Wagner
Lakia Walker (ST)
2013 Supporters
Craig and Sally Waterstraat
Jon and Alison Wear
Steve and Teri Weed
Catharine Whittaker
Barry and Lois Wiggins
Chantelle Wilson (ST)
Rosa Winborne (ST)
Roger and Betty Winston
John Woodcock
Jonathan K. and Susan N. Wright
David and Susannah Young
James and Helen Zimmerman
Stephen and Linda Zimmerman
Pat Zimmermann
Gifts were given in Honor of:
Graham and Jean Andrews
Valerie Black
Abbot Boucher
Leslie and Tom Elicker
Hal Snedden
Carl and Linda Teets
Gifts were given in Memory of:
John Cotmore
Susan Galloway
Pat Leidy
Jack Lewis
Margaret Ollinger
Herbert Schilling
Churches
Abington Baptist Church
Absecon Presbyterian Church
Beadle Memorial Presbyterian Church
Christ Baptist Church
Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church
Grace Presbyterian Church
Harrisonburg Mennonite Church
Holmesburg Baptist Church
International City Community Church
Narberth Presbyterian Church
Oreland Presbyterian Church
Paoli Presbyterian Church
Redeemed Worship Center Church
Salem United Methodist Church
Scottsville United Methodist Women
Second Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Evangelist Lutheran Church
St. John's Presbyterian Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Victory Christian Center
Wayne Presbyterian Church
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Foundations
Anna-Maria Moggio Foundation
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Children's Jubilee Scholarship Fund
CityLights
EAPE
Verizon Foundation
Berks County Community Foundation
Second Chance Foundation
Trubrador Foundation
Craves Family Foundation
Henkels Foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation
United Way of Southeastern PA
Corporations
ACE Group*
Armstrong, Doyle, & Carroll, Inc.
Association of Christian Schools
International
Baker and Hostetler LLP
Bryn Mawr Trust Company*
Buckley & Company, Inc. Contractor
Burch Materials*
Building Renewal, Inc.
Charles Schwab
Cloz South LLC
Corbett & Rohrer~
Croy & Associates LLC
Fidelity Brokerage Services
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
The Glenmede Trust Company
The Haverford Trust Company
J.L. Wakefield and Sons
J.P. Mascaro and Sons~
LPL Financial
Mackin Medical, Inc.
Merck and Company, Inc.~
Merck Partnership for Giving
On-Air Family
Pacifico Auto Group*
Philadelphia Insurance Company~
Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Spring Park Pharmacy Inc.
TIAA-CREF
Wilmington Trust Retirement and
Institutional Services
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
The Vanguard Group
*EITC- Educational Improvement Tax
Credit Program
~OSTC- Opportunity Scholarship Tax
Credit Program
Voulunteers 2013
Paulette Adams
Afsarah Ahona
Iris Allison
Natasha Austin
Yasmine Ayad
Geoffrey L. Barnes
Cinayyah Baskerville
Anna Bass
Dorothea Behr
Anita Bell
Khyrie Benton
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Lois Berry
Zachary Berry
Lauren Blackwell
Meg Born
Betsy Boston
Tracey Bowen
Rovonzo Brown Jr.
Christian Brown
Honorah Brown
Jackie Brunt
Bre Carter
William and Paula Carter
Paula Champ-Harris
Kevin and Camille Chapman
Andrew Choi
Cindy Christian
Mary Clampet
Melanie Cooper
Lauri Cunningham
Libby Dalrymple
Sona Diallo
Christina DiPaolo
Nicholas Dobkowski
Earline Eck
Jessica Eskridge
Greg Esterhai
Ronald Evans
Janice Ferguson
Yvonne Florence
Anthony Fulton
Richard Furr
Keller and Lisa Gaither
Kimberly Gian
Shante Gowans
Carol Haldy
Ja'Nell N Hall-Ragin
Courtney Hanscom
Lisa Hayes
Leslie Hendricks
Tom Infield
Dave Ishmael
Harry Jackson
Maya Jackson
Zita Jackson
Lori Jones
William Jones
Jason Jordan
Alex LaBant
Ashley Lauer
Eloise Legget
Amy Lei
Shakia Livingston
Rachel McFarland
Jerry McVeigh
Edward Momoh
Amelia Moore
Johanna Moyer
Brianna Mumford
Justin Murden
Lisa Nelson
2013 Supporters
Janet O'Reilly
Jennifer Paradiso
Monique Ponder
Dominique Pratt
Catherine Proctor
Mary Redd
Gail Rendell
Marianne Rhoads
Michelle Robinson
Sherese Robinson
Alisha Roebuck
Kadiatu Rogers
Lynn Ruff
Emily Sailer
Keri Schadler
Ann Sieger
Jackie Simon
Corlis Smith
Lillian Snipe
Bridget Stearns
Ben Struble
Chris Sullivan
Kirven Talone
Brittany Tart
Joy Taylor
Nyerere Thompson
Nicki Toscani
Sue Wagner
Prescious Washington
Karleh Wehye
Jasmine Williams
Brianna Wilson
How to Support Cornerstone Students
Haley Cole Wilson
Joshua Wilson
Jazzmine Wise
Precious Wongeh
Direct Gifts – Tax-deductible gifts of cash by written or
electronic check or credit card
Send checks by mail to:
CCA, P.O. Box 5520, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Volunteer Groups 2013
Alpha Phi Omega- UPenn
Eastern University
Grace Presbyterian Church
Harrisonburg Mennonite Church
M-Fuge
Second Presbyterian Church
St. John’s the Evangelist Church
Temple University Crosswalk Students
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wayne Presbyterian Church
University of Pennsylvania
University of the Sciences Philadelphia
Valley Forge Military Academy
Young Life
Contribute on-line at: www.cornerstonephiladelphia.com
Securities - Publically Traded Stock, Mutual Funds, ETF:
Deduction received on gift; capital gains passed on to
Cornerstone
United Way – Employee pledges can be made through two
United Way agencies:
· United Way of Southeastern PA, Donor Choice Agency
#9616 (donations are designated for CCA’s Extended Care
Programs)
· United Way of Tri-State, Donor Choice Agency #026566
Corporate Match – Ask if your employer has a matching gifts
program.
Planned Gifts – Bequests, Charitable Gift Annuities, cash, and
other planned gifts can be made to Cornerstone’s Endowment
Fund known as the Tony Campolo Legacy Trust.
Tax Credits for Businesses - If your company does business in
Pennsylvania, it may qualify for up to 90% in tax credits when
a contribution is made to Cornerstone's Student Scholarship
Fund. Contact us to know more about the Educational
Improvement Tax Credit Program, and the Opportunity
Scholarship Tax Credit Program.
Gift-in-Kind – If you wish to make a contribution of material
goods please contact the school.
Cornerstone is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.
All gifts are tax deductible.
To know more about these giving opportunities,
contact Chris Petersen, Director of Development, at
215-724-6858, ext. 234 or
cpetersen@cornerstonephiladelphia.com.
2013 Facts and Figures
Revenue
Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013
Expenses
Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013
0%
2%
30%
22%
70%
49%
27%
Total 2013 Revenue
$1,860,577
Donor
Contributions
$1,297,144
Operating Expenses
$1,702,570
T uition and Fees
$558,652
Depreciation
$40,097
Miscellaneous
$4,811
School Program &
Activ ities $841,525
Adm inistration &
Operations $453,832
Maintenance &
Managem ent $366,323
Dev elopm ent $40,890
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Principal’s Desk
This is an exciting time for Cornerstone Christian Academy and our friends. We are celebrating
our 25th anniversary as well as our accreditation by two prestigious accrediting agencies. This
accomplishment was not easy, but the faculty and staff’s prayerful work and commitment
brought us to this place of distinction. We are elated about our current status, but we know our
work is far from complete. We are committed to improving the quality of education we provide
for our students, as well as working with our teachers to improve their professional skills.
Although snow days have played havoc with our schedule this year, we are making up lost days
by eliminating and shortening planned breaks. Currently, our students are prepping for the state
standardized tests (PSSA) that will be administered in late March. Students are also beginning to
work on their science projects for Science Day that will be held in May. Our 8th graders are anxiously waiting to hear from high schools about acceptance for September, and our kindergarten students are preparing to show
-off their new reading skills to the 1st grade teacher. In May, a group of students and teachers will spend two nights in
Washington, DC, visiting the memorials, historical sites, and an evening dinner-cruise down the Potomac River. Also in May,
we will hold our annual National Day of Prayer Celebration. Please continue to keep our students and teachers in your prayers
as we continue to serve and praise the Lord at Cornerstone Christian Academy.
Blessings,
Deborah Lee, Principal
April 16th - No School - Parent/Teacher Report Card Conferences
Calendar
April 17th - April 21st - Easter Break
March 10th - 14th - Scholastic Book Fair
April 22nd - School Resumes
March 11th - Parent Association Meeting
March 19th - Noon Dismissal - Teacher In-Service
March 21st - Middle School Regional Science Fair
April 23rd - Noon Dismissal - Teacher In-Service
April 26th - Board of Trustees Meeting
April 30th - 8th Grade Certification Day
March 26th - Teammate Day
May 1st - National Day of Prayer
25th Anniversary “Celebrate Hope” Event
April 4th - 3rd Quarter Ends
April 8th - Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation Photos
Parent Association Meeting
For more information, contact us at (215) 724-6858.
Or visit us at www.cornerstonephiladelphia.com
Ken Frazier Asks: “Can You be Stopped?”
Cornerstone was the host of a press conference on February 11th, "Cornerstone
Christian Academy: 25 Years in Philadelphia, and our City's Continual Pursuit of
Equal Quality Education." Parents, supporters, community members and the media
gathered to hear the message that all children, no matter their school of choice, have
a right to equal, quality education. Joining Ken Frazier, Chairman and CEO of
Merck and Cornerstone Trustee, were Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy
Williams, Philadelphia School Partnership Executive Director Mark Gleason and
City of Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. Each emphasized that students'
enrollment in public, charter or independent schools should not dictate the level of
educational opportunity.
Ken delivered a personal message of hope, sharing that his father “always told me that it didn’t matter how many forces were
arrayed against you, the only question is, 'Can you be stopped?'” Also active in educational change in Philadelphia, the other
speakers echoed Ken's advocacy for equal, quality education. Mark Gleason shared that although the press conference was his
first time visiting the school, he was aware of the history and achievements of Cornerstone graduates. Councilman Johnson
noted that in a city where high school completion is sagging, 95% of Cornerstone graduates complete high school on time and
two-thirds move ahead to post-secondary education.
In this 25th year of celebration, amid all the activity of this press conference and other events, Ken's question resonates. Now
that accreditation has been achieved, an action plan is in place to create greater and increased opportunity for children to
succeed in southwest Philadelphia. Together, the supporters, volunteers, parents, board and staff of Cornerstone will not be
stopped in providing the highest standards possible for academic achievement and spiritual development.
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Accepting the Call to Service
Mentoring Makes A Difference
Below is the profile of a mentor who began meeting with her student in the Fall of 2013. Each mentor pair has their own story
of how they got started. Mentors include alumni, board members, young professionals, college students, church partners, and
community members, as well as people who have found out about us for the first time via the internet or word of mouth!
Mentors meet twice a month for lunch, and each pair has set goals for the year. Read more about one of our mentors and
her mentee below.
Brittany & Alyiah
Brittany is a Cornerstone Alumni who graduated 8th grade in 2003, she has two
brothers who are students here currently. Alyiah is a 7th grade student who has been
at Cornerstone since 4th grade.
One thing you enjoy doing together: Talking!
What do you enjoy about being a mentor/having a mentor?
Brittany: Helping and being a listening ear, whether in life or with homework.
Alyiah: She is just like me, we get along perfectly- it’s like having an older sister.
One Goal you each have set for the year:
Brittany: To save money before the end of the school year.
Alyiah: To receive an award this year at school.
Volunteer Library Program Underway
We are wrapping up our first round of Library Sessions with our 3rd
& 4th grade classes! Students in 4th grade read The Indian and the
Cupboard and in 3rd grade they read a variety of fiction and nonfiction stories. We are now getting ready for our next session with
the 1st & 2nd grades, running from March 5th to April 9th. The final
session will be with Kindergarten classes, running from April 30th June 4th. Sign up to join us weekly on Wednesdays for five weeks
to read with students and help them check out books to take home.
Program Times:
2nd Grade (Kindergarten A): 12:30pm- 1:30pm on Wednesdays
1st Grade (Kindergarten B): 1:30pm- 2:30pm on Wednesdays
Contact Alaina Dobkowski if you are interested in joining this team of people helping to develop our students into passionate
readers! adobkowski@cornerstonephiladelphia.com or (215) 724-6858 ext. 233
Teaming Up For Success
Each Fall and Spring, Cornerstone hosts Teammate Day, a lunch gathering for Middle
School students and their Teammate sponsors. This is an exciting time for students to
meet the person who is investing in their education, and learn more about them. It's
rewarding for the adult Teammates to have a young person in their life with whom they
can create memories. A second cohort of Teammates started the program in October, so
both adults and students were nervous about meeting for the first time. Eight teams of
students and adults gathered at the Fall Teammate Day. Besides enjoying activities and
lunch, each pair had endless conversations. By the time we concluded at 1:00 p.m., it
was difficult to get the adults to leave for home and the students to go back to class.
Teammate Day for Spring 2014 is on March 26th. Five 6th grade students are still in need of adult Teammates. Students who
currently have Teammates are excited to develop relationships with their Teammates at Teammate Days, through cards and
notes, and by sharing lunch at the school throughout the year. These moments of connection help our students know someone
is cheering for them, and advocating for their success. Saif, a Cornerstone student since kindergarten, after receiving a
Valentine's Day card from his Teammate said, "My Teammate remembers everything."
If you have an interest in investing in the life of a Cornerstone student, we invite you to consider becoming a Teammate. To
know more about the Teammates program contact the Director of Development Chris Petersen by phone at (215) 724-6858
ext. 234 or by email at cpetersen@cornerstonephiladelphia.com.
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1939 S. 58th Street
P.O. Box 5520
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: 215-724-6858
Fax: 215-724-2827
www.cornerstonephiladelphia.com
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Board of Trustees
Peter W. Grim, Chairman
Wayne Geisser, Vice-Chairman
Dennis Horner, Treasurer
Mary Clampet, Secretary
Rev. Dr. Anita M. Bell
Kevin Blackney
Ron Bond
Dr. Janice Bowdre
Rebecca Clayton , Esq.
Marossa Davis
Casey Dunn
Kenneth C. Frazier, Esq.
Cynthia Hanscom
Daryl S. Martino
Donnell Shepphard
William P. Simon, Jr.
James Summers
Advisory Board
Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr.
William Harrison
James J. Rohn, Esq.
James M. Sweet, Esq.
Accredited by the
Association of Christian Schools
International
Accredited by Middle States
Association of
Colleges and Schools
Cornerstone Christian Academy is accredited by the
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an
accreditation agency dedicated to helping
Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through
adherence to seven standards of responsible
stewardship.
Celebrate HOPE
Thank you to all who help Cornerstone Christian Academy inspire hope in the
hearts and minds of children in Southwest Philadelphia.