Champion News
November 2, 2020
Calendar Changes
- Nov. 23rd-Nov. 25th-- Childcare included for CCMS students and open to others for $25/day per child. Hours for all 7-4pm. PARENTS MUST PROVIDE LUNCH
- December 18th Half-day for students- Christmas party for students in the morning. All students must be picked up by 12:30PM. Full day for staff (In-service in the afternoon)
- Dec. 21st-Dec. 23rd-- Childcare included for CCMS students and open to others for $25/day per child. Hours for all 7-4pm. PARENTS MUST PROVIDE LUNCH
- January 5th- Students return from Christmas break
Carla's Corner
Thank you all so much for reaching out to me during my medical leave. I had surgery on October 9th and was expected to be out for two weeks. Many complications landed me back in the hospital last week and I was out another week. I returned to work today and will do half days this week, hoping to return full time next week. Thank you for trusting the staff in my absence and allowing me to rest. The kind words meant a lot. My Remind App replies have been turned on again and I am feeling better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Upcoming Events
November 11th- Picture Day. Wear your holiday attire. Teddy Bear portraits will be on campus to take pictures of the kids. Parents must view and purchase the pictures later that afternoon. If you do not want your child to take a picture, please send an email to academy@cbcarlington.org and we will make sure their picture is not taken. (We are trying to push the date back one week. If that happens, you will be notified immediately.)
For students who will have their picture taken, staff will ensure the photographer is in a mask and practices a safe distance as much as possible. We will situate the children and make them smile and laugh and ask the photographer to stand back. We will also take the pictures in the MPR or cafeteria where the space is larger than a small classroom. For viewing in the afternoon, we will have the set up in a room TBA that will not allow access to the school for safety reasons. Thank you so much for understanding!
New Staff
- Ms. Katie- Jr. Pre-K3. She is enrolled in the Texas School Ready program which is available to teachers in a 4 star Texas Rising Star facility. She receives one on one mentoring, curriculum, classroom help and lots of observations and evaluations. Students in this class are a part of something special. Few childcare centers are given this opportunity!
- Ms. Christian (pictured below)- Teachers aide- She is no stranger to Cornerstone Academy! As a former staff member, Christian has returned part time to assist in our classrooms. She spends most of her time with Ms. Katie and the three year olds, but assists wherever needed.
- Ms. Plummer- she needs no introduction! LOL
- Ms. Ada- Infants/Toddlers- After working many years in a local childcare center, Ada joined our staff in August. She is a baby magnet and the little ones gravitate towards her energy and warmth. She assists Ms. Alice and helps provide a quality experience for our babies under the age of 2. We are blessed to have her!
- Ms. Janet- Office aide- You have all seen her! Ms. Janet's contagious smile (even the mask doesn't stop it from shining through) and friendly personality is what the parents experience in the morning and afternoon at drop off and pick up, but the staff and students get to have her all day! She is a true joy and a gem as she is a hard worker and very helpful.
- Ms. Michelle (pictured directly below) Interim Assistant Director- If you have called the school, requested a tour or needed to make a payment, this is the face behind the voice! She is second in command and she leads the staff in training as she is also a professional trainer with Imagine Learning after spending 5 years teaching high school speech and debate, and after serving as a professional staff developer for GM Financial and Pier 1. Mrs. Ivy decided to resign due to the coronavirus and Michelle immediately stepped in to help direct the school!
REMINDERS and Important Information...
- Ms. LaTiara is on active military duty until December 2nd. In her absence, the three year old teachers are taking over the care and curriculum for her class. Ms Katie is issuing the main lesson while Ms. Christian is reinforcing the lesson and meeting the physical needs of the students. If you need to reach either of them, please contact them on their work emails at kshepherd@cbcarlington.org or charris@cbcarlington.org.
- Payment is due now and late on the 4th. The re-registration fee of $100 will be applied to accounts unpaid, on November 5th. Payments over the phone will be charged a $3 service fee and must be made before 6pm on a business day. Please call 817.375.2235 to make your payment.
Business Office Information
- Office hours are 8-5pm and closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00pm. *these hours are not always followed. With such a small staff, the office is not always manned. Please call 8173752283 to get a person on the phone or leave a message on the desk phone at 8173752235.
- The director, Carla Smith works from home a few days a week. She is always available via email at csmith@cbcarlington.org
- Referrals are still accepted for new families. Each family (referred and referring) will receive a 20% discount for one month. Spread the good news about our school and help us grow. We are down 20 kids from Covid-19 and need to rebuild to stay vital.
- Follow us on Facebook to see updated pictures of the kiddos throughout the year! If you would like for us to tag you to your child's picture please like our Facebook Page so we will know what FB name you use!
- If you are NOT receiving the text message communications from Mrs. Carla, please send her an email and she will send you a link to join. The app is "Remind" and our class code is @b6cdk8
FOLLOW US!
Facebook: Cornerstone Academy (look for blue logo picture)
REMIND APP: @b6cdk8
Reach out to Us
After School Care: 4:00-6:00pm
Business Office Hours: 8:00-5:00pm
Administrator: Carla D. Smith (csmith@cbcarlington.org/ 817.375.2228)
Email: academy@cbcarlington.org
Website: cornerstoneacademytx.org
Location: 5415 Matlock Road, Arlington, TX, United States
Phone: 817-375-2235
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneacademytx/