Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Goodbye!

Hey Everyone!
Wow! I cannot believe that Co-op is now officially over! It's crazy and it seemed to end so quickly...honestly this semester went by so quickly! It's so sad because That was my very last showcase EVER! I am graduating this May so I will no longer be at Co-op and I will no longer be running the Cornerstone Gazette. This showcase was so bittersweet because I am sooo excited to graduate and to be finished...but also I am so sad to be leaving my friends, teachers, Co-op and the Cornerstone Gazette. I hope that you all have an amazing summer and amazing lives! I hope to stay in contact with as many of you as I can. Even though I am moving on with my life I hope that the Cornerstone Gazette will continue even once I am gone. I hope that someone will pick it up where I left off and will continue the Gazette now that I have left. I know that God has an amazing plan for each one of your lives and I hope that you all choose to follow Him with all of your hearts. If you love God more than anything in this world nothing else matters. I am leaving for now but hey who knows maybe you will see me again sometime in the future! : ) Have a great day guys! : )
So for one last time...
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Issue 12 Cornerstone Gazette 2nd Semester

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Second Semester
Issue 12
April 3rd, 2012
Last Day of Spring Semester!
Meet Songbird!
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"May our sons in their youth be like plants that grow strong, May our daughters be like stately columns which adorn the corners of a palace."
Psalms 144:12

Who Is Songbird?
Written by Songbird

Wow, I cannot believe that the Cornerstone Gazette has been up and running for two solid years now. I remember vividly in 2010 I was at a friends house and that was where this whole idea began. I came up with the idea that our Co-op should have a newspaper just like they do in High School. There should be a staff and an editor and it was going to be the best school newspaper ever! Once the idea was born we took off running. Our staff grew and the newspaper became much more successful then we had originally planned. I have had so much fun being a founder, writer, photographer, artist, and so much more for the Cornerstone Gazette. It has been a blast and has really enhanced my experience of Co-op. The staff of the Cornerstone Gazette is AMAZING! I am so proud of and so greatfull to everyone who has put in any effort in making the Cornerstone Gazette a success. I have been so happy that we have been able to keep the Cornerstone Gazette a student run publication for two solid years now. (except for some editing done by some amazing moms:) I am so greatfull to all of our dedicated readers and to all of you amazing people at Co-op I am so happy to have gotten the opportunity to attend Co-op with all of you! This is the big reveal! I have always tried to keep my identity a secret because I didn't want people to know who was behind the workings of the Gazette but now it is coming out. This year is certainly bitter sweet for me because I am graduating. This not only means that I will be leaving Co-op but that I will also be leaving the Cornerstone Gazette into the hands of others. This will be the last issue of the Cornerstone Gazette that I will have a hand in. I am so excited for the future of the Cornerstone Gazette I know even though I will be gone that there will be great things in it's future. I am so thankful to everyone who has worked with me side by side on this amazing project and I hope you all know how greatly I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope that you all have enjoyed reading the Cornerstone Gazette and I hope that each and everyone one of you has an amazing life! “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I can't believe my day's of Co-op are now over but I am so excited for my future. So for one final time...

Live, Love, Laugh,
Songbird =(<)>

Showcase Is Tonight!!
Written by @ l ; n @

Showcase is tonight! Doors open at 6:30 so you can see the displays. However, showcase actually begins at 7:00. We're looking forward to a night of music, drama, performances, and lots of interesting things to look at. :-)

Order Your Yearbooks Today!
Written by Songbird

This week is the last week to order your Co-op yearbooks! The cost is only $20 and you don't want to miss out! You can order your yearbooks from Theresa Olivieri today! Don't forget because this is your last chance!

Fall Semester
Written by Songbird

Just to inform you the Co-op is currently working on the class grid for the fall semester and it should be available on the website, along with the class descriptions, sometime in May or June. Registration will be held on August 21st with a second chance registration on August 28th. There will be no more e-mail registrations so remember to plan accordingly. Also new members must join the Co-op by August 28th at the latest.

 Spring Dance
Written by Songbird

Don't forget this is your last opportunity to buy your Spring Dance tickets! No tickets will be sold at the dance so be sure to get them today. The dance will be held on April 13th from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Tickets cost $20.00. The dance is being held at Fairfield Christian Church. The Spring dance is always a fun time to socialize and hang out with friends as a close to this semester. Everyone always has a great time and it really will be a Night to Remember!

Park Days
Written by Songbird

As tradition we will be having our park day meetings at Blacklick metro park during the summer for Co-op picnics. We usually meet every other Tuesday from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. Park Days are a great opportunity to re connect with friends, eat, talk, play games, and enjoy the park. Please continue checking the Cornerstone Families for the dates of the upcoming picnics. Hope to see you there! 


Park Days
Written by Songbird

As tradition we will be having our park day meetings at Blacklick metro park during the summer for Co-op picnics. We usually meet every other Tuesday from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. Park Days are a great opportunity to re connect with friends, eat, talk, play games, and enjoy the park. Please continue checking the Cornerstone Families for the dates of the upcoming picnics. Hope to see you there!

CiCi's Pizza
Written by Songbird

Just a reminder to you all. CiCi's Pizza in Pickerington 256 has agreed to stay open late after so that we can all come and eat after showcase. They will be staying open from 9:00pm until 11:00pm In the past this has always been a very good time of fun, food, and socialization, after showcase. Thanks again to Cheryl Paul for calling CiCi's ahead so that they will stay open late for us. Remember this is not a Co-op run event so everyone needs to be responsible for their own kids during this time. I hope to see you all there tonight!

The Cornerstone Gazette is a student publication and not an official outlet of the Cornerstone Co-op or its Comittee 



Monday, April 2, 2012

Showcase!

Wow! I cannot believe that tomorrow is the last day of Co-op! It's crazy to think that we are officially finished with 11 weeks of Co-op...We have one last day tomorrow and then Co-op is over until the autumn. Showcase is also tomorrow night after Co-op! Can you believe it! Tomorrow is the entire end of Co-op until after the summer. I'm so excited for the summer but I also love Co-op! Be sure to arrive on time to Co-op tomorrow! Be sure to thank all of your amazing teachers and say good bye to all of your awesome friends. Also don't forget to pick up a copy of the Cornerstone Gazette when you come in tomorrow! This will be the last issue until the fall so don't forget about it! You can grab a copy from the front table, the tables by the couches, or over by the microwave. I hope that you have all had a great week and I hope that you all have a great day today! : ) Don't forget to finish your projects and practice your performances so that you are ready for showcase tomorrow night! I hope that you all have a great day today! Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
Live, Love, Laugh,
Songbird =(<)>

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Next Tuesday!

Hey Everyone!
Wow can you believe that we just finished week 11 of Co-op? We only have one week left! After next week Co-op is officially over for this year! : ( It's so sad! I am ready to have a break but I will really miss Co-op! I have made allot of really awesome memories at Cornerstone and it's super sad to to be almost done with this semester...I hope that you all had an awesome day at Co-op yesterday! I sure did! I thought Co-op went very well yesterday! Everyone is moving now at a very fast pace in order to get all of the last minute preparations ready for showcase which is next Tuesday! I cannot believe that the last day of Co-op and showcase are both in now less than a week! It's crazy! Showcase is really going to sneak up on us so be sure to be getting all of your projects done and working your hardest to get all of the practice in that you can for your pieces. The last issue of the Cornerstone Gazette for this year will be next week so be sure to pick up a copy of the final issue Tuesday. I hope that you all have an outstanding week this week and I can't wait to see you all once again one last time at Co-op next Tuesday!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Cornerstone Gazette Second Semester Issue 11

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Second Semester
Issue 11
March 17th, 2012
Student Run Newspaper
Mr. Peaches Finds A Home!

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" May our sons in their youth be like plants that grow strong, May our daughters be like stately columns which adorn the corners of a palace."
Psalms 144:12

Mr. Peaches Finds a Home

Written by Songbird

For those of you who saw the article last week about Mr. Peaches, the cat, we have good news Mr. Peaches has found a home. The very friendly cat is now taking up residence at a neighbor's home and living a very comfortable life.

Showcase!

Written by @ l ; n @

There is now only one week left until showcase! This of course means that we need to be working hard to prepare our projects and pieces for showcase. Next Tuesday April 3rd at 7:00pm is the date and time of showcase. Be sure to stay focused on getting everything ready for showcase because it will be here before you know it!

Homeschool Convention

Written by Songbird

Coming up soon on March April 19-21 is the Midwest Homeschool Convention. It is held in a huge exhibit hall in Cincinnati, Ohio. There will be outstanding speakers, many different workshops to attend, curriculum shopping, worldview teen track, an optional children's conference, fun and fellowship and so much more. If you are interested in attending the Midwest Homeschool Convention you can find out more information and prices on their website www.cincinnatihomeschoolconvention.com

Prom Gowns at Co-op?

Written by Songbird

You aren't seeing things. There really are girls wearing prom dresses to class today. This is Mrs. Park and Mrs. Ehrman's way of reminding you to buy your spring dance tickets today! The Spring dance will be held on April 13th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Fairfield Christian Church. The theme is “A Night to Remember.” You need to be sure to buy your tickets soon because no tickets will be sold at the dance this year! Tickets cost $20.00 a piece. The Spring dance is always a fun time to socialize and hang out with friends as a close to this semester. Everyone always has a great time and it really will be a Night to Remember!

CiCi's Pizza

Written by Songbird

Our tradition for the past several years has been to go to CiCi's Pizza directly following showcase for food, fun, and socialization. Thanks to Cheryl Paul that tradition will continue. CiCi's Pizza in Pickerington has agreed to stay open late for us to all come and eat after showcase. This is not a Co-op run event so everyone need to be responsible for there own kids during this time.

The Cornerstone Gazette is a student publication and not an official outlet of the Cornerstone Co-op or its Comittee.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Semester!

Hey Everyone!
Wow I cannot believe that yet another week has passed and here we are once again at the night before Co-op! This semester has flown by so far it's crazy! I seriously feel as if I just started fall semester a couple of months ago and here we are one day and one week away from Showcase! Don't forget to keep practicing your hardest because showcase will be here before you know it! Be sure to arrive to Co-op on time and ready to go tomorrow because alot needs to be accomplished at classes tomorrow in preparation for Co-op. I hope that you all had a great week and enjoyed all of this warm weather we have been having. Be sure to have all of your homework done and ready to go for tomorrow because it's going to be a little crazy! Don't forget to pick up a copy of the Cornerstone Gazette on your way in tomorrow from the front table, tables by the couches, or by the microwave. I hope that you all have a great rest of your day today. I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird = (<)>

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

FANTASTIC!

Hey Everyone!
I hope that you all had a great day at Co-op today! I sure did!It was soooo warm outside today it was FANTASTIC! I hope that you all had a chance to go outside and enjoy some of this warm weather today because it was soo beautiful outside. I know even some of the classes today were held outside because it was so nice out! : ) I cannot believe that Co-op is beginning to come to a close already! It's crazy how quickly this semester has gone already! The semester is almost over and we only have two weeks left until it's showcase time! I cannot believe it. Be sure to be practicing your pieces and finishing your projects for showcase because it will be here before you know it! I hope that you all had a great day at Co-op today and I hope that you all have an amazing week this week! Can't wait to see you all next week! : )
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>