One Week Left!

Hey Everyone!
Wow so we are getting so close to showcase now! After today we only have one week left of this semester before winter break! I don't know about all of you but I am seriously looking forwards to a break for Christmas! : ) Today it was cold and rainy outside unfortunatly everyone had to stay inside and could not eat or play gym outside today. The sad thing is that it is now only going to get colder before it gets nice out. : ( Hopefully it will be a nice day next Tuesday for us all to enjoy before the Christmas season. I hope that you all had an awesome day at Co-op today and I hope that you have an amazing week this week. Remember to practice because next Saturday is showcase! See you all next Tuesday!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Issue 11 Cornerstone Gazette

Issue 11

November 29, 2011

Student Run Newspaper

Read all about it in the Cornerstone Gazette!

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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

Workers Needed!

Written by Momitor

Showcase set up and tear down is a lot of work, and we need you!

Here is what we need:
Set up crew: (4:00-5:30?)
We need strong people to move chairs from various parts of the church and set them up in the sanctuary. We will also be setting up tables in the narthex. We need a minimum of 8 people. More would be better. We have a short time to get this accomplished.

2 Door Guards: (6:00-6:30) This is just to keep people out of the sanctuary during practice.

2 Greeters: (6:30-7:00)

Tear Down Crew: (After Showcase) We need individuals and families who will commit to stay after Showcase until the work is completely done. The more workers we have, the faster we will finish.

Please let me know how you can help:

Showcase Reminder

Written by @ l ; n @

Showcase is on Saturday December 10th. It starts at 7:00pm and the doors open at 6:00pm. Showcase is always a lot of fun, and a great event for the whole family.

?? After Showcase Gathering ??

Written by Momitor

For the past several years, many families have gathered to eat together after Showcase. The restaurant stayed open late for us. This is not an official co-op sponsored event, and it is not planned by the committee. If families are interested in a large gathering, some parent will need to take leadership, make the arangements, and communicate this to the other member families.

Class Sign Ups for Next Semester!

Written by Songbird

Class sign ups for next semester are today! Parents be sure to go to room 110 sometime between 10:30 - 2:00 to sign up for the classes your students want to be in next semester!

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

Two Weeks Left!

Hey Everyone!
Wow the week went by SO quickly! Seriously is it just me or is this semester flying by?! Honestly I feel like the semester just started and it's already almost over! WE ONLY HAVE TWO WEEKS LEFT! : ( I hope that you all had a great week last week and a very Happy Thanksgiving. : ) Be sure to have everything ready for Co-op tomorrow. It's going to be crunch time for all the classes to get everything ready for showcase NEXT WEEK! Be sure to be practicing your songs and getting your projects ready for viewing at showcase. I hope you all have a great day today and I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Everyone!
Sorry it took me an extra day to get the Gazette up for you all. I have been so busy getting ready for Thanksgiving that I simply didn't have time. I hope that you are all having a great week so far! I hope that you had a good day at co-op Tuesday. I sure did! It was cold out on Tuesday and it was really rainy as well. I was able to be outside for a little while once the rain took a break but I had a wear a coat. I can't belive that we only have two weeks of Co-op left! Make sure that you are practicing your songs and finishing your projects because showcase will be here before you know it! In case that you were not able to grab a copy of the Gazette Tuesday you can catch up on all the latest news below. I hope that you have a great week and an Amazing Thanksgiving. Remember to be thankful during this holiday season for everything you have.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Issue 10 Cornerstone Gazette

Issue 10

November 22, 2011

Student Run Newspaper

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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 columns of a palace."

Psalms 144:12

What Are You Thankful For?
Written by Songbird =(<)>

As we are rapidly approaching Thanksgiving I wanted to ask not only students but also parents, and teachers what they are thankful for this holiday season.

“I'm thankful for my God. If you think about it, anything else that you would be thankful for (family, friends and such) God has blessed you with. I'm thankful for music, and that people have the ability to make music.” - @ l ; n @

“I am thankful for getting on the other side of cancer. I am thankful for Co-op!” - Anonymous

“I'm superbly thankful for my siblings and their amazing influence on me throughout my life, and the constant flow of respect in my family that goes in every direction. I am thankful for my parents sacrificing themselves to prove their love for me and my siblings by homeschooling us. I am thankful for my grandpa being able to live with my family in good health, being an anchor of encouraging love and wisdom for my whole family. I am thankful for Mrs. Fisher's unbelievable level of humility and talent when it comes to teaching music. I am also thankful for Mrs. Park and her incredible patience and care when teaching Phys. Ed. Most of all, however, I am thankful for the Lord taking the reigns in my life, and not allowing me to stray from Him but encouraging me to pursue a relationship with Him, which I intend to do with fervor all of my life.” -Anonymous

“I am thankful for intimacy in relationship with Christ. His sufficiency in all things, hope in all things, and the promise of victory for all who endure.” - Anonymous

“I'm thankful that God had opened up the door to Ethiopia. A few weeks ago I was able to go on a missions trip to my cousin's home country of Ethiopia. I made some amazing friends and had the most awesome experiences. That is what I'm most thankful for.” - Anonymous

“I am thankful for everyone of my children and how different they all are, but they still can get along. (most of the time!)” - Anonymous

“I am so thankful for my family and friends who are always there for me. I am thankful for Co-op and for all the amazing teachers and friends that I have met here. I am also thankful for my amazing church. But most of all I am thankful for my AMAZING God because without Him I would be nothing.” - Anonymous

“Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!”

Let's Talk Turkey
Written by Songbird

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner I thought you all might enjoy reading some fun facts about turkeys! : )

1) Turkey is not only a traditional choice for Thanksgiving but also for Christmas!

2) Turkeys are native to North and Central America.

3) Domestic Turkeys cannot fly because they are bred and raised to be heavy so they can't take flight.

4) Wild turkeys can fly short distances at 55 miles per hour! They can run at speeds of 25 miles per hour!

5) Wild turkeys live in hardwood forests with grassy areas. They roost in trees.

6) About 45 millions turkeys are consumed every Thanksgiving. The average Thanksgiving turkey weighs about 15 pounds. Approximately 20 million turkeys are the main course at Christmas dinner.

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Three Weeks Left!

Hey Everyone!
Wow so here we are at the day before Co-op once again. The weeks have just been going by so quickly! I don't know if it's just me or if time is really going so quicklyfor everyone! We only have three weeks of Co-op left before showcase! Be sure to be practicing everyone because showcase will be here before you know it! I hope that you all have had a great week so far! I sure have I've been really busy but I have had a really good week so far. Remember to practice as much as you can so that you are prepared for showcase. And be sure to be finishing up all of your projects to display at showcase. I hope that you all have an amazing night tonight and I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Really Quickly!

Hey Everyone!
I hope you all had an awesome day! I know I did : ) I cannot believe that we only have three weeks of this semester of Co-op left! It's crazy! Showcase is coming REALLY quickly so make sure that you are all getting ready because it will be here before you know it. It was another really nice day outside today. It was pretty windy and a little cool out today but it was still pretty nice outside. Actually we have had awesome weather all this semester so hopefully that continues into next semester. Anyways, I hope that you all had a good day at Co-op today. If you didn't grab a copy of the Gazette today be sure to read on below to catch up on the latest Co-op news. I hope that you all have a great week and I can't wait to see you all next week!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird

Issue 9 Cornerstone Gazette

Issue 9

November 15, 2011

Student Run Newspaper

Having Fun Outside!

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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

Word Search

See if you can find all of the words in this autumn/Co-op Word search!

J R O O I Q M H A Q S A J B B

T W E X P C D G T X K G P S Y

R P C Z U R V Q F EI N Q S Y

DCN V X N M U T U A I Q V P

HSS H O W C A S E E V K F H

EUH S S N V D Y B C I B T G

DQN U E D T P N Q J G T M R

YJG I C X N O T E J S X H H

YLI Z S H U E H J R K J J C

NTV C K F A M I L Y N L S O

DKC K Z C E R U R U A W P O

RXO D H N C F X M F H V R P

JHK E T S T U D E N T S C P

GRR D Z K Z Y C L A S S E S

TSI M D H O M E W O R K J I

Coop

Autumn

Thanksgiving

Teachers

Students

Friends

Classes

Homework

Co-op Registration

Written by Songbird

Registration for Co-op classes for next semester will be during Co-op on November 29th. Registration will take place from 10:30-2:00 in room 110. The registration letter is available for viewing and downloading on the new co-op website as well as many other forms you may also need. The class grid and the class descriptions will be available on the website as soon as they are available.

Co-op Website!

Written by Songbird

The Cornerstone Co-op now has an official website! You can visit the website at http://cornerstonecoop.weebly.com/

More Locations
Written by @ l ; n @

If you would like to pick up a copy of the Gazette we have yet another convenient location for you to grab a copy throughout your day. You can now find copies of the Gazette at the front table, (located inside of our Gazette labeled basket) on top of the tables by the couches, and now also in front of the microwave.

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Co-op Tomorrow!

Hey Everyone!
OK so here we are again at the day before Co-op. Is it just me or has this semester gone by REALLY quickly so far? I felt like we had just started and we are actually almost finished with winter semester. Anyways we do have Co-op tomorrow. I hope you all enjoyed your nice break last week. Hopefully you used your break to your best advantage. It was a great time to get all of that really difficult homework done that you have been putting off. Or if you already have all your homework done it was a great break to use for both relaxing and reviewing. Hey everyone we need to be getting really focused with our projects for showcase because it's literally right around the corner! Let's make this showcase one of the best ones yet! : ) I hope you all had a great week and I hope that your day today goes well to! Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

NEXT week!

Hey Everyone!
I hope that you all are having a great day so far. Sadly there is no Co-op today due to the church being used for voting. However today you get a day off! : ) and it's beautiful outside today! : ) The weather is really nice and warm for a change. So on your day off you should go on a picnic or go to a park or hang out in the back yard. Enjoy this beautiful day that God has given us! : ) Since you have this nice week break it would be a great time to get all that homework done that you have been putting off. Or if you have already finished all your homework you can sit back and enjoy this week and only have to review your homework. Either way I hope that you all have an awesome week! And I can't wait to see you all NEXT week at Cornerstone Co-op!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

No Co-op!

Hey Everyone!
I hope that you all had an awesome week this past week! Well today is November 7th which usually would be the night before Co-op however not this week! We will not be having Co-op on November 8th (tomorrow) due to the building being used for voting. So unless you are heading to the polls don't show up to Co-op tomorrow because we will not be having class. So take this week break and ENJOY IT! You can use this break to get all of those really hard assignments done which you have been putting off. Or if you have already compleated your homework then you can just use this week to sit back....relax.....and just review your homework a bit before Co-op next week! : ) I hope that you all have an awesome week this week and I can't wait to see you all NEXT WEEK! : )
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

TWO WEEKS!

Hey Everyone!
Wow I am tired! lol Well guys we made it through yet another week of Co-op. I think that it was a good day today. I enjoyed my day. : ) I was very hapy that it was another nice day today. I got alot accomplished today. I hope that you all got alot done to. Just so you all remember we do not have Co-op next week because of voting at the church. So we all get a week off! Use your extra week wisely everyone! I hope that you all have a great day today and a great week! Be sure to read the Gazette posted below. Can't wait to see you all in TWO weeks!
Live, Love, Laugh Songbird =(<)>

Issue 8 Cornerstone Gazette

Issue 8

November 1, 2011

Student Run Newspaper

Autumn is Here!

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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

Fall Fun Facts!
Written by Songbird

Since we are now well into autumn the leaves are changing and beginning to fall from the trees, Harvest parties are beginning, along with trick or treating, and carving pumpkins! I thought to get us all into the mood for fall I would share some interesting facts about fall with you.

1) The season autumn is also known as fall because of the obvious reason, the leaves on many trees die and fall to the ground.

2) This year (2011) fall began on September 23rd and will end on December 21st

3) Leaf color comes from pigments. The three different colors of pigments are chlorophyll (green), Carotenoid (Yellow, Orange, and Brown), and Anthocyanin (Red). Chlorophyll is the most important of the three because without the chlorophyll in leaves, trees wouldn't be able to use sunlight to produce food. Chlorophyll and Carotenoid are in leaf cells all the time during growing season. But the Chlorophyll covers the Carotenoid and that's why summer leaves are green and not yellow or orange. Most Anthocyanins are produced only in autumn, and only under certain conditions. Not all trees can make Anthocyanins.

4) When the days begin to get shorter trees respond to the decreasing amount of sunlight by producing less and less chlorophyll. Eventually, a tree will stop producing chlorophyll. When that happens the carotenoid already in the leaves can show through and the leaves become yellow, orange, and brown.

5) During warm days leaves can produce a lot of sugar. But during cool nights the cold temperatures prevents the sugar sap from flowing through the leaf veins and down into the branches and trunk. Anthocyanins are produced as a form of protection. They allow the plant to recover nutrients in the leaves before they fall off. And this helps prepare the tree for the next growing season. Anthocyanins give leaves bright shades of red.

Fall Fashion
By Songbird

As the seasons change so do your clothes. Most people get depressed when summer is over because that means no more flip flops, tank tops, and shorts. When fall comes most people think that their clothes have to be bulky and boring. However, it is possible to stay both warm and fashionable this fall. As always jeans are a must to stay in trend for any season. They come in millions of shades and keep you warm and looking your best. The most popular jeans for 2011 are definitely jeggings, Skinny jeans, and flared jeans for girls. Dark to medium hues are all the rage. Also brightly colored pants are a very popular choice this fall for girls. For guys both the skinny jeans as well as straight leg are what is in style. Black, gray, and dark blue washes are definitely some of the top colors this fall. Moving up, popular shirts this season for girls will be found in many different prints and flowing fabrics. Popular patterns this season are polka dots, ethnic prints, lace, and plaid. For guys plaid is definitely also a huge fashion trend this fall as well as graphic t-shirts. For foot ware obviously Converse High tops are one of the most trendy styles for your feet. A close second for girls are the Ugg boots, followed by decorative flats, and ankle booties. A close second for guys would be Vans skate board shoes. For an extra layer of warmth graphic zip up hoodies keep you warm and looking cool. Or you can pick up a chunky patterned sweater at most any store. (Stripes are very popular for sweaters this season) Girls fringed pattern scarves are very popular this autumn and they can throw on a crochet beret for a cute but warm look. Guys can try a billed knit hat or a knit beanie for an extra layer of warmth. Also for both guys and girls pea coats or toggle coats are the most popular jacket of this season. I hope these easy tips keep you warm this autumn while looking cool!

Reminder
Written by @ l ; n @

Just a note to you all that on Tuesday the 8th of November there is no co-op. This is because the church is going to be used for voting.

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