The Perfect Sandwich: Service & Fun

At Cornerstone our "Field Day" looks a bit different!

As a Preschool ( 3 years old) to Grade 12 school, we provide opportunities for the older students to come alongside the younger students as leaders through our Partner Grade program. Throughout the year the grades spend time getting to know each other and serving together. Our Give Back and Field Day are the culminating celebration each spring.

In the morning, students spent time celebrating together in Partner Grades (K-6, 1-7, 2-8, 3-9,....PK-12). We kicked off the day with a school-wide celebration featuring songs, prayer, and announcements. Then, Partner Grades met together to end the year focusing on our final Friendzy theme, Friendship is a Gift.

For the remainder of the morning students engaged in service by Giving Back to our host church, Manchester Church of the Nazarene (MCN) in a variety of service projects. Our Middle School students served the local community by gathering over 50 POUNDS of litter in a local park!

The Partner Grades enjoyed some calm, rest, and lunch together before heading out for Field Day. Traveling in Partner Grades, students enjoyed competing in relays, playing in the giant gaga pit, running through the inflatable obstacle course, enjoying bingo and snacks, and of course...taking turns soaking our teachers and student volunteers!

We can’t look back at this special day without thanking our seniors! The senior class stepped up by tackling the most physically demanding service project (spreading mulch). During the Field Day portion, our seniors skipped playing and instead served as station leaders and teacher helpers.

At the end of the day, our students - and teachers - were ready for a nice relaxing closing celebration in the air conditioning! No rest for the seniors! The senior class entertained everyone by completing minute-to-win-it style challenges.

This annual day of service and fun is a tradition that makes our teachers proud.

We love to see our students come together for celebration, service, and fun!