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Cornerstone Elementary showcases PBIS, STEAM, assemblies and honor choir
Summary
Cornerstone Elementary Principal Jessica Brumbens reported on school initiatives including a building‑wide recognition culture, PBIS work, a fall STEAM family event, a fourth annual color run, bus‑rider recognition with First Student, improved attendance goals and an honor choir that will perform at Crowne Center.
Cornerstone Elementary Principal Jessica Brumbens updated the board on school culture, instruction and family engagement activities at Cornerstone Elementary.
Brumbens described the school’s theme for the year, “We Are Cornerstone — All In for Learning,” and three focus areas: impact, support and connection. She said the school is emphasizing recognition and has launched building‑wide assemblies and awards including a ROAR award (Recognizing Outstanding Attitude and Resilience) and a bus‑rider recognition program run in partnership with First Student that awards gift certificates for safe, respectful bus behavior.
Family engagement and events highlighted by Brumbens included a fall STEAM event planned for Nov. 13, and a fourth annual color run that drew more than 300 participants and more than 30 volunteers. The PTO funds will support a “one school, one book” reading initiative and other enrichment activities.
On academics and behavior, Brumbens reported attendance increases versus last year and said the school is focusing on getting 90% of students to 90% or better attendance. She reported 50 major referrals in September (an increase from the prior year) but a drop in minor referrals. Cornerstone continues work on PBIS (positive behavioral interventions and supports), tier‑2 processes for targeted students, and a vocabulary emphasis aligned with district literacy priorities.
Music teacher Holly (identified in the meeting as the music teacher) introduced the district elementary honor choir and four Cornerstone fourth‑graders who described their participation. Students said rehearsals are held weekly and highlighted upcoming performances, including a holiday performance at Crowne Center in Kansas City and a potential local parade appearance. The board heard a short musical excerpt from the school’s remembrance program.
Brumbens and board members credited staff and PTO volunteers for the high participation in events and noted the role of hands‑on science half‑days in increasing attendance and engagement.
