Project Cornerstone
Project Cornerstone has been a staple at Sartorette for many years.
“Project Cornerstone is an initiative that seeks to build a community where all adults support children and youth so they can thrive. We can help the children in our community feel that they belong by creating thousands of moments when children/ youth feel valued, respected and known.”
Studies reveal strong and consistent relationships between the number of developmental assets present in young people's lives and the degree to which they develop in positive and healthful ways. Project Cornerstone uses this research as a guiding framework to build a web of support around every young person in our community.
Volunteering is very easy.
At the start of the year a short training meeting will give you information and framework for the whole school year.
Each month, the Project Cornerstone coordinators will provide all the necessary materials for your reading and how to lead discussion in the classroom.
The 2024-2025 Information Meeting on Thursday, September 19th in the school library at 6:00PM. Join us to discover this year's books and exchange with other volunteers.
Is Becoming an Project Cornerstone Reader Right for You?
It is, if you...
- Love working with children in a classroom setting.
- Enjoy reading books out loud.
- Are comfortable leading discussions and activities in the classroom.
- Communicate well with children and adults.
- Want to be known to the students as another caring adults in the school setting.
What is the Monthly Time Commitment?
- Attend the annual Information Meeting book training (60 minutes)
- Read monthly book and lead discussion, September through May (45 – 60 minutes)
- Personal monthly prep time (20 minutes)
What do I need to do to become an ABC Reader?
- Contact Sartorette's Leads - Katrina for TK-K or Cecile for Grades 1-5.
- Complete a Project Cornerstone volunteer application