THE CORNERSTONE FUND

INVEST IN OUR FUTURE

THE CORNERSTONE FUND

A Cornerstone education is made possible by a community that believes in its promise.

Like all independent schools, the true cost of a Cornerstone education, from attracting and retaining exceptional faculty to supporting our students and families and caring for our buildings and grounds, extends beyond tuition.

That’s where The Cornerstone Fund comes in. Your generosity bridges that gap, sustaining the people, programs, and places that make a Cornerstone education so special.

This year, we invite you to join us in Do the Trim. A campaign celebrating the many details, both big and small, that make Cornerstone a place where children thrive.

Together, we can care for our school, strengthen our community, and ensure its promise for generations to come.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Support our school by making a tax-deductible donation, today.

YOUR GIFT, YOUR CHOICE CHOOSE WHERE IT GOES

The Cornerstone Fund. Where it’s needed most. This year, that includes Do the Trim, caring for our campus.

Tuition Assistance. Opens Cornerstone to more families.

“The idea of education is to give to the child and to young people all the best that we have.”

Maria Montessori

*We also welcome gifts by check, payable to:
Cornerstone School, 146 High St., Stratham, NH 03885

*If you pay by check please use this form.

Every gift helps us care for our campus
and invest in the future of our school.

CONTRIBUTE TO:
3% Cover the Fee

WHAT YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS

OUR TEACHERS
Investing in the Montessori training and continued growth of the exceptional teachers who inspire, guide, and nurture our children every day. Their dedication is the heart of Cornerstone.

OUR FAMILIES
Through tuition assistance, The Cornerstone Fund helps make our school accessible to families with financial need, ensuring more children can learn, grow, and thrive in our community.

OUR CLASSROOMS
Beautiful Montessori materials spark wonder, invite discovery, and nurture a child’s natural love of learning. With each hands-on experience, children grow in confidence, independence, and joy.

OUR CAMPUS
Every space at Cornerstone plays a part in the daily life of our school.
From classrooms and hallways to bathrooms, gardens, and the nooks and crannies that make it uniquely ours.

Why we gave to “Do the Trim”

  • I love you mom! xo, Laurie

  • "I gave because Flor Bowen always taught me to give children beautiful things"

  • "Cornerstone changed my life" -Alumni Student

  • "Cornerstone is magical" -Current Grandparents

YOUR INVESTMENT AT WORK

Recent projects supported through The Cornerstone Fund

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

To create safe, engaging spaces for outdoor play and growth.

UPGRADED AUDITORIUM SOUND SYSTEM

To enhance student performances, assemblies, and school events.

ENHANCE CLASSROOM MATERIALS

To bring Montessori lessons to life and spark curiosity in every learner.

SUPPORT TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

To ensure our educators continue to grow as experts in Montessori and child-centered learning.

WHY WE GIVE

  • "Our family is proud to support The Cornerstone Fund because we believe deeply in the power of a great education, one that gives every child the chance to experience opportunities that might not otherwise be possible. At Cornerstone, our children are encouraged to learn, grow, and explore in ways that go beyond the classroom, and we know that this only happens through the dedication of exceptional teachers and a strong community. As a private school without federal funding, Cornerstone depends on families like ours to help sustain its mission. We chose Cornerstone knowing that the school would need our support just as much as we need its partnership in shaping our children’s future."

    THE GARNETT FAMILY - UPPER ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR CLASS FAMILY

  • "We give as we are able because we believe in community and education that is embedded in grace and courtesy in a child-focused way. Cornerstone is, as Maria Montessori intended, an extension of home and we couldn’t be more grateful."

    MARYALICE FOWLER - PRIMARY PARENT

  • "We feel strongly about participating in the Cornerstone annual fund each year. We know there's a non-trivial gap between what Cornerstone brings in via tuition revenue and what it actually costs to run the school. It's great to know that our gift plays a part in closing that gap and ensuring that Cornerstone remains strong and can deliver on its wonderful mission!"

    CURRENT JUNIOR CLASS FAMILY