Project Cornerstone ABC Program

Project Cornerstone's Asset Building Champion (ABC) program wants every student to grow up feeling valued, respected, and known.

Each month, parent volunteers read a book in class. The book teaches life skills, mindfulness, and empathy. This allows students to talk about their feelings, experiences, and concerns. The program aims to build developmental assets – positive relationships, values, and skills – that provide a foundation for a healthy future for our students.

Classroom Volunteer Readers

Becoming an ABC reader involves a 1-2 hour commitment per month:

• 30-45 minutes of training about the book, discussion points, and activities
• 30-45 minutes in the classroom reading the book and talking with the children

If you already signed up via the PTA volunteer form or your child's Classroom Volunteers Signup, we have your contact information and will be in touch in September.

Here is a rough timeline of what to expect:

• September: Volunteer recruitment and program setup; self-serve orientation materials will be distributed for returning volunteers who are eager to start.
• First week of October: In-person volunteer kick-off, including presentation of orientation materials and preview of the first lesson
• October: First volunteer-led lessons in classrooms, with monthly lessons through the end of the year 

If you have any questions about Project Cornerstone, please contact projectcornerstone@argonautpta.org