This year at CRCS in the upper grades, we are learning about the elements of art (line, value, shape, form, texture, color and space) in a more academic way.   We look at various pieces of art and see the variety of ways different artists use the elements to create their work.  We then do art exercises to practice some of those techniques, and end with a final piece that displays the element for the day.
The following is a brief lesson plan for the one of the 7 Elements of Art:

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The new CRCS LEGO Club will be meeting after school from 3:15 to 4:30 on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, beginning on January 28^th.  This “boy-geared” activity will be all about building with LEGOS, learning to follow building directions and also designing Lego creations.  There will be competitions in different categories judged by staff and students at CRCS.   Boys of all grade levels are welcome (Kindergarten through 8^th Grade)…LEGOS will be provided; all you need is a ...

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CRCS students are encouraged to participate in a Community Service Project each semester.  On Monday, December 2^nd, 2009, several CRCS students and family members visited the Westchester Care Center nursing home to bring cheer, sing carols, give gifts and pray for the residents there.  Several of the students also presented special music on the piano and the harp.  This is just one example of what kinds of opportunities families have on Home Based Learning (HBL) school days.   This com...

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CrossRoads Community School will be hosting several Open Houses at the school for tours and general information.  Interested families should call to arrange a personal tour on January 12th, 14th and again on January 22nd and 29th.  Additional dates are available, please contact the school office at 480-722-1445.  Come discover "the best of both worlds" as CRCS is commonly referred to throughout the community.  Registration for the 2010/2011 school year begins on February 22nd.  Check out the ...
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Make this easy Christmas, colorful, yummy dessert for the season.  Be sure to buy the ice cream early; some stores may run out closer to Christmas
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2 1/2 rows of oreos, crushed in food processor with
1 stick of melted butter

1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened at room temperature about 1 hour

Spread Oreos (keeping about 3 T. of crushed cookies for topping) in 11x13 pan, or smaller.  Spread softened ice cream on top.  Cover and place back in freezer.  If you wish, you can top with crushed Or...
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The 8th graders in Mrs. Perkin's Middle School Class sacrificed themselves for a great Christian charity, Operation Christmas Child.  The 6th and 7th graders won the contest, brought in the most boxes for donation, and got to cream the 8th grade class.  It was good, messy fun!  Check out more photos in the CRCS Facebook Fan Page album.


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During the CRCS Christmas Assembly, the 2nd and 3rd Graders, directed by Mrs. Henderson performed the Christmas Story.  The class did a wonderful performance and reiterated the true meaning of Christmas.

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Phoenix CBS Channel 5 Visits CrossRoads on November 17th.  It was fun to learn about the weather from a local celebrity Weatherman!

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The 5th & 6th Grade CrossRoads Community School Volleyball Team ended their season Saturday with another undefeated win!  That's right....all 10 games played and WON!   Thanks, Coach, for leading the Eagles to 10 straight victories.  Congratulations!
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