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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