158 Shoeboxes Collected at CRCS for Needy Children!

November 16, 2009

Our goal for Operation Christmas Child this year was 150 shoeboxes……

The generosity and commitment of our CRCS families produced 158 boxes to donate to this special Christmas charity!!!

---Thank you for being the “hands of Jesus”.   The children who receive your gifts will be truly blessed by this simple gesture.

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5th Annual Eagle's Run & Celebrity Kickball Game a Blast!

November 7, 2009
This year's 5th Annual Fundraiser Eagle's Run was the best ever!  Grades K-8 jogged around the CRCS field with teachers, friends and family.  Thanks to our many sponsors for refreshments.  The family lunch was one of the highlights as well as the Student Council vs. Teacher & Staff Kickball game.  A fun time was had by all!  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and families for the great turnout and the awesome community and family we have at CRCS!

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CrossRoads Community School in the News!

November 5, 2009
Children fill shoeboxes for donation

Children fill shoeboxes for donation, fun


by Coty Dolores Miranda - Nov. 4, 2009 11:56 AM
Special for The Republic

Late October might seem an odd time for Kurt and Julie Kenzler's four children to be Christmas shopping, but for the past week, they were doing just that.

The four - Jack, 13, Ryan, 11, Maggie, 9, and Evan, 6 - participated in Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by international faith-based relief agency Samaritan's Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham.

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Operation Christmas Child Donations

November 3, 2009
Thank you, CrossRoads Community School students and families, for making the difference in the life of a child.  Don't forget to make your donation on-line at www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive and find out the destination of your shoe box! 

Here are some suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox this year. 

Small cars, tissues, crayons, markers, notebooks, stuffed animals, toothbrush, small purse, toothpaste, soap (in bag), jump rope, yo-yo, slinky, comb, brush, hair clips, washc...
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Posted by Kristy Smith. Posted In : Community 

 

Prayer and Praise for Hallie

November 2, 2009

What an awesome sight to see our CRCS student body praying for Hallie, a mom of 3 at CrossRoads!  She appreciates our prayers and made it through the surgery well and is resting well at home.  Her family and faith is a true testimony.  God is great!  Her recovery time has surprised her doctors, but not all of us who know her sweet spirit!  Thank you for your continued prayers, meals and playdates as she recovers.


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Fall Family Deals Around the East Valley

October 15, 2009
Check out these deals throughout the East Valley:
  • Bring your kids to any As You Wish Pottery location and let them paint without a studio fee - a $6 savings per child.  The offer is good through Oct. 31st Monday through Thursday with a coupon printed from the store's web site: www.asyouwishpottery.com .
  • Take your kids to the Arizona Science Center for an IMAX movie half price deal.  Buy one IMAX ticket and get a second ticket for half price.  The offer is good through Oct. 31st, excluding...

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Back to School Fall Pancakes

October 12, 2009
A yummy recipe for a great start back to school after Fall Break:

Spicy Pumpkin Pancakes

2 1/3 cups Reduced Fat Bisquick
1 1/4 cups milk
3 egg whites
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
2 TBS sugar
2 TBS vegetable oil
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Stir all ingredients until blended.  Pour onto hot griddle.  Makes 19 pancakes.

*** Serve with hot apple cider

Recipe compliments of Cassie Pewitt
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CRCS Girl's Volleyball Team Undefeated!

October 10, 2009
The CrossRoads Community School 5th & 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Team takes another win!



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Recipe for Moist, Delicious Pumpkin Bread

October 7, 2009
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 2/3 c. flour or whole wheat flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. ground cloves
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. nuts

Combine all ingredients except nuts.  Mix for 3 minutes then fold in nuts.  Spread mixture in 1 large or 2 small loaf pans.  Bake at 325 for 1+ hour large pan or 45-60 minutes smaller pans.  Cooking times vary greatly.  Enjoy a great taste of fall!
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Fun Fall Activities with Kids

September 29, 2009

As fall arrives, enjoy some of these fun fall activities with your children:

  • Check out the changing leaves up North - take a ride on the Snowbowl Ski Lifts for spectacular views!
  • Visit a local pumpkin patch.
  • Make some yummy pumpkin bread.
  • Picnic outside at the park.
  • Take a hike or walk along South Mountain trails.
  • Go biking along the trails near Usery Pass.
  • Paint a flowerpot and plant some fall mums.
  • Make a fall wreath.
  • Bake pumpkin seeds.

 


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CrossRoads Community School (CRCS) is a non-denominational Christian school that offers classes for grades K-8 and utilizes a unique combination of classroom and home instruction. Families partner with teachers to provide students with academic and spiritual growth.

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