Midsummer Nights Dream May 17th and 18th – Save the Date!

We will be kicking off our play season here next week.  The fourth and fifth graders have been working to bring a fantastic and unique production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream to Crestmont. This year we are proud to announce the production site will be at the Prospect Sierras’s Stage in El Cerito We [...]

Joan Baez Honored As Changemaker By First Grade

As part of the Changemakers art exhibit project, the Crestmont first grade studied Joan Baez and her role as historic Changemaker through her music and activism.  Together the class created and sent her an appreciative letter which she recently presented. Way to go First Grade!

“Changemakers” Crestmont art show

Each of the four Crestmont classrooms recently collaborated on creating portraits of “changemakers”: Every child at Crestmont took part in making the Changemakers portaits. Each image can be seen as a whole only through the expressive hands and participation of each individual. The process of making is a metaphor for the community effort of a [...]

Changemakers Student Art Exhibit at Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub in Berkeley

April 2012 Changemakers Student Art Exhibit at Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub in Berkeley Changemakers is an art exhibit featuring portraits of four peace activists, created by the entire student body. The students researched and selected the subjects, and then collaborated on creating the artwork. On April 18 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm there will [...]

2012/13 Enrollment Now Open

Prospective Families – The 2012/2013 Enrollment Season Has Begun! Please check out our Admissions page for tour dates and instructions on our brand new online application process. Our next Information Event will take place Tues., January 10, 2012 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

Parents and Teachers speak about Crestmont

Are you considering Crestmont for your child but would like to hear more about it from those who have already chosen the School? This Video is an excellent snapshot of Crestmont.  The parents and teachers share their feelings and experiences, allowing you to see directly the passion and energy that comes from being part of [...]

Play Season at Crestmont

It was a great play season at Crestmont! The 4/5 class finished their excellent production of The Hobbit, kindergarten put on their rendition of Shark Tales, First Grade presented Grasshopper on the Road, and the 2/3 class performed Anansi Brings Stories to the People, A Collection of African Folktales. Congratulations to the actors for their [...]

A Visit to Middle Earth for the 4/5 Play!

Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves took us on a great adventure as the 4/5 class presented The Hobbit – all under the direction of 4th/5th grade teacher Patrick Moore. The performance at the Arlington Community Church was great entertainment. Hobbit Flyer Downloadable program

New Crestmont Videos

Kindergarten at Crestmont Are you planning to send your child to Kindergarten next year? Would you like to know more about our program? Please watch the Crestmont Kindergarten video to hear from teacher Robin Hart-Poindexter and several families currently at Crestmont. You can see the classroom and school in action. Flea Market Fundraisers The students [...]

Candy Houses

On the last day of school before Winter Break, students came together in the main building to build candy houses.  Parents provided construction materials and assistance as the students built a variety of houses. This continues to be one of our most popular traditions. Special thanks to  Tracy Fortini. Her tireless efforts make this such [...]

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