Crestmont School http://crestmontschool.org A unique cooperative K-5 elementary school in the scenic hills of Richmond, California. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:10:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Community Swap and Shop http://crestmontschool.org/2012/01/20/community-swap-and-shop-2/ http://crestmontschool.org/2012/01/20/community-swap-and-shop-2/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:01:34 +0000 csheridan http://crestmontschool.org/?p=1943 Community Swap and Shop

Join us at Crestmont on Saturday, February 4 for a free swap of children’s clothing and books. Bring gently used clothing and books to share and receive (infant to 11 years range). We will also have a handmade crafts fair and bake sale to benefit our scholarship program. Stop by between 10:00 to 2:00. For more information please contact Tania Bettis attaniabettis@gmail.com.

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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 the School. Enjoy!

]]> http://crestmontschool.org/2011/09/26/parents-and-teachers-speak-about-crestmont/feed/ 0 Play Season at Crestmont http://crestmontschool.org/2011/06/10/2nd3rd-grade-play-anansi-brings-stories-to-the-people/ http://crestmontschool.org/2011/06/10/2nd3rd-grade-play-anansi-brings-stories-to-the-people/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:00:27 +0000 Fran Cappelletti http://dev.crestmontschool.org/?p=1581 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 wonderful performances and many thanks to the teachers and parents for their help and direction.

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The performance at the Arlington Community Church was great entertainment.

Hobbit Flyer

Downloadable program

]]> http://crestmontschool.org/2011/05/20/a-visit-to-middle-earth-for-the-45-play/feed/ 0 Annual Spring Auction http://crestmontschool.org/2011/04/02/annual-spring-auction/ http://crestmontschool.org/2011/04/02/annual-spring-auction/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:40:53 +0000 Fran Cappelletti http://crestmontschool.org/?p=1475 The Crestmont Annual Auction Celebration

Crestmont School kicked up its heels and had a great night out – for the fun of it – and to support Crestmont – the best little school around!

Thanks to everyone that organized, volunteered and contributed to the event.

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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 hold several ‘flea markets’ each year, raising money to help charitable causes.

Please watch the Crestmont Flea Markets video to hear from teacher Barbara Villere and see footage from recent flea markets.

Stone Soup

Every November the entire school observes a unique tradition, Stone Soup. Rain or shine, children, staff, families and friends come together to make wishes for the earth and enjoy a wonderful meal.

Please watch the following video covering our most recent Stone Soup celebration.

Stone Soup from Crestmont School on Vimeo.

Thanks to Sarah McLeod, a parent at Crestmont, for producing and making these available!

Follow this link to see all the Crestmont videos.

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]]> http://crestmontschool.org/2011/01/25/our-playground/feed/ 0 Solano Stroll http://crestmontschool.org/2011/01/25/solano-stroll/ http://crestmontschool.org/2011/01/25/solano-stroll/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:48:59 +0000 shacker http://dev.crestmontschool.org/?p=1502 The school marches down Solano Avenue in the annual Stroll.

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