Crestone Charter School: November 2008

CCS science lab

Students in Middle School science class put the new lab to use.

A variety of school projects

CCS teacher, Anrahyah Arstad, paused for a smile with Architecht Marc Diament, after the New Facility Committee meeting. Intermediate students have launched a massive recycling effort on campus. Here they organize items for recycle in the school recycle area. Primary students created art boxes with visiting artist.

Intermediate Taiko Performance

Parents and enjoyed excellent weather and a wonderful Taiko exhibition at Shumei last weekend. Students thanked their classroom teacher Anrahyah Arstad and assistant Martha Shoup.

Intermediate Taiko Performance

Intermediate students have studied Taiko drumming at Shumei institute this semester and performed last weekend at the beautiful outdoor venue at Shumei.

River Watch, Clean Up and Paper Mache finger

And interesting smattering of activity this week with Thomas Cleary hosting guest scientist from the ongoing River Watch project our students. At day's end students complete chores around campus to help clean up. An Intermediate student shares a side project from her paper mache lesson!

Intermediate Paper Mache

Intermediate students created masks and a paper mache raven with guests artists Naomi and Jimmy

Japanese Caligraphy

Primary students received instruction in Japanese caligraphy from guests from Shumei. Students wrote their names on parchment with traditional brushes and ink.

Feast Day Clean Up

Everyone pitched in to clean up after the celebration. Students and teachers used the three/four bucket rinse and wash system that we use on outdoor camping trips to wash our plates while others stacked chairs and cleared tables. A great celebration.