http://www.ccsmadera.org Private Christian School in Madera, CA Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:34:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en December issue of Christian School Comment. http://www.ccsmadera.org/december-christian-school-comment Harvest Festival Mon Nov 03, 2008, 1:00 PM By Laura Graves Friday, October 24th began with the kids dressed in Harvest clothes for a dress-up contest, followed by a scarecrow making contest.  Mrs. Reimer's fourth grade class won the Spirit Sword for Harvest Day! That evening was the all-school Harvest ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/harvest-festival Washington DC Mon Nov 03, 2008, 9:00 AM By Patty Dougherty Seven students and five parents from our 7-8 grade class recently visited Washington DC. Our group joined up with Merced Christian School for the 7 day tour. Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and Gettysburg were special points of ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/jr-high-visits-washington-dc We are making good progress on our new buildings!  The exterior has been painted (thank you, Frank Scriven).  The sidewalks have been poured.  Now we are ready for a crew of volunteers to help with miscellaneous jobs.  Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 am we are planning a workday.  Ron Walton ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/workday-scheduled-for-modulars About 15 students at Crossroads joined with students from schools across the nation for the annual "See You at the Pole" event.  This year on the morning of September 24 students at private and public schools alike gathered before school around their flagpoles to pray.  This is not a school-sponsored ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/students-rally-for-see-you-at-the-pole On September 23 the first grade class from Crossroads Christian School visited the Madera County Animal Shelter. They collected items such as blankets, towels, newspapers, and food to donate to the shelter. Students were amazed at the number of animals waiting for adoption and learned how to care for these pets once ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/first-grade-visits-animal-shelter Dear Crossroads Family, Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year! It is so good to have this place busy with activity and full of people. I love seeing the smiling faces and hearing the cheerful voices. We are beginning to settle into a routine and get down to work. ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/crusader-call-september-2008 Parents and friends of Crossroads are invited to come and experience the New Life Drama Company as they minister the gospel of Jesus Christ through the art form of skit drama.  Their presentation is a series of short powerful skits that are not only fun and exciting but life changing ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/new-life-drama-company-to-perform-in-chapel Four modular buildings have been set up and are being revamped and prepared for use.  Over the summer a crew of volunteers put in insulation in the floors and the buildings were put together. CCS extends a big thank you to Frank Scriven, Doug and Shannon Sholten, Travis Taylor, Jerry Volkmar, ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/modular-building-update Name: Karen Reimer Position: 4th grade teacher Years in Present Position: 1st year at Crossroads Academic Training: Tabor College, Kansas BA in Medical Technology  Medical Technology National University, CA Teaching Credential Type of Credential: Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with CLAD certification. Church Affiliation: Grace Community Church, Madera Karen says, "I am thoroughly enjoying teaching at Crossroads.  It is a privilege ... http://www.ccsmadera.org/about-karen-reimer