Chess News: 1/13/16

January 13, 2016

  Middle School/9th grade Chess The Gateway Junior League will begin on Thursday, January 14 and will continue through February 18th.  There will not be a match on January 21st due to a scheduling conflict.  All matches are played at Wydown Middle School. Drivers needed.  We will leave Crossroads at 4 pm and return around 6:30 pm.  Players may be picked...
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Smart & Good

January 6, 2016

Friends, Our students at Crossroads are the energy, the focus, and the power for our work. I am so glad that the life and joy of our school returned this week from winter break. I am always very excited to stand in front of them and welcome them back. On Tuesday, I reminded our students that, at Crossroads, we are...
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Crossroads Trivia Night

January 6, 2016

Bring your family and friends to Crossroads Trivia Night February 13th Have you ever wondered what to do with all of that useless information you’ve acquired?  Looking for a fun way to spend a winter evening?  Then come to Crossroads College Prep’s annual trivia night.  You can read the flyer here or keep reading for the FAQs: What is trivia...
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Chess News: 1/5/2016

January 6, 2016

Tournament this Saturday at Sperreng MS This is a class tournament and is ideal for beginning players. Depart from Crossroads: 7:30 AM (sharp) Tournament ends: 7:30 pm, with an awards ceremony.  Return to school around 8:00 pm.  Players may be picked up early at Sperreng Middle School by 7:30 pm. Cost of tournament: There are no tournament registration fees this...
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Alumni Family Movie Event

January 6, 2016

Saturday, January 29, 2016 2:00 p.m. MX Movies 618 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 All children receive small popcorn, small beverage, and M&M’s. All attendees will have access to cash bar and cash concessions. First 25 Children – FREE Additional children beyond first 25 – $5 MOVIE TBD REGISTER HERE...
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Tech Booth Dedication and Unveiling

January 6, 2016

Join us for our unveiling and dedication of the Crossroads Theatre Tech Booth Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:00 to 7:30 PM Crossroads Black Box Theatre Register Here...
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Chess News: 12/16/15

December 16, 2015

Crossroads Wins Red Rook Tournament Congratulations to our middle schoolers for winning the Red Rook Tournament.  Our team of Harbor Wolff, Ben Clair, Russell Bigham, and Matthew Ritter finished 6.5 points ahead of the second place team.  Harbor and Ben tied for first individually for 7th graders, and Russell finished first among 8th graders.  Our second team, consisting of Ernie...
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Complexity as a Cause for Collaboration

December 9, 2015

Complexity is a “cause for collaboration.” –paraphrased from The Equity Manifesto   Friends, This weekend, Kim, Gina, and I met with a group of parents of children of color. This group will meet as a complement to the work of our community members participating in the Witnessing Whiteness study group and to the work of the faculty, staff, and board...
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Chess News: 12/9/15

December 9, 2015

Results from Chaminade The middle school chess team of Ernie McCarter, Harbor Wolff, Isaac Lake, Parker Lake, and Nick Babusis finished in 2nd place in the 8th grade and under division.  Both Ernie and Harbor had 4-2 records, with Ernie finishing in 6th place overall (on tiebreaks) and Harbor taking home a medal.  In the high school division, Emanuel Gerbi...
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Poetry Out Loud

December 9, 2015

Every year, the Crossroads English department sponsors our school’s participation in a national competition in the memorization and recitation of poetry called Poetry Out Loud. Every student in the school participates: they recite their poems in the beginning of January. Many students will be memorizing their selections over the December break. Simply reciting the poem correctly will be a success,...
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