It’s Time for Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conference Day at Crossroads College Preparatory School is Friday, October 21st. Please plan about an hour on that date to meet several of your child’s teachers to discuss the beginning of the year. At Crossroads, we believe these conferences are essential to learning.  Importance of Parent-Teacher Conferences Conferences are held twice each year, midway...

Thank you to those who made it to the PA meetings yesterday! Don’t forget – The PA meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7am and 7pm  (no meeting in December). Did you miss the PA Meetings yesterday?  No worries!  Info and Recap all right here… Note:  Monthly XRDS trivia at meetings too! Read on for the answers…. How many...

Each year, parents in each class donate items for a themed class basket that is then auctioned off at Gala. Here are this year’s themes and links to a wish list on Amazon: 7th Grade – Let’s Bake   8th Grade – Puppy Love   9th Grade – Grilling It 10th Grade – Chocolate Lovers 11th Grade – Arts & Crafts 12th...

A big THANK YOU to the volunteers who came out and participated in our St. Louis Art Fair booth! This is a long-standing Crossroads tradition, and it is always a fun way to spread the word about our school and reach out to our larger community. We are looking for two co-chairs for the Crossroads Book Fair at Left Bank...

Thanks to everyone who attended our first Parent Ambassador meeting. We had terrific attendance and discussions. We have decided to continue meeting twice each meeting day in order to build our group and accommodate as many families as possible. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 13th, at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., in the library. St. Louis Art Fair...

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday September 9th which is Parent Night at Crossroads College Prep. The evening begins at 5:30pm in the gym. We finish promptly at 8:00. After a brief meeting in the gym, you will follow your child (or children’s) academic day, with ten-minute classes, offering you a chance to meet all of your teachers and learn...

The year is off to a great start! I am writing today to let you know three quick things: 1. Parents – If you plan to volunteer this year in any capacity, would you please register today at www.volunteerspot.com. This makes the job of our event organizers easier and we can keep track of our volunteer efforts more efficiently. It’s free...

We believe all Crossroads parents are Ambassadors! The Parent Ambassador Committee makes significant contributions to our school’s events and projects throughout the year. We could not function at the level we do without parent volunteers. Liz Lewis is this year’s Parent Ambassador Chair. Liz and her husband Jim will have two children at Crossroads this year: Andrew is a freshman,...

Chess News  January 7 The next Saturday tournament is this weekend at Sperreng Middle School This tournament is a class tournament, and ideal for beginning or lower rated players. Depart Crossroads College Prep: 7:15 am Return to Crossroads College Prep: 8:15 pm Cost: $12, cash or check payable to Gateway Chess League United States Chess Federation membership is required for...

Student and Parent Breakfast Current 8th grade students and parents and prospective 9th grade students and parents, this breakfast is for YOU on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Please join us in the cafeteria for the annual 8th grade breakfast to look toward Upper School and the adventure that lies ahead. RSVP by January 20. Application Deadline Just a reminder that admissions applications for the 2015-2016 school year for...