Good Work Partner: KidSmart

December 10, 2014

The mission of KidSmart is to ensure that children and their classrooms in the Greater Metropolitan Saint Louis Area have the basic tools for learning by transferring, at no cost, the community’s surplus supplies and merchandise into the hands of teachers for school children in need.* On Good Work days, our students prepare the KidSmart warehouse store for customers. When...
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The Hour of Code Comes to Crossroads!

December 2, 2014

Is computer programming the new world literacy? The Hour of Code is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. You can watch a short video intro here. Last year hundreds of organizations joined together to create fun introductions to programming for all to...
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Hands Up Walk Out

December 1, 2014

Today at noon, approximately 45 Crossroads participated briefly in a Ferguson Action #HandsUpWalkOut. Crossroads students joined people across the country who walked out of schools and businesses to show solidarity with the Ferguson community. “Even if we couldn’t see them, it was a really cool experience to be in solidarity and to offer support,” Zoey Fleisher said. Today was a...
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THANK YOU, families!

November 25, 2014

Thank you to the Crossroads community for your contributions of nonperishables to Student Council’s annual Canned Food Drive. For about ten years Crossroads’ contributions have been donated to the families of the Marquette Center in the Dutchtown South neighborhood. Many families will have a happier Thanksgiving and a less stressful December because of your generosity. In total, the Crossroads community...
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School Store Sales and More!

November 20, 2014

PRE-ORDER YOUR CUSTOM CROSSROADS SCARF Custom made Crossroads scarves will be delivered by December 17th. Show your school spirit with a little flair. The 100% acrylic scarf will measure 7” x 54”. Pre-order your scarf for $17 by Tuesday, November 27th and save $3 per scarf. Pre-orders must be paid at the time of order (payable by cash, check or...
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Parent Connections: Digital Drama

November 19, 2014

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade parents, please come to think, share, and listen to each other as we discuss digital drama. Material from Common Sense Media will be our guide for the night. We will share parenting strategies related to digital drama and social media. The majority of the time will be spent in parent-to-parent discussions. Please mark your...
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Remember

November 19, 2014

Anyone fortunate enough to have seen the recent production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced by the Crossroads Theatre Department and directed by Christopher Limber will tell you that the experience was magical. A collaborative effort, the cast and crew demonstrated the true meaning of ensemble as they struggled with the challenges that accompany the achievement of excellence. From...
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Turducken

November 19, 2014

Attention Crossroads Parents! The Fourth Annual Crossroads College Prep Tofurkin’, Turducken’, Tailg8n’, T-Wiggin’ Party …will take place on Tuesday November 25, 2014 (also Grandfriends’ Day) This wonderful community-building day is an all-school, pot-luck, turkey dinner followed by entertainment, a Turducken Talent Show! The Details Grandfriends’ Day and classes occur in the morning with classes ending at 12:45 when we head...
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Epic Run To Final Four

November 19, 2014

The boys were getting ready to practice on Friday night at Blue Springs H.S. in 17 degree weather. The lights were on, the field was pristine, and the team shared a common feeling: “This is pretty cool!” Our boys’ soccer team advanced Crossroads to the State Final Four for the first time in school history and the entire community shared...
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Chess News: 11/19

November 19, 2014

Crossroads Wins 9th Grade Division at Lindbergh Chess Tournament Congratulations to Ernie McCarter, Emanuel Gerbi, Sarah Crawford, Russell Bigham, and Mystik Stargod for placing first as a team in the 9th grade and under division at the Gateway Fall Chess Open on November 15th. The team finished with 15.5 points, 2.5 points ahead of second place Grand Center Arts Academy....
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