This year the Crossroads buzzbook is going digital. In the next few weeks, we will launch Crossroads Pictabuzz, a secure, online photo buzzbook that works on your desktop computer and your mobile device. Each student and parent/guardian will have a unique login and will be able to find contact information and a photo for each student, parent, and faculty/staff member. …
Young Adult Author Scott Westerfeld to Visit Crossroads
Young adult author Scott Westerfeld will visit Crossroads on Monday, September 29 to speak with ninth and tenth students about the creative writing process and his latest book, Afterworlds. Westerfeld has written many science fiction novels, including the Uglies series. Westerfeld also tries his hand at steampunk in the Leviathan trilogy. Publisher’s Weekly described Leviathan, the second book in the …
Lunch Program to Begin with a Discount
Parents, look for an email this week from Pedestal Foods with information on the new school year’s lunch program. Pedestal Foods will be back with a hot lunch, salad bar, and drink each day. Please take advantage of the link Pedestal Foods sends to pre-order lunches online. Pre-ordered lunches are just $5.00 per day. You can order for the day, …
Senior Yearbook Business
Dear Seniors & Parents, As you know, our seniors are a significant part of our school’s yearbook, and their pages take up a large portion of the book. Because of this, there are three things that the senior students and parents are responsible for to make our 2015 yearbook great! 1. Baby pictures: Due before Thanksgiving. You may bring in …
Collaborative Wall Collage Installed by 2D Design Class
Students in 2D Design class began the year creating a collaborative wall collage that began with cutting random shapes out of black, white, and gray scale paper as they considered curved lines, straight lines, and the relative scale of each shape. These shapes were then installed, piece by piece, in a silent process in which each student contributed to the …
Back-to-School Reminders and Dates
The 2014-2015 school year is upon us, and we are very much looking forward to having our students in the building and beginning a great year together! Below is a list of important dates for you and your family. We hope to see everyone at the picnic on Monday, August 18, at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 18 4:00 p.m. New …