We want to offer a special welcome to all our new students and families! We had a great time at the New Student Orientation, and we are so excited to get to know you all more. In the hubbub of orientation and entering a new space, each of you still shine! We can’t wait to watch you become more and...

We had a blast at this year’s Back to School Picnic! After an exciting New Student Orientation, the rest of the Crossroads community joined us for some fun in the sun (and oh, was it a beautiful day). Against a brick and blue sky background, we played cornhole, ring toss, and frisbee on the South Lawn. We chowed down on...

As part of a study on linguistics, Shadi’s anthropology students compiled a Crossroads dictionary of terms specific to (or with specific meaning to) our community. Shadi and her class shared their quick brainstorm as a reminder of our great community (even when apart during virtual learning). Suggestions welcome! Good Work — an event that takes place 3-4 times every year...

Friends, Today is our student-planned and set up our annual Double Rainbow carnival. The theme is “Decades,” and it’s fascinating to see how students interpret the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Recently I wrote about the value of play at Crossroads. We make time for play because it benefits our relationships, builds common experiences, and creates a kind of synergy among...

Thanksgiving Potluck  Tuesday, November 24th 12:30-2:00pm Each grade level student helps to bring a dish to contribute to the potluck. 7th grade  Stuffing/Mashed potatoes 8th grade  Drinks (no sodas, please) 9th grade Desserts (pies, cakes, brownies, cupcakes) 10th grade  Pre-Made Salads 11th grade  Side Dishes/Appetizers (Green bean casserole/Ravs/etc.) 12th grade Gravy, Cranberry relish and wild card (turducken, Lona’s, Meskerem, international...

Wednesday, October 14th, Crossroads students, faculty, and staff will enjoy our Double Rainbow Fall Festival. This event is a great way to celebrate the end of our first quarter and the beginning of Fall Break. Each advisory chose a film as the theme for the creation of a camp area that includes an activity and food to share. Students are...

After the Awards Assembly on Friday, May 15th, students and staff changed into one of eight fabulous t-shirts bearing the mascots of various breakfast cereals and the eight multi-grade teams headed to Forest Park for our annual Field Day. The forecasted rainstorm waited while each team had a turn at Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Volleyball, and Capture the Football. Back at...

After Awards on 5/15 students and faculty will walk to Forest Park for our annual Field Day, returning at lunchtime for a BBQ. Parents, on the morning of May 15th please send your child to school with the following contributions to the BBQ: 7th grade Desserts 8th grade Drinks or Breakfast Cereal 9th & 10th grades Side dishes (no chips):...

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...

Double Rainbow Fall Festival has its roots in a campout theme, in which each advisory sets up a camp on the green space (or indoor space given today’s weather) and provides a theme-based food and activity to be shared with the entire Crossroads community. This is boosted by both live music and a DJ, games, and the competition for awards...