You’ve seen us on Facebook, followed us on Twitter, watched us on YouTube, and now you can listen to us here and on the following Upper Valley Radio stations: KIXX 100.5, WGXL 92.3, WMXR 93.9, and WTXL 1400 AM. Crossroads Academy alumnus (’03) and recent University of Richmond graduate Andrew Keller shares his appreciation for the education he received here at Crossroads.

Head’s Note

Dear Parents,

They grow up, they fly away, and sometimes they come home. It’s this way with our children, and sometimes it is this way with our former students as well. Several of our alums have returned to ask for support around their hopes and dreams for the future. The two young men who were here most recently wanted to become teachers. Both were inspired by our own Mr. Tenney. Now another has contacted me. She is studying for her doctorate in psychology.

Emily Cogsdill, graduate of the class of 2003, will be on our campus next week to do some research. She is studying about children’s first impressions of people based on their facial expressions. She asked if she might come back to campus to do a piece of her research. I am so proud of Emily and pleased to support and encourage her.

Emily has attached an explanation of her work and a permission slip. If you would be comfortable allowing your child to work with Emily for about ten minutes on March 5, she would really appreciate it. Depending on the schedule and the number of parents who sign up, Emily may not be able to work with all students. I hope that you will consider this opportunity to support one of our students while advancing her research, but please know that this is purely voluntary. Feel free to contact Emily with any questions. Darlene will keep permission slips in a file by her desk, or you can email the form to her. — Many thanks, Jean

Community Service, Virtue, and Psalm for This Month
February Virtue: Diligence is doing what needs to be done with devotion, dedication, and determination. Perseverance is pushing on despite difficulty and hardship. Psalm 139:1-5, 23-24

P.E. News

•  Passport to Winter Fun (K-5) — All students received their Passports to Winter Fun at the end of January. Just a reminder to keep being active and continue to fill in the passports to earn prizes. For more information and a list of incentive prizes, go to www.uvtrails.org. The deadline for completion of passports is March 16.
• Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart — On Friday, March 23, Crossroads will be holding our annual event. For more information and to sign up, please see attached forms.
• Summer Climbing Program — Crossroads is proud to announce we will be offering a summer climbing program, which is open to all students entering grades 3-8. There will be two sessions: June 18-22, June 25-29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please come join the fun! Space is limited. For more information and to register, please see attached form.

  School News
  Re-enrollment: In preparation for the 2012-2013 school year, our administrative team will be distributing re- enrollment contracts at arrival and dismissal on February 28 and 29. Families who use the bus should check in backpacks for re-enrollment packets!