Weekly

Middle School Art Update

Happy New Year! Here’s to a new year of creativity! Before the break, Middle School students were busy learning the history and creative techniques of ancient Greek vase sketching, pointillism, and abstract art. Learn more about their learning highlights, and check out the photos of students in action.

The Social Black Bear

Ben Kilham, Ph.D., will join us on Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. to present his lecture, The Social Black Bear, in the Crossroads Academy Fanger Center Commons. This event is open to all members of the Crossroads community and the general public. Kilham is a wildlife biologist based in Lyme, New Hampshire. His love of and devotion to black bears has enabled him to study their habits and interact with them for over three decades. We hope you will join us in learning more about our neighbors in the woods, and share this unique opportunity with friends!

Crossroads Summer Program

Registration is open for the Crossroads Academy Summer Program! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a number of different week-long camps all summer long.

Camps include: Things that Grow, French Café and Outdoor Games, In the Spotlight, Masterful Creators, Summer Olympics, STEM Building and Engineering, Wall Climbing and Archery, Prehistoric Discoveries, STEAM Exploration, Water Adventure, Science of Cooking, Out of this World, Little Architects-Big Ideas, Magical and Mysterious Science, Outdoor Skills, French Cooking, Hands-On Math Exploration, Orienteering and Archery, Enchanted Wonderland, Introduction to Kindergarten, Calling all Crafters, and Let's Go Fishing.

Spots are already filling up, so don't delay!

Student Spotlight: Arabella Garrison and Emelia Ajavon

Let's give a big round of applause to fifth graders Arabella and Emelia who performed in Elf, Jr. The Musical at New London Barn playhouse in four shows last month. Both students had a lot of fun and were grateful for the support of their teachers as they rehearsed for four hours a day for six weeks! Their hard work showcases perseverance, courage, responsibility, diligence, and so many more Core Virtues.

Alumni in the News: Marcus Burns '22

Recent alum Marcus Burns '22 was voted one of four finalists in the Saint Johnsbury Academy Poetry Out Loud competition just before the Holiday Break! "Many thanks to Mr. Glazer for fostering his love of poetry, particularly of Robert Frost & W.B. Yeats," said Marcus' mother, Tien. "I still remember him reciting 'The Second Coming' for fun in eighth grade, and here he is doing it again." We're so proud of you, Marcus!

Open House for Prospective Families

January, 26 at 8:15 a.m.

Prospective families are invited to visit Crossroads Academy on Thursday, January 26 to learn more about what makes Crossroads so special. If you know anyone who may be interested in visiting campus, meeting teachers and students, and seeing our school day in action, please share the event and encourage them to attend!