Weekly

Dear Crossroads Community,

As we head toward the Thanksgiving break and the holiday season I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude for all of the individual things that make the collective Crossroads experience so special and unique. Coming to school every day to work with experienced, caring, and compassionate colleagues is a true blessing.

The wonder and awe that the students bring to school is infectious and brings us all great joy each and every day. Crossroads would not be the unique and special school that it has become without the stewardship and support of the wider community of parents, alums, and trustees.

Thank you to each and everyone of you, I am wishing you rest and relaxation next week! 

With sincere gratitude,

Dan Morrissey

Gratitude Tree

During the month of November you will find a Gratitude Tree displayed in the Fanger Center right outside the Commons. Turn over a new leaf. Stay rooted. Extend an olive branch. Trees are inherently metaphorical. In the case of this “living” art project, the tree stands for your ever-growing gratitude. Students wrote what they’re most thankful for on a leaf, added a ribbon, and placed them in the branches. It’s a simple way to stop and appreciate what you’ve got!

MathCounts Competition

The MathCounts competition will be held Thursday, December 1 during lunch and recess. Students in fourth through eighth grade who are interested in solving challenging math problems are encouraged to participate. The top four contestants will advance to the Chapters competition. This competition fulfills one of the STEM Certificate requirements. Please contact Maria Squire for more details!

No After Care This Friday

Please note there is no After Care this Friday, November 18 as we head into our Thanksgiving Break.

CAPA Social with Faculty and Staff

Join Crossroads Academy parents and staff for an evening of connection and a nod to the holiday season on November 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Generously hosted by Brian and Kate Nautiyal Bulthuis P'30 and sponsored by the Crossroads Academy Parent Association. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available. Catering provided by Autumn Nomad.

Please RSVP through the Paperless Post invitation you received or by email to Katie Wardrop.

Holiday Concert Date and Time Change

Please change the date and time of our upcoming Holiday Concert in your calendars to Thursday, December 8 at 1:30 p.m. We are thrilled to invite you to the Bancroft Gymnasium to watch all grade levels perform Nutcracker-themed music for our community. If you are unable to attend, please stay tuned for a link to a livestream of the performance.

College Preparation Seminar

On Tuesday, November 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., the New Hampshire Academy of Science will be hosting a College Preparation Seminar in the Fanger Center Commons. The seminar will provide attendees with a broad overview of the college admission process.

Kindergarten Pajama Drive

Kindergartners are looking for brand-new pajamas in all sizes for any season. The drive is sponsored by Scholastic Book Clubs, and for every pair of pajamas donated, SBC will donate a brand-new book to Pajama Program to give to a child facing adversity. Our kindergartners are so excited to make a difference in another child's life. Please send all donations to the school by November 30.

Middle Schoolers Team up with First Grade Service Effort!

A group of middle school students are collaborating with the first graders on a collection drive for the Upper Valley Humane Society. If you would like to participate in this exciting cause, please feel free to send in your contribution with your student throughout the month of November. Desired items are: wet cat or kitten food, creamy peanut butter, easy cheese/squeeze cheese, paper towels, bleach, 45 gallon or larger trash bags, liquid laundry detergent, cat toys, pens.