Today, we honor the life of Dr. Renee Manheimer, our grades 4-8 Spanish teacher, who passed away suddenly last Friday afternoon. Dr. Manheimer came to Crossroads in the fall of 2021 and brought with her an incredible knowledge and passion for the Spanish language. She developed and articulated the Spanish curriculum and has been helping to further develop the K-3 curriculum. Dr. Manheimer was one of a kind. We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a special and important member of our Crossroads family, and will continue to honor and share our fond memories of the joy that she brought to each of our lives.

A Message from Crossroads Academy Parent Association

The parent community mourns the loss of Dr. Manheimer. Her commitment to our children's education will be greatly missed. On behalf of the parent community, CAPA has sent Dr. Manheimer's family flowers. The accompanying note said, "We will cherish the time our children had with Dr. Manheimer. With heartfelt condolences, the Parents of Crossroads Academy"

A Fantastic Shakespeare Day

We are so grateful for the extraordinary turn out at our first in-person Shakespeare Day since the spring of 2019. Thank you to all of our families who came and helped with costumes, props, and food for the day. We couldn't have done it without you! Please check out all of our many photos and videos from our different performances and activities, and we look forward to another day of Shakespeare next year!

• Midsummer Night's Dream Photos (video coming soon)
  
• Macbeth Performance Photos
  
• Performance Assembly Video / Photos
  
• Shakespeare Day Activities Photos
  
• K, 1, and 2 Elizabethan Costume Portraits by Andrew Warman

Upcoming Event Notices

A few of our upcoming events and trips have changed. Please review your plans with the events listed below:

• Friday, May 19: Second Grade State Fair
• Friday, May 19: Fifth Grade Fishing Trip
• Friday, May 19: Sixth Grade Trip to Lowell, MA
• Thursday, May 25: Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 26: Third Grade Wax Museum
• Tuesday, May 30-Wednesday, May 31: Eighth Grade Overnight in Boston
• Wednesday, May 31: Seventh Grade Leadership Day

After Care Reminder

On Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19, students who are registered for After Care must be picked up by no later than 4:30 p.m. due to a staffing conflict. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Z Night at the Dartmouth Outing Club

The Zienzele Foundation will hold its annual Zienzele Night Celebration on Wednesday, May 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Dartmouth Outing Club in Hanover, NH. Zienzele is a locally-based non-profit organization supporting HIV/AIDS orphans and their caregivers in rural Zimbabwe. For donation of $40, we are all invited for an evening that will include hors d’oeuvres by the acclaimed Barefoot Gourmet, wine and beer, and Zienzele’ s signature cupcakes, music by the acclaimed Kerubu band, and an update of the Zienzele project from its founders. Stunning baskets will also be available for purchase, a Silent Auction and a Raffle for Water--all to support Zienzele. Tickets available at the door or online. Contact [email protected] for more information.