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Superintendent's Corner
Alumni Spotlight: Gael Castanon
Gael Castanon, Class of 2021, is enrolled at Missouri Western University located in St. Joseph, MO where he is studying general finance.
"Crossroads Prep helped me greatly during COVID. Virtual learning was hard, but my teachers never gave up on me. When we were in-person, I enjoyed how the classes were set up with hands-on learning and how we learned outside of the school building as well.”
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100th Day of School - Mon., Jan. 30th: Please keep an eye out for communications from your child's teacher about 100th Day activities which we'll celebrate on Monday!
Attendance Reminders: Attendance is critical for the success of your scholar. Not only will they have continued access to rigorous content, but their presence provides access to practice and skills for social and emotional development as well. A few reminders as we head into the new quarter:
- School begins at 8:30am: Arrival & drop off should happen between 8:20 - 8:30. Students arriving past 8:30 will need to be escorted into the building and be checked into the front office.
- School ends at 4:00pm: Given that students are across the building transitioning at the end of the day, we will not release students to the front office between 3:30 - 4:00. Please keep in mind that early pick up at 3:00 will directly impact your child's attendance percentage and are counted as an absence.
- Attendance should be at 95% & Above: Attendance is crucial for access to content and interventions. Students with an attendance percentage below 80% could be in risk of retention based on academic achievement. Curious about your child's attendance percentage? Check out your report card on January 25th!
Spring Soccer Registration: Registration is open for our spring 2023 recreational league season! Click here for the flyer and see below for more info.
- Registration will run thru March 17 at 11:59pm at regular pricing
- March 18 – April 1, a $20 late fee will be added to all registrations
- NO registrations will be accepted once the platform closes April 1
- Please visit sportingbrooksidesoccer.org for league details and to register
- Play begins the weekend of April 14-16 for all divisions as we will have 6 weeks to get in all our games for spring.
- 1st grade - High School divisions will play 2 additional games within the 6 weeks to get 8 games in.
- We will hold our referee and coaches meetings mid-late March and will communicate those details.
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100th Day of School - Mon., Jan. 30th: Please keep an eye out for communications from your child's teacher about 100th Day activities which we'll celebrate on Monday!
Food Boxes Available: Quality Hill will have food boxes available for pick up at the QH front office school January 23-Feb 3rd during school hours, 8:00am-4:00pm. Please stop by to pick one up - no sign up required, but there are a limited number. The boxes include nonperishable foods: mashed potatoes, canned veggies, fruit, gravy, chicken broth, canned soup, baking mixes, milk (shelf stable), apple juice, pasta. If you'd like one but cannot make it at that time, please contact Carrie Paulette at 816-221-3191 ext 314 or mpaulette@crossroadsschoolskc.org.
Art Room Supplies: The Art Room needs a lot of supplies to keep up with projects. Here is a list of things that you can donate or purchase from the Amazon shopping list.
- Small, Medium, Large Men's Button Down Shirts (these are for painting smocks, so used is just fine)
- Clorox Wipes
- Kirkland unscented baby wipes
- Muffin pans
Spring Soccer Registration: Registration is open for our spring 2023 recreational league season! Click here for the flyer and see below for more info.
- Registration will run thru March 17 at 11:59pm at regular pricing
- March 18 – April 1, a $20 late fee will be added to all registrations
- NO registrations will be accepted once the platform closes April 1
- Please visit sportingbrooksidesoccer.org for league details and to register
- Play begins the weekend of April 14-16 for all divisions as we will have 6 weeks to get in all our games for spring.
- 1st grade - High School divisions will play 2 additional games within the 6 weeks to get 8 games in.
- We will hold our referee and coaches meetings mid-late March and will communicate those details.
PAC Updates:
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Middle School Amazon Wishlist: Help the middle school team stock our classrooms with the necessities and incentives for our students! Click here for the list. Thank you!
UPDATED - Attention Senior Families - Yearbook Ads: Are you a proud senior parent? Do you want to encourage or recognize your child for all their accomplishments? This is your chance to submit a couple of your favorite photos and print a special message for them that will be kept forever in the pages of their senior yearbook!
- If you plan on purchasing a Senior Ad it needs to be done by Feb. 4th, so please act soon!
- You'll find several options to choose from as far as sizes and prices. Remember, this is a way to show your Senior how proud you are of them. We have discounted the ads to make them more affordable. Please contact Leslie Vaughn at lvaugh@crossroadsschoolskc.org, for any questions or concerns. Click on this link and scroll down to Senior Ads. You may also click here for more info.
- Here are the discounted prices:
- 2 photo ad - $15
- Quarter page ad - $35
- Half page ad - $50
- Full page - $75
FAFSA Event on Jan. 26th: Transition Academy will be hosting a FAFSA Night (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on Thursday, January 26th located in the Gallery Space at 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Click here for more info. Email jestis@crossroadsschoolskc.org with questions.
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School Saturday - Citywide Open Houses on Sat., Jan. 28th: Join Crossroads and schools all over the city as we open our doors to visitors for the annual School Saturday event hosted by our friends at Show Me KC Schools. Quality Hill, Central Street and Crossroads Prep will be open for guests to visit from 10am to noon. Tell you friends! Click here for more info.
Crossroads Spirit Wear: Crossroads daily wear and spirit wear garments can now be ordered online all year long on the Champion Teamwear Store. Purchases must be paid for when the order is placed and items will be shipped directly to your address. Please click on the following links to see what garments are currently available.
Spring Baseball & Softball: Registration for Royals RBI (baseball and softball league) is now open.
- Register players here
- Coaches Needed: Also, they are looking for both head coach and assistant coaches for all age divisions and team. All volunteer coaches must complete the volunteer application process, which includes a background check, prior to coaching, and this process takes about a month to complete. Click here to start the volunteer process. An informational meeting for parents and coaches is Sat., February 11 at noon at KC Urban Youth Academy, with a Coaches Meeting following for anyone interested in coaching at 1:30pm.
- Highlights for 2023:
- The cost for Royals RBI is $25 per participant
- T-ball (6 and under) will be coed
- The majority of league games will be played at the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy, with overflow games at Cleveland Park, Clark Ketterman Athletic Field, and Satchel Paige Stadium
- Full teams may come into the league. Anyone registering who is not a part of a team will be assigned to a team.
- Practices will be held at Cleveland Park and Clark Ketterman Athletic Field
- Royals RBI Home Game and Practice Locations:
- Cleveland Park: 43rd and Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO
- Clark Ketterman: 8100 East 107th Street, Kansas City, MO
- Kansas City Urban Youth Academy: 1622 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
- Satchel Paige: East 51st and Indiana Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Camp Encourage Fundraiser on March 10: An Evening with the 'Rents is Kansas City's own stand up comedy benefit. What makes this one-of-a-kind, laughter-filled benefit event unique is that the comics are parents (a.k.a. 'Rents) of individuals on the autism spectrum. Each works alongside local comedians to craft their very raw life experiences into hilariously touching stories that promise to encourage and enlighten you. Whether you have a personal connection to autistic individuals or not, An Evening With the 'Rents is so much more than a benefit. It creates an electric atmosphere where everyone can leave their troubles at the door and experience freedom and community through laughter. Click here for more info.
CCS Board Meetings: CCS Board Meetings are online only, until further notice. This is the "location" listed on the board agenda.
Michael's Mission - Hygiene Drive: We will begin collecting personal hygiene products and monetary donations from all 3 campuses Dec. 19th through Jan. 27th. Collection bins will be placed at each school by Mon., Dec. 19th and Cash App donations can be sent to $KristinPfeiffer or Venmo to @Kristin-Pfeiffer with the note "Michael's Mission". Please click here for the list of items needed and here for more information on Michael's Mission.
Drills: We want to make sure our families are aware that we regularly schedule the following drills at all buildings in order to practice and be prepared. These drills take place throughout the year. If you have any questions regarding any of the drills, please contact your principal.
- Fire, tornado, intruder, earthquake
Inclement Weather Planning: Please take a look at the Inclement Weather Notice linked here so you can be aware of the steps taken by the district to make decisions and communicate with families and staff.
Substitutes Needed at Crossroads: Want to know the "recipe" for becoming a certified, substitute teacher at Crossroads? Click here for the simple steps and please share with your network!
Reminder - Spirit Days/Dress Down Days: Questions about spirit days and dress down days? See below for a refresher and note that if any changes are made, you'll hear directly from your school.
- To promote school spirit, we have reserved Fridays as School Spirit Days. Individual schools will be reaching out with fun spirit activities for Fridays.
- For CS and QH, the 1st Friday will be Dress Down Day (school appropriate dress), and 3rd Friday will be Spirit Day for scholars to wear school spirit shirts and uniform bottoms.
- At CPA, every Friday is a dress down day.
Enrollment for the '22-'23 School Year - NOW OPEN: Help us spread the word to potential new families.....Enrollment is open! Here are some important dates and links.
- Applications for NEW STUDENTS open November 12th, 2022 via SchoolAppKC
- Submit new student applications by March 1st, 2023
- Receive an offer on March 6th, 2023
- Deadline to commit is March 13th, 2023
School Tours are Back at CCS: Please tell your friends and family to consider touring Crossroads for their prospective students! Tours are offered every Thursday from October through March at all 3 buildings. Click here for more info or contact Morgan Butler with questions.
Bus Group Chats for CCS Families: If you have any trouble joining a group, please SMS Jacob Schwartz (913.620.0613) with your name, and the name of the group that you are trying to join. Please click here for the Groupme info. Families who use buses can join a group chat to coordinate around their route. This is a parent-run group chat.
Bus Reminders: Please double check your Infinite Campus Parent Portal for your transportation information. All students should be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to the provided bus stop time. If you have any issues please call First Student Dispatch at 816-254-5262. If you do not have any specific information about bussing for your student in your Parent Portal, then your student is NOT on the bus list currently.
Free & Reduced Lunch Application: Just a reminder to complete your lunch application in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. We began charging $3.60 for lunch on Sept. 7th. Please look for an email sent on Sept. 6th regarding lunch payments via Infinite Campus.
Before and Aftercare Options: Please click here for more info.
Quick How-To Reference Guides & Staff Directories: Please see below for each school.
- Central Street
- Quality Hill
- Crossroads Prep Academy
Crossroads Charter Schools Family Handbook: Please click here for the 2022-23 Family Handbook.
NEW Membership Toolkit - Family Directory & Volunteer Portal: Click here to learn more and to register. Questions? Please contact the Community Engagement Manager, Morgan Butler at mbutler@crossroadsschoolskc.org or call (816) 221-3191 ext. 331.
Federal Programs & Reports: The following can be found on our website as well.
School Hours & Quarters
- CS Hours: 8:30-4:00
- QH Hours: 8:30-4:00
- CPA Hours: 7:30-2:45
- Q1 ends 10/27
- Q2 ends 1/19
- Q3 ends 3/16
- Q4 ends 5/26 (or last day)
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General Illness Guidelines
Parents/guardians should keep students home from school if they have a temperature or other symptoms of illness. An ill student will be sent home, and may not return to school, until the student:
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Has been fever-free for 24 hours without needing to use fever-reducing medications, such as ibuprofen or Tylenol. A fever is defined as an oral temperature above 100.3 degrees.
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Has been free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for a full 24 hours, or has a doctor’s note indicating the student may return to school prior to the 24 hour time period.
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Is free of frequent coughing without requiring the use of cough-suppressing medications, such as cough syrup.
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Is free of lice (live bugs.)
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Is free of other symptoms of illness that require exclusion from school as directed by the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.
Students who are present at school with one or more of the above symptoms will be required to be picked up from school by a parent or guardian. Students should be picked up as soon as possible, and no more than 90 minutes after the school contacts the parent/guardian/emergency contact. This helps prevent the spread of any infectious diseases to other students and staff. If the school finds that a student is repeatedly not being picked up within 90 minutes, a meeting will be scheduled between the guardians, School Nurse, and administration.
COVID-19 and Other Specific Diseases
Please note that the above requirements are our guidelines for illnesses in general. It may be that if your child receives a specific diagnosis, such as Strep, COVID-19, Flu, etc., they will have to remain out of school for a longer period of time. If your child is diagnosed with a specific contagious illness, please alert your school nurse so they can provide guidance on when your child may be able to return to school.
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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines for Children: Children's Mercy Kansas City recommends every child who is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine (first dose or booster) and flu shot, receive them as soon as possible. The vaccines are available for those 6 months of age and older. Click here for more info or to schedule your child's appointment.
School Immunizations & Sports Physicals: It's time to make sure your student's immunizations are up to date!
- Children's Mercy: Click here for info on how to request medical records, make appointments for sports physicals and more.
- KCMO Health Department: Click here for info from the Health Department where they accept appointments and walk-ins for all your immunization needs including required and recommended vaccines for students, no cost options for families that qualify and more.
- CDC - Well Visits & Vaccinations: Click here for info on getting caught up on well-child visits and recommended vaccinations.
Mental Health Hotline: The national three-digit phone number for all mental health, 988, is opening the door to a robust crisis system that can de-escalate mental health crises and connect individuals to the most appropriate care. Click here to learn more.
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-What's Happening at CCS-
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The RISE & Shine Coffee Team hard at work last week!
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QH scholars preparing their first group presentation for the class!
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CPA's dynamic Real World Learning Team
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Crossroads Charter Schools' Equity Statement
Diversity and access have been integral to the mission and vision of the
Crossroads Charter Schools since opening 10 years ago.
Click here to read our entire statement.
Crossroads Charter Schools' Core Values
Equity; High Expectations; Real World Learning; Creative Culture
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