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Superintendent's Corner
11th Annual Dreaming Big Recap
We are so grateful to our community of supporters who sponsored and attended our 11th Annual Dreaming Big event on Oct. 21st! It was wonderful to be back in person for the first time since 2019. We shared stories from our 10 year history, gave updates on what’s happening in our classrooms and on our Real World Learning expeditions, as well as gave a peek into our future….We’re very excited to announce we’re refocusing our efforts on our capital campaign to raise funds to build our community center and gym at 9th and Washington! We plan to utilize this space for everything from school pep rallies, dances and sporting events to adult education classes and professional development. The downtown community has given so much to Crossroads and we want to give back. This is not just a Crossroads space, this is a community space. If you would like to part of this effort, here are three ways you can get involved:
- Treasure: Consider making a donation of $10, $1000, $10,000…or any iteration of 10, to commemorate our 10th year.
- Talent: Help connect us to those who would support this incredible community space.
- Time: Help us develop creative ways to incorporate parents, families, students and donors so their legacy is honored in this space.
Thank you for supporting the BIG DREAMS of our scholars!
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Central Street Annual Toy Drive: We will be collecting toys from November 1-December 5. Please click here for more info including the wish list!
Central Street Care Closet & Pantry is OPEN: The Care Closet and Pantry is officially open to all Central Street scholars, family and staff! Click here for hours and info. Also, holiday food boxes will be available starting on Nov. 14, reservations are required. Click here for more info.
Basketball Update from Coach Tipton - Volunteer Coaches Needed: We have (17) 5th grade boys signed up from both QH & CS. As of now we have (0) coaches for the boys' teams. Coach Tipton is reaching out in hopes of securing some volunteer coaches! Ideally we need 4 more coaches for the boys' teams (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th). The girls' team is already set up. If any parent/guardian is interested, please reach out to Coach Tipton at ktipton@crossroadsschoolskc.org. Thank you!
4th-5th-6th Grade Artist Showcase: In partnership with Show Me KC Schools, Crossroads Central Street and Quality Hill will host an Artist Showcase for 4th, 5th and 6th graders! Art Teachers at Central Street, Michelle Beasley & Genta Hayes, and Quality Hill's Lindsay Doyle will be working with interested students for two different exhibits. Parent Volunteer details to come closer to showcase dates.
- Art Submission Themes
- February 2023: Black History Through Unified Eyes
- March 2023: A Tribute to Woman
- Submissions
- 6th grade students may submit (2-3) 2D art pieces (3D art pieces may be considered).
- 4-5th grade students may submit (1-2) 2D art pieces (3D art pieces may be considered.)
- Requirements
- Interested students must sign up with their art teachers starting the week of October 24th. They may inquire with their art teacher about any needed supplies or materials to complete artwork. Students must submit an Artist Statement with each completed piece of artwork by December 9th to be considered. An Artist statement form will be provided. Limited gallery space, sign up soon!
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New 4th Grade Co-Teacher - Maddi Hayes: Please welcome Ms. Hayes to QH! Click here for her bio.
Basketball Update from Coach Tipton - Volunteer Coaches Needed: We have (17) 5th grade boys signed up from both QH & CS. As of now we have (0) coaches for the boys' teams. Coach Tipton is reaching out in hopes of securing some volunteer coaches! Ideally we need 4 more coaches for the boys' teams (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th). The girls' team is already set up. If any parent/guardian is interested, please reach out to Coach Tipton at ktipton@crossroadsschoolskc.org. Thank you!
Parking at QH: Parents picking up and dropping off students in the rear parking lot of Quality Hill will find new markings on the lot to indicate where to stop to pick up students. Parents should stop their vehicle at the line marked "Stop Here Child Pickup" so as to not block the 4 last parking spots in the lot. We share the lot with neighbors and this helps to not block their cars in at the end of the day during dismissal.
4th-5th-6th Grade Artist Showcase: In partnership with Show Me KC Schools, Crossroads Central Street and Quality Hill will host an Artist Showcase for 4th, 5th and 6th graders! Art Teachers at Central Street, Michelle Beasley & Genta Hayes, and Quality Hill's Lindsay Doyle will be working with interested students for two different exhibits. Parent Volunteer details to come closer to showcase dates.
- Art Submission Themes
- February 2023: Black History Through Unified Eyes
- March 2023: A Tribute to Woman
- Submissions
- 6th grade students may submit (2-3) 2D art pieces (3D art pieces may be considered).
- 4-5th grade students may submit (1-2) 2D art pieces (3D art pieces may be considered.)
- Requirements
- Interested students must sign up with their art teachers starting the week of October 24th. They may inquire with their art teacher about any needed supplies or materials to complete artwork. Students must submit an Artist Statement with each completed piece of artwork by December 9th to be considered. An Artist statement form will be provided. Limited gallery space, sign up soon!
Important Date to Note at QH: Mark your calendars, details to come!
- November 3rd - School wide Fall Festival
QH PAC Updates: Here's the latest from the QH Parent Action Committee
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Update from CPA Administration: Please click here for important updates from CPA Principal, Ms. Harper, and the CPA Administration!
MCC is Coming to CPA on Nov. 10th: Save the date! On Thurs., November 10th, MCC will be coming to Crossroads to discuss duel enrollment college courses for second semester. Click here for more info on this incredible opportunity!
MS Field Trips on Nov. 9th: Please use this form if you're interested in volunteering as a chaperone for the field trips on Nov. 9th, noting that additional screening will need to take place to be confirmed as a volunteer through our Membership Toolkit platform. Thank you!
ACT Testing at CPA on Nov. 9th: We are excited to announce that CPA will be providing Fall ACT testing to all 10th-12th grade students free of charge. On that same day, 9th grade students will visit Missouri Western College, and 7th & 8th grade students will also participate in a college tour and/or a private movie screening. All grade levels will have exciting activities on Nov 9, so please ensure that your child arrives at school on time. Students in grades 7-9 who are late to school may miss field trip buses, and students in grades 10-12 may not be admitted for testing. More information to come!
CPA Sweatshirts: CPA students needing a uniform approved sweatshirt can order a Navy Sweatshirt through this google form. 7th grade students bring $12 to Ms. Clinton, 8th grade bring $12 to Ms. Burris, and High School students can bring $12 in cash or cashapp ($KristinPfeiffer) Ms. Pfeiffer. Money and order forms are due Nov. 2 at 3pm.
CPA Soccer Information: Interested in signing up for MS/HS Soccer at CPA? Click here for information from Coach Clinton and Coach Renfrow.
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Case Park Clean Up - November 5: Join Crossroads families and Quality Hill community members for a cleanup at Case Park, where QH children go for recess every day. After we clean, we’ll celebrate! Cleaning supplies, drinks and snacks will be provided! We'll be there from 9am-noon. Hope to see you there! Flyer here
Picture Day is coming!: Nov. 17-18 at CPA, Nov. 18 at CS and QH. As a reminder, uniforms are required for all schools on picture day
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: Families who use buses can join a group chat to coordinate around their route. This is a parent-run group chat. Please click here for the Groupme info. 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.
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.
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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Healthe Kids Screenings - Tues., Nov. 8th
This year's health screening event will occur on Tuesday, November 8th. Your child was sent home with a consent form for our annual student health screenings over the last few weeks.
If you would like your child to participate, and have not yet filled out and returned the paper form, please fill out and sign the consent form, and return it to school with your child. You may also fill out the form on your Infinite Campus Parent Portal; the "Healthe Kids Screening" form is located under "Documents" in the 22-23 school year.
During the health screenings, a registered nurse will perform the following screenings:
- Vision (near and far)
- Hearing
- Vital signs
- Head to toe screening (ears, throat, teeth, heart, spine, etc)
If you would not like your child to participate please email your campus nurse to let her know, or return the form with a short note saying you do not want your child to participate. This just helps us know that we don't need to follow up again later. Students will not participate, regardless, unless we have a signed permission form.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: Children's Mercy Kansas City recommends every child who is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, receive their vaccine as soon as possible. The vaccine is 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.
University Health Behavioral Health Futures Community Program: This grant-funded program provides outpatient behavioral health services to youth and young adults up to age 25 and their families in a caring and trauma-informed manner. University Health (formerly Truman) will work in tandem with the Crossroads staff to provide additional wrap-around services for families at all Crossroads campuses. Services are offered year 'round. Click here to learn more.
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As you know, the annual Healthe Kids Screening event is coming up next week which is available to all students at no cost! We are fortunate to have healthcare professionals from the Cerner Charitable Foundation conduct our student health screenings each year at no cost to our school or families. This is particularly important as it provides an annual vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening for all students who are opted in. Please see the "Note from the Nurses" section above if you still need to fill out for your form so your student(s) can participate!
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-What's Happening at CCS-
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These CS 4th graders had a blast at Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch!
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Just a few rockstar QH parent volunteers enjoying themselves at Dreaming Big!
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These CPA scholars had a great morning with a NASA rep where they investigated the Artemis mission!
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Spanish teachers Ms. Haro & Ms. Dirks worked closely with CPA staff to make this special story time happen in time to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos! Extra special thanks to CPA scholars Alex Shuck, Dominic Martinez, Lesliyana Richard and Tamia Dixon for helping with this project! Enjoy the video!
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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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