CMS Update, October 24th

Please see below for information on resources, events, and upcoming opportunities. We hope you have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Matt Mura

Principal

• Mon 10/26-10/30, Red Ribbon Week, Information Below
• Tues 11/3, NO SCHOOL, All Grades, West Ada School District Professional Learning Day
• Wed 11/4, Picture Retake Day, Information Below
• Sat 11/21- Sun Nov 29, NO SCHOOL, All Grades, Thanksgiving Holiday Break

• 26-27 School Year Calendar: Click Here
• 26-27 Middle School A/B Schedule: Click Here
• CMS Bell Schedule: Click Here

• Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
• Crossroads Middle School Food Services Menus for October
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• School Nutrition Information (meal prices, payment, free and reduced meal application, etc. )

• Information on Outside Counseling Service Access at Crossroads
• West Ada School District Community Resource Guide
• Free Internet Access Program

• Crossroads Middle School Facebook Account
• Crossroads Middle School Instagram

Parents and Guardians, we want to hear from you!

Our goal is not to eliminate technology, it’s to ensure every minute on a school device has a purpose and that students use the best tool for learning, with or without a screen.

Please click this link to take the survey.

Learn more about intentional device use and screen time click here.

We are looking forward to celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Crossroads with a week of themed dress-up days and activities focused on making positive, healthy choices.

Theme: Make a Difference, Be a Hero, Be Drug Free

• Monday, October 26th – Shades to Success: Wear sunglasses and bright colors to show your future is shining bright!

• Tuesday, October 27th – Hero Day: Dress as your favorite superhero or wear a cape.

• Meridian Police Department K9 Team Assembly

• Wednesday, October 28th – Wacky Wednesday: Wear mismatched clothes, crazy hair, or fun accessories.

• Thursday, October 29th – United for a Drug-Free Future: Wear your favorite team gear, team colors, or Crossroads spirit wear.

• Friday, October 30th – Halloween Costume Day: Wear a school-appropriate costume and help us wrap up the week with a fun day at CMS!

Please see the Halloween costume expectations included below for additional information about Friday’s costume day.

We hope students will join us in participating throughout the week!

We’re excited to once again give students the opportunity to wear costumes to school as part of our Red Ribbon Week activities!

To help make this a fun and positive experience for everyone, please review the following expectations for student costumes:

• All costumes must comply with the West Ada School District Dress Code (page 24 of the Middle School Student Handbook).
• Weapons or mock weapons of any kind, including plastic guns or knives, are not permitted.
• Staff must be able to easily identify students throughout the school day. Masks must remain at home, and face makeup or paint should be minimal.
• Costumes should not include blood, gore, or violent imagery.
• Inflatable costumes may be worn during lunch only.
• Costumes must allow students to move comfortably and participate fully in class, including sitting at desks or tables as usual.

Thank you for helping us make our costume day at CMS safe, respectful, and fun for everyone!

West Ada is currently looking for bus drivers, and no previous experience is required. Training is provided for all new drivers.

Bus drivers work on school days and generally follow the same school breaks as students, making this a great opportunity for those looking for a schedule that aligns with the school calendar.

If you are interested in supporting students and being a positive part of our school community, consider applying to become a West Ada bus driver.

Click here for more information.

Any student who would like to have their picture retaken will have the opportunity to do so on Wednesday, November 4th.

If pictures were ordered from our original Picture Day in August, those photos must be returned in order for a retake to occur.

If you did not order pictures on our original Picture Day and would like to order pictures for Retake Day, online ordering is now open. Orders can be submitted by clicking here.

If you would prefer a traditional paper order form, please email us at mura.matthew@westada.org, and we will send an order form home with your child. In your email. Please include your child's first and last name in your email