The Weekly Update September 2025
December 11th, 2024
NOVEMBER 2026
It’s hard to believe November is already here! The school year is moving right along, and it’s been great to see our students settling into their routines, building new skills, and finding success in so many ways. November brings plenty of excitement to CMS, with winter sports and our school musical auditions are officially underway! These activities give our students so many opportunities to get involved, try something new, and showcase talents beyond the classroom. There is always something happening at Crossroads, and we’re proud of the effort, growth, and enthusiasm our students and staff continue to bring each day.
November is also a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the many things that make us grateful and make our CMS community special. We are especially thankful for the families who took the time to join us for Open House or meet with our teachers for conferences. Your involvement and partnership make a difference, and we appreciate the opportunity to connect with you and work together to support your child’s success. We are also grateful for our dedicated teachers and staff who work each day to make Crossroads a welcoming, supportive place for our students to learn and grow.
As we move through the second quarter, we encourage our students to stay focused, continue building strong academic habits, and take advantage of the many opportunities available to them. Be sure to take a look through this month’s newsletter for updates, upcoming events, and highlights from around CMS. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another great month at Crossroads!
PBIS November: INTEGRITY (The I in PRIDE)
November’s PBIS focus is integrity—doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. This month, we’re encouraging our students to show honesty, responsibility, and strong character in everything they do. Integrity shines through in the small moments—being truthful, keeping promises, admitting mistakes, and standing up for what’s right.
Our teachers will be on the lookout for students who model integrity each day, whether that’s in the classroom, the hallway, or the cafeteria. We’ll celebrate these moments and remind everyone that integrity builds trust and helps create a positive, respectful school community. Being able to trust our students is so important as we continue to give our students more independence here at CMS.
Consider joining in our PBIS movement and talking about what integrity can look like at home or in your life as an adult. Maybe it's sharing a time when you made a tough but honest choice or how doing the right thing, even when no one was watching, is important at all ages. We'll be celebrating our students that demonstrated INTEGRITY in our December class meetings.
We want to take a minute and highlight the attendance procedures at CMS.
Things to remember: In the morning, email (cmabsent@wssd.k12.pa.us) or call 717-938-3599 to alert the school that your child will be absent for the day. But a call is not enough! PA law requires a NOTE to be turned in too via email (cmabsent@wssd.k12.pa.us), Powerschool or with your child when they return to school. Remember: a note from a licensed healthcare provider is required for 3+ consecutive days absent. Additionally, after 6 parent excused notes, a student is required to provide a note from a licensed healthcare provider for all future absences.
If you're looking for a flexible and rewarding part-time position, the West Shore School District is actively looking for additional substitute teachers for the remainder of the school year. Whether you are a parent/guardian looking for more ways to stay connected or know someone in your family and friend circles who may be interested, please contact us! The Emergency Permit process allows candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in any field to serve as a Substitute Teacher. The District partners with Substitute Teacher Service (STS) to fill needs within the District throughout the year. You may click this link for more information: https://wssd.k12.pa.us/Employment.aspx
Student Council is busy this month! First up is the annual holiday food drive to support CMS families throughout the holiday season. The food drive begins on begins on November 23rd and runs through December 11th. 7th Grade items: noodles, sauce, canned fruit; 8th Grade items: instant potatoes, instant stuffing, and canned vegetables. We also utilize food donations as entrance fees for the annual Battleball for Giving Tournament. The tournament will take place on Tuesday, November 24th and all students are eligible to participate by submitting a full team or adding their name to an existing team looking for members.
As a fundraiser, Student Council is offering customized t-shirts for battleball teams. Each shirt is $10 for a fully customizable front, an additional $5 for a name/number on the back. All orders must be submitted by November 13th. Order forms can be picked up in Mrs. Stearns's room or the main office.
Milkshakes are back this year! On November 10th, milkshakes will be available in all lunches for $5 a shake, with a limit of 2 per student. Cash is preferred but card (or Apple Cash) are accepted as well.
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