Crossroads Middle School
535 Fishing Creek Road
717-932-1295

Last updated: 3/16/10
Welcome to the Eighth Grade Superstar Homepage
Crossroads Middle School

Welcome to the Eighth Grade Superstar Team Homepage!


REMINDERS TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

*(3/16/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM SATURDAY STUDY SESSION:
-There will be a SATURDAY MORNING study session for students with grade concerns THIS SATURDAY (3/20) FROM 8-10 A.M.!


*(3/11/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM SATURDAY STUDY SESSION:
-There will be a SATURDAY MORNING study session for students with grade concerns THIS SATURDAY (3/13) FROM 8-10 A.M.!


*(3/1/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM SATURDAY STUDY SESSIONS:
-The SATURDAY MORNING study sessions for students with grade concerns WILL BEGIN THIS SATURDAY (3/6) FROM 8-10 A.M.!


*(2/24/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM MANDATORY STUDY SESSIONS:
-The before & after school study sessions for students with grade concerns are CANCELED FOR THURSDAY (2/25) DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS!


*(2/10/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM PARENT CONFERENCES:
-The parent conferences scheduled for
WEDNESDAY (2/10) at 3 & 3:30 P.M. will be rescheduled for TUESDAY (2/16) or THURSDAY (2/18) at either 3 or 3:30 P.M. Please contact one of the "Team" teachers to schedule your date & time.

*(2/9/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM MANDATORY STUDY SESSIONS:
-The before & after school study sessions for students with grade concerns are CANCELED FOR TUESDAY (2/9) & WEDNESDAY (2/10) DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS!


*(1/14/10) - SUPERSTAR TEAM AWARDS RECIPIENTS FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER:
-Congratulations to the following students for being selected as award winners for the "Superstars" and were recognized at the "Team" assembly on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Your efforts, strong character & positive attitudes are appreciated. Continue to make positive contributions! Also, thank you to the parents & guests that attended the assembly.

November's winners were:
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:     Brandon G & Courtney S
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:             Justine E & Evan R
IMPROVED STUDENT:               Kylie S

December's winners were:
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:     Logan G & Ceara S
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:             Bryan J & Andrew M
IMPROVED STUDENTS:             Trinity G & Zach W


*(1/13/10) - CMS GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNER:
-Congratulations to David K for winning the CMS Geography Bee competition against 30 other participants from grades 6 through 8. David will now take a test to qualify for the PA State Geo Bee to be held later this spring. Way to go David & good luck!

*(1/8/10) - CMS GEOGRAPHY BEE:
-Congratulations to David K for being selected to participate in the CMS Geography Bee on Wednesday, January 13. Good luck to David as he
represents the SUPERSTAR TEAM during the competition!

*(12/22/09) - SUPERSTAR TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT:
-Congratulations to Jacob R for being selected as the "Improved Student" award winner for the month of November for the "Superstars". Your effort, strong character & positive attitude is appreciated. Good luck at your new school & continue to make positive contributions! The "Superstar" Team of teachers & students wish you well.


*(12/21/09) - SUPERSTAR TEAM AWARDS ASSEMBLY FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER:
-The next "Team" awards assembly will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010. Some students will be recognized for "Student of the Month, Citizenship & Improved Student" awards. Parents & guests of award recipients will be invited to attend the assembly.


*(12/14/09) - 2nd MP "INTERIM" GRADE PROGRESS REPORT:
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Some students (Parents not registered for the "PowerSchool" grading report program) who had a grade of a 77% or lower in a "Core" subject (L. Arts, Math, Science, S. Studies) received a grade printout from the "Team" in the mail last week regarding their below average progress for the 2nd marking period. Students who received interim reports in the mail need GET THEIR SLIP SIGNED & RETURNED TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18! Parents are encouraged to contact the CMS Office to register for "PowerSchool" ASAP!

*(12/1/09) - "HEADS-UP & THUMBS-UP" FORMS:
-Some students received slips today regarding their progress for the 2nd marking period. Students that received "Thumbs-Up" are to be commended. Students that received "Heads-Up" are not meeting expectations and need to improve their performance PLUS GET THEIR SLIP SIGNED & RETURNED TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4! Students that did not receive a slip are progressing at an average rate.


*(11/24/09) - PARENT/PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES:
-The Superstar Team would like to thank all parents & students that attended the conferences this week!

*(11/17/09) - PARENT/PORTFOLIO CONFERENCE CONFIRMATION SLIPS:
-Students that returned conference forms began receiving slips today confirming the date, time & location of their parent or portfolio conference on Monday, November 23, or Tuesday, November 24.  Parent (Traditional) conferences will be held for students with specific academic and/or behavioral concerns in Room 215, while Portfolio (Student-led) conferences will be held in each "Core" class on those dates for the remaining students to present their work to parents. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL PARENT OR PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES!

*(11/13/09) - SUPERSTAR TEAM AWARDS RECIPIENTS FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
-Congratulations to the following students for being selected as award winners for the "Superstars" and were recognized at the "Team" assembly on Friday, November 13, 2009. Your efforts, strong character & positive attitudes are appreciated. Continue to make positive contributions! Also, thank you to the parents & guests that attended the assembly.

September's winners were:
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:     Sydney S & Scott S
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:             Sierra S & Chris W
IMPROVED STUDENTS:             Brianna D & Kaylee D

October's winners were:
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:     Logan A & Hannah K
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:             David K & Hannah S
IMPROVED STUDENTS:             R.J. F & Amanda M


*(11/13/09) - SUPERSTAR TEAM LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS:
-Congratulations to the following students for being selected as members of this year's Leadership Council for the "Superstars" and were recognized at the "Team" assembly on Friday, November 13. Your efforts, strong character & positive attitudes are appreciated. Continue to make positive contributions! They were:

Logan A                        Ashley B
Harrison B                   Cheyenne B
Heath K                       Hannah K
Evan R                         Emilee M
Scott S                        Emily O
Chris W                       Emmie S
                                   Sydney S
                                   Meredith S
                                   Courtney S             


*(11/12/09) - REPORT CARDS & CONFERENCE FORMS:
-All students received a conference letter
to take home today which was attached to their report card or obligation notice. ALL PARENTS are to complete the form and have their student return it to THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY MONDAY 11/16. Parent (Traditional) conferences will be held for students with specific academic and/or behavioral concerns. Portfolio (Student-led) conferences will also be held for the remaining students to present their work to parents. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL PARENT OR PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES! See the files below for a copy of either the parent conference letter (students with F's) or the portfolio conference letter that were sent home.

*(11/9/09) - SUPERSTAR TEAM AWARDS ASSEMBLY FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
-The first "Team" awards assembly will be on Friday, November 9, 2009. Some students will be recognized for "Student of the Month, Citizenship & Improved Student" awards. Parents & guests of award recipients will be invited to attend the assembly.

*(11/9/09) - FALL PARENT/PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES:
-The Fall conference dates are set for Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. The team will be contacting the parents of students via letter later this week with more information. Parent
(Traditional) conferences will be held for students with specific academic and/or behavioral concerns (THE TEAM WILL SEND A LETTER REQUESTING A PARENT CONFERENCE). Portfolio (Student-led) conferences will also be held on those dates for the remaining students to present their work to parents. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL PARENT OR PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES! See the files below for a copy of either the parent conference letter (students with F's) or the portfolio conference letter that will be sent home.

*(9/17/09) - "HEADS-UP & THUMBS-UP" FORMS:
-Some students received slips today regarding their progress for the 1st marking period. Students that received "Thumbs-Up" are to be commended. Students that received "Heads-Up" are not meeting expectations and need to improve their performance PLUS GET THEIR SLIP SIGNED & RETURNED TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21! Students that did not receive a slip are progressing at an average rate. 



Students and parents can now use this to find announcements and homework for all of the Superstar team!

Below you will find a link to Power School. Please, continue to keep track of your child's academic progress. If you have a question, please contact that teacher.



Related Files

    doc 09 Portfolio Conf. letter (doc file - 30kb)

    doc 09 Conference letter for failures (doc file - 33kb)

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