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A monthly newsletter from Crossroads Christian School. View this email in your browser 825 Oak Boulevard, Moody, AL 35004 | (205) 640-2174 crcsoffi[email protected] | www.crossroadschristian.us Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 3 pm Newsletter - May 2015 for the your family. Please share on social media to get the word out! Share Tweet Forward +1 Share TUITION CHECKS – When writing your check for May tuition, please DO NOT include June tuition in it. JUNE is in the 2015-16 school year. The school year begins in June and runs through May. Please send SEPARATE checks for each school YEAR. One check for May 2015 and SEPARATE check for June 2015. FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATOR NEW STAFF POSITIONS ANNOUNCED Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

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A monthly newsletter from Crossroads Christian School View this email in your browser

825 Oak Boulevard Moody AL 35004 | (205) 640-2174crcsofficegmailcom | wwwcrossroadschristianus

Office Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm

Newsletter - May 2015for the your familyPlease share on social media to get the word out

Share Tweet Forward +1 Share

TUITION CHECKS ndash When writing your check for May tuitionplease DO NOT include June tuition in it JUNE is in the 2015-16 schoolyear The school year begins in June and runs through May

Please send SEPARATE checks for each school YEAR One check forMay 2015 and SEPARATE check for June 2015

FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATORNEW STAFF POSITIONS ANNOUNCED

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Back in March Pam Ayres announced her resignation from Activities Director Wehate to see her go but since her youngest child has been out of high school for 3years we understand her desire to do other things Wersquore gonna miss you Pam

Jenny Bartz is going to be taking over as Activities Director Jenny brings awealth of homeschooling experience to this position and wersquore excited to see whatkinds of activities she and her team will plan for next year She has recruitedMachelle Womack to be Teen Activities Coordinator and Rose Stephenson willassume the Elementary Activities Coordinator job Wersquore still waiting on ananswer from someone about becoming the Preschool Activities Coordinator Pam Clinkscales is still with Crossroads but will not be serving as AdministrativeSupport with Nancy Brown at the faculty meetings So Brooke Streufert will becoming alongside Nancy and the rest of the school staff and helping out atfaculty meetings

Tracey Douglas and Jennifer Lavender form the leadership team for the GAP(Guiding Assisting Preparing) co-op that will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays inMoody Barbie Whitefield will continue to lead a team for the Friday co-op classes

David Russell will continue as the Newsletter Editor and Webmaster Yes wersquore already in planning mode for school year 2015-16

HOW TO GET STARTEDHOMESCHOOLINGTuesday May 19 10 am Saturday June 13 10 am (during Used Book Sale)CPC Educational Building

For those families who are thinking about beginning to homeschool this nextschool year wersquove scheduled two seminars from which to choose (we willschedule two more in July and August) Each of these seminars last about 1-12 hours and cover the Alabama state law how church schools fit in some ofthe specifics about Crossroads Christian School curricula choices and a little

Click Here to see all May events on one page

bit on recordkeeping There is no cost for these seminars attending one doesnot obligate you to homeschool or to enroll with Crossroads Please share thisinformation with anyone you know friends or family

HOW TO HOMESCHOOLTHROUGH HIGH SCHOOLTuesday May 19 1 pmCPC Educational Building

If yoursquove got students coming into 8th grade and above you may want to joinus for this free seminar We cover some of the different options homeschoolingparents have in planning their studentsrsquo high school course work how todetermine credits if yoursquore designing your own courses Alabama state diplomarequirements and more We will repeat this seminar in August (no date set) ifyoursquore unable to attend at this time Contact the school office to let us knowyou plan to attend

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATIONFriday May 15th 6PMCommunity Presbyterian ChurchRehearsal for the Graduation will be at CPC on Thursday May 14 at 100pm

GRADUATIONTuesday May 26 7 pmFirst Baptist Church of Trussville

AllarewelcometoaendthereisroomforallyourfriendsandfamilywhowanttocomeTherewillbeaprofessionalvideographerrecordingtheceremonyAllgraduateswillreceiveacopyoftheDVDIfanyofyourfamilymemberswishtopurchaseaseparatecopycontacttheschoolofficeTherewillalsobeaprofessionalphotographertheretotakepicturesfortheyearbookwhichyouwillbeabletopurchaseifyouwantGraduaConrehearsalisTuesdayMay26at11amTherewillbeaseniorbreakfastatCrackerBarrelinTrussvilleonTuesdayMay26at9ampriortorehearsal

ParentsofgraduaCngseniorsLoriBoothrequeststhatyouhaveallrecordsintotheCrossroadsofficebyFridayMay15ThisgivesLoriaweektoverifyeverything

necessaryforgraduaConIfyourstudentissCllcompleCngworkandyouwillNOThavehisorherrecordsintotheofficewewillallowthestudenttowalkatgraduaConheorshewillreceiveablankdiplomacoverWhenyouturninyourrecordswewillmailthediploma

The names of the Crossroads Class of 2015 are given below

READ ALL ABOUT ITGET YOUR YEARBOOK NOW Dont miss this opportunity to get your 2014-2015 yearbook Call the office toput in your order $30 per yearbook We also need photos of your students in their various activities this year Soremember to upload them to the e-share site or put them on a flash drive ordisc and bring them to the office

Upload Instructions We are in special need of photosDance ClassIndividual Arts -Dance lessons Art MusicIndividual Sports Soccer Jousting

Field trips your family may have takenHome Activities These may be special projects

We have a new name To minimize confusion with Friday Co-op we havechanged our name Extended Co-ops new name is GAP which stands forGuiding Assisting Preparing Our goal is to assist parents by filling in anyGAPs in their education process How GAP works Teachers will present material to students on class days Students will begiven homework and projects to complete in between classes These classesare not a substitute for parental involvement Parents are also required topurchase textbook and basic materials needed for class All studentsparticipating must be members of CRCS and grades 7th-12th

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Back in March Pam Ayres announced her resignation from Activities Director Wehate to see her go but since her youngest child has been out of high school for 3years we understand her desire to do other things Wersquore gonna miss you Pam

Jenny Bartz is going to be taking over as Activities Director Jenny brings awealth of homeschooling experience to this position and wersquore excited to see whatkinds of activities she and her team will plan for next year She has recruitedMachelle Womack to be Teen Activities Coordinator and Rose Stephenson willassume the Elementary Activities Coordinator job Wersquore still waiting on ananswer from someone about becoming the Preschool Activities Coordinator Pam Clinkscales is still with Crossroads but will not be serving as AdministrativeSupport with Nancy Brown at the faculty meetings So Brooke Streufert will becoming alongside Nancy and the rest of the school staff and helping out atfaculty meetings

Tracey Douglas and Jennifer Lavender form the leadership team for the GAP(Guiding Assisting Preparing) co-op that will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays inMoody Barbie Whitefield will continue to lead a team for the Friday co-op classes

David Russell will continue as the Newsletter Editor and Webmaster Yes wersquore already in planning mode for school year 2015-16

HOW TO GET STARTEDHOMESCHOOLINGTuesday May 19 10 am Saturday June 13 10 am (during Used Book Sale)CPC Educational Building

For those families who are thinking about beginning to homeschool this nextschool year wersquove scheduled two seminars from which to choose (we willschedule two more in July and August) Each of these seminars last about 1-12 hours and cover the Alabama state law how church schools fit in some ofthe specifics about Crossroads Christian School curricula choices and a little

Click Here to see all May events on one page

bit on recordkeeping There is no cost for these seminars attending one doesnot obligate you to homeschool or to enroll with Crossroads Please share thisinformation with anyone you know friends or family

HOW TO HOMESCHOOLTHROUGH HIGH SCHOOLTuesday May 19 1 pmCPC Educational Building

If yoursquove got students coming into 8th grade and above you may want to joinus for this free seminar We cover some of the different options homeschoolingparents have in planning their studentsrsquo high school course work how todetermine credits if yoursquore designing your own courses Alabama state diplomarequirements and more We will repeat this seminar in August (no date set) ifyoursquore unable to attend at this time Contact the school office to let us knowyou plan to attend

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATIONFriday May 15th 6PMCommunity Presbyterian ChurchRehearsal for the Graduation will be at CPC on Thursday May 14 at 100pm

GRADUATIONTuesday May 26 7 pmFirst Baptist Church of Trussville

AllarewelcometoaendthereisroomforallyourfriendsandfamilywhowanttocomeTherewillbeaprofessionalvideographerrecordingtheceremonyAllgraduateswillreceiveacopyoftheDVDIfanyofyourfamilymemberswishtopurchaseaseparatecopycontacttheschoolofficeTherewillalsobeaprofessionalphotographertheretotakepicturesfortheyearbookwhichyouwillbeabletopurchaseifyouwantGraduaConrehearsalisTuesdayMay26at11amTherewillbeaseniorbreakfastatCrackerBarrelinTrussvilleonTuesdayMay26at9ampriortorehearsal

ParentsofgraduaCngseniorsLoriBoothrequeststhatyouhaveallrecordsintotheCrossroadsofficebyFridayMay15ThisgivesLoriaweektoverifyeverything

necessaryforgraduaConIfyourstudentissCllcompleCngworkandyouwillNOThavehisorherrecordsintotheofficewewillallowthestudenttowalkatgraduaConheorshewillreceiveablankdiplomacoverWhenyouturninyourrecordswewillmailthediploma

The names of the Crossroads Class of 2015 are given below

READ ALL ABOUT ITGET YOUR YEARBOOK NOW Dont miss this opportunity to get your 2014-2015 yearbook Call the office toput in your order $30 per yearbook We also need photos of your students in their various activities this year Soremember to upload them to the e-share site or put them on a flash drive ordisc and bring them to the office

Upload Instructions We are in special need of photosDance ClassIndividual Arts -Dance lessons Art MusicIndividual Sports Soccer Jousting

Field trips your family may have takenHome Activities These may be special projects

We have a new name To minimize confusion with Friday Co-op we havechanged our name Extended Co-ops new name is GAP which stands forGuiding Assisting Preparing Our goal is to assist parents by filling in anyGAPs in their education process How GAP works Teachers will present material to students on class days Students will begiven homework and projects to complete in between classes These classesare not a substitute for parental involvement Parents are also required topurchase textbook and basic materials needed for class All studentsparticipating must be members of CRCS and grades 7th-12th

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

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bit on recordkeeping There is no cost for these seminars attending one doesnot obligate you to homeschool or to enroll with Crossroads Please share thisinformation with anyone you know friends or family

HOW TO HOMESCHOOLTHROUGH HIGH SCHOOLTuesday May 19 1 pmCPC Educational Building

If yoursquove got students coming into 8th grade and above you may want to joinus for this free seminar We cover some of the different options homeschoolingparents have in planning their studentsrsquo high school course work how todetermine credits if yoursquore designing your own courses Alabama state diplomarequirements and more We will repeat this seminar in August (no date set) ifyoursquore unable to attend at this time Contact the school office to let us knowyou plan to attend

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATIONFriday May 15th 6PMCommunity Presbyterian ChurchRehearsal for the Graduation will be at CPC on Thursday May 14 at 100pm

GRADUATIONTuesday May 26 7 pmFirst Baptist Church of Trussville

AllarewelcometoaendthereisroomforallyourfriendsandfamilywhowanttocomeTherewillbeaprofessionalvideographerrecordingtheceremonyAllgraduateswillreceiveacopyoftheDVDIfanyofyourfamilymemberswishtopurchaseaseparatecopycontacttheschoolofficeTherewillalsobeaprofessionalphotographertheretotakepicturesfortheyearbookwhichyouwillbeabletopurchaseifyouwantGraduaConrehearsalisTuesdayMay26at11amTherewillbeaseniorbreakfastatCrackerBarrelinTrussvilleonTuesdayMay26at9ampriortorehearsal

ParentsofgraduaCngseniorsLoriBoothrequeststhatyouhaveallrecordsintotheCrossroadsofficebyFridayMay15ThisgivesLoriaweektoverifyeverything

necessaryforgraduaConIfyourstudentissCllcompleCngworkandyouwillNOThavehisorherrecordsintotheofficewewillallowthestudenttowalkatgraduaConheorshewillreceiveablankdiplomacoverWhenyouturninyourrecordswewillmailthediploma

The names of the Crossroads Class of 2015 are given below

READ ALL ABOUT ITGET YOUR YEARBOOK NOW Dont miss this opportunity to get your 2014-2015 yearbook Call the office toput in your order $30 per yearbook We also need photos of your students in their various activities this year Soremember to upload them to the e-share site or put them on a flash drive ordisc and bring them to the office

Upload Instructions We are in special need of photosDance ClassIndividual Arts -Dance lessons Art MusicIndividual Sports Soccer Jousting

Field trips your family may have takenHome Activities These may be special projects

We have a new name To minimize confusion with Friday Co-op we havechanged our name Extended Co-ops new name is GAP which stands forGuiding Assisting Preparing Our goal is to assist parents by filling in anyGAPs in their education process How GAP works Teachers will present material to students on class days Students will begiven homework and projects to complete in between classes These classesare not a substitute for parental involvement Parents are also required topurchase textbook and basic materials needed for class All studentsparticipating must be members of CRCS and grades 7th-12th

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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necessaryforgraduaConIfyourstudentissCllcompleCngworkandyouwillNOThavehisorherrecordsintotheofficewewillallowthestudenttowalkatgraduaConheorshewillreceiveablankdiplomacoverWhenyouturninyourrecordswewillmailthediploma

The names of the Crossroads Class of 2015 are given below

READ ALL ABOUT ITGET YOUR YEARBOOK NOW Dont miss this opportunity to get your 2014-2015 yearbook Call the office toput in your order $30 per yearbook We also need photos of your students in their various activities this year Soremember to upload them to the e-share site or put them on a flash drive ordisc and bring them to the office

Upload Instructions We are in special need of photosDance ClassIndividual Arts -Dance lessons Art MusicIndividual Sports Soccer Jousting

Field trips your family may have takenHome Activities These may be special projects

We have a new name To minimize confusion with Friday Co-op we havechanged our name Extended Co-ops new name is GAP which stands forGuiding Assisting Preparing Our goal is to assist parents by filling in anyGAPs in their education process How GAP works Teachers will present material to students on class days Students will begiven homework and projects to complete in between classes These classesare not a substitute for parental involvement Parents are also required topurchase textbook and basic materials needed for class All studentsparticipating must be members of CRCS and grades 7th-12th

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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Field trips your family may have takenHome Activities These may be special projects

We have a new name To minimize confusion with Friday Co-op we havechanged our name Extended Co-ops new name is GAP which stands forGuiding Assisting Preparing Our goal is to assist parents by filling in anyGAPs in their education process How GAP works Teachers will present material to students on class days Students will begiven homework and projects to complete in between classes These classesare not a substitute for parental involvement Parents are also required topurchase textbook and basic materials needed for class All studentsparticipating must be members of CRCS and grades 7th-12th

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

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Page 6: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the educational building ofCRCS See schedule for class times Early Registration and Information Early registration will be at the June 13thCRCS Used Book Sale in the gymlunchroom We will also be available toanswers questions and give any information you may need We will have classdescriptions available as well Classes available Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Alabama HistoryGeography World HistoryEarth Science Health Kineseology Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office andSpanish 2 (must have had Bartz Spanish 1) See schedule in newsletter CoordinatorsTracey Douglas 205-613-1301Jennifer Lavender 205-834-4681 CalendarAugust 25 2015 - First Day of Fall Semester November 23-27 - Thanksgiving BreakDecember 8 29015 - Last Day of Fall Semester January 5 2016 - First Day of Winter SemesterMarch 28 - Apr 1st - Spring BreakApril 19 2016 - Last Day of Winter Semester

GAP Class Schedule

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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Page 7: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

May Day 2015 Wednesday May 6thCity of Moody Ball Fields1000 am - 200 pmRain or Shine There will be BOUNCIES There will be GAMES And there will beACTIVITIES Come on out to the Moody City Ball Fields for a fun day of family activitiesThere are activities for all ages Here are some things you dont want to forgetEasy up tents picnic lunch chairs water sunscreen dads and grandparentsand pocket change Some activities and games are free others are very cheapProceeds go to the Childrens Hospital Kudos to the CRCS Key Club for allthey have done to make this year a success If inclementsevere weather keepa check on your email It will be held at the Moody city ball fields across fromthe firepolice station Go all the way to the back field Contact JenniferLavender for any other questions thelavenderfamilyoutlookcom

FINISHING UP THIS SCHOOL YEAR End of year records are due into the Crossroads office by June 15 You need tocomplete your 4th quarterly report AND your End-of-Year (EOY) summary report foreither elementary or secondary student Have records into the school office by thattime (either put them in the mail or bring them in) If you are bringing them in personcome by on Tuesday or Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm we keep our regularoffice hours during summer Since the school year runs June through May tuition forthis school should be paid through May 2015 It would be helpful to have thisschoolrsquos year tuition in a separate check from any tuition for the next school yearThanks

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 8: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR If you plan to return to Crossroads for school year 2015-16 re-registration for thenext school year will be available on-line by the first of May Please complete thisprocess by June 15 so we will know how many vacancies we have for the nextschool year When you pay June tuition please make sure it is in a separate checkfrom tuition for this school year Thanks

If you will be changing schools in the fall give the office at least 2 weeks noticebefore you need a transcript Make sure your grades are into the office and tuition ispaid We do not release records if there is outstanding tuition to be paid and wedonrsquot make up records for the transcript As the faculty member the parent is theone responsible for giving credit and awarding grades for work completed during theschool year

Friday Co-OpJust a few end of the year notes to keep in mind

The website will be up and running again soon I am shooting for lateMay early June I already have a few classes to start our Fall scheduleso I will go ahead and add those and add additional classes throughoutthe summer as they develop If you would like to teach its never too early to talk about class ideasThe earlier we can get a schedule together the better No pressure atthis point of course but keep in mind that we would like to put a scheduletogether with plenty of time to look over it and decide before registration Check the facebook page for updates to the website (classes added)and for fall registration dates toward the end of the summer break

If you have any questions about anything co-op you can contact me by textphone or e-mail anytime

Hope everyone has a great summer break

Barbie Whitefieldbarbiewhitefieldgmailcom205-306-6177

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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Page 9: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

The East Central Patriots finished the 2014-2015season with an exciting string of accomplishments

2014-2015 JV and Varsity BoysThe Varsity Boys team finished with its best record ever at 22-8 and made it

to the semi-finals in the playoff tournament They also participated in twoinvitational tournaments this year in Lawrenceville GA and in Gardendale AL

where they also played in the championship game

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 10: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

2014-2015 JV and Varsity GirlsThe Varsity Girls finished their season at 14-11 CRCS student CarolinePoston earned the ACSC Varsity second team all conference medal In

February the varsity girls played in the championship game at the SoutheastRegional Homeschool Basketball Tournament in Lawrenceville GA

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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Page 11: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

2014-2015 JV Boys Championship TeamThe Junior Varsity Boys team finished at 23-1 (also its best record ever) andwon the JV Championship Game on February 14th defeating the EvangelChristian Lightning by a score of 28-19 at Samford University in BirminghamAL CRCS students Matthew Jensen and Ben Gamble were both awarded allconference medals for their accomplishments during the tournament For their

performance during the season students Nicholas Howard and MatthewJensen were also awarded all conference medals

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 12: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Caroline Poston Hannah HowardThe Junior Varsity Girls team finished in first place at 13-3 an all-time record

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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Page 13: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

for the team in only its second year of existence Three players from CRCSwere awarded all conference medals for their season performance including

(1) Rebecca Rouse (2) Caroline Poston and (3) Hannah Howard

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 14: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Nick Armstrong Matthew Jensen

For more information about the East Central Homeschool basketball programplease visit wwwechosbasketballcom or email echosbasketballgmailcom

Take The Reins 10KSaturday June 13 2015The Red Barn in LeedsDebbie Ward is a homeschool mom at Crossroads

I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

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I want to share a bit about our story and reach out for some assistance OnJune 13 2009 our lives tragically changed Our son Cpl Anthony Clay Ward(27) died by suicide a victim of PTSD Clay served the USMC with threedeployments the last to Iraq Our hearts were broken However through all thegrief pain and mourning we have seen God use this event in our lives Claysfellow Marine brothers reached out to our family and they became ours Theyare now my boys Last year on the anniversary of his death the boys decidedto come to Alabama June 13 2015 and run 6 miles to honor the 6 years sincehis death So now the Marines are coming On June 13th the first Cpl AnthonyClay Ward Memorial Run will be hosted by The Red Barn in Leeds They aretotally handling the run but I will be hosting several meals for these men andtheir families On June 12 there will be a pizzapasta party and on June 13 Iplan to have a cookout at a local facility So how can you help Last count wehad around 50 people coming from across the nation I could really use yourhelp in small ways such as non perishable items cookies chips drinks giftcards to WalMart so we can purchase the items we need

Kara Bartz (karabartzgmailcom) has offered to assist me in this endeavorDetails will be available soon I really appreciate any help you can offer Pleasejoin me in offering these men our southern hospitality and leave here feelingappreciated and loved Let the Love of Christ shine through us all here inAlabama Thank you so very much in advance for considering I will be postinglinks to registration Please join us and run Check out the details here

wwwtakethereins10Kcom

SPRING MUSIC RECITALShannon Monroes instrumental music classesMonday May 18 700 pmSanctuary at Community Presbyterian Church in Moody

Please come and see where we are and where we are headed for the futureThis is an open invitation to everyone This recital is open to ANYONE Freeadmission Please come listen to our CRCS music students We aregrowing Come and see the future Crossroads Band

Interested Check us out at the recital and see whats in store for next year

Shannon Monroe205-601-2198

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 16: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Huge Church Yard SaleSupporting Jimmy Rich Crossroads graduate and missionaryMt Calvary Presbyterian Church PCA 9392 Cedar Mountain Road 35126(located in North Clay next to Zamora Park)

Clothing shoes toys sports equipment household items computers sewingmachines amp craft items and much more Rain or shine

Yard sale dates and timesFriday May 22 8 am - 2 pmFriday May 22 4 pm - 8 pm BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks available forpurchase Come and shop after workSaturday May 23 8 am - 2 pm baked goods and drinks also available forpurchase Grab your breakfast at the yard sale

httpswwwfacebookcomevents832886193448433 To financially support Jimmy please visit the following link and choose his name underinternfellow selection intern name httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020httpssecure3convionetijmsiteDonation24020donation=form1ampdf_id=4020 Please pray for his support to be adequate for good health and physical and spiritual protection forall of the little jots and tittles to smoothly come together for his departure for success in his workfor his relations with his fellow workers in the field for a smooth transition there and satisfyinglabors and for his parents siblings and nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly

Thank you

CHEF of AlabamaHomeschool Convention

Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Nurturing the Hearts and Minds of Our Children June 18-19 2015Gardendale First Baptist Church (South campus)940 Main Street in Gardendale Register on-line at wwwchefofalabamaorg

Israel Wayne is an author and conference speaker who has a passion fordefending the Christian faith and promoting a biblical worldview

Bill Jack will be leading the Teen Track at the conference a very good reasonto make sure your teen is there He is an educator with 10 years experience inpublic schools and 14 years with The Caleb Campaign a creationist youthministry As a founder of Worldview Academy he continues to pursue hispassion to raise up a generation who have the vision to reach their culture withthe gospel

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer specializing in theCharlotte Mason method wwwsimplycharlottemasoncom

Joyce Herzog is a gifted teacher and author of many educational products thatsimplify teaching for you and learning for your students Joyce taughtclassrooms of learning disabled students in private and public schools formany years and has been working with homeschooling families for twodecades

Crossroadsrsquo own Cindy Harper and her sister Cathy East will be leading thechildrenrsquos program focusing on geography in Field Trip USA If you havenrsquotchecked out the adventures of FieldTrip Freddy or SightSeeing Sally yet jointhem at the CHEF convention in June

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 18: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

The CRCS Travel Club PresentsSPAIN amp PORTUGAL ndash MAY 2016 Donrsquot miss the boatearly enrollment ends soon Wersquove got another great group of CRCS students and parents traveling on thisexciting educational tour that skirts the beautiful Mediterranean Sea We will visit the actual site where Columbus set sail for America This fieldtripwill take us from Lisbon Portugal along the Mediterranean to Barcelona Spainwith an option to visit the French Riviera Repeat travelers also get a $100 discount on this tour regardless of when theyenroll As always this trip is open to friends and family members of CRCSstudents Group size will be limited to 50 travelers For more information including a detailed itinerary current discounts and exactpricing or to get enrolled please visit wwweftourscom1542738WV or contactJennifer Myers at 205-451-9322 or jenvanwindstreamnet

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 19: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Spring Formal An Elegant Country EveningSaturday May 2 6-10 pm Ephesians Farm 246 Ephesians Farm Road Oneonta

Sit-down dinner at 630 pmSenior Lead-out at 8 pm $35 for students and their guests$20 for adults who want dinner (parents free if only coming forSenior Lead-out) Seniors please turn in your Lead-out information sheets ASAP

Directions to Ephesians Farm from I-59 exit 154 (SpringvilleHwy 174)Ephesians Farm is about 10 miles from the 4-way stop in SpringvilleContinue on that road (Murphrees Valley Road) past Homestead Hollowup the mountain At about 10 miles turn LEFT on Dumas Bridge Road(the second time you see that road the first left turn onto Dumas Bridgewould be the long way there) After you turn left onto Dumas BridgeRoad bear left and go about frac34 mile to Ephesians Farm Turn right intodriveway and continue to dance location on the left

Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Key Club is winding down for the year But please join us for May Day on May 6We will be hosting the fun and games for the day So come out and have a beautifulday with our great teens Key Club is a volunteer service organization for highschool teens and lead by high school teens For more info on Key Club pleasecontact Tere Sizemore at 205-281-7916

ASVAB Test InterpretationThursday May 7 9-10 amCPC Educational Building If your student took the ASVAB on April 8 come back on May 7 for armypersonnel to walk you through how to understand the scores If you have alaptop to bring with you that would be helpful

Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Last opportunity to take the SAT or the ACT in JuneOtherwise you have to wait until next school year

ACTwwwactstudentorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $38 (no writing) $5450 (ACT plus writing)

SATSCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTwwwcollegeboardorgRegister for this test through the websiteCost is $5250

Alabama Symphony YouthOrchestra Auditions May 16-17 2015 Open to students ages 12-22 years Application due by May 1Contact school office for application

Distinguished Young Women (DYW)Benefit ConcertSaturday May 16 2015 ndash 7 pm

Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts

Deadlines and Test Dates

Deadlines and Test Dates

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 22: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

$20 per personThe WingNuts (vintage rock amp roll music)Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice emceeSilent auction begins at 6 pmALL proceeds from this event go to scholarship fund for this yearrsquos DYWparticipants

Canrsquot attend but still want to contribute Make a donation (501c3 organization) ordonate an item to the silent auction

Trussville Hybrid SchoolCertain subjects bogging down your homeschool experience

Trussville-Hybrid is here to help Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdaysmid August through the end of April

Tamara Mooring is teaching Physics Chemistry Government ampEconomics and ACTSAT Test PrepLaura Griffin is teaching Algebra I Geometry Algebra II and Pre-CalculusAlso available is English 678 English 910 English 1112 with American

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Copyright copy 2015 Crossroads Christian School All rights reserved

unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences

Page 23: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Literature Science 67 Physical Science Biology Math 67 and Pre-Algebra

Sign up now to get your registration discount More informationat httpwwwmyrctorgthsc2u6

Contact us at trussvillehybridyahoocom and request your information packettoday

Call Laura Griffin at 205-835-7166 with your questions

Teen Girls Lock-InFriday May 7 ndash Saturday May 8 6 pm to 6 pm

Arbor Baptist Church in Pell City 802 Comer Avenue $10 per girl Please RSVP before event to Leigh-Anne Singleton (770) 655-8526 or if youhave further questions

For over a year now Leigh-Anne has wanted to start a program called GirlTalk formiddlehigh school age girls If you are in the Pell City area and would be interestedplease check this out We are going to have a wonderful 24 hours and discuss thebeginning of a GirlTalk Chapter right here in Pell City

Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

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Senior BreakfastCracker Barrel in TrussvilleTuesday May 26 at 9amAll graduates and parents are invited to attend Please let Pam Ayres know byMay 15th if you plan to attend Contact Pam Ayres at 205-368-3228 (txt) oremail at pamscoutgmailcom

Chase Batton Jeffrey BrownTanner BurlesonBenjamin CaneKaterina ChoquetteHannah Collier Hope Collins Alexander Crump Aaron DavisJasmine Davis Caleb DenardDavid Dodgen Hayden Gilbertson Jonathan Gilliam Meghan Godsey Alexis Gray

Isaac JettMary Lagrone Cody Linn Aaron Manville JoHannah Miller Dianna Nichols Heather Pepple Cameron PowersDustin Rooks John Rutledge Meryn Sandlin Ty Sharp Joshua ShawLandon Shaw Jonine Smith Sarah Jane Swanson

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

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Page 25: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

Erin Hafner Benjamin Hansen Joshua Harkins Joe Hinkle Peyton Hollis Kailyn HopperSamuel Howard

David Thompson Alyssa TillmanIsaac Vacheresse Brooke Walker Landon WallsBrooke WidemanWil Woodard

DATESETFORFIRSTUSEDBOOKSALESaturdayJune139amto1pmCommunityPresbyterianChurchGym

MarkyourcalendarsforCrossroadsrsquousedbookcurriculumsalesthissummerBecausenoteveryoneisreadytobuyandorsellinJuneCrossroadshastwousedbooksaleseachyearAnyonecancomeandpurchasematerialsateithertheJuneorAugustsaleButonlyCrossroadsfamiliescansellinJuneWedoallownonZCrossroadsfamiliestosellbooksinAugustBringcashandcoinwithyouwhenyoucometobuyYoumaybeabletowritechecksforthebiggeritemsbutitrsquosmucheasiertohavecashforthe

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Page 26: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

smalleritemsForthoseofyouwhohaveneverparCcipatedinoneofourschoolrsquosusedbooksaleshereisanexplanaConofhowtogetreadyforit

HowtheSaleWorksThegymisdividedintosecConsMaterialisdividedbygradefrompreschoolthroughgrade6thenbysubjectmaerforgrades7Z12AreasaresetasideforreadersteacherresourcematerialsmulCZlevelusegamesandmiscellaneousTherersquosalsoasecCondevotedtoldquofreerdquomaterials(anythingyoursquorewillingtogiveaway)

IfyoursquoresellingitemsattheeventpleasemarkallyourmaterialscarefullyIfsomethingisfreewriteldquofreerdquoonitoronalabelstucktoitOtherwiseoneachitemaachanenvelopelisCngyournameitemrsquosnamerecommendedgradelevel(ifknown)andthepriceIfyouhavemorethanoneiteminasetbandthematerialstogetherandwritehowmanypiecesareinthatsetonyourenvelopePurchaserswillplacethepurchaseamountintheseenvelopes

WhenyoubringbookstosetupregisterwiththecashierwhowilllabelalargeenvelopewithyournameandphonenumberThisenvelopewillbeusedtocollectindividualenvelopeswhichcontainpaymentformaterialsyousellIfyouhaveCmeandareabletodosoyoumightconsidermakingamasterlistofyourbooksandcurriculumforyourusewhenyoupickupyourmoneyandunsoldmaterialsonSaturday

ScheduleforSetZUpandSaleSetZupwillbeonFridayaeernoon(June12)from2Z4pmandSaturday(June13)from8to9amThesalewillbeginat9amSaturdayandclosepromptlyat1pmPlantoreturnat1pmonSaturdaytopickupyourmoneyandanyunsoldmaterialsorhaveafrienddoitforyouCRCSisnotresponsibleforanymaterialsleeinthegym

VolunteersNeededThissaleisrunbyvolunteersEveryonewhoplanstosellmaterialsmustvolunteertohelpwitheithersetZuponFridayaeernoonat2pmnobookscanbeputoutunClthegymissetupOrstaylateonSaturdayandhelpwithmovingtablesbacktowheretheygoThisbeginsaround115or130sincewemustgiveCmeforbookstobecollectedbysellersWealsoneedtwoorthreecashierstoworkshies(9Z11amand11amto1pmonSaturday)TableshavetobemovedfromotherbuildingstothegymonFridayandthentakenbackonSaturdayaeernoonSignshavetobeputonwallsonFridayandtakendownonSaturdayYoursquorewelcometobringyourchildrentohelpwiththesetasksContacttheCrossroadsofficeifyouplantosellbooksandletusknowhowyouplantohelp

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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Page 27: Newsletter - May 2015-+May+2015.pdf · Newsletter - May 2015 ... 1/2 hours, and cover the Alabama state law, ... May Day 2015 Wednesday, May 6th City of Moody Ball Fields 10:00 am

WORK PERMITSUnder the current state law work permits are no longer required for yourteenager If a 14YO or 15YO is working he or she must provide an Eligibilityto Work form to employers which can be obtained from the Crossroads office For more information check the Child Labor Law at wwwlaboralabamagovStudents 16 years or older do not need anything from the school

DRIVERS PERMIT andDRIVERS LICENSE If your student plans to take the driverrsquos permit test you need to take a currentcopy of a church school enrollment form (CSEF) to prove that he or she isenrolled in school Irsquom not sure if you need it for the driverrsquos license Irsquove heardthat they do not require that now If you need a CSEF for any reason you canpick it up during regular office hours at the faculty meetings or call andrequest that we mail it to you

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATIONDonrsquot forget to keep on collecting and turning in those Boxtops for Education Clip those box tops off General Mills products and bring them into the schooloffice or deposit them in the box at faculty meetings Each box top is worth 10cents to our school which adds up quickly when we all work together Fundscollected through this program are used for projects that benefit Crossroadsstudents up through the 8th grade Last year we redeemed $337 from ourBoxtops

NOTE PleaseampcheckamptheampdatesamponamptheampBoxtopsampandampNOTampturnampinampanyampthatamphaveexpiredampThank you

Click here for a list of tutors Click here to contact our staff

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