Today at the Crossroads

Parent Announcements for Crossroads Middle School

June 5^th, 2018

 

 

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Attention all Fairfield High School and Middle School athletes interested in playing Tennis:

We invite you to attend our joint boys and girls Open Court - Tennis every Sunday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the FHS courts beginning June 10th (weather permitting). No cost, just bring your own racket!

 

 

FROM OUR LOVELY NURSE: Hello Crossroads Parents,*

*As we come to a close  of the 2017/2018 school year. This

is a reminder that if your child has medications in the clinic please

think about making arrangements to have the medication/s picked up

from school.*

*Medications will be held until June 15, 2018. That is one week after

the school year ends.*

 

*Please note any medication not picked up within the one week time

frame will be destroyed per school policy.*

* *

*Have a wonderful summer,*

* *

Deborah McCune, BSN, RN

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTC NEWS

 

Searching for volunteers

 

 

Crossroads Middle School Families,

 

As we end another fantastic school year, your Fairfield Middle School PTC is already gearing up for next year.  Because your student is part of the Crossroads family, you are automatically a member and are welcome at all our PTC meetings and events.  We plan many fun things for the kids while raising money for our school.  We take pride in helping our local community and our wonderful teachers.  We look forward to having new parents join us.

 

We have several open positions for the 2018-2019 school year. Please see the titles and descriptions below. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or are interested in filling one of these positions. There are also several other ways to volunteer and get involved. Please watch for emails and Sign-up Genius opportunities.

 

Thanks, and we look forward to another wonderful year,

 

 

 

Shannon Biehl

PTC Treasurer

 

PTC Open Positions for the 2018-2019 School Year

 

• Crossroads PTC President: Crossroads President will coordinate events and manage any combined decisions/events with the Creekside President. Both Presidents would run the monthly meetings. Coordinate events/meetings and set dates with office staff. 
• Dine to Donate Chairperson: Position starts at the beginning of the year. Research and picks restaurants, coordinates with the restaurant to pick a date and time, send out fliers two weeks prior to the event and the Monday of the event week, and collects check from restaurant after event.
• Fundraiser Chair (Crossroads): Coordinate fall fundraiser with the fundraising company, stuff envelopes to give to students, collect envelops at the end of the fundraiser, and help hand out items when they arrive.  Additional fundraising options are at the discretion of the Fundraiser Chair and Presidents. 
• Spirit Wear: Three fundraisers: Back to school, Holiday, and Spring.  Coordinate w/ our supplier to pick the designs and forms.  The fliers are emailed to the coordinator to print copies and distribute them to the students through the teachers. The supplier picks order forms up from school and drops off deliveries to the office.  The coordinator distributes to the teachers. 
• Crossroads Staff Appreciation/Conference Nights: Staff Appreciation is held first week of May. One day the coordinator will provide breakfast for the teachers/staff, and another day a lunch.  The Coordinator will pick up small gifts for the teachers and put them in their mailboxes.  Three Conference nights are handled: fall, winter, and spring.  Coordinate dinner or desserts for the staff and teachers during each event. 
• 6th Grade Dance Coordinator: This event is combined with both schools. Coordinator will fill out a building use form, get volunteers and chaperones, purchase supplies and food, decorate, and set up pre-sale ticket sales during lunch.
• 7th Grade Dance Coordinator: This event is combined with both schools. Coordinator will fill out a building use form, get volunteers and chaperones, purchase supplies and food, decorate, and set up pre-sale ticket sales during lunch.
• 8th Grade Dance Coordinator: This event is combined with both schools. Coordinator will fill out a building use form, get volunteers and chaperones, purchase supplies and food, decorate, and set up pre-sale ticket sales during lunch.
• Crossroads 8th Grade Social: End of year event – Coordinator will provide food, drinks, games, DJ, communicate with Principals, line up volunteers, determine what activities will take place. Students can purchase t-shirts. Coordinate the t-shirt order forms with our supplier.  Copy and distribute order forms/orders with supplier and distribute the product back to the teachers before event
• Walkathon Chairs – We hold walkathons to raise money twice a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Receive cash box for concessions and buy concessions (will be reimbursed)

 

 

You can contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in or would like more information on any of these positions. If you would like to be added to our email list and sign-up genius list please contact us.

 

 

Creekside and Crossroads have lots planned for our students this year. Check out the dates below and add to your calendar.

 

PTC Meetings will be held from 5-6 the first Thursday every month (except Feb. and April) 

 

6/1 8th Grade Celebration 

 

Do you want to get involved? Come join our team. 

Fairfield Middle School PTC Board Positions 

Creekside Co-President: Barb Begley 

Crossroads Co-President: Terri Calla

Treasurer: Shannon Lay 

Secretary {OPEN}

Tribe Chairs:

Creekside: {OPEN}

Crossroads: {OPEN}

Apparel Chair: {OPEN}

Conference and Teacher Appreciation Week:

Creekside: Jill Arent 

Crossroads: {OPEN}

8th Grade Formal: Terri Calla and Barb Begley 

8th Grade Celebration: Diana Hermann 

Fundraiser Chairs: (walk-a-thons, one fundraiser a year) 

Creekside: {OPEN}

Crossroads: {OPEN}

 

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Miami University Esports Program Seeking Campers

This summer, Miami University's Esports Program will hold it's first Esports Summer Camp in Oxford, OH! Running from July 8-15, attendees from ages 12 and older will spend the day learning about careers in Esports and marketing, while enjoying nightly LAN tournaments. Further details and registration can be found at http://miamioh.edu/cca/aims/industry-collaboration/esports-camp/index.html. If you'd like to know more about the camp, contact Phill Alexander at [email protected].

Summer Basketball Camp August 6-8 for Grades 4-6

Summer Basketball Skill Camp for boys entering  grades 4-6 is August 6-8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost is $25 and includes 3 days of sessions, a camp shirt, and refreshments. Limited space is available. Register online at www.biblebaptistfairfield.com/SKILLSCAMP. For additional information contact Josh Miller (513)293-0027.

 

 

Miami University Women's Basketball Announces Youth Camp for Boys & Girls

Sign up today for a basketball youth camp for boys and girls entering third through eighth grades June 20-22 at Miami University. The cost is $30 per day or $80 for three days. The camp is from 5-9 p.m. Register at https://camps.jumpforward.com/MiamiOH_WBB. Contact Veronica Mullen at [email protected] for more information.

 

Do You Have a Flyer with Info to Share with Students and Parents?

Submit your flyers for approval to the following email:  [email protected].  You can also fax your submission to Gina Gentry-Fletcher at (513) 829-0148.  Your request will be reviewed and if approved, instructions for delivering to our schools will be sent to you.

 

 

Si le gustaría que alguien explique esta información en español, favor de llamar Mario Amaya, ESL Community Liaison al 623 5665.

 

Go Indians!

 

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