There is NO PLACE LIKE CROSSROADS! May is here, and with it, a buzz of activity at Crossroads. These next two months will be busy with Track and Field, EQAO testing, year-end trips, assemblies and recognitions, report cards, and of course lots of learning! Although there is much excitement at the school as we near the summer months, our teaching and learning always takes centre stage, and we appreciate your support as we make the most of the end of term two. Please take some time in the coming days to read this newsletter. It is packed with information and news that will be helpful in keeping your child(ren) on track in the coming weeks. We would also like to take this time to send out an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to the directors, cast, crew, committed staff, parents and volunteers who made our “Wizard of Oz” production something that we are very proud of. Check out Pages 7-10 of this newsletter to see some wonderful pictures of the memories we made! As always, if you have questions or concerns, please email, call or stop by the office. We are always happy to help, and value good communication between home and school. Please join us for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration! Where: Crossroads’ School Gymnasium When: Friday, May 29th Time: Reception at 1:00 p.m. Assembly to follow. We would like to thank-you for the time and care that you have given to our school this year. May 2015 Crossroads Public School Troy Wallace, 1350 Niagara Stone Road Principal Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 Steve Holowchuk, 905-468-7793 Vice-Principal crossroads.dsbn.org The Crossroads Connection School Newsletter
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There is NO PLACE LIKE CROSSROADS! May is here, and with it, a buzz
of activity at Crossroads. These next two months will be busy with
Track and Field, EQAO
testing, year-end trips, assemblies and recognitions, report cards, and of course lots of
learning! Although there is much excitement at the school as we near the summer months, our
teaching and learning always takes centre stage, and we appreciate your support as we make
the most of the end of term two.
Please take some time in the coming days to read this newsletter. It is packed with
information and news that will be helpful in keeping your child(ren) on track in the coming
weeks.
We would also like to take this time to send out an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to the directors, cast, crew, committed staff, parents and volunteers who made our “Wizard of
Oz” production something that we are very proud of. Check out Pages 7-10 of this newsletter
to see some wonderful pictures of the memories we made!
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please email, call or stop by the office. We are
always happy to help, and value good communication between home and school.
Please join us for our Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration! Where: Crossroads’ School Gymnasium When: Friday, May 29th Time: Reception at 1:00 p.m. Assembly to follow.
We would like to thank-you for the time and care that you have given to our school this year.
May 2015
1350 Niagara Stone Road Pr incipal
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 Steve Holowchuk,
905-468-7793 Vice-Pr incipal
Important Information and Dates to Remember:
Our Character Trait for May is Integrity
Our school council will be preparing a Barbecue on May 4th – our
Track and Field day.
Our next School Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 19th at
7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15th is a Professional Development Day for our
teachers. There will be no school for students. Rankin Run is Saturday, May 23rd. Please join our team!
Please join us on Friday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate our volunteers!
Jump Rope for Heart is taking place Friday, May 29th
There are MANY upcoming year end trips. Please visit http://crossroads.dsbn.org/calendar.html to view our Crossroads
calendar listing our special events.
All students should have appropriate running shoes for physical education classes. Crocs, flip flops or sandals may be
comfortable during the warmer weather, but they aren’t suitable for running, jumping or playing.
Transition Team Update
Our NOTL Transition Team continues to meet regularly to discuss the needs of students, staff and parents as we prepare for
amalgamation at Crossroads in September 2015.
On April 20th, our Crossroads primary students had the opportunity to travel to Parliament Oak to see the Carousel Players
show “Peg and the Yeti”. The students enjoyed the show, pizza lunch and time to play on the playground with their new friends.
The students of Parliament Oak travelled to Crossroads on April 22nd to see “The Wizard of Oz”. It was a great chance to see
a wonderful student performance put on by their future classmates.
Peg and the Yeti at Parliament Oak The Wizard of Oz at Crossroads
At our recent transition meeting, staff of Niagara Student Transportation Services presented information about the
anticipated transportation arrangements for September 2015. We were pleased to learn that the number of buses at
Crossroads will only increase by one (from 9 to 10). Overall, there is an improvement in ride times for the majority of students!
NSTS will direct preliminary transportation letters for the 2015-16 school year home with students through the school in June
with an invitation to verify times in late August.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 3
Plans for the addition at Crossroads have been completed and are on display in the front foyer of the school. Feel free to pop
in and take a look!
Parliament Oak parents are invited to a special Open House opportunity on Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you
haven’t toured Crossroads yet, and would like to have the chance to see the facility, you’re welcome to take a walk around and
stay for School Council which will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Of course, you’re also welcome to book a personal tour by
calling the school office at 905-468-7793.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the transition process, please contact your principal. Our Transition
Team is very interested in hearing your concerns and working to address them.
School Cash Thank you to those families who have registered with School Cash. School
Cash is an online portal that you can use to approve permission forms and
make payments with your debit or credit card using the device most
convenient for you. We’re confident you’ll find School Cash to be a safe,
secure and reliable service. To learn more, visit our school website at
http://crossroads.dsbn.org/ and click on the School Cash link.
EQAO Testing – Grades 3 and 6
EQAO testing will take place from May 26th – 29th and June 2nd – 3rd. Grade 3 and 6 parents are encouraged not to plan
appointments or vacations during this time.
Class of 2014/2015 Graduation Graduation 2014/2015 is nearly here! The ceremony will be held at Crossroads Public School in our
gymnasium on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, we will have light
refreshments for graduates, family members and special guests.
Chess Team Congratulations to the Crossroads Chess Team! All 12 players did a great job at the Memorial Tournament on April 10th, and
should be proud of participating in such a challenging tournament! Three students did particularly well in their divisions: Will C.,
earned the bronze medal for grade 4, Tyler J., earned the silver medal for grade 7, and Graham M., earned a gold medal for
grade 4.
Math Olympics Congratulations to Emma M., Griffin D., Nick L and Lauren V. who were chosen to compete in the DSBN Math Challenge on
Friday, April 24.
Coyote Athletics
Intermediate Badminton: Our Intermediate Badminton Team has been representing Crossroads on the court extremely well. Team members include:
Emma M., Robbie F., Sam P., Lauren N., Lauren V., Shuta A., Emma A., Isaiah C., Kai B., Travis C., Maddy R., Mike W., Nick K.,
Leah K., Olivia K., Ethan L., Jake L., Lexi H., Julia H., Autumn R., Matthew G., Trinity J., Josh F., Sophia M.
Good luck to our Coyotes at the Crossroads Tournament on April 30th, as well as the DSBN Team at Brock University on May
6th!
Track & Field:
Track & Field practices are in progress in anticipation of the May 4th meet here at
Crossroads Public School. Students in grades 3 – 8 will have the opportunity to sign up for a
variety of running, jumping and throwing events and participate with other same age peers.
The age groups are as follows:
Atom: Gr. 3s and 4s
PeeWee: Gr. 5s and 6s
Bantam: Gr. 7s
Midget: Gr. 8s
Events consist of the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m on the track; and long jump, triple jump, and high jump in the field
events. Shot Put is also contested at the gr. 7 and 8 level only. Students will be given time to practice their events in Phys. Ed
classes as part of the track & field unit.
We encourage students to pack healthy snacks, water bottles, sunscreen, hats, and dress in layers for changing weather
conditions. A detailed schedule will be made available prior to the event.
Crossroads Golf Club:
In April, we were excited to launch a Crossroads Golf Club for aspiring young golfers.
We want to thank the Niagara on the Lake Golf Course for partnering with our school
to provide such a great experience for our students. Current members include: Lexi
H., Robbie F., Kai B., Colin P., Maddi B., Abby N., Garrett C., Josh F., Olivia K., Griffin D.
and Sam. H.
We want to extend a big thank you to our staff members Mr. Klassen, Mrs. Kerr and
Mrs. Edmands for helping to supervise and instruct our young golfers.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 5
Rankin Run
Save the Date: Saturday, May 23, 2015!
Registration forms are due Monday, May 4th!
Join the Crossroads Coyote team! Believe it or not the 2015 Rankin Cancer Run will be
the 10th annual! Last year there was $750,000 given back to the Niagara community
including $90,000 to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital. Wouldn't it be awesome if this
event could raise $1,000,000 to celebrate the 10th anniversary? With your support,
this can be possible! The event begins at 10 a.m. at the St. Catharines Grantham Lions
Park on Niagara Street and Parnell Road. You can run or walk 1 or 5 km. Adults may register for $20 and students for $10.
This includes a t-shirt, snacks and a BBQ lunch. This is a FAMILY EVENT! Together we are making a difference for Cancer Care
in Niagara.
and search for Crossroads Coyotes.
If you have any questions please see Miss T. Kent (grade 1 teacher).
School Council News
We are looking for volunteers for the 2015/2016 HOME SHOW COMMITTEE. Planning for this event is underway and fresh
faces are always welcome! If interested please contact the office.
Summer HEAT 2015
We are pleased to offer SUMMER HEAT, a primary Summer Learning Program, again this year. The program will run from
Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 31st for students entering JK to grade 4 in the fall of 2015. Kindergarten Kick Start is for
students entering junior and senior kindergarten in the fall, while Funshine Kids is for students entering grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This three week program is entirely FREE, but space is limited so please be sure to register early. Registration can be done
online starting Friday, May 1st. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. with breakfast provided, and it will end at 12:15 p.m.
Students will be involved in a variety of learning opportunities throughout the morning, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and
active living. We are excited about being able to offer this amazing program to our families. Check it out on the DSBN website
at www.dsbn.org/summerheat
St. Catharines - Edith Cavell (literacy and mathematics site), Connaught (literacy and mathematics site), Lincoln Centennial
(literacy and mathematics site), Grapeview (Aboriginal site with literacy)
Welland - Diamond Trial (literacy and mathematics site)
Niagara Falls - Simcoe Street (literacy and mathematics site), Valley Way (Aboriginal site with literacy)
Port Colborne - De Witt Carter (literacy and mathematics site)
Fort Erie Area - Crystal Beach (literacy and mathematics site), Peace Bridge (Aboriginal site with literacy)
NEW sites:
Shining Stars – April 2015
Kindergarten - Mrs. K. Willms/Mrs. Foley Georgia R., Lauryn F., Sophia T.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Lisi/Miss Thiessen
Kindergarten - Mrs. Bartel/Ms. Crawford Miaya S., Emma V.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Whitwell Jackson D., Isabella M.
1 Miss Kent Avery F., Aaron K.
1 Mrs. DeBrouwer Maeanna C., Brylee M.
2 Mrs. R. Willms Nancy K., Margaretha F., Bridger H.
2 Ms. Komandanski Catherine D., Charlotte R.
2/3 Mrs. L. Willms/N. Romanowich Liam L., Jeremy P.
3 Mrs. Smith Carter G., Rachel W.
3 Mrs. Anderson Mischa D., Luke M.
4 Mrs. Peters Elena B., Ingrid E., Keira W.
4 Mr. O’Connor Ashleen H., Amy N., Ethan P.
5 Mr. Reschke David K., Agatha N.
5 Mr. Kenworthy Gannon D., Sarah J., Kayla R.
6 Ms. Edmands Joe M., Josh R., Logan B., Hannah H., Keaton B.
6 Mrs. Code Zach D., Mikey L., Lauren P.
7 Mrs. Kerr Kai B., Tyler J., Ruth P.
7/8 Ms. Ho Eric M., Leah P., Matthew G.
8 Mrs. Krake Leah K., Amber O., Chritian W.
French Mme. Zoccoli Meghan D., Lucas J., Owen H., Joe M., Jack W.
Music Mrs. McMahon Addisyn W., Jessica D.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 7
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testing, year-end trips, assemblies and recognitions, report cards, and of course lots of
learning! Although there is much excitement at the school as we near the summer months, our
teaching and learning always takes centre stage, and we appreciate your support as we make
the most of the end of term two.
Please take some time in the coming days to read this newsletter. It is packed with
information and news that will be helpful in keeping your child(ren) on track in the coming
weeks.
We would also like to take this time to send out an ENORMOUS THANK YOU to the directors, cast, crew, committed staff, parents and volunteers who made our “Wizard of
Oz” production something that we are very proud of. Check out Pages 7-10 of this newsletter
to see some wonderful pictures of the memories we made!
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please email, call or stop by the office. We are
always happy to help, and value good communication between home and school.
Please join us for our Annual
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration! Where: Crossroads’ School Gymnasium When: Friday, May 29th Time: Reception at 1:00 p.m. Assembly to follow.
We would like to thank-you for the time and care that you have given to our school this year.
May 2015
1350 Niagara Stone Road Pr incipal
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 Steve Holowchuk,
905-468-7793 Vice-Pr incipal
Important Information and Dates to Remember:
Our Character Trait for May is Integrity
Our school council will be preparing a Barbecue on May 4th – our
Track and Field day.
Our next School Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 19th at
7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15th is a Professional Development Day for our
teachers. There will be no school for students. Rankin Run is Saturday, May 23rd. Please join our team!
Please join us on Friday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate our volunteers!
Jump Rope for Heart is taking place Friday, May 29th
There are MANY upcoming year end trips. Please visit http://crossroads.dsbn.org/calendar.html to view our Crossroads
calendar listing our special events.
All students should have appropriate running shoes for physical education classes. Crocs, flip flops or sandals may be
comfortable during the warmer weather, but they aren’t suitable for running, jumping or playing.
Transition Team Update
Our NOTL Transition Team continues to meet regularly to discuss the needs of students, staff and parents as we prepare for
amalgamation at Crossroads in September 2015.
On April 20th, our Crossroads primary students had the opportunity to travel to Parliament Oak to see the Carousel Players
show “Peg and the Yeti”. The students enjoyed the show, pizza lunch and time to play on the playground with their new friends.
The students of Parliament Oak travelled to Crossroads on April 22nd to see “The Wizard of Oz”. It was a great chance to see
a wonderful student performance put on by their future classmates.
Peg and the Yeti at Parliament Oak The Wizard of Oz at Crossroads
At our recent transition meeting, staff of Niagara Student Transportation Services presented information about the
anticipated transportation arrangements for September 2015. We were pleased to learn that the number of buses at
Crossroads will only increase by one (from 9 to 10). Overall, there is an improvement in ride times for the majority of students!
NSTS will direct preliminary transportation letters for the 2015-16 school year home with students through the school in June
with an invitation to verify times in late August.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 3
Plans for the addition at Crossroads have been completed and are on display in the front foyer of the school. Feel free to pop
in and take a look!
Parliament Oak parents are invited to a special Open House opportunity on Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you
haven’t toured Crossroads yet, and would like to have the chance to see the facility, you’re welcome to take a walk around and
stay for School Council which will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the library. Of course, you’re also welcome to book a personal tour by
calling the school office at 905-468-7793.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about the transition process, please contact your principal. Our Transition
Team is very interested in hearing your concerns and working to address them.
School Cash Thank you to those families who have registered with School Cash. School
Cash is an online portal that you can use to approve permission forms and
make payments with your debit or credit card using the device most
convenient for you. We’re confident you’ll find School Cash to be a safe,
secure and reliable service. To learn more, visit our school website at
http://crossroads.dsbn.org/ and click on the School Cash link.
EQAO Testing – Grades 3 and 6
EQAO testing will take place from May 26th – 29th and June 2nd – 3rd. Grade 3 and 6 parents are encouraged not to plan
appointments or vacations during this time.
Class of 2014/2015 Graduation Graduation 2014/2015 is nearly here! The ceremony will be held at Crossroads Public School in our
gymnasium on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, we will have light
refreshments for graduates, family members and special guests.
Chess Team Congratulations to the Crossroads Chess Team! All 12 players did a great job at the Memorial Tournament on April 10th, and
should be proud of participating in such a challenging tournament! Three students did particularly well in their divisions: Will C.,
earned the bronze medal for grade 4, Tyler J., earned the silver medal for grade 7, and Graham M., earned a gold medal for
grade 4.
Math Olympics Congratulations to Emma M., Griffin D., Nick L and Lauren V. who were chosen to compete in the DSBN Math Challenge on
Friday, April 24.
Coyote Athletics
Intermediate Badminton: Our Intermediate Badminton Team has been representing Crossroads on the court extremely well. Team members include:
Emma M., Robbie F., Sam P., Lauren N., Lauren V., Shuta A., Emma A., Isaiah C., Kai B., Travis C., Maddy R., Mike W., Nick K.,
Leah K., Olivia K., Ethan L., Jake L., Lexi H., Julia H., Autumn R., Matthew G., Trinity J., Josh F., Sophia M.
Good luck to our Coyotes at the Crossroads Tournament on April 30th, as well as the DSBN Team at Brock University on May
6th!
Track & Field:
Track & Field practices are in progress in anticipation of the May 4th meet here at
Crossroads Public School. Students in grades 3 – 8 will have the opportunity to sign up for a
variety of running, jumping and throwing events and participate with other same age peers.
The age groups are as follows:
Atom: Gr. 3s and 4s
PeeWee: Gr. 5s and 6s
Bantam: Gr. 7s
Midget: Gr. 8s
Events consist of the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m on the track; and long jump, triple jump, and high jump in the field
events. Shot Put is also contested at the gr. 7 and 8 level only. Students will be given time to practice their events in Phys. Ed
classes as part of the track & field unit.
We encourage students to pack healthy snacks, water bottles, sunscreen, hats, and dress in layers for changing weather
conditions. A detailed schedule will be made available prior to the event.
Crossroads Golf Club:
In April, we were excited to launch a Crossroads Golf Club for aspiring young golfers.
We want to thank the Niagara on the Lake Golf Course for partnering with our school
to provide such a great experience for our students. Current members include: Lexi
H., Robbie F., Kai B., Colin P., Maddi B., Abby N., Garrett C., Josh F., Olivia K., Griffin D.
and Sam. H.
We want to extend a big thank you to our staff members Mr. Klassen, Mrs. Kerr and
Mrs. Edmands for helping to supervise and instruct our young golfers.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 5
Rankin Run
Save the Date: Saturday, May 23, 2015!
Registration forms are due Monday, May 4th!
Join the Crossroads Coyote team! Believe it or not the 2015 Rankin Cancer Run will be
the 10th annual! Last year there was $750,000 given back to the Niagara community
including $90,000 to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital. Wouldn't it be awesome if this
event could raise $1,000,000 to celebrate the 10th anniversary? With your support,
this can be possible! The event begins at 10 a.m. at the St. Catharines Grantham Lions
Park on Niagara Street and Parnell Road. You can run or walk 1 or 5 km. Adults may register for $20 and students for $10.
This includes a t-shirt, snacks and a BBQ lunch. This is a FAMILY EVENT! Together we are making a difference for Cancer Care
in Niagara.
and search for Crossroads Coyotes.
If you have any questions please see Miss T. Kent (grade 1 teacher).
School Council News
We are looking for volunteers for the 2015/2016 HOME SHOW COMMITTEE. Planning for this event is underway and fresh
faces are always welcome! If interested please contact the office.
Summer HEAT 2015
We are pleased to offer SUMMER HEAT, a primary Summer Learning Program, again this year. The program will run from
Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 31st for students entering JK to grade 4 in the fall of 2015. Kindergarten Kick Start is for
students entering junior and senior kindergarten in the fall, while Funshine Kids is for students entering grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This three week program is entirely FREE, but space is limited so please be sure to register early. Registration can be done
online starting Friday, May 1st. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. with breakfast provided, and it will end at 12:15 p.m.
Students will be involved in a variety of learning opportunities throughout the morning, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and
active living. We are excited about being able to offer this amazing program to our families. Check it out on the DSBN website
at www.dsbn.org/summerheat
St. Catharines - Edith Cavell (literacy and mathematics site), Connaught (literacy and mathematics site), Lincoln Centennial
(literacy and mathematics site), Grapeview (Aboriginal site with literacy)
Welland - Diamond Trial (literacy and mathematics site)
Niagara Falls - Simcoe Street (literacy and mathematics site), Valley Way (Aboriginal site with literacy)
Port Colborne - De Witt Carter (literacy and mathematics site)
Fort Erie Area - Crystal Beach (literacy and mathematics site), Peace Bridge (Aboriginal site with literacy)
NEW sites:
Shining Stars – April 2015
Kindergarten - Mrs. K. Willms/Mrs. Foley Georgia R., Lauryn F., Sophia T.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Lisi/Miss Thiessen
Kindergarten - Mrs. Bartel/Ms. Crawford Miaya S., Emma V.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Whitwell Jackson D., Isabella M.
1 Miss Kent Avery F., Aaron K.
1 Mrs. DeBrouwer Maeanna C., Brylee M.
2 Mrs. R. Willms Nancy K., Margaretha F., Bridger H.
2 Ms. Komandanski Catherine D., Charlotte R.
2/3 Mrs. L. Willms/N. Romanowich Liam L., Jeremy P.
3 Mrs. Smith Carter G., Rachel W.
3 Mrs. Anderson Mischa D., Luke M.
4 Mrs. Peters Elena B., Ingrid E., Keira W.
4 Mr. O’Connor Ashleen H., Amy N., Ethan P.
5 Mr. Reschke David K., Agatha N.
5 Mr. Kenworthy Gannon D., Sarah J., Kayla R.
6 Ms. Edmands Joe M., Josh R., Logan B., Hannah H., Keaton B.
6 Mrs. Code Zach D., Mikey L., Lauren P.
7 Mrs. Kerr Kai B., Tyler J., Ruth P.
7/8 Ms. Ho Eric M., Leah P., Matthew G.
8 Mrs. Krake Leah K., Amber O., Chritian W.
French Mme. Zoccoli Meghan D., Lucas J., Owen H., Joe M., Jack W.
Music Mrs. McMahon Addisyn W., Jessica D.
Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 7
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Crossroads School Newsletter – May 2015 Page 9
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