SAVE THE DATE:

March Faculty Meetings

• Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church
• Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Eden Westside Baptist Church

Choose the day or time that best fits your schedule. Attendance is required as part of membership. If you are providentially hindered from attending, let us know.

Quarters 1 and 2 should be turned in now.  Please make sure you stay on top of your grade submissions.

Important Dual Enrollment Information

If you have a student taking Dual Enrollment, you will need to report those grades on your quarterly submission. We understand you will not have a grade when you turn in the first quarter, but you still need to report what course your student is taking. In the comment section on the grade submission report, put that it is a Dual Enrollment course, and that you will give the grade at the end of the semester…either quarter 2 or quarter 4. Then in May/June, when you turn in your End of the Year form, make sure you have the Dual Enrollment course/s listed with the credit earned.

ACT TESTING

If your student takes the ACT test WITH WRITING, please let us know in the office. When the writing portion is taken, the test scores come back MUCH LATER than the normal scoring. We do not know to be looking for it and it is easily missed. If you let us know when they are taking it, then we will be able to keep looking until it comes in.

Senior Day

Friday, February 7, 2025
8:30 a.m. – noon
CPC- Sanctuary

Graduation will be at First Baptist Church in Trussville on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

This is a mandatory meeting for all seniors and at least one parent.

Balfour representative will be there to take orders for caps & gowns, graduation announcements, and other senior stuff. We’ll discuss other topics pertinent to graduation and life afterwards (like soft skills). We will also be taking a group photo!

Leslie Howard will be scheduling tux and drape pictures if you want to have them made in the afternoon. This is optional for our Crossroads families.  Leslie is a professional photographer and was a CRCS mom for many years.

There is a $20 sitting fee that is due that day.  Call Leslie at (205) 706-4623 to make this appointment.

If your student does not plan to walk and participate in graduation, we need you to contact us and let us know ASAP.

Details will be sent in an email to all senior families closer to the meeting time.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

Thursday, May 20, 2025
6:30 p.m.
CPC Sanctuary

Fee: $15 (to be paid by March 20)

Crossroads Christian Kindergarten Graduation is a wonderful experience. It is a meaningful milestone we would love to celebrate with your K student and family.

If your kindergarten student plans to participate in graduation, please contact Jenny Bartz at the office  by Thursday March 13, and let her know your student’s name and that you are interested in participating.

Rehearsal will be at 5:30 p.m. on the same day as graduation. Parents will order caps, gowns, and diplomas at https://oakhalli.com/kindergrad/. The Oak Hill Cap and Gown Company suggests ordering 3-4 weeks in advance to allow for processing and shipping. Select the “Complete Kindergrad Package” ($19.95). White Gown & White Tassel. Follow directions for size.

Students MUST arrive and be ready for practice no later than 5:30 pm on graduation night. You are free to invite as many friends and family as you wish. It is VERY important that students attend the rehearsal. Please bring your child’s BLANK diploma to rehearsal. Each student should memorize a verse (of your choosing) to be recited on graduation night. Please bring the scripture (written out in the version they will recite) to rehearsal.  This is NOT mandatory, but it is a nice part of graduation.

For any questions, contact Jenny Bartz at the office.

Coffee Connections: Encouragement for Moms with Students who Learn Differently

TUESDAY, February 25 , 6:30 – 8 p.m.

There is a cup waiting for you. Come enjoy fellowship and encouragement. This month’s time will be centered around “Check Up/In.”

February meeting will be held at the home of Jessica Gilbert, 205-240-4074

940 Honeysuckle Lane, Leeds, Alabama 35094 (Yellow House on Honeysuckle)

Join the Remind Thread for announcements and text/email reminders of upcoming meetings.

ENTER THIS NUMBER: 81010

TEXT: @bcb6784

Well, inflation has caught up to the yearbook.  The price went up on us. The cost this year is $45 per book.  Remember that you must pre-order to secure one.  At times we have extra to sell but this past year we only had three extra.   You can order them on Cheddar Up under the collection Yearbook- T-Shirts- Choirs and Plays.

Ads in our yearbook help us each year so consider putting an ad in our yearbook. Contact Jenny Bartz or Trenity Whitfield.

PICTURES PLEASE!

Our yearbook staff takes the pictures you give us during the year to make a wonderful keepsake to capture many memoirs of the school year.  The staff works all year long learning and then creating.

We need your help to make this happen. Help us by staying on top of your photos and submitting them quickly so the staff can “do their thing.”  As your student participates in field trips, dances, home activities, individual arts or sports…take photos.  Pick the best of the best.  PLEASE do not upload your whole stash of photos on the event.  Just pick a few.   Submit within 2 weeks of the event.  The students will know they have photos they can work with to create the pages.  

Go to the website and find the link under the Media/Yearbook tab.

Please use the code: CROSSROADS20215

St. Clair County 4th Grade History Fair

February 19-21, 2025

Each year the St. Clair Historical Society sponsors the county-wide 4th Grade History Fair. This is a hands-on activity resulting from historical research and creative thinking. The 4th Graders create projects based on historical churches, schools, persons, areas, events, industry, crafts, etc. from the history of our county. Ribbons and cash prizes are given at the local school level and the 1st place winner from each school goes to the county where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place county-wide winners are selected.

As the students learn about the history behind their project, they gain a greater appreciation for their heritage and often bridge the generation gap by interviewing grandparents or elder friends and relatives.

If you would like your 4th grader to participate, contact the office for information.

Tuesday through Friday, April 22-25, 2025
$35 per student
Order early so we will know if we have enough to test.
Deadline for payment to Crossroad’s office or at faculty meeting March 11.

10:00 am-12:00 pm | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

1-3 pm | Grades 7, 8

Tues-Wed 1-4 pm | Grades 9-12

Crossroads does not require that you have your student tested, but we do provide an opportunity if you choose to test. The tests will be given at Community Presbyterian Church in the Back Building. You’ll need to bring your student for a 2-hour period for 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). Cost for each test is $35. There is an extra $25 charge for non-Crossroads students. We’ll need your student’s name and grade level when you turn in your order to the school office by Tuesday, March 11.

If you’re interested in testing, but bringing your student to Moody is not possible, there are online testing options. Seton has several options. Just check them out for yourself, to see if this is a better option for your family.
www.setontesting.com

ASVAB

(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

For students in grades 11-12, and graduates
Tuesday April 15, 12:30 – 4 pm
Test results: TBA
CPC Back Building

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides high-quality career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools throughout the country. The program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do. Students explore occupations in line with their interests and skills and develop effective strategies to realize their career goals.

The ASVAB test covers eight areas including science, word knowledge, mathematics, and mechanical comprehension. It assesses a student’s ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. The Find Your Interests (FYI) inventory is a 90- item interest inventory based on John Holland’s widely accepted theory of career choice. When students complete the FYI, they have three interest codes to use with the OCCU-Find for career exploration. The OCCU-Find contains 400+ occupations sorted by interest codes so students can identify the occupations that match their own interests. For more information, go to www.asvabprogram.com.

Please sign up by contacting the office via email or phone.

No cost, but we do need to know who and how many plan to attend. Check your calendar and only sign up if you are sure you want your student to take the test. We only have 30 slots available.

School Pictures

Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
CPC – Sanctuary Side
Prices – See below: (Must be paid that day – you can see the photo on the camera to approve)

Do your students’ grandparents ask you for school pictures? They get them from all their public schooled grandchildren, don’t they? Well, we provide the opportunity for your homeschooled students to have school pictures made.

We also need your students’ picture for the yearbook! So even if you do not want to purchase a package, please come, and have your school-age students picture taken so we will have a record of them in our 2024-25 yearbook.

Trenity Whitfield is a Crossroads mom who is a professional photographer.

Prices: (Must be paid that day – you can see the photo on the camera to approve)

Packages:

$45 | Package A, 1 8×10, 2 5×7, 8 wallets
$45 | Package B, 4 5×7, 8 wallets
$45 | Package C, 2 8×10, 8 wallets
$45 | Package D, 1 11×14
$50 | Digital File         

Packages consist of one student only. Additional prints below can be added to any package from above.

$17 | Additional 8×10
$17 | Additional sheet of 5×7, (2) 5×7 total
$12 | Additional sheet of wallets
$17 | Additional sheet of 4×6, (3) 4×6 total
$50 | Additional 16×20 print

Yearbook Student Portrait Photo Submitted by You

If you choose to submit your own photo of your student for the student portrait section of the yearbook, please send it to the office email. Here is how:

First, take a picture of your student from the chest up. Then send it to the office email with your student’s name.

If you submit more than one student photo, make it clear which name goes with each photo by sending one email per student. We will upload it to the yearbook.

NOTE: We have had issues distinguishing student portrait pictures in the mass uploads for regular yearbook photo submissions. So please do not submit them there.

Do you have the Community Spirit and a passion for great food? We’re looking for businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and student-led teams to compete in our annual fundraiser—serving up great flavors while supporting meaningful projects for children in St. Clair County.

Show off your skills, compete for bragging rights and trophies, and make a real difference—one delicious bite at a time! Join us in supporting kids and our community!

If you’re interested in learning more, contact us at sccwkiwanis@gmail.com or call 205-936-7411. Application and details will be published soon!

ACTIVITIES @ CRCS!!!

Don’t blink, folks, because 1/12 of 2025 has already passed as we look to February and the months beyond. The Activities Team has remained steadfast in offering a variety of field trips, events, dances, and more for our students and families.  

PLEASE don’t delay in checking out Cheddar Up so that you meet the registration deadlines and get your calendar marked. As you do so, please remember the important information below: 

1. Parents, ensure that your students are where they are supposed to be and not where they are not supposed to be.
2. Paying by credit card or e-check is the easiest way to make sure that your payment is made in a timely fashion. If you choose to pay by cash/check, make sure that the school office receives your funds no later than two weeks (in most cases) PRIOR to the date of the first item in your Cheddar Up order. The entire balance of the order is due at the same time.
3. To avoid paying a large amount at once, distribute your Cheddar Up items across several orders.
4. Choosing the cash/check payment option assumes payment will be made and attendance will take place. Please do not take someone else’s spot.
5. Failure to pay on time will result in forfeiture of participation.
6. Late registrations will no longer be accepted. Please watch the deadlines.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email, text, or phone. We are here for you, and we absolutely love doing what we do for the Crossroads Family.

Sallie, Courtney, Kristy, Mary Beth, and Kaitlin

Sallie Albus
Activities Director
smalbus7@gmail.com

Courtney Wrenn
Schoolwide Events Coordinator
carbmom2@gmail.com

Mary Beth Brown
Teen Coordinator
hoganma23@gmail.com

Kristy Rosenow
Field Trip Coordinator
rosenowpk@yahoo.com

Kaitlin Rich
Preschool Coordinator
krich542013@gmail.com

SPRING SEMESTER @ a Glance

February

5-Top Golf (Registration closed.)

7-Ballroom

14-Valentine Box Competition (Registration closed.)

14-Ballroom

21-Ballroom

28-Ballroom

March

6-Peter Pan (Registration closed.)

19-American Village (Register by February 26^th.)

20-Rickwood Caverns (Register by February 27^th.)

21-Ballroom

28-Ballroom

April

3-Spring Formal (high school)

7-Survival Skills (5^th-8^th grades)

11-Ballroom

14-Wildlife Center (preschool-4^th grade)

May

2-May Day (schoolwide)

SCHOOLWIDE ACTIVITIES (All Ages)

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

May Day

            @ Moody Park Pavilion

Join us at the Moody City Park for a fun day of family activities. There will be something for everyone! Visit Cheddar Up for more details.

Who: Crossroads Families

When: Friday, May 2, 2025

                        10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $1 per family + 25 cents per game

PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

Found Under the Ground

            @ RICKWOOD CAVERNS STATE PARK

            370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior, AL 35180

Take time to explore this massive local treasure that features one mile of God’s underground wonders. Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites as we travel 175 feet below Earth! Our guided tour will conclude with panning for gems and an outdoor picnic/playground time (weather permitting).

Who: Preschoolers – 6^th Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025

            TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (approximately) 

Cost: $15 per person*

*While all attendees pay, only children will pan for gems.

Eye-to-Eye with Raptors

            @ ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER

            100 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124

Get up close and personal with the abundance of birds and raptors that fill Alabama’s backyards. Join us as we take a tour of the Alabama Wildlife Center located in Oak Mountain State Park. See the dozens of birds being treated for release, including the hand-fed baby birds in their own nursery. Enjoy a captivating “Birds of Prey” presentation that features at least two glove-trained raptors.

Plan to stay the afternoon at the park. Bring a lunch, enjoy a hike, and play on the new playground.

Who: Preschoolers – 4^th Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Monday, April 14, 2025

            TIME: 10:00–11:00 a.m. 

Cost: $9 per person

TEEN/ PRETEEN ACTIVITIES

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

The Road to Independence

            @ AMERICAN VILLAGE

            3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115

Come and join us for a trip back in time to revisit some of our nation’s amazing historical moments. We will relive historical events like Paul Revere’s ride, the battles at Lexington and Concord, the Continental Congress, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Additionally, students take part in the Yorktown Encampment, learn about medical practices in the Continental Army, attend the 5th Virginia Convention and argue for independence, meet the Sons of Liberty, and carry a secret message vital to the patriots’ cause. This program will certainly be an interactive one that will bring to life the struggles and sacrifices our country endured to bring about independence. 

Who: 7^th – 12^th Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

            TIME: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.   

Cost: $12 per person

Other: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds following our group tour.

Spring Formal

“In the Garden”

    @ Micah’s Meadow ~ Mathews Manor

                     3279 US Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146

Enter an enchanted garden, with ivy creeping up trellises and delicate string lights twinkling like fireflies amidst a sea of lush greenery. The garden, set under a sky kissed by dusk, blooms with the vibrant essence in full flourish for this year’s Spring Formal! While we may not be in the enchanted garden, the beautiful setting of Mathew’s Manor will carry our high schoolers to an evening celebration nearing the end of the academic year. We will honor our graduating seniors with a special processional, and the students will enjoy dinner, dancing, and fun. It’s a night where nature’s beauty meets youthful energy in celebration of friendship, love, and unforgettable moments.

Specific guidelines regarding attire and stipulations for non-Crossroads guests are on Cheddar Up.

Who: 9^th – 12^th Graders (ages 14-19) and

          approved guests

When: Thursday, April 3, 2025

              6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

                        [Arrive at 5 p.m. to take pictures.]

Cost: $60 per person [Dinner included.]

Survival Skills Experience

            @ TRUE ADVENTURE SPORTS

            13102 AL HWY 176, Ft. Payne, AL 35967

Get ready to stretch your survival skills knowledge! Join us as we learn from experts who certify first responders for search and rescue. Discover how to plan and build personal shelters, find and purify water, navigate by the sun, and signal for help. You won’t want to miss this field trip!

Who: 5^th – 8^th Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Monday, April 7, 2025

            10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Ballroom Dance Class

@ CPC GYM

Ballroom dancing not only teaches the skill of dancing but also etiquette. It helps promote confidence and self-esteem. It builds coordination, grace, poise, and good posture. And, of course, dancing is great exercise. Our lead instructor, Chris Bailey, has an exemplary record of teaching and performing. So, with all these positives, come “cut a rug” with your friends!

Who: 9^th – 12^th Grade CRCS Students who are at least 14 years old

When: Most Fridays (see dates below)

                        1:30 – 2:40 p.m.

Cost: $15 yearly registration fee per student and $5 per lesson

• There are TWO payment methods available:

1. Details for the “full semester payment”option are on Cheddar Up.
2. The other option is to pay $5 CASH each week at the beginning of dance class.

• Regardless of the chosen payment method, ALL students must visit the check-in table weekly to get their registration stickers.
• Schedule (subject to change):
• February 7, 14, 21, 28
• March 21, 28
• April 11

CHOOSE Act and Homeschooling

As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, many families are wondering how the CHOOSE Act can be helpful for them if they have chosen to homeschool.

Alabama’s CHOOSE Act offers education savings accounts (from tax credits) for approved students and families. There are several determining factors for approval, especially for the first phase of implementation of this act in 2025-2026, and families must submit an application to participate. You can check out each of the three implementation years here.

It is important to note that the proposed funds for homeschoolers are limited to $2,000/student and no more than $4,000/family.  In addition, families should remember that this is not money that you control or even touch/feel.  All monies are moved through a regulated system called Class Wallet.  Reimbursement is not possible through this system.

The system is also government regulated, and you will only be able to use these funds for government approved providers.  These Education Service Providers (ESP) must register with the state and also must agree to provide certain information and demonstrate certain qualifications to be approved.

Homeschool families may find that many of the service providers that they use (co-ops, church schools, and curriculum) will not be approved or will not apply due to the specific qualifications required. It is not that the co-ops, schools, or curriculum are not legitimate; it could be that the requirements violate the purpose or mission of these organizations, or the additional policies would cause fee increases for all whether they are participating in the CHOOSE Act or not.

Crossroads is not an ESP. We are a church school under the laws of the state of Alabama, not a private school. We are not accredited, as with most homeschool groups.

For homeschool families who use public service providers for special needs/therapies, online classes, some curriculum or private tutoring, this CHOOSE Act may help to cover these expenses.  Again, these providers must be approved, and a family must choose to apply and be approved in order to use the funds within the Class Wallet system.

Nationally these special accounts/systems are called ESAs (Education Savings Accounts).  So, when you see the term “ESA,” know that this is what the CHOOSE Act has enabled.

Remember that this is not a reimbursement system – all monies are moved and all providers are paid within the Class Wallet system.

To explore this offering for yourself, visit https://classwallet.com/alchoose/

To apply, you must have your student’s birth certificate, proof of residency, and proof of income.  Remember that school enrollment will be verified for disbursement of funds.

MORE HELPFUL LEGISLATION

Watch for proposed legislation that would simply give tax credits (not government regulated savings accounts) to homeschooling families.  Ultimately, home education should be free of government regulation, and national as well as state homeschool organizations are working to help families in a more direct way without further government interference.

Crossroads will keep you updated on any proposed bills that are submitted for the 2025 legislative session.

Elementary Choir

The choir meets on Fridays that there is Co-op. We meet in the sanctuary from 12:45 to 2:00. Since there is no Co-op on February 7 or 14, we will not meet those dates.

JR High Play

Jr. High Play – 7^th – 9^th Grade

Rehearsals: Fridays – January 10 through May 2 – 2:45-4:45 unless otherwise noted on your schedule.

Tech Week: May 5th-8th

Performances: May 9th-12th

Where: ACTA in Trussville

Tickets: Will be on Cheddar Up. Information coming in the Spring!

Cast: Check emails for details, info and updates

Contact: Ms. Jessica – (205) 613-7011 and Ms. Jennifer – (205) 999-8558

Sr High Play – Fiddler on the Roof Jr

10th – 12th Grade Musical

Practices will begin again 2:30-4:45 on Fridays, with additional Saturday practices Feb 22 and March 1.  Tech week with required attendance will be March 3-6, with Performances March 7 & 8 at CEPA in Pell City. Cast members should refer to cast emails for detailed practice information.  TICKETS go on sale Feb 16th on Cheddar Up ($10 each).

Karen Cunningham – Director

CO-OP

Co-op Calendar:

1/24 first day of Co-op
2/7 Co-op off for senior day
2/14 Co-op off for box competition
4/11 last day of Co-op

Registration is now closed. Thursday Co-op classes will meet each week that Friday Co-op does including starting 1/23, off for 2/6 and 2/13, and ending 4/10.

Upper Room

Next meeting is Friday, February 7, 2025

Upper Room

Friday, February 7, 2025
12:30 -1:30 p.m. (a little later because of Senior Day)

Led by Robby Grames – Community Church Pastor

Meet in the gym at noon for fellowship as we have lunch together. Then we will transition into a time of study and prayer. It is a great time to connect with others, learn and lift each other up in prayer.

CRCS will facilitate the lunch. To do that, we need help. There will be a FB event with the menu and parents will sign up to bring food. That is usually posted the week before each event. We also will need volunteers to help with the set-up, serving of the food, and clean up. If you can volunteer, please contact the office or reply on the FB post when it is created. We can NOT do it without you.

KEY CLUB NEWS!

The Crossroads Key Club members continue to log hours by serving in their homes, school, communities, nation, and world. Last month, Grade Rep, Juniper Self, led a handful of volunteers from the junior class in a service project at the Community Arts Council of Blount County where they helped get ready for building the next set. Thanks to the winter wonderland of snow, we only had one meeting in January, but it was productive. In fact, we discussed the following two opportunities that are just around the corner:

Valentine Box Competition

In place of our next meeting, we will serve at the annual Valentine Box Competition on February 14^th. Many of you were at the last club meeting and are now working diligently to get the tasks done for this big, schoolwide event.   [Thank you!]

If you were not at the last meeting but would like to help with the VBC, you should contact Roark McKibben and Sallie Albus to get your name on the list. We will need many hands that day. Also, it helps with our planning when you plan ahead and let us know you’re coming. Just showing up may leave you without a real assignment. TIA.

Please note that there will likely be some gap time between the end of the Valentine Box Competition and ballroom dance class. If any CRCS Key Club members or high school students would like to “lunch and linger” in the gym during that time, Sallie Albus will have some supervising adults available.

Keep an eye on your VBC GroupMe chats for developing information. 

District Convention (DCON)

Key Club’s District Convention, or DCON, will take place this year in Birmingham from March 14-16th. We are encouraging as many Key Club members as possible to attend. It is a fun weekend of dances, social gatherings, great food, District business, competitions, workshops, and more. We will have the opportunity to enter several competitions, such as video, talent, speech, scrapbook, etc. We hope to see you there!

Just in case you are thinking to yourself, “Now, how do I get info about that DCON thing?” . . .  As we always say, the best way to know what is happening with YOUR student-led Key Club is to attend the meetings, ask questions, and participate. Please don’t hesitate to contact your student president-Roark McKibben, your grade rep, any other officer, or the faculty advisor with your questions, ideas, and thoughts.

Find us on Facebook at CRCS Key Club and Instagram at crossroads_key_club.

If you have any questions, please contact us. See you soon!

Cody Albus, Student Editor
205-864-7082z
codyedwardalbus@gmail.com

Roark McKibben, Student President
205-405-5706
roarkmckibben@gmail.com

Sallie Albus, Faculty Advisor
205-863-9585
smalbus7@gmail.com

Key Club is an international service organization that is led by high school students, which encourages leadership through serving others. Crossroads has a great group of Key Clubbers who serve their homes, school, communities, and God through both organized and informal service opportunities.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

February

14 – Valentine Box Competition (service)
28 – Key Club Meeting

March

14 – Key Club Meeting & Elections (must be present to run for office)
14-16 – District Convention (DCON) in Birmingham
28 – Key Club Meeting (tentative)

April

11 – Key Club Meeting
25 – Key Club Meeting

May

2 – May Day (service) and Key Club Awards Ceremony
3 – Pancake Cook-off (service)

Builders Club

Builders Club will have a Valentine’s/Card making for the nursing home on February 14th at 12:30 p.m.

Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Eta Sigma Alpha is the first honor society established exclusively for homeschooled students in Grades 9-12.   The purpose of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among homeschool students, while creating an energetic environment in which to forge relationships. The Sigma Zeta Chapter at Crossroads incorporates social, scholastic, and service aspects into our organization, staying active with fun game night hangouts and service projects planned for each semester. A candidate for membership must meet all of the requirements set forth at etasigmaalpha.com/membership as well as requirements described on the local chapter application. The most typical test used for admission is the ACT; the required score is a 26 or greater. More pathways are outlined on the website. Please contact Mary Beth Brown (hoganma23@gmail.com) with any questions or for more information.

Current Members: Make plans for a social in February, a service project in March, and the induction ceremony in April.

Yearbook

Next Meeting: 3^rd Friday
February 21, 2025
12:30 -1:30 p.m.  CRCS /CPC Back Building
Advisors: Jenny Bartz or Trenity Whilfield

4-H Club

Next meeting is Tuesday, February 4 at 1 p.m.

4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Involvement in 4-H includes hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, all in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4-H experience. Regardless of the project area, all 4-H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements. This year, our club will cover mammals, financial literacy, communication, and team building! For more information, contact Alayna Jackson, 4-H Agent and check out our Facebook page.

Robotics

A big congratulations to the CRCS Robotics Team for their awesome performance at the regional finals, held December 13-14 at Alabama A&M University! Competing in the exciting “Low G” game, the team designed a robot for a simulated moon landing, showcasing their creativity and engineering skills.

We are proud to announce that our team earned two awards: 1st place in T-shirt Design and 3rd place in Website Design—a testament to their hard work and innovation both on and off the field.

Although this season has come to an end, we’re already looking ahead to next year! Did you know that robotics is about so much more than engineering and programming? The competition includes five components—Notebook, Marketing Presentation, Spirit & Sportsmanship, Exhibit & Interviews, and Robot Performance—offering plenty of opportunities to showcase a wide variety of talents and skills. Do you enjoy video editing or graphic design? Maybe you love the idea of creating a commercial to promote our team? Whether you’re interested in writing and editing, have a knack for team leadership, or are passionate about mechanical engineering, there’s a place for you. Every role is essential in helping the team succeed!

Robotics is open to students in grades 6-12, so there’s room for a range of ages and skills! If you’re interested in joining the CRCS Robotics Team, don’t hesitate to contact Eric Jackson at ericjacksonbbq@gmail.com, Leigh McKibben at leigh@mediamerge.com or James Stanley at js091501@gmail.com. 

CC Flyers

The CC Flyers Running Club will begin its Spring Season kick off with registration on Monday, March 3 at 4 p. m. at Moody Park. The club offers a comprehensive fitness program with emphasis on running. The club is open to girls and boys ages 6 thru 18.

Workouts are held at Moody Park on Monday afternoons at 4:00PM and on Saturday mornings at 8:00AM.

For more information please email: Coach Barry Trippe ccflyers4u@gmail.com.

East Central Patriots

East Central Homeschool Organized Sports provides opportunities for homeschooled kids to participate in a variety of sports in a Christian atmosphere! Some of our sports have a firm foundation with longstanding success, while startup programs are constantly changing the climate here at East Central. Excitement is at an all-time high! East Central provides excellent instruction and competition to over 200 junior and senior high school athletes.

East Central is affiliated with the ACSC – Alabama Christian Sports Conference. For more information about the Conference, required forms, and a calendar of important events, visit their website.

East Central is a non-profit corporation exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Join us today! Need more information? Be sure to contact us. We are here to serve the Crossroads Community! For more information contact Daniel Smith – Athletic Director – 205-585-0955.

Contact Information:

Feel free to contact us at the email addresses below, depending on the concern.

Office: office@crossroadschristian.us (General Communications)

Records: records@crossroadschristian.us (Records, Grades, Transcripts, etc.)

Accounting: accounting@crossroadschristian.us (Financial)

OFFICE HOURS: Crossroads office has regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm. Call and leave a message, and we’ll return your phone call. E-mail is always a good way to get in touch with us, almost any time!

TUITION: All Crossroads families will receive a monthly email reminder (through QuickBooks Online) on the last day of each month about next month’s tuition. It is due by the 15th of each month. There is a link through the QuickBooks e-mail to pay tuition from your bank to the Crossroads bank and you can pay for more than one month at a time. School year 2024-25 began on June 1, 2024 for Returning Families. Tuition for New Families who joined over the summer begins in August. You always have the option of paying by cash or check at faculty meetings or in the office. And you can mail checks also. We do not accept credit cards. If you believe there is a discrepancy, please contact the office so we can verify. If you are not receiving the QuickBooks e-mail, please let us know that also.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you need a transcript for any reason, the first step is to go to our website, and under records, fill out the transcript request form. Lori Booth, our registrar, will send your transcript where you have requested. She will also contact you if she has any questions. Feel free to contact her with any questions you may have as well. If we have to prepare a transcript from scratch, it may take up to two weeks to produce it, depending on work volume. So don’t wait until the last minute to make that transcript request, and remember we need your up-to-date records before we can do it!

WORK PERMITS: Under the current state law, work permits are no longer required for your teenager. If a 14YO or 15YO is working, he or she must provide an Eligibility to Work form to employers, which can be obtained from the Crossroads office. Students 16 years or older do not need anything from the school. For more information, check the Child Labor Law .

DRIVERS PERMIT and DRIVERS LICENSE: If your student plans to take the driver’s permit or driver’s license test, the student must provide proof of school enrollment. Contact the school office for a ALEA form 1-93 enrollment/exclusion form. Or, call and request that we mail it to you. These forms will also be available at faculty meetings.