Harking the oft-used African Proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," we celebrate the village of support we have been blessed with in meeting the educational needs of the students placed in our charge. With societal pressures continuing to increase, it sometimes appears all too daunting a task. The strong presence of the village around us has significant impact. Our special thanks to those of you that have volunteered your support in a wide variety of capacities to make our village the special place it is …. we’d like to extend an invitation anew to further partner with us or join with us in a new partnership. Significant impact can be realized through big or small ways. We seek to find that place where your skills and interests intersect with our need. the best partnership is one that is mutually beneficial.

Human Support | Material Support | Financial Support | Building Connections | What can we do for you?

Human Support

Reading to a kindergarten student helps build connection to print and elements of story

Mentoring a struggling student builds confidence and success

Tutoring students before and after school can catch a student up with grade level

Opening the door for your staff to volunteer multiplies the effort

Teaching an Intersession Exploratory Studies session lends your expertise

Editing our newsletter or growing our website fosters communication with family and community

Publishing a Crossroads calendar provides a real audience for student art work

Lending graphic services expertise presents a high quality school brochure

Playing appropriately with our early childhood students provides a critical role model

Adding your name to an available support database provides a resource for field trip support.

Sharing your career with a class builds vision for the future

Material Support

Donation of furniture: bookcases, tables, courtyard bench, etc.

Donating books to the library or to support a classroom library puts high quality print resources in the hands of emerging readers.

Sponsoring an Inquiry Zone station deepens and enriches this unique learning space

Donating technology (digital cameras, etc.) builds skills to relate to an increasingly sophisticated world
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Financial Support

Sponsoring a bus to the Audubon Center of the NorthWoods for a three-day residential experience enables us to put this powerful experience in financial reach of all our students.

Providing a scholarship to the Audubon Center helps particular families in need

Adopting a classroom provides the financial support for those special extras that otherwise gets lost

Sponsoring a local field trip opens the door to a broader world

Providing an endowed Intersession teacher provides the critical small class size to bring students to grade level

Hosting a lunch for paraprofessionals honors their contributions

Sponsoring an Artist-in-Residence exposes students to a broader world of art

Building Connections

Walking away with a favorable impression of our school builds confidence in the public school system

Providing an additional contact broadens our village

Hosting an exhibition of student work gives students a real audience

Marketing student designed note cards creates potential in fund raising efforts

A powerful partnership succeeds when mutual needs are met. What can we do for you?

Provide a concert for your holiday party

Work with you to support other civic connections by providing decorations for seniors, etc.

If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Crossroads, would like to make a contribution, or would like to talk about opportunities, please contact one of the following people:

Celeste Carty, Principal, 651-767-8540

Melisa Rivera, Curriculum Coordinator - Montessori Program; 651-767-8540

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