This newsletter from Crossroads Charter Academy Elementary provides information about upcoming events for the week of November 9, 2012 including Veterans Day programs, fall activities, and fundraisers being held by student groups. It also includes the weekly school lunch menu and notices about programs for gifted students and families in need around the holidays.

1. Cougar Mews
Crossroads Charter Academy
Elementary Newsletter
November 9, 2012
215 N. State St., Big Rapids, Michigan
Kendall Schroeder
Phone: 231.796.6589 www.ccabr.org
Elementary Principal
On the Calendar
Saturday, November 10
PTO Fall Bazaar/Craft Show 10am-3pm
Monday, November 12
H.S. Veterans Day Band Program
10:00am Elem. Auditorium
Kindergarten through 6th Grade Veterans Program
6:30pm High School Gym
Wednesday, November 13
5/6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice 3:30-5:00pm Crossroads Charter Academy
Wednesday, November 14 Veterans Day Programs will be held on
Tae Kwon Do 4:00-5:00pm
H.S. Jazz Band & Choir Concert 7:00pm Monday November 12, 2012
Thursday, November 15
No School – Safety Day High School Veterans Day Band Program
Friday, November 16 10:00am Elementary Auditorium
Comfy Reading Day – Free Out of Uniform
5/6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice 3:30-5:00pm
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Saturday, November 17 Kindergarten through 6 Grade Program
Festival of Lights Parade 6:00pm
6:30pm High School Gym
Munch a Lunch!
Mon..... Tomato Soup w/Grilled Cheese OR
Chicken Patty on Bun
Tues..... Bosco Sticks OR Corn Dog
Wed..... Chicken Strips OR Pizza Pocket
Thur.... No School
Fri....... Stuffed Crust Pizza OR Cheese Burger
Healthy choice: Turkey Wrap
Alternative: Fruit & Veggie Bar Saturday November 10th
10:00am-3:00pm
CCA High School Gym
$5.00 Candyland
Christmas Photos
Printed On Site

2. _____________________________________________
Number of flowers ______ X $2.00 = _____
Special Offer ________ X $10.00 = _______
Student Council Christmas Wreath Sale
Total included for this order _______
Each wreath is approximately 20 inches in
diameter and made of fresh Fraser fir
and decorated with pinecones and
holly berries.
Paws for Families
Wreaths include a bow of your choice: Project
red, burgundy, blue, or silver.
CCA Paws for Families, a
Each order must include the following parent group assisting CCA families
information (printed neatly): in need, is coordinating a Christmas Adopt-A-Family
Gift Drive. If your family needs assistance this year,
_________________________________________ we would like to know. Depending on the response,
Name of person at CCA who will take wreath home we may not be able to help everyone. The
administration will be helping decide those most in
________________ ______________________
need. You will be contacted by PAWS if your family
Grade Teacher
____________________________________ is chosen to be a recipient. Families will receive one
Bow color for each wreath ordered gift per child.
Orders may be brought into either office in an envelope
Please pick up a form in the office and fill out
labeled “wreath order”.
the information. Return the form to Central Office.
Payment of $20 per wreath must be made when the For more information on this project, please call:
order is placed. Michelle Gabalis at 231-972-2958 or
Checks should be made payable to CCA.
mgabalis@yahoo.com. Deadline for requesting
assistance will be December 1, 2012. If you would
Deadline for ordering is Wednesday, November 14.
like to be involved in this great project, CCA PAWS
Wreaths will be available for pick-up on for Families will also take donations from staff and
Tuesday, November 20. families.
Please know that in applying for assistance
your name and phone information will be given to the
“I’m Thankful for You” PAWS For Families Committee.
Rose Sale
The National Honor Society is sponsoring an “I’m
Thankful for You” rose sale. Purchase a rose for
someone at CCA for $2, and it will be delivered to
him/her on Monday, November 19.
Special$10 Offer: Vase of four roses
Orders may be brought into either office in an envelope It is time
labeled “Rose Order.” The deadline for ordering is
Wednesday, November 14. Payment must be made when the For DESTINATION
order is placed. Checks should be payable to “CCA”.
For each rose ordered, please include the following
IMAGINATION
information (printed neatly):
Name of person at CCA to deliver flower to: Destination Imagination is an
___________________________________________ after school activity where students
Grade: ______Teacher:(Elm. Bldg.)_____________ meet 1-2 times a week and work with
Your Thanksgiving Message:
_______________________________________ a team of up to 6 others to creatively
____ solve a challenge.
_____________________________________________ Please join us at the meeting on

3. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from
3:30-5p.m. in the elementary
auditorium. We would love to have all
the parents attend a short meeting as
well. The Parent meeting will be
from 4-5p.m.
We look forward to seeing all of
you on Tuesday, November 13, 2012!