Crosswell Chronicle

We had an amazing first full week with our Cubs! They are already doing amazing things in the classroom and I'm excited about their growth this school year. We hosted our first Habit Huddles this past week. During Habit Huddles, we meet with all of our students and review our monthly habit and schoolwide essential behaviors. This is also a great time to celebrate as a school and enjoy our school family.

Please read below for exciting events and opportunities coming up. We believe in the paradigm that Educators and Families partner to develop the whole person and look forward to sharing with you opportunities to partner with us!

I hope you all have an amazing weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

Andrew Shipman, Principal

Join us on August 20, 2024, from 8:30-9:30 AM, for a time to meet other parents and ask Principal Shipman any questions you may have. We will discuss important information about our school, including our annual Title I information, and give you the opportunity to provide feedback while you enjoy a coffee and sweet treat.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Crosswell Elementary is so excited to begin our auditions for Drama Tones! This club will be the combination of Drama Club and Choir together and is for 4th and 5th Grade students only. Students will learn both acting and singing in our club.

Information about DT:

• Drama Tones will meet every Thursday from afterschool until 4 PM.
• Transportation is required for pickup after Club time and to/from performances.
• We will have two major performances and several minor performances which will be afterschool hours.
• Excellent behavior is expected during school time to represent Drama Tones.
• Behavior from students during club time is the same expectation of behavior for our Crosswell Elementary School.
• Updated contact information is required by parent/guardian.

We will be hosting auditions for 4th and 5th graders who are interested. Listed below is the information for the audition:

Dates: (Please email Mrs. Gillespie or Mrs. Sokol if you are going to audition)

• 4th Grade auditions: Monday, August 12 from afterschool until 5PM.
• 5TH Grade auditions: Tuesday, August 13 from afterschool until 5PM.
• Location: Crosswell Elementary Music Room

If you are unable to attend your audition, please email Mrs. Gillespie or Mrs. Sokol for a make-up. allisonodomgillespie@pickens.k12.sc.us or taylorsokol@pickens.k12.sc.us

Students will:

• Sing on pitch either “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” or “ABCs”
• Accurately repeat sing 3 sets of melodies
• Act (with emotion) ]script on next page (Audition for a part in our play)

A panel of 3 judges will determine scores and we will take the top 30 students. We are so excited to see all who is interested! Please sign below to allow your child to audition and that you read and understand above information. Thank you!

Our school store is open with new Crosswell Cub t-shirts! Click the link to see our new merchandise and purchase for your student or yourself. The school store will be open for orders until August 23, 2024. Thanks to Rock's Graphics for always creating awesome Crosswell gear!

If you are needing to change the way that your Crosswell Cub needs to go home, please complete this Google Form or call the front office (864) 397-1600 by 1:00 pm. The form will shut off at 1:00 pm each day. If you need to change transportation after 1:00 pm, call the front office and we will get those transportation changes to your student and their teacher.

Our first habit of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids is to Be Proactive! But what does that mean? One way we can be proactive is by remember that we choose our own actions (behaviors), attitudes, and moods because "I am in charge of me"! It's a new school year which is the perfect time for a fresh, new start! How are you going to have a great attitude and behavior? What about when certain things don't go your way or happen how you want them to? Are you going to be proactive or reactive?

Each month, we will post a calendar with events that are happening at Crosswell as well as around the community. These events will be both educational but, also, events for you to spend quality time as a family. Please see the following calendar below to stay up to date!

Social Media:

• Crosswell Website
• Crosswell Facebook
• Crosswell Instagram

Additional Information:

• Important Links for CWE Families
• Additional Car Tag Requests
• Student Transportation Changes
• Parent Volunteer Interest Form
• Attendance Form for Absences