1.) All students participating in Color Run must wear their White T-Shirt to school tomorrow. Dress down guideline must be followed for those students participating. See guidelines below:
-Shorts/Sweatpants include:
- - Athletic shorts or Sweatpants are approved!
- - No Jean Shorts and No Spandex shorts
- - No holes, no cut offs, and no blue jean material
- - No leggings
- - Shorts may have a small logo or writing in the corner of shorts like a Nike or Adidas logo.
- - No offensive wording or print on shorts or sweatpants will be allowed as listed in the Crosby Student Uniform policy.
2.) Consider wearing old shoes. Although powder should wash out over time, it is not guaranteed to wash out completely.
3.) Water will be available, however make sure and bring your own water bottle
4.) Bus riders may want to pack an extra t-shirt for the ride home
**Thank you all so very much for your support of the PTSA mission and ensuring that we are able to give each student wonderful experiences throughout the school year. We literally could not don’t without you! Please support and thank our corporate sponsors. Most of them are Crosby Nation owned, operated, or employed business. Their support is appreciated and we would love to support them all year long!
We are proud to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino, Latina, and Latinx Americans throughout our schools.
Follow along all month for stories and highlights from across JCPS!
Family Teacher Conference Day Sign-Ups - On the slide deck - click the name of your student’s grade level team to access that team’s Family-Teacher Conference Day sign up sheet. Each team’s teacher leader is also noted.
If your child has an IEP and receives ECE services, your child’s case manager will be contacting on Family-Teacher Conference Day. If you have questions, email your grade level counselor (listed below).
If you would like to conference with your student’s KEY, EXPLORE, or FELD teachers, their emails have been provided for you to reach out to them directly. Please speak with your student or check parent portal to ensure you contact the correct teacher(s).
LINKS:
Crosby Families,
As we build momentum this week, I want to highlight how we measure and support your students’ learning through Standards-Based Grading (SBG).
Our goal with SBG is to bring clarity, transparency, and equity to every classroom. Rather than focusing on simple task completion or speed, SBG provides accurate, actionable feedback that reflects genuine academic growth and skill mastery. When reviewing progress with your student, consider shifting the conversation from points to skills. Try asking them:
"Which learning target are you working on in class right now?"
"Where do you feel strongest, and what step can you take to practice this specific topic?"
Family Teacher Conference day is next week Wednesday September 23rd - check out the next slides for complete details and sign-ups.
Thank you for your continued partnership at #ThePlaceToBe! Click Here for the slide deck!
Starting tomorrow, PTSA will be set up on the stage in the lunch room for students to get their color run T-shirt & swag (if donation amount qualifies) during lunch. Make sure your student remembers to wear their color run T-shirt (& swag) to school on Friday 9/18!!
Your student must have a $25 donation paid by TODAY 9/14 to collect their color run t-shirt during lunch next week.
You can submit donations AND the permission slip online via each link provided below.
Please feel free to click my name on this post & send me a message or comment here if you have any questions or need any help!
Thank you so much to everyone who has already submitted the permission slip, donation(s), & signed up to help Friday at the color run!
💳Link for Online Donations:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/f7c5da41-a6b8-47b2-8f61-630072525033/shop/items/285560d72c1f
📝Link for Online Permission Slip:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/f7c5da41-a6b8-47b2-8f61-630072525033/shop/items/6ac00b07b0f203
🫶🏻Link to Sign Up to Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ABAF28A3F9C07-65087016-crosby#/
Next Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (9/15-9/17) the PTSA will be set up on the stage in the lunch room for students to get their color run T-shirt & swag (if donation amount qualifies) during lunch. Make sure your student remembers to wear their color run T-shirt (& swag) to school on Friday 9/18!!
Your student must have a $25 donation paid by Monday 9/14 to collect their color run t-shirt during lunch next week.
You can submit donations AND the permission slip online via each link provided below.
Please feel free to click my name on this post & send me a message or comment here if you have any questions or need any help!
Thank you so much to everyone who has already submitted the permission slip, donation(s), & signed up to help Friday at the color run!
💳Link for Online Donations:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/f7c5da41-a6b8-47b2-8f61-630072525033/shop/items/285560d72c1f
📝Link for Online Permission Slip:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/f7c5da41-a6b8-47b2-8f61-630072525033/shop/items/6ac00b07b0f203
🫶🏻Link to Sign Up to Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ABAF28A3F9C07-65087016-crosby#/
Home Black Out Game for 8th grade recognition night. Come out and support our 8th graders as they play their last Crosby home game.
Crosby students dressed in black will receive free admission!
6th Grade: 5:00
JV: 6:00
Varsity: 7:00
8th grade recognition will start at the conclusion of the JV game.
All participants MUST have a 2026/27 JCPS/KHSAA completed physical packets to participate.
All athletes must attend all 3 dates for consideration.
Athletes currently playing a fall sport will have alternative tryout dates at the conclusion of the fall season.
Crosby Families,
Excellence isn’t about giant leaps or overnight transformations—it’s built through the
small, intentional choices we make together every single day. When we practice that
mindset both at home and at school, our ROAR values naturally become daily habits for
our kids.
Thank you for partnering with us every day to make sure our students feel supported,
valued, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your support in making Crosby such a
great place to be, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic week together!
Open house is this week! We can’t wait to see you Wednesday evening beginning at 6
PM. Your student will have their schedule sent home with them for you to follow it from
class to class throughout the evening. PTSA will have the bookstore open as well for
additional purchases. CLICK HERE for the remainder of the weekly slides!
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar families to campus for an exciting evening!
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Crosby Middle School
What’s on the schedule:
🏫 Classroom Visits – Tour classrooms and meet your teachers.
📚 Library & Bookstore – Explore school resources and materials.
🏆 Winter/Spring Club & Sports Sign-Ups – Get connected with athletics and extracurriculars.
✈️ Explore & EF Tours Updates – Get info on upcoming trips and travel opportunities.
Come out, show your Cougar pride, and set yourself up for a fantastic school year! See you there! 🐾
HEAT UPDATE | Friday JCPS outdoor athletics start time moved to 8 p.m.
Due to the heat advisory on Friday, September 4, JCPS schools must adhere to the following updated schedule requirements:
- Football Games: Must now start at 8 p.m. or later (pushed back from 7 p.m.)
- Outdoor Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 8 p.m. or later
Reminder: All outdoor practices and competitions remain canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
We can't wait to welcome our Cougar families to campus for an exciting evening!
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Crosby Middle School
What’s on the schedule:
🏫 Classroom Visits – Tour classrooms and meet your teachers.
📚 Library & Bookstore – Explore school resources and materials.
🏆 Winter/Spring Club & Sports Sign-Ups – Get connected with athletics and extracurriculars.
✈️ Explore & EF Tours Updates – Get info on upcoming trips and travel opportunities.
Come out, show your Cougar pride, and set yourself up for a fantastic school year! See you there! 🐾
Football Games: Must start at 7 p.m. or later
Practices and Other Competitions: Must be held in the morning or start at 7 p.m. or later
As a reminder, all outdoor practices and competitions are canceled today, Thursday, September 3.
Thank you in advance for prioritizing student safety. Please contact your coach or athletic director for updated information.
JCPS UPDATE | Due to forecasted extreme heat this week, practices and game times on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday may be altered. Please check with your school's coach or athletic director for adjusted times or cancelations.
Additionally, ALL outdoor practices and competitions are canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
Crosby Families,
This week, our staff is focused on building momentum, finding reasons to celebrate small victories, and helping our students push past hurdles so they can keep growing with confidence. A big part of that confidence comes down to reading. While reading naturally belongs in English class, our teachers are actively weaving reading, vocabulary, and discussion into every subject at Crosby. This includes Math, Science, Explore, KEY, and even PE. When students feel capable of reading and analyzing information in any setting, it unlocks their confidence across the board.
A few quick ways to support at home:
Ask about unexpected reading: Ask your child if they came across any interesting vocabulary or articles outside of English class this week.
Notice the effort: Give them a quick word of encouragement when you see them sticking with a challenging assignment or reading task.
Thank you for always partnering with us to support our kids. Let’s have a great week ahead @ThePlaceToBe! Click the link for the entire weekly slide deck
