Crosby Middle

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).

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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!

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!

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.

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

Crosby Families,
We hope your family had a wonderful weekend enjoying the beautiful sunshine. A huge
thank you to our students and families for a great iReady testing week. Our Cougars showed
fantastic effort and focus!
Focus for the Coming Weeks:
Consistent Routines: Over the next two weeks leading up to Labor Day, our priority is
establishing strong classroom systems and daily routines to give our middle schoolers the
consistency they need to thrive.
Engaging Academics: Our teachers are bringing challenging, interactive lessons into the
classroom every day to keep students motivated, curious, and growing.
Positive Connections: We love seeing all the smiles, high-fives, and fist bumps in the
hallways! Our teachers remain dedicated to building strong, trusting relationships with
every student so they feel supported every single day.
Thank you for your partnership at home as we keep this momentum going. We truly are
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