Hello Crossroads Families,

As a friendly reminder, there is no school for all West Ada students this Friday, April 10th.

Additionally, please see below for information on resources, events, and opportunities, including details on spring testing which starts the week of April 13th.

We hope you have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Matt Mura

Principal

• Friday April 10th, No School, All Grades
• Tuesday 4/14, Math ISAT, Performance Task (PT), information below
• Thursday 4/16, English ISAT, Computer Adaptive Assessment (CAT), information below
• Tuesday 4/21, Math ISAT, CAT, information below
• Thursday 4/23, English ISAT, PT, information below
• Tuesday 4/28, iReady Reading Diagnostic, more info coming soon
• Thursday 4/20, iReady Math Diagnostic, more info coming soon

• Full 2025-26 School Year Calendar: Click Here
• CMS Bell Schedule: Click Here
• Middle School A/B Schedule: Click Here

• Crossroads Middle School Family Resource Information
• Information on Outside Counseling Service Access at Crossroads
• West Ada School District Community Resource Guide
• Free Internet Access Program

• Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
• Student Device Protection Information: Click Here
• Families may still purchase device protection after the student's device has been inspected by school personnel.
• School Nutrition Information (Meal Costs, Payments, Free & Reduced Meal Application): Click Here

Starting on April 14th we will begin ISAT testing for all CMS students.

As part of each testing day we're excited to share that Crossroads will be offering free breakfast for all students on each day of testing.

Breakfast Schedule

• Tuesday April 14th
• Free breakfast will be part of an Advisory Community Kickoff Event.
• Normal, paid breakfast will still be available from 8:15-8:30.
• Free breakfast will begin at 8:35.
• All Other Testing Days
• Free breakfast will be available during normal breakfast time (8:15-8:30).

Breakfast Menu

• Tuesdays (4/14, 4/21, 4/28)
• Smoothie & Ultimate Breakfast Burrito
• Cinnamon Whole Wheat Toast & Fruit
• Thursdays (4/16, 4/23, 4/30)
• Smoothie & Doughnuts
• Ultimate Breakfast Burrito
• Cereal, Whole Wheat Toast, Fruit

We will send families a reminder text each evening before testing.

Additional Testing Information

Spring testing can bring a range of emotions for students. At Crossroads, our primary focus is encouraging students to give their best effort and reflect and celebrate the growth they have made throughout the year.

Our message to our students will focus on encouraging them to try their best. If each of our students can look back and feel they gave their best effort, they should feel proud, regardless of their score.

Our students have grown tremendously this year, and we are excited for them to have the opportunity to show what they know.

To help your child feel prepared, please consider encouraging:

• A good night’s sleep
• Staying hydrated
• Positive self-talk and mindset

These small actions can make a meaningful difference in how students experience each test.

As always, thank you for your partnership and for all you do to support your child's success.