CHOICE News
December 2007

Open House for New Families

Jan. 26 and Feb. 5, 2008
 
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 
and
 
12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
 
two girls on bus
 
A Night of Fun
skating
 

Fifty Choice students in middle and high school enjoyed an evening of skating at Ron-A-Roll in Vernon on Wednesday, November 28. This event gave students an opportunity to meet Choice students from other school districts and make new friends.  Many Choice students have no idea that there are close to 1,100 students  who share the same experiences in the program. Because of the overwhelming response Choice will be planning another event in the Spring.

 

Bus Driver/ Monitor Recognition Award

school bus

The Choice Program will be planning an appreciation breakfast for our drivers and monitors in 2008. You may email rsatchell@crec.org or call us at 524-4017 if there is a driver(s) or monitor(s) you feel deserves special recognition. Please give us their name(s) and let us know why you believe they deserve this award.

In This Issue
Open House for New Families
A Night of Fun
Bus Driver/Monitor Recognition Award
Happy Holidays
2008 Sibling Application Process Begins
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Happy Holidays

choice staff holiday photo

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a blessed new year.

The Choice Program


2008 Application Process Begins

The sibling application process for the 2008 - 2009 school year begins on January 2, 2008.  A sibling is defined as a sister or brother of a student already in the Choice Program who lives in the same household. Sibling applications are due on Friday, February 8. These students' names will appear on the list of sibling applicants that we send to the superintendents when we request new seats. If your application is postmarked or submitted after February 8, it will be included in the lottery for new families and your child's name will not appear on the list of sibling applicants. 

 

Please complete and submit the application in this newsletter. You can also download a copy from our website www.crec.org/choice under "How to Apply." Click on "Current Choice Families."  If you have any questions, please call the office at 524-4010.

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This year Choice has been able to send out monthly newsletters with the help of CREC's Office of Communications via the internet to administrators, staff, parents, and students who have given us their e-mail addresses. Due to the cost of postage and the large number of return mail, the newsletter is only mailed to families 2-3 times a year.

 

If you would like to receive monthly newsletters to stay better informed of Choice, school and community events, please contact Renita at 524-4017 or rsatchell@crec.org to give us your name and e-mail address.

 
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