June 6- July 1
Chance Summer Camp
July 1
Back to School Forms Due
New to Chance Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
August 12 & 15
Parent/Student/Teacher Opening Conferences
August 17
First Day of School for
3-day & 5-day students
August 22
First Day of School for
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Back to School Packets
1. We must have valid, current forms on file for EACH student and EACH parent for EACH school year so that your child may attend class and participate in school-related events and so that you may participate in school-related events (in the classroom, in the school, on field trips for example).
2. Please put these papers in a SAFE spot so as not to misplace them. To replace any papers in the packet, you will print what you need from the "Back to School" section of the internal website.
3. Links are included at the bottom of this page for the 2011-2012 School Calendar, Extended Program Information and Registration Form, Student Supply List and School Store Order Form.
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Many Thanks!
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our Parents' Council Committee Chairs and all of their committee members for their wonderful work this year.
Fall Festival
Christine Baltas
Celeste Verderosa
Family Mentoring
Jen Howard
Library Helpers
Laura Clark
Retail Cash Back
Ayana Barbarin
Scholastic Book Fairs
Sarah Cummins
Scholastic Ongoing Sales
Kim Tabler
Service Projects
Melissa Rue
School Store
Gretchen Davis
Spiritwear Sales
Chris and Tasha Hellmann
Social Events
Ashley Campbell
Innisbrook Sales
Bethany Jones
Wine and Cheese Social
Ellen and Karl Strand
Thanks again for your gifts of leadership and time!
Interested in Volunteering?
Contact Debbie McCoy in the Development Office by calling 425-6904 or by emailing: deb@chanceschool.org. |
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The Graduates of 2011 
By Gail Lotze, Head of School
Graduation time - a time of mixed emotions! Six great 5th graders walked "the walk" on Friday, May 27 in the Funroom at Chance School. Parents, families, friends, faculty and staff celebrated Matthew Isham, Max Lyle, Camille Rougier, Max Sadler, Nicholas Scarfe and Rushil Shah - confident and capable students ready to take on the challenge of middle school.
Inspirational "pearls of wisdom" that embodied the Chance program were shared with the graduates.
- Be thinkers - have faith in yourselves and continue to use the good heads on your shoulders.
- Listen and learn while being kind, thoughtful, thankful and grateful.
- Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Be a friend. To have a friend is to be a friend.
- Carefully gather all of the information before making a judgment or a decision - if you come upon a roadblock, go around it.
- See challenges and mistakes as opportunities. Never give up.
- Continue your love of learning and your hard work ethic, making every minute count.
- Always do your best and be proud of yourselves.
- Follow your dreams and be true to yourselves.
- And, of course, as we say and practice at Chance School, do the right thing!
On behalf of everyone at Chance School, congratulations and best wishes to the 2011 graduates.
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Congratulations Graduates!
By Sue Musson, Program Coordinator
As another school year draws to an end and we send our graduates off to various middle schools in the community, I am reminded of each child's amazing "journey of learning" and the value of completing the Chance School program. As a result of our enriching program and our respectful approach to educating the whole child, each leaves well-educated, capable, and with a strong sense of character and integrity. Chance School is committed to the value and strength of these ideals; knowing that during these formative years, each child establishes the skills and attitudes that become a foundation for a lifetime.
Graduates - May you each remain an actively, involved learner in and out of the classroom. Find ways to celebrate who you are and explore all that you have to offer by contributing to your family, school and community. Congratulations on all of your individual accomplishments!
Following is a list of our amazing graduates and the school they will each attend:
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Mathew Isham
St. Francis Goshen |
Matthew Isham - St. Francis in Goshen
Max Lyle - St. Leonards
Camille Rougier - Noe Middle School
Max Sadler - St. Leonards
Nicholas Scarfe - St. Francis in Goshen
Rushil Shah - Louisville Collegiate School |
Patti Ogden says goodbye to Chance School after 22 years!
What a fitting way to wind down a stellar career than to produce a highly energetic and enthusiastic Jump Rope Show with the elementary students. That is just who Patti Ogden is.
Twenty-two years ago Miss Patti officially joined the Chance School faculty. She tirelessly built from scratch a PE program that is second to none. Putting the needs of the children at the top of her list, Patti's work has yielded lifelong learners in fitness, health and physical education. Patti's work will forever be the foundation of the PE program at Chance. Over the years Patti has been an advocate for the importance of the specialist areas of learning, truly passionate about the importance of developing the whole child outside of the classroom.
There has been no task that was too big for Patti - from the play "The Magic Forest", 18 years ago, an extravaganza that the children performed at The Mex to the creation of Cross Country and The Chance Chase. Miss Patti has made a difference in the lives of children and created a legacy that will forever enrich Chance School children. |
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Welcome & Thank You
By Debbie McCoy, Director of Development
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Camille Rougier
Noe Middle School |
We are excited to announce that our 2011-12 Parents' Council Presidents will be Christine Baltas and Katie Collis. The 2012 Chance Auction will be chaired by Sue Pearman. We will be announcing her co-chair soon. Parents' Council and Auction will be in good hands as these ladies have excellent communication and organizational skills. Welcome to the team! They will all be filling their committee chair positions over the next few months. Please contact them if you are interested in serving.
Many thanks to the entire 2010-11 Parents' Council Chairs and Committees. Jen Rue and Julia Lundy led an exemplary group of parents and they did much hard work behind the scenes to be sure our parent volunteers were informed and organized. And to Krystal Fischer, as our Auction Chair, who put together a fantastic Auction crew and made our 2011 Auction a big success.
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Max Lyle
St. Leonards |
Finally, a big THANK YOU to the rest of our Parents' Council Chairs and all of their committee members for all of their wonderful work this year.
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Chance Parents - You've Got Homework
As the current school year concludes and preparations for the upcoming school year begin, parents have much to do. Click on the
"Parent To Do" List for helpful school reminders. Also included are 2011 Summer Camp reminders.
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Max Sadler
St. Leonards |
2011-12 "Back to School" Papers
Due July 1st
You have 4 weeks...and counting....to get these papers in for the upcoming school year... so we suggest you get started now.
Click on the "Back to School" Cover Sheet for the packet's basic outline and contact information.
New this year..... an incentive to be organized and timely - the school will award one family $50.00 for meeting the July 1 deadline! Your name will be entered if and when you send in complete paperwork for each student (and his/her parent(s)) on or before the due date! Contact the office with any questions 502.425.6904 or office@chanceschool.org. |
Order Elementary Student School Supplies by July 1 at www.innisbrook.com
In addition to shopping at local stores and at Chance's School Store, Chance parents have a third option. NEW .... as a service to parents with elementary students, Innisbrook is able to supply MOST items in grade-level specific School Supply Packs.
1. Go to www.innisbrook.com, select Buy School Supplies, enter Chance School number 115747.
2. Select the appropriate grade pack. Be sure to choose next year's
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Nicholas Scarfe
St. Francis Goshen |
grade.
3. Pay with credit card at checkout. Cost per pack includes shipping charges. $1.50 handling fee will be added to each pack at checkout.
4. Order dates: 5.2.11-7.1.11 only
5. Your Back-to-School Pack will ship directly to your home before the first day of class.
6. Questions? Contact Debbie McCoy at 502.425.6904 or deb@chanceschool.org, or Innisbrook Customer Service at 1.800.334.8461,
Refer to Student Supply List for details. |
Information on Internal Web Available until July 15
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Rushil Shah
Louisville Collegiate |
As the school prepares for the 2011-2012 school year, information available to current Chance parents will change on the internal website. After July 15, information from the 2010-2011 year - directories and specific class information, for example - will no longer be available. If you need names and contact information for summer birthday parties or play dates, please make a copy of what is currently online.
When the site is updated for the upcoming school year, a new user name and password will be distributed to Chance families. |
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