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January 4
2012-2013 Elementary Registration Packets Distributed
January 9
2012-2013 Elementary Registration Begins at 7:30am
January 10
Parent Ed: Elementary Program Components
9:00am - 10:30am
January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
No School, No Chums
January 18
Parent Ed: Open House
9:00am - 3:00pm
January 25
Parent Ed: Panel Discussing Chance School & Beyond
1:30pm - 3:00pm
January 26
Race to Nowhere
7:00pm - 9:00pm
January 31
Parent Ed: Meet with the Head
9:00am - 10:00am
Family Skating Party
Champs Rollerdrome
6:00pm - 8:00pm
January 31 - February 2
Spirit Days
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Tell a Friend About Chance
Please help us recruit others to the school by sharing the school's "viewbook" (distributed to Chance families in registration packets) with a friend or colleague. The book includes a comprehensive account of life at Chance, 2s through grade 5, and captures the hallmarks that make Chance unique and outstanding.Encourage interested parents to call the school for a tour. Better yet, bring a friend with you to the upcoming parent ed sessions offered in January and February!
Additional copies of the guide book are available in the school office.
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The Chance Auction - Totally Awesome 80's!
Mark your calendars for February 25, 2012 and plan to attend the second major fundraiser, the Chance Auction at the Henry Clay. An 80's theme will ensure a night of fun for our Chance families, faculty and alumni. Auction co-chairs, Micah Jochim and Sue Pearman have been working with their committees to put together a successful evening. Look for raffle tickets, procurement forms and for additional information coming your way. Invitations will be mailed soon.
Ticket prices are $100. Included in your ticket price are appetizers, cocktails (open bar), dinner, silent and live auctions. Use the links provided to order tickets online, to print out a procurement form or an advertising form. All families are urged to participate and all Chance students will benefit from the proceeds.
Questions?
Contact Debbie McCoy in the Development Office by calling 425-6904 or by emailing: deb@chanceschool.org.
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2012-2013 Elementary Registration Begins on Monday, January 9 at 7:30 a.m.!
Elementary registration for the upcoming school year starts with the enrollment of current Chance students and their siblings. Elementary Registration Packets will be distributed to Chance families on Wednesday, January 4. You will receive 1 packet per family that includes the registration papers needed for the upcoming school year. Please take the time to review the information and contact the school with any questions in preparation for enrollment.
On Monday, January 9, registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for children entering Kindergarten through Intermediate classes for the 2012-2013 school year. Registration for children of current Chance families will conclude on Tuesday, February 14, at 3 p.m. The school cannot accept any registration papers or payment before Jan. 9 at 7:30 a.m. as registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To secure your child's enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year, return the Registration Form with $800 non-refundable registration fee with the Enrollment Contract and Student Profile on or before February 14. To secure you child's enrollment if you are applying for financial aid, return the Registration Form with $100 refundable registration fee.
For a complete outline of steps, deadlines, required forms and fees, and enrollment considerations, review the Application and Registration for Current Chance Families - Elementary Details. Contact Margaret Droste, Director of Admissions, with questions at 425-6904 or admissions@chanceschool.org.
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The Race to Nowhere Film - An Adult Enrichment
By Gail Lotze, Head of School Kim Tabler, as Extended Program Coordinator and I are excited to expand enrichment opportunities to ou r parent body. Together we would like to invite you to view a movie that we have both previewed, "The Race to Nowhere" with the faculty and staff on Thursday evening, January 26 from 7pm to 9pm at Chance School. We have also allotted time for a discussion period after the viewing. This film will give Chance viewers a fast-forward into how expectations and pressures can impact children in their development into adults. Because Chance parents believe in the development of the whole child, we want to share this valuable insight with our parents.
According to their website, RACE TO NOWHERE "is a close-up look at the pressures on today's students, offering an intimate view of lives packed with activities, leaving little room for down-time or family time. Parents today are expected to raise high-achieving children, who are good at everything: academics, sports, the arts, and community-service. The film tackles the tragic side of our often achievement-obsessed culture, with interviews that explore the hidden world of over-burdened schedules, student suicide, academic cheating, young people who have checked out. RACE TO NOWHERE asks the question: Are the young people of today prepared to step fully and productively into their future? We hear from students who feel they are being pushed to the brink, educators who worry students aren't learning anything substantive, and college professors and business leaders, concerned their incoming employees lack the skills needed to succeed in the business world: passion, creativity, and internal motivation." To view the trailer, go to www.racetonowhere.com or google Race to Nowhere.
We will not be able to offer child care on this evening but hope with this advanced notice that you will be able to join us.
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From Parents' Council
By Christine Baltas and Katy Collis, Co-Chairs
Happy New Year! We hope you had a very nice holiday break with your families.
 As we start the new year, the Parents' Council will be focused on preparing for Auction on February 25th. If you haven't volunteered yet and would like to help out, please contact one of our auction co-chairs, Sue Pearman at suepearman@gmail.com or Mica Jochim at mijochim@yahoo.com. There are plenty of opportunities to help with procuring items for the silent auction, preparing decorations for the Awesome 80s theme, setting up the day before the event and much more. Your help is appreciated!
Thanks to all the Chance parents and staff for making our school year successful in 2011. We're looking forward to many more great events in 2012 and know you will continue to show your strong support of our wonderful school! Christine Baltas cmbaltas@insightbb.com 472-9288 Katy Collis kcollis@bellsouth.net 893-3799
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Totally Awesome Family Skating Party - Tuesday, January 31
Get in the spirit of this year's Auction theme. Come dressed in your best neon!!
Tuesday, January 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Champs Rollerdrome 9851 Lagrange Rd. Louisville, KY (502)425-1717
For Chance Families only.
Admission: $3.00 per person Skate Rental: $1.00 per person For more information contact Ashley Campbell 417-2778, or Debbie McCoy, deb@chanceschool.org or 425-6904.
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Saying goodbye to Huyett Hurley and Leslie Christian
By Gail Lotze, Head of School
We sadly said goodbye to two loved and respected professionals at Chance on Friday, December 16, 2011.
"Miss Hudie" (Huyett Hurley), who for the past 23 years has
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Miss Hudie with early morning friends.
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welcomed our 2s through 5th graders to their school day at Chance in the early morning room, has retired from her position. Miss Hudie wants to travel with her husband and has plans to attend his daughter's wedding in India this winter. Hudie's gentle nature, warm smile and creativity allowed the early morning children to begin their day calmly in a relaxed setting. Hudie will be missed by everyone! Her team mate, "Miss Shwab" (Debsy) will capably carry on the important work of the early morning room and beginning on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 will be joind by Chance Assistant Teacher, "Miss Jennifer" Ruhl. We send Miss Hudie on her travels with our best wishes!
"Miss Leslie" Christian, 4s team teacher with Miss Amanda Bass, celebrated her last day at Chance on Friday, December 16, 2011.
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Miss Leslie with her friends.
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Leslie's husband recently began a new job in Memphis, Tennessee and the family has joined him over the holiday break. Leslie will be genuinely missed. I know you will join me in wishing Leslie and her family best wishes in their move to Memphis.
Happily, "Miss Mills" Sublett, a former Chance teacher who moved back to Louisville this past summer and who has subbed for Miss Amanda while she was
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Miss Mills with her friends.
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recently out, has accepted the position of co-teacher in the 4s with Miss Amanda. Mills brings a Masters degree in IECE (Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education), 8 years of experience (6 years at Chance) and an enthusiastic personality to this position. While we were all sad to say goodbye to Leslie, we are excited to welcome Mills back to Chance.
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Outdoor Classroom
By Sarah Cummins, Outdoor Classroom Specialist
We have been busy planting native plant species around our school to help our native wildlife and ecosystem! Each preschool class planted a native Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) in the playground. This small shrub is perfect for a shady, moist wooded area and will attract many native insects, including the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly, as well as birds and small mammals. We will be going out each month to watch our plants develop leaves, flowers and berries.
 The elementary students planted native River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) seeds in the Chance School Field. This perennial grass has a preferred habitat of wetlands and flood plains and has even been used to prevent soil erosion, which is a perfect match with our field! It will attract insects, birds and small mammals. We can't wait to watch the grasses grow throughout the year and observe the animal life increase in our wetland habitat.
Please feel free to visit. There are signs posted so you can easily find your child's plantings.
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Roots & Shoots News
By Sarah Cummins, Outdoor Classroom Specialist
The Roots & Shoots group had great success at the Chance School Holiday boutique last month. They rais ed over $500 through the sale of their home made greeting cards. They took all of the money raised to Target, where they generously supplemented our fundraiser with a gift card, and were able to make very thoughtful purchases of warm weather necessities for the Children living in the Family Emergency Shelter in Louisville. We were all happy to help our friends at the shelter have a more comfortable winter.
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Chance Parents - Educate Yourselves!
Seek and ye' shall find an outstanding education that is second to none. Join us for several sessions to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Chance's program and the success of Chance graduates!
- Tuesday, January 10, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. - Elementary Program Components.
The structure and routines are shared along with curricular components and assessment at the elementary level. This session will clarify what the expectations are in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and shed light on the strength of the program at Chance. Understand the importance of an integrated approach that develops the whole child - encompassing academics as well as social, emotional, moral and physical development - and how it contributes to the success of Chance graduates. - Mondays, January 23 through April 2, from 7 - 9 p.m. - "Developing Capable People" Parenting Workshop. The school is proud to offer this outstanding series, led by Debbie Houston, as another means to partner with parents in supporting the development of young children. A minimum of 10 enrollees is required. Register on or before January 6. Click on the "Developing Capable People" Registration Form.
- Wednesday, January 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Open House at Chance.
Live the life of a Chance student if only for a day. Observe classes (with the exception of two-year-olds). Meet with teachers. Develop a greater appreciation for the distinct advantages that Chance students develop as they proceed along the school's continuum. Click on the Open House Schedule and School Map to plan your visit. - Wednesday, January 25, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. - Parent Panel: Chance School & Beyond
This is your opportunity to meet with Chance parents (current and previous). They gather to share their wisdom with you, to discuss the elementary experience at Chance, to talk about their child's middle school experience after graduating from Chance, and to answer your questions. - Tuesday, January 31, from 9 to 10:00 a.m. - Meet with the Head
Join Gail Lotze, Head of School, for a book discussion of The Price of Privilege. Of course time will allow for topics you would like to discuss. Join her for a meaningful exchange of thoughts.
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Enrichment Opportunities
By Kim Tabler, Extended Program Coordinator
January 9 marks the start of a new set of enrichments for Chance School. Yoga, art, chorus, music - there are so many new opportunities to extend children's day in meaningful ways. I can't wait to see what new skills everyone learns in the coming weeks!
Enrichments are carefully planned so that they are a true extension of a Chance School day, addressing the whole child, cognitively, socially, emotionally, morally and physically. Children participating in enrichments have the opportunity not only to develop new skills but also to make new friends, work together as a group and build their self-esteem and confidence. Enrichments are also just a lot of fun!
For the remainder of the year, the enrichment schedule will be roughly based on six-week sessions, Feb. 27 - April 2 and April 16 - May 21. While some classes will run longer than these 6 weeks, and some may be a little shorter, these dates will provide a framework for scheduling. Upcoming sessions will include track and field, jazz and hip-hop dance, fencing and tennis, among others. Keep an eye out for something new and different that your child might enjoy!
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In November we launched a new redesigned website. We hope that you have taken the opportunity to look at it and find it easier to use. We are still exploring all the new ways to make this site one that reflects the richness of happenings at Chance. Soon we will be adding audio, video and more photos. If you have any questions please contact Amy Fowler. Director of Communications at amy@chanceschool.org or 425-6904.
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