Dragon Passport
Drama Club Auditions
We’re looking forward to welcoming our families for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, December 10th, and Thursday, December 11th! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, learn about their progress, and celebrate all the growth they’ve made so far this year.
Thank you for partnering with us and taking the time to support your child’s learning. We can’t wait to see you there!
Hurricane Relief Drive
Annual Giving Tree – We Need Your Support!
Families, we invite you to help make the season brighter for those in our school community by supporting our Annual Giving Tree. If you would like to participate, please select the child you wish to support.
All gifts must be turned in to Ms. Gibson by Monday, December 15th at 2PM.
Please remember to label each gift with the family number, gender, and age
(example: Family 1 – Girl, 15).
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Please Share Your Voice – CREC Equity Program Review Survey
CREC is currently conducting an Equity Program Review of our school, and we need your input. This review aims to identify how our school and district’s systems and practices are (or are not) creating equitable outcomes for all students.
We are asking families to complete a brief, anonymous survey. Thank you in advance for taking this survey—it will provide vital information for the CREC Equity Program Review and help us better understand your feelings about our school and how things are going for your child and family.
With the uncertainty of school closures, text messaging is the easiest and fastest way for the school to communicate with you. Receive text messages from the school for immediate access to what is going on!
- Important messages
- Upcoming Events
- Announcements
- School Cancellations and Delays
Exploring, Measuring, Creating: Pesto the IB Way
Dr. Soar's class demonstrated true IB Learner qualities by exploring the entire pesto-making process using fresh basil from our hydroponics system. They asked questions, carefully measured and prepared ingredients, and collaborated to create a delicious dish together.
By engaging hands-on with science and food, they balanced curiosity with practical skills — and showed responsibility by enjoying every last bite.
A perfect example of being Inquirers who are asking questions, and being Knowledgeable as they are learning about what it takes to create such a great dish! Some were even Risk-Takers as they had never tried Pesto before!
Curiosity Ignites Learning
Mrs. Tenney's science class put the IB Learner Traits into action as they explored how matter and energy move through an ecosystem during a “zombie fire” simulation.
As Inquirers, they investigated different types of “fuel,” testing how various materials burn—some igniting quickly while others smolder slowly, just like real zombie fires that can reignite underground. Their curiosity drove them to ask questions, make predictions, and observe patterns in how energy is released.
Demonstrating the trait of Thinkers, students analyzed how energy stored in plant matter is transformed into heat and light during combustion. They also recognized how carbon-based molecules cycle back into the atmosphere, deepening their understanding of how zombie fires influence ecosystems, carbon cycling, and climate.
By engaging in hands-on exploration, students acted as Knowledgeable learners, building meaningful scientific understanding of environmental systems and gaining insight into the complex processes that shape our world.
We may be an IB school, but we still love STEM!
Our students demonstrated essential IB Learner Traits during their hands-on STEM projects in the library. As Collaborators and Communicators, they worked in groups to share ideas and solve problems together. Their curiosity and enthusiasm showed them to be true Inquirers, exploring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through active experimentation.
By thinking critically and creatively, they embodied the trait of Thinkers, while showing Reflectiveness by learning from their successes and challenges throughout the process.
We’re proud to see our students engage deeply and embody the spirit of lifelong learning through these exciting STEM experiences!
CyberDragons' Eye on the Prize
After a full day of presenting our robots, showcasing our innovation project, and competing in the robot game, we are excited to share some great news—our CyberDragons won the Rising All-Star Award!
While we did not advance to the state championships this year, our team showed tremendous growth, teamwork, and perseverance. With everything they’ve learned this season, next year is already looking incredibly promising.
We are so proud of our CyberDragons!
Dillon_HFD @ the Den
We had a special guest at our school—Dillon, the mascot from Hartford Athletics!
Dillon made our day by handing out high school perfect attendance awards to some very deserving students. Of course, he brought along the newest hardware—the 2025 Hartford Athletics Championship Trophy!
He didn’t stop there! He also visited a few classrooms, helped the front office by making some copies, and even took a moment to check on our hydroponics system.
It was exciting to have Dillon here spreading school spirit, encouragement, and a little extra fun throughout the building. Thanks for stopping by, Dillon—we can’t wait to see you again!
Mobile Book Cart
Dress like a teacher Day
CREC Colts visit to Ana Grace
8th Grade learning about the Boston Tea Party
6th Grade solving math equations
6th Grade working in groups
Chorus getting ready for Winter Concert
9th Grade Science
DJ Buck, Principal for the day
Perfect Attendance Recipients getting a Treat from Mrs. H.
DP Art
DP Art
Throwback Friday
Pink Day
Celebrating Our Financial Star Learners
Congratulations to Mrs. Tomlinson’s Quarter 1 Star Students in Financial Algebra and Financial Business Finance!
These students demonstrated the IB Learner Traits by being Inquirers, showing curiosity and a desire to deepen their understanding of financial concepts. They were Thinkers, applying critical thinking skills to solve complex problems related to money management and business.
They also acted as Principled learners, showing responsibility and integrity in their work. Through collaboration and communication, they have exemplified the traits of Communicators and Caring individuals, supporting each other’s growth.
We celebrate their dedication and look forward to their continued success both in and out of the classroom!
December - Thinker
As thinkers, we use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Developing thinking skills doesn’t just happen in school! Here are ways to inspire “thinking habits” outside of the classroom:
Ask your student to think of solutions to problems or challenges that they face – help them to think through these issues rather than telling them what to do right away. And then listen to them as they talk through their thinking.
To help them get started when they get stuck, ask them...
How should we begin?
What could be done differently?
In what other ways could this be done?
I hadn’t thought of that. Tell me more about it.
How did you figure that out?
Pose real-life challenges to your student:
”I’m not sure how we can be ready to leave for school on time. What can we do to make sure that happens?”
”I’m not sure how many snacks to buy for the party we are throwing. How can we estimate what we will need and how much it will all cost?”
Attendance Matters ALL YEAR LONG!
- The school day is from 7:30-2:05.
- Scholars missing school for 3 cores or more will be considered absent for the day.
- Absences for more than 20 minutes from a class is considered an absence. Time will be noted in PowerSchool.
- Attendance matters for all classes so if a scholar can only attend 1 or 2 cores for an excused reason, we highly recommend they do.
Scholars absent more than 10% of the school year (18 days) are considered CHRONICALLY ABSENT by the State. The first 9 absences are excused with parent communication to the school. Ten and over will require specific documentation for reasons listed in the handbook (located on our website).
Scholars are allowed 2 mental health days that have to be reported as such when reporting the scholar's absence. These absences are in addition to the 9 excused by the State.
High School Scholars: Loss of credit for a class can occur after 12 absences (Half Year Courses) or 24 absences (Full Year Courses). Please contact your Counselor to discuss how credit can be recovered.
Please remind your child of the importance of waking up early and being in school daily. If you need support and resources please contact Ms. Gibson at sgibson@crec.org or their school counselor (listed below).
Winter Sports
Click on the picture to see more information on Athletics!
Coaches use Final Forms to as a way to communicate with families to give updates, and even send last minute cancellations.
If you have sport questions or concerns please email:
High School Faculty Manager: Mr. Chaylyn Martin
Middle School Faculty Manager: Mr. Ryan Aeschliman ext. 2404
Click the picture to access CREC Athletics for Final Forms, Full Schedules and More.
Make sure to check CREC Athletics for updated schedules to include times and locations!
Congratulations to our incredible middle school soccer team for going undefeated this season and winning the CREC Middle School Championship!
Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork shined from the very first game to the final whistle. Every player contributed to an unforgettable season, and we couldn’t be more proud of their commitment and sportsmanship. Way to go, team—what an amazing accomplishment!
Lady Dragons Volleyball Team Are GHC Champions!
Congratulations to our High School Lady Dragons Volleyball Team on an unforgettable season! Our athletes battled fiercely and captured the GHC Championship, defeating Innovations in an absolute nail-biter of a match. Their grit, focus, and teamwork shined from the first serve to the final point.
The Lady Dragons carried that momentum into the state tournament, where they fought hard and made it to the second round before falling just short. Their determination and heart throughout the season were truly remarkable.
We are incredibly proud of this team—their talent, leadership, and passion continue to inspire our entire school community. Way to go, Lady Dragons!
Lady Dragon/Jets- Soccer are GHC Champions!
Congratulations to our High School Lady Dragons/Jets soccer team for an incredible season! Our players made history by winning the GHC Championship—the first team to secure the title since the league changed its name from CRAL. This is a remarkable accomplishment and a proud moment for our school community.
The team continued their strong run into the state tournament. Although they unfortunately fell in the first round, their determination, growth, and resilience throughout the season were truly inspiring.
We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, leadership, and commitment. Well done Ladies!
Honoring our Football Seniors
On November 14th, our Senior Football players took the field for their final home game—a moment filled with pride, passion, and unforgettable memories. Surrounded by teammates, coaches, families, and fans, our seniors played with heart, determination, and the same dedication they have shown throughout their years in the program.
Their leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment have helped shape the culture of the team, inspiring younger players and leaving a legacy that will carry on long after the season ends.
Thank you, Seniors, for everything you’ve given to our school, the CREC Colts, and our community.
Congratulations on an incredible journey—and here’s to the next chapter!
Main Office: 860-242-7834
Cindy Agosto - 📧cagosto@crec.org 📱ext. 2316
Blanca Perez - 📧bperez@crec.org 📱ext. 2344
Nicholas Allocca - 📧nallocca@crec.org 📱ext. 2301
Taniesha Mendez - 📧tmendez@crec.org📱ext. 2305
To report an absence email: AISAttendance@crec.org
Transportation: 860-524-4077
Middle School Sports Manager:
Ryan Aeschliman - 📧raeschliman@crec.org 📱ext. 2404
High School Sports Manager:
Chaylyn Martin - 📧chmartin@crec.org
School Counselors:
Grades 6-8 Last Name A-L
Taylor Clarke -📧tclarke@crec.org 📱ext. 2358
Grades 6-8 Last Name M-Z
Tania Thibault -📧tthibault@crec.org 📱ext. 2364
Grades 9-12 Last Name A-L
Mark Field - 📧mfield@crec.org 📱ext. 2365
Grades 9-12 Last Name M-Z
Monika Chudy - 📧mchudy@crec.org 📱ext. 2307
Guidance Office Assistant
Mya Stewart - 📧mstewart@crec.org 📱ext. 2311
Family Engagement
Shontay Gibson - 📧sgibson@crec.org 📱ext. 2394
Administration
Middle School Dean of Students
Middle School Assistant Principal
Jennifer Rizzo -📧jrizzo@crec.org
High School Dean of Students
Raynette Holmes- 📧raholmes@crec.org
High School Assistant Principal
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