Raven's Update

Now’s a great time to start getting back into school routines: earlier bedtimes, school supply shopping, and talking with your child about what to expect.

We can’t wait to welcome our Ravens back for another amazing year!

More information in the grade 6 summer letter linked below.

More information in the grade 9 summer letter linked below.

August 27th - First Day of School - Early Dismissal (10:50am)

September 1st - Labor Day No School

September 17th - Early Dismissal (10:50am) Teacher Professional Learning Day

School begins on August 27th for our students. This first day of school will be an early dismissal day releasing at 10:50am. The regular school day begins at 7:30 AM and our regular day dismissal time is 2:06 PM. A Rules Assembly has been scheduled for students in each grade with Administration during the first week of school.

All families—new and returning—should have received a registration/information update link from our Registrar, Ms. Colon. This form is mandatory and must be completed and submitted as soon as possible. It is especially important for families who have moved over the summer, as address changes affect transportation routes and stops. Proof of address is required for any updates.
For questions, please contact Ms. Colon at ccolon@crec.org.

Our Health Services team has been working hard to ensure that all students have up-to-date physicals and immunization records. Please check your email for any communications regarding missing documents. Students missing required health documentation will not be able to start school until the documents are received and processed.

If you did not receive an email from Health Services, you should be all set. Still, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Documents can be emailed to HealthServices@crec.org or faxed to 860-920-4022.

Students will have six classes per day. The schedule will rotate so students will have each class 3-4 times per week. Students will also have a 30-minute Innovation/Advisory block every day. During this time students will be engaged in our whole school goal activities, team building/culture and climate activities and social/emotional learning. We feel this model will help all students academically to ensure their success and be productive members of our community and world at Large.

Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20am for breakfast. Students will once again be provided free breakfast and lunch. These meals are FREE for all students. However, if your child wants a la carte items and/or extra food they will need to pay for it at time of service.

Students will be assigned to an academic team who will support the students and parents. Each team has an assigned Team Leader. These team leaders are responsible for their team, together with a group of dedicated teachers will help strengthen students’ academic ability and become leaders in life.

Grade 6 Team Leader: Mr. Martin

Grade 7 Team Leader: Ms. Holyst

Grade 8 Team Leader: Mr. Marchinkoski

Grade 9 Team Leader: Ms. Buchheit

Grade 10 Team Leader: Ms. Hatch

Grade 11 Team Leader: Mr. DeCoster

Grade 12 Team Leader: Mr. Miller

Jennifer Asmar | Grades 10-12 | jasmar@crec.org

Justin Escobales | Grades 6-9 | jescobales@crec.org

Katie Mangione | Grades 10-12 | kmangione@crec.org

Erin Strazzulla | Grades 6-9 | estrazzulla@crec.org

Lenore Bailey, LCSW | lbailey@crec.org

Michelle Lopez, LCSW | mlopez@crec.org

Sarah Mucci, LCSW | smucci@crec.org

Rachel Sclare | rsclare@crec.org

All families will be required to sign the CREC Technology agreement. Only CREC issued Chromebooks and computers are allowed for student use. Students are not allowed to use their own Chromebooks or laptops while in the building. Personal devices should be left at home or locked in their lockers during the school day.

The Technology Agreement will be available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in the Forms section on Monday, August 18th.

The entrance to the student drop-off/pick-up area is on Slater Road (see map below).

The parking lot in the front of the school is designated for Buses and School Vans only. Families should NOT use the main entrance prior to 7:30am.

Bus routes will be communicated to families directly by RSCO Transportation and New Britain Transportation. Please be on the look out in the coming weeks for their information.

Contact info for transportation department:

o New Britain families: New Britain Public Schools Transportation Department - 860.827.2239

o Non New Britain families: RSCO Transportation - 860.524.4077 www.crec.org/transportation

To opt in to receiving SchoolMessenger text messages please text the word YES to 67587.

• High School Football: August 14th
• High School Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer: August 18th
• Middle School Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer: September 3rd

Sign up information can be found in the Playbooks below:

• CREC Schools Parent Playbook - English

• CREC Schools Parent Playbook - Spanish

Click here for a video tutorial on the registration process.

More information can be found on the CREC Athletics page by clicking here

Click here for the 2025-2026 calendar

*Please note that midterm and final exams are not listed on the CREC District calendar. During that time Innovation follows an early dismissal schedule. Those dates are typically in January and June. The exact dates will be communicated in advance.*

First Marking Period - August 27 - October 31

• Aug. 27 - First Day of School - Early Dismissal Day - Professional Learning Day
• Sept. 1 - No School - Labor Day
• Sept. 17 - Early Dismissal - Professional Learning
• Oct. 13 - No School - Indigenous People's Day
• Oct. 22 - Early Dismissal - Professional Learning

Welcome to the School Year 2025-2026

To report an absence: InnovationOffice@crec.org

To report contact information and address changes: InnovationRegistration@crec.org

Email: InnovationOffice@crec.org
Website: asi.crecschools.org
Location: 600 Slater Road, New Britain, CT, USA
Phone: 860-223-0726 Fax: 860-223-0742
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CRECInnovation/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/crecscienceandinnovation?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=