There are several opportunities for you to participate in the Challenge Program as it pertains to your student(s). The Broad Based Planning Team meets three times annually to discuss issues important to the Challenge Program in the LSC. Please note the dates and times under the FYI clipboard. The Broad Based Planning Team is open to all administrators, teachers, parents and community members that have an interest in the Challenge Program. Please feel free to attend.

Andy Hughes is the Chairperson for the Challenge Program Parents Group. This group facilitates communication among all parties interested in the success of the Challenge program, be it LSC, community resources and/or legislative organizations. Please contact Andy (he is listed under Names and Numbers to Know) if you wish to be on the e- mail/mailing list.

The Challenge Program in the Lafayette School Corporation serviced over 550 children, K-12, during 2000-01. We are constantly seeking better ways to meet the needs of your student(s). Your interest in the program is very important to the success of the program and ultimately your student(s). We appreciate your time and interest. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at Edgelea, 772-4780.

Sincerely,

Dr. Vicki Vaughn
Challenge Program Coordinator

FYI

• Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001 @ Hiatt Administration Center in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 3:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 @Hiatt Administration Center in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 3:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 17, 2002 @Hiatt Administration Center in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Sunnyside-
Ch. Gr. 6 Math -Ms. Amy McFarland
Ch. Gr. 7 Math - Mrs. Jane Denney, Science- Ms. Andriane Cej

Mr. Jim Lilley is the Building Coordinator

Tecumseh-
Ch. Gr. 6 - Math- Ms. Jacquie Evans, Science- Mrs. Karen Mullen
Excel Gr. 6 - Ms. Arianne Halle

Mrs. Mary Margaret Foreman is Building Coordinator.

Jeff-
Algebra 3/4 - Ms. Donna Osborn Gr.12 H. English - Mr. Chuck Herber.

Important Testing Dates

High School / Middle School Students Interested in Testing for:

SAT:  site is Jeff high School

Test Date:            Registration Deadline:
December 1                October 27
January 26                December 21
March 16                  February 8
May 4                     March 29
June 1                    April 26


ACT: site is Jeff High School
Test Date:            Registration Deadline:
December 8               November  2
February 9               January 4
April 6                  March 1
June 8                   May 3

Congratulations!

Our sincere congratulations to Lisa Cupp and Mallery Skelton , of Jeff High School, recently named National Merit Semi- Finalists. Congratulations to the parents of these students and to the teachers in the Lafayette School Corporation that have had the opportunity to work with them through their educational experiences. We are very proud of you!!!

Names & Numbers to Know !!!

Dr. Vicki Vaughn
      Challenge Program Coordinator            772-4780
Mrs. Denise Walker
      Building Coordinator -Jeff               772-4700
Mr. Jim Lilley                        
      Building Coordinator -Sunnyside          771-6100
Mrs. Mary Margaret Foremen          
      Building Coordinator -Tecumseh           772-4750
Mr. Andy Hughes
      Challenge Program Parents' Group
      Chairperson                 andy@ecn.purdue.edu
Mrs. Barb Knott
      Challenge Program Assistant              772-4780

National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC)
                                   202-785-4268      
Indiana Association for the Gifted  (IAG)
      Barbara Csicsko, Pres.       219-672-3762      

Indiana Dept. of Education Gifted/Talented
      State Listserv        htt://doe.state.in.us/gt/

Shared Information Services-Purdue 494-1887
                            sinfos@purdue.edu