Teen+Leadership+Council


 * //The Croton Community Coalition Teen Leadership Council (TLC) formerly known as the "U CHOOSE" Committee is the student "voice" of the Coalition. There are approximately 25 CHHS students who meet weekly after school and 25 PVC students (7-8 graders) who meet every Tuesday during "X" period. Teens help the Outreach Committee plan activities and events. Ms. Hackett is the advisor.//**

Update as of 1/13/2011:

So far this year, TLC has completed the Anti-Marijuana PSA (Public Service Announcement) that was aired on Cablevision from October 25th-January 1. The teens also participated in the Coalition's Candlelight Vigil and created the paper chain link of testimonials that was wrapped around the tree at Vassallo park during the event.

Currently, TLC is working to create awareness banners for National Children of Alcoholics Awareness Week 2/13-2/19 that will be displayed in the main lobby of PVC and CHHS. TLC is excited to help plan the following upcoming March-May events: A Movie Marathon Sleepover at the High School, a Drug-Free Fun Night with Laser Tag at PVC and the 2nd annual Vassallo Fest!

For more information about the Teen Leadership Council, contact Ellen Hackett at 271-3444 or Ellen.Hackett@chufsd.org

--2009-2010 Information is below __U CHOOSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:__ Jeremy Reyes, Mary Kate Ricciardo, Danica Probst, Linda Padilla, Jake Tuttle, Stephanie Vlad, Mary Njie, Meghan Vlad, Kialah McFarlane, Jasmine Jimenez, Maribel Cha Cha, Katina Rodriquez, Nicole Parotta, Asif Henry, Helen Curry, Virginia Nehme

__TASKS:__ This year, the students will serve on the Outreach Committee to help organize student and community events. Teens will act as a liason between the student body and the coalition and be involved in planning education assemblies and programs. U CHOOSE will meet regularly to discuss the coalition agenda and select at least two teens to attend the monthly coalition meetings.

__Game Night March 12:__ The teens shared the survey results with the Outreach Committee and are now planning a late night teen event with laser tag, a DJ and games at the High School on March 12th! The U CHOOSE students will be titling this event and helping to promote it starting the week of 2/22/10. //(Click on Game Night link above for more info)//

__T-SHIRTS:__ Students designed a U CHOOSE logo and t-shirts were ordered for them to wear at the Teen Kick-off event on 3/12. Click here to see the t-shirt design

__STUDENT SURVEY:__ U CHOOSE developed a survey that was given out during CHAP (Croton Harmon Advisory Program) to 9th, 11th and 12th grade students on 1/14/10. The survey asked what type of activities the students would want to participate in such as a volleyball tournament, open mic night or overnight at the school with laser tag.

__U CHOOSE Committee Advisors:__ Ellen Hackett, Student Assistance Counselor, 271-3444, ehackett@croton-harmonschools.org Officer Cliff Gabrielsen, 271-5177, cgabrielsen@villageofcroton.net

//updated 2/9/10 EH// //updated 3/3/10 EH//