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The New Braunfels ISD School of Choice will host an open house for interested students on Thursday, May 4 at The Learning Center, 902 W. San Antonio St., from 5:30-7 p.m.

The School of Choice is an alternative school for the non-traditional student. Next school year the school will offer:

•Opportunity for accelerated instruction;

•On-line computer curricula with teacher support;

•College credit offered through dual-credit courses in conjunction with San Antonio College, including core classes and electives;

•New career & technology dual-credit courses through Central Texas Technology Center:

- Trade & Industry; Home Building,

- Manufacturing & Technology Production,

- Early Childhood Professions

- Business, Accounting, and Administrative Assistant Training

•Flexible school day: 8 a.m.-noon or noon-4 p.m.;

•Prefer Junior or Senior students with completion of Geometry and English II;

•Students must provide their own transportation.

Applications for the Fall 2006 semester are now being accepted. Students interested in dual-credit opportunities need to apply as soon as possible. For more information, contact Principal Jerry Clark at 830-627-6960.

Openings are available in the New Braunfels ISD drivers education course offered this summer.

Students can sign up for Session 1 (May 29-June 20) or Session 2 (June 19-July 12). Applications are available at New Braunfels High School and Canyon High School. Cost is $293.

For more information contact Fadra Simon at 830-608-9666.

Physical screenings for students intending to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletics for New Braunfels High School or New Braunfels Middle School are scheduled for Wednesday May 3, 2006 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at The New Braunfels Surgery Center, located at 1738 Common St.

UIL rules require student’s who are incoming seventh graders, ninth graders and juniors to have a physical. Local physicians who volunteer their services perform the screenings. There is a cost of $15, which is donated by the physicians to the athletic training program. Some individuals may require more in-depth evaluation beyond the scope of this screening session.

Please be aware that this is a volunteer service by the physicians and there is the distinct possibility of schedule conflicts.

For more information, contact Dean Laird at 627-6135 or Lisa Deavours at 627-6181.

New Braunfels High School band will host drummer legend Gregg Bissonett in concert on Thursday, May 4 in the school auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

“He is one of the greatest drummers of our time,” said assistant band director Brad Arnold. “We are very lucky to have him here. It would be the same as Brett Favre spending time with our quarterbacks or Michael Jordan helping out with the basketball team.”

Before the concert, Bissonett will conduct a clinic with the high school percussion section. He will perform with the High School Percussion Ensemble and Middle School Percussion Ensemble. The OakRun Beginner Percussion class also will perform.

Bissonette is best known for his ability to play in a wide variety of styles. His credits range from the big band jazz of Maynard Ferguson to the hard rock of David Lee Roth.

After growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Bissonette received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). While at NTSU, he played for three years in the famed "One O'Clock Jazz Band." After graduation, he joined the Maynard Ferguson Big Band that already featured his brother Matt on bass. The band toured the world and recorded the “Live in San Francisco” CD. Bissonette later moved to Los Angeles and that has been his home ever since.

Bissonette has played with Joe Satriani, Gino Vannelli, Tania Maria, Brian Wilson, Robin Zander, Brandon Fields, Yarbrough & Peoples, Toto, Ray Charles, Don Henley, Santana and many others. One of his favorite gigs came about in 1985 when David Lee Roth left Van Halen and started his own band that included Bissonette on drums. They recorded three albums together: Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, and A Little Ain't Enough, as well as touring the globe extensively.

During the Spring of 2003, Bissonette performed with Ringo Starr in a promotional tour for the album Ringo Rama. Another highlight of his career was being invited to perform on the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert and video. Bissonette also has two instructional videos: "Private Lesson" and "Playing, Reading and Soloing With A Band." Both videos have been made into books with playalong music. He also has two solo CDs, Gregg Bissonette and Submarine.

He recently played on Larry Carlton's and Steve Lukather's “No Substitutions,” recorded live in Osaka, Japan, which won the Grammy for "Best Pop Instrumental Album" in 2002. He also played on Santana's Grammy-winning album Supernatural, including the tune "El Farol" which was named "Best Pop Instrumental" at the 2000 Grammy Awards.

“Teens and Sex: What Parents Need to Know,” will soon be presented to New Braunfels Middle School parents as part of the Worth the Wait abstinence-based curriculum in the New Braunfels ISD.

The meeting is for parents only.

Parents will meet at the school on May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The Worth the Wait curriculum is taught to students in grades sixth through 12th in New Braunfels and Comal independent school districts.

For more information contact Suzie Dionne at 830-629-4967.

Parents of incoming kindergartners at Lamar Primary for the 2006-07 school year will have the opportunity to pre-register on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Parents need to bring their child's social security card, the immunization record, certified copy of the birth certificate and proof of residency (NBU bill, Entex bill, lease agreement).

Preregistration is only for parents living in the Lamar Primary attendance zone. Students who are currently enrolled in private kindergarten and who plan on entering first grade at NBISD in 2006-07 should also register on this day.

Lamar Primary is located at 240 N. Central Ave. For more information, contact school personnel at 627-6890.

Parents of incoming kindergartners at Carl Schurz Elementary for the 2006-07 school year will have the opportunity to pre-register on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Parents need to bring their child's social security card, the immunization record, certified copy of the birth certificate and proof of residency (NBU bill, Entex bill, lease agreement).

This orientation and preregistration is only for parents living in the Carl Schurz Elementary attendance zone. Students who are currently enrolled in private kindergarten and who plan on entering first grade at NBISD in 2006-07 should also register on this day.

Carl Schurz Elementary is located at 633 W. Coll. For more information, contact school personnel at 627-6680.




			FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2006

		School of Choice open house slated The New Braunfels ISD School of Choice will host an open house for interested students on Thursday, May 4 at The Learning Center, 902 W. San Antonio St., from 5:30-7 p.m. The School of Choice is an alternative school for the non-traditional student. Next school year the school will offer: •Opportunity for accelerated instruction; •On-line computer curricula with teacher support; •College credit offered through dual-credit courses in conjunction with San Antonio College, including core classes and electives; •New career & technology dual-credit courses through Central Texas Technology Center: - Trade & Industry; Home Building, - Manufacturing & Technology Production, - Early Childhood Professions - Business, Accounting, and Administrative Assistant Training •Flexible school day: 8 a.m.-noon or noon-4 p.m.; •Prefer Junior or Senior students with completion of Geometry and English II; •Students must provide their own transportation. Applications for the Fall 2006 semester are now being accepted. Students interested in dual-credit opportunities need to apply as soon as possible. For more information, contact Principal Jerry Clark at 830-627-6960. Drivers education course offered Openings are available in the New Braunfels ISD drivers education course offered this summer. Students can sign up for Session 1 (May 29-June 20) or Session 2 (June 19-July 12). Applications are available at New Braunfels High School and Canyon High School. Cost is $293. For more information contact Fadra Simon at 830-608-9666. Physical screenings needed for NBISD athletes Physical screenings for students intending to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletics for New Braunfels High School or New Braunfels Middle School are scheduled for Wednesday May 3, 2006 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at The New Braunfels Surgery Center, located at 1738 Common St. UIL rules require student’s who are incoming seventh graders, ninth graders and juniors to have a physical. Local physicians who volunteer their services perform the screenings. There is a cost of $15, which is donated by the physicians to the athletic training program. Some individuals may require more in-depth evaluation beyond the scope of this screening session. Please be aware that this is a volunteer service by the physicians and there is the distinct possibility of schedule conflicts. For more information, contact Dean Laird at 627-6135 or Lisa Deavours at 627-6181. Drummer to perform with NBISD percussion students New Braunfels High School band will host drummer legend Gregg Bissonett in concert on Thursday, May 4 in the school auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. “He is one of the greatest drummers of our time,” said assistant band director Brad Arnold. “We are very lucky to have him here. It would be the same as Brett Favre spending time with our quarterbacks or Michael Jordan helping out with the basketball team.” Before the concert, Bissonett will conduct a clinic with the high school percussion section. He will perform with the High School Percussion Ensemble and Middle School Percussion Ensemble. The OakRun Beginner Percussion class also will perform. Bissonette is best known for his ability to play in a wide variety of styles. His credits range from the big band jazz of Maynard Ferguson to the hard rock of David Lee Roth. After growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Bissonette received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). While at NTSU, he played for three years in the famed "One O'Clock Jazz Band." After graduation, he joined the Maynard Ferguson Big Band that already featured his brother Matt on bass. The band toured the world and recorded the “Live in San Francisco” CD. Bissonette later moved to Los Angeles and that has been his home ever since. Bissonette has played with Joe Satriani, Gino Vannelli, Tania Maria, Brian Wilson, Robin Zander, Brandon Fields, Yarbrough & Peoples, Toto, Ray Charles, Don Henley, Santana and many others. One of his favorite gigs came about in 1985 when David Lee Roth left Van Halen and started his own band that included Bissonette on drums. They recorded three albums together: Eat 'Em and Smile, Skyscraper, and A Little Ain't Enough, as well as touring the globe extensively. During the Spring of 2003, Bissonette performed with Ringo Starr in a promotional tour for the album Ringo Rama. Another highlight of his career was being invited to perform on the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert and video. Bissonette also has two instructional videos: "Private Lesson" and "Playing, Reading and Soloing With A Band." Both videos have been made into books with playalong music. He also has two solo CDs, Gregg Bissonette and Submarine. He recently played on Larry Carlton's and Steve Lukather's “No Substitutions,” recorded live in Osaka, Japan, which won the Grammy for "Best Pop Instrumental Album" in 2002. He also played on Santana's Grammy-winning album Supernatural, including the tune "El Farol" which was named "Best Pop Instrumental" at the 2000 Grammy Awards. Worth the Wait parent meetings about teens and sex “Teens and Sex: What Parents Need to Know,” will soon be presented to New Braunfels Middle School parents as part of the Worth the Wait abstinence-based curriculum in the New Braunfels ISD. The meeting is for parents only. Parents will meet at the school on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. The Worth the Wait curriculum is taught to students in grades sixth through 12th in New Braunfels and Comal independent school districts. For more information contact Suzie Dionne at 830-629-4967. Kindergarten pre-registration set at Lamar Primary Parents of incoming kindergartners at Lamar Primary for the 2006-07 school year will have the opportunity to pre-register on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Parents need to bring their child's social security card, the immunization record, certified copy of the birth certificate and proof of residency (NBU bill, Entex bill, lease agreement). Preregistration is only for parents living in the Lamar Primary attendance zone. Students who are currently enrolled in private kindergarten and who plan on entering first grade at NBISD in 2006-07 should also register on this day. Lamar Primary is located at 240 N. Central Ave. For more information, contact school personnel at 627-6890. Kindergarten pre-registration set at Carl Schurz Elementary Parents of incoming kindergartners at Carl Schurz Elementary for the 2006-07 school year will have the opportunity to pre-register on Thursday, May 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Parents need to bring their child's social security card, the immunization record, certified copy of the birth certificate and proof of residency (NBU bill, Entex bill, lease agreement). This orientation and preregistration is only for parents living in the Carl Schurz Elementary attendance zone. Students who are currently enrolled in private kindergarten and who plan on entering first grade at NBISD in 2006-07 should also register on this day. Carl Schurz Elementary is located at 633 W. Coll. For more information, contact school personnel at 627-6680.