OPTIONS FOR ALL: Rhode Island Families for School Choice partnered with the American Federation for Children and held a School Choice fair on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza. OPTIONS FOR ALL: Rhode Island Families for School Choice partnered with the American Federation for Children and held a School Choice fair on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza.

IT’S ABOUT MAKING CONNECTIONS: Cranston’s St. Mary School had a booth at the fair that offered information handouts and a colorful display of school events. Nancy Nasser, left, and Principal Lisa M. Lepore answered questions and did a little sleuthing of their own. The school has traditionally taught Italian and continues to do so this year, however, they are in need of a teacher of Italian. They spread the word Sunday.

SHARING A LAUGH: Megan Reilly, a member of the group planning to open the state’s newest Catholic high school – Chesterton Academy on Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, shares a laugh with one of those attending Sunday’s school choice fair. The academy that has a core group of twelve 9th and 10th graders, plans to open this fall.

AMBASSADORS WILL CATCH YOUR EYE: The photo booth at Sunday’s Rhode Island Families for School Choice fair held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick was one of many attractions. St. Rocco’s School was well represented at the event by a contingent of staff and student “ambassadors” from each grade level. Pictured here, but not necessarily in order, not that they would be recognizable with their glasses are St. Rocco students: Malakai Moan, Kate Gorgierski, Brianna Moosey, Talia Moosey, Leilani Delgado and Mikaela Mercier. Not wearing glasses are Arielle Ainabe, vice principal, Marcia Monticalvo, Samantha Tripp, Megan Reitz and Robin Okolowitcz.

FACING HER FUTURE: Leelonie Burton, a high school senior who is homeschooled, is thinking of a career in law enforcement and as a veterinarian in that order. She loves animals, but thinks her initial job would be more financially secure as a police officer.