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August 13- Meet and Greet 4-6pm Grades 6-8
August 14- Meet and Greet 4-6pm Grades 1-5
August 14- Governing Board meeting at 6:30pm
August 15- Meet and Greet 4-6pm Kindergarten
August 20- First Day of School
August 20- BooHoo Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents
1pm Early Release Days
Next year's early release dates will be listed here.
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We're starting our plans for next school year!
i9 Sports is coming!
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2420 LAND O' LAKES BLVD LAND O' LAKES FL 34639 (813)949-7234
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Dragon Happenings
Dear Imagine Families,
Our Meet and Greet sessions are this week! Parents should meet in the gym to receive their "To Do" list. Don't worry, many of the items are optional!
Thank you to Shari Spicer for putting a map together for our parents. It's listed under Quick Links on the left.
This year we're becoming a no cash school. Parents are asked to write a check or money order for any items. Don't forget to bring your checkbook to the meet and greet. You might want to purchase a spirit shirt, pay for your fees or get a lock for your middle school student.
We have several new staff members this year both in the classroom and in the office! Please welcome Kristen Conway as our new front desk receptionist, and Bonnie Stone as our new registrar. Both will start working on the 13th.
Jennifer Neff will be out on maternity leave the first few months of school She gave birth to Zane this summer, and is enjoying being mom. Natalihe Romero has agreed to be the long term sub for Mrs. Neff, and has met with her several times to ensure a smooth opening. Jennifer plans to be at the meet and greet too!
We are updating the Parent Handbook, and the elementary and middle school brochures. Information on arrival/dismissal times and procedures will be sent out in next week's newsletter.
Bus Driver: We are adding a fourth bus next year, and are in need of back up drivers or substitute drivers. If you have a CDL license and are interested in being a bus driver, please contact theresa.reed@imagineschools.com .
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Welcome to New Students and Families
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A welcome letter was sent electronically on Saturday to all the families that are registered to join the Imagine Family this year. I had several bounce back stating the e-mail was incorrect. If you didn't receive a welcome letter, and believe you're registered at Imagine, please reply to this newsletter with your information. We don't want to miss anyone!! It's going to be a great year!
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Bus Routes
|  Many thanks to Dayna Reiss and Lisa Shorey for compiling the new bus routes for this year. In addition to adding a fourth bus, we've streamlined the stops to eliminate multiple stops within neighborhoods. Students have been assigned to a bus and you can confirm that your child has bus transportation during the Meet and Greet sessions this week. Bus Routes |
| Middle School Website |  Dear Current and New Middle School Parents,
This year the Middle School Team wishes to keep you constantly updated on news, information, homework, etc. To do this, we will be using our Middle School Website. We have a main page for all grade levels, and each teacher also has their own personal page for specific classroom information. What's great about this site is that you can sign up for updates by adding your email address, and every time we post something important, you will get it right to your email! We love that it keeps us all informed!
Please log onto the following site when you get a chance: password: landolakes
Scroll to the bottom right and click where it says, "Subscribe by email." A box will pop up for you to enter your email address. There is no need to sign up for a posterous account; just add your email address.
We ask that both current and new parents/students sign up, as this is a new site. (Notice the web address change! Don't forget to add/change your bookmarks for this site!)
This will also be the first homework assignment for all students, so by doing it now you will help your student get a jump on his or her assignments.
Thanks and we are looking forward to a great year! The Middle School Team
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i9 Sports is Coming!
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i9 Sports®, a leading provider of youth sports leagues, is proud to announce we will be providing Imagine School students with our after school sports programs. We offer the most popular team sports including Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer & Kickball for grades K-8. We focus on fun, safety, and good sportsmanship with no tryouts, as everyone plays! Please join our free membership on-line www.i9sports.com to get updated registration emails for Imagine School sports programs, or call i9 sports director Jimmy Barbarise 813-532-1507 for more details. We will also be available during the Meet&Greets on August 13, 14 & 15 from 4-6 pm if you would like to discuss the school sports programs in person.
i9 Sports Flyer
"Helping Kids Succeed In Life Through Sports!"
Jimmy Barbarise
League Director
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Vote for Imagine
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Want to help our kids? It's easy. Our school can receive up to $10,000 in Target GiftCards® for books or any supplies we need. Wouldn't that be great? All we need to do is vote for our school each week until September 8. It's part of Give With Target®. For every 25 votes our school receives, Target will send a $25 gift card. Find out more and vote at Facebook.com/Target. Type in Land O Lakes, FL and the list of registered schools comes up. We are on the next page and have 140 votes already! We're ten votes away from another $25 gift card. |
| Middle School Lockers |  Lockers are a new addition to our middle school program this year! Lockers are available to 7th and 8th grade students beginning the first day of school. An additional order of lockers will be delivered in 3-5 weeks for our sixth graders.
The lockers are the result of three 6th grade students who were determined to find a way to reduce the weight of the items they carried from class to class. Current and future middle school students need to thank Laura Koscielniak, McKenzie Moore and Mara Leet for their efforts in researching costs and providing a compelling case for the need of lockers.
There are more thank yous to give out:
- Thank you to the girls' Scout Troop for donating $500 towards the cost of the lockers.
- Thank you to the PTO for donating $2000 towards the lockers.
- Thank you to Lisa McDonnell for finding us the best price and arranging the purchase and delivery.
Students will need to rent a combination lock for the year for $5. Students may not purchase their own lock. |
Meet and Greet
|  Student assignments will be distributed at the scheduled Meet and Greet.
August 13- Middle School 4-6pm
August 14- Grades 1-5 4-6pm
August 15- Kindergarten 4-6pm
We will have various information tables set up in the gym for parents to confirm that all immunizations/physicals are current, and that all fees are paid. When this is completed, parents will be given their child's placement.
Fees
1. New students paid all their fees at registration.
2. Elementary returning students have a $20 fee to cover the cost of the planner, Friday folder, and part of the science book costs.
3. Middle school returning students have a $35 fee to cover the cost of their locker fee and the cost of the science book. Parents who paid for their book will be credited that amount and will owe $7 in remaining fees. There is also a $5 rental fee for the lock students may use on their locker.
Supplies
1. Elementary parents may bring in supplies or write a check to Imagine for $40 and the money will be placed in an account for the teacher to purchase the supplies as needed.
2. Middle school students keep their supplies with them, and turn in only 2 reams of copy paper and construction paper.
Immunizations
Students must be up to date on all immunizations in order to begin school. Kindergarten and grade 7 are the years that additional immunizations are required. Information on the specific requirements are provided here.
Spirit Shirts
Club Air will provide spirit shirts for purchase for your convenience.
Before/After Care
Registration and information will be available.
Bus Information
A fourth bus will be added this year and will provide for those students on 54 in Wesley Chapel (Westbrook, Lexington Oaks, Grand Oaks and Stagecoach) The 2012-13 bus routes will be posted on the website in the next few days. Please note that the times will be a little earlier since school will begin at 8:50 this year.
i9Sports The league director will have a table for interested parents to get more information.
PTO PTO will be there with information about their plans for the coming year, and assist you with signing up as a volunteer at Imagine through the Pasco website. |
Supplies
|  We've made a concerted effort to limit the amount of dollars parents need to spend on supplies this year. Supply lists for grades K-5 are listed below. Parents have the option of purchasing the supplies or writing a check for $40 to Imagine School and the dollars will be allocated to your child's teacher supply account.
Kindergarten Supply List
Grade 1 Supply List
Grade 2 Supply List
Grade3 3-5 Supply List
The middle school supply list can be found here and will be posted on the website. Middle school students are expected to come to class prepared with all their supplies.
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Imagine Teachers
|  All our classroom positions have been filled, and I believe you'll be excited by the roster of exceptional talent. Student schedules and classroom assignments will be distributed during the Meet and Greet evenings.
This year we are transitioning to grade level teams. With the exception of one team in first grade, elementary students will have two teachers. The schedule provides for all students at a grade level to have lunch, recess and PE at the same time. It's going to be a great year!!
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Kindergarten Team
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Mrs. Moraguez
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Ms. Bridgens
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Kindergarten Team
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Mrs. Reiss
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Mrs. LaFramboise
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Grade 1 Team
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Mrs. Wynacht
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Mrs. Whitten
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Grade 1 Team
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Mrs. Brush
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Mrs. Neff
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Mrs. Smith
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Grade 2 Team
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Mrs. Henderson
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Mrs. Slay
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Grade 2 Team
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Mrs. Daily
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Mrs. Hertenstein
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Gr 3 Self Contained
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Mrs. Landry
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Mrs. Foster
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Mrs. Cleary
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Mrs. Templeton
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Grade 3/5 Team
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Mrs. Hammerberg
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Mrs. Finocchiaro
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Grade 4 Team
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Mrs. Denson
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Mrs. Cox
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Grade 4 Team
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Mrs. Pendleton
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Mr. Baldwin
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Grade 5 Team
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Ms. Hawley
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Mrs. Kupcik
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Grade 6
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Mrs. Corbett
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Mr. Denson
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Ms. Kordalski
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Mrs. Williams
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Mrs. Garcia (SS & Spanish 6-8)
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Grade 7
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Mrs. Ax
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Mrs. Lojo
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Mrs. Gold (7th & 8th SS)
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Grade 8
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Mrs. Kilmer
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Mrs. Patel
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PE
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Coach Lance
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ESE
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Ms. Zak
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Uniform Vendors
| Our uniform vendors and uniform will remain the same for next school year:
1) In Unison Kids for online orders (flyer attached) They are offering a free back pack with orders of $60 or more.
Backpack Offer
2) Club Air Sportswear (Land O Lakes Blvd)
The 2012-2013 uniform policy has the contact information.
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Immunizations
|  Students must be up to date on all vaccinations in order to start school in August. Please schedule a visit with your child's doctor before the start of school.
State required immunizations by grade level are provided on the Pasco School District link. Immunizations
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Yearbook Order
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We had great success this past year with the sale of our Yearbook, but we also know many of you did not get a Yearbook because we ran out of copies. We don't want to see this happen to you next year, so we are starting the sale of our 2012-2013 Yearbook now! To place your order for the 2012-2013 Yearbook, please go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to place your order. The cost is $27 (over 30% off list price), and with your early order you will also receive an Entertainment Coupon Book with savings of over $400 on family favorite places such as Hungry Howies, Steak 'n Shake, Dicks Sporting Goods, Regal Movie Theaters, and many other restaurants and stores. This offer is only good until September 30, so order now!
Are you a Kindergarten, Third Grade, or Eighth Grade parent interested in celebrating the graduation of your student with a recognition ad? Go to www.jostensadservice.com to begin creating your dedication to that special kid! Recognition ads need to be submitted by December 1, 2012.
Are you a business interested in advertising in our book? Go to www.jostensadservice.com to begin creating your business ad that will be in print forever! Business ads need to be submitted by December 1, 2012.
Please note that ALL book ordering, recognition ads, and business ads will be need to be done online this year. Imagine School will not be handling any ordering or ad creation services at the school.
Order now to get the best price possible for your Yearbook. You won't want to miss out on the chance to remember all of the fun this upcoming year will hold!
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| Yearbook Club Application |  The Yearbook Club (yes, club!) for 7th and 8th grade this year will be offered at 8:00am each morning. In order to be considered for part of the Yearbook Staff, you will need to complete an application and return it to the front office by July 31, 2012. Please click here for the application.
Mrs. Kilmer plans to interview students during the first week of school, and will have the Yearbook Staff chosen by the second week of school. Each student will be assigned to two work days (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), and will be expected to be at school by 8:00am each week on these days. Fridays of each week will be an optional day, or in some cases, a required make-up day as needed.
Being a part of the Yearbook Staff is a great experience. Students get to create their very own piece of history! It also requires a lot of dedication and organization.
I look forward to having an excellent year and an excellent staff!
Mrs. BreAnne Kilmer, Yearbook Advisor
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Please continue to contact me with any questions, or suggestions for other news bytes.
I look forward to welcoming our Imagine Family back for a terrific school year.
Kathy Helean
Imagine School at Land O Lakes |
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