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May 13-14- Benchmark Testing Grades 2-8 (Math and Science)
May 13- Kdg Performance 2pm
May 14- Gr 3 Music Performance at 2:30
May 14- Governing Board Meeting at 6:45pm
May 15- Early Release Day 1pm
May 16- End of Course Exam for Algebra 1 Students
May 16- Incoming Kindergarten Orientation 1:30-2:30
May 16- Gr 2 Music Performance at 2:30
May 16- Gr 6 Parent Orientation at 6pm
May 17- Elementary Field Day
May 17-Middle School Spring Dance 6-9pm
May 18- State Science Fair
MAY 22- Grade 6 Student Orientation
May 22- Tour for new families at 5:30
May 22- Drama Presentation of Captain Hook's Revenge 6pm
May 23- Jeans for Troops
May 27- Memorial Day/ No School
May 28- Chorus Performance 6pm
May 30- Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at 9.
May 30- Gr 8 Graduation 6pm
May 31- Kdg Moving Up Ceremony at 2pm
June 3- Yearbook Signing Party
June 3- Gr 5 Graduation at 6pm
June 4- Last Day of School; 1pm Release
1pm Early Release Days
9/19 Fall conferences
10/17
1/16
2/13
3/13 Spring conferences
4/10
5/15
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Need a box of cookies? Pasco Food Services can provide a box of 25 for $10. The order form is in the cafeteria.
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Dragon Happenings
Dear Imagine Families,
This is the last week of assessments, and  our students and staff will be glad when they're done. On Monday and Tuesday, students in grades 2-8 take the third administration of the math and science benchmark tests that indicate the progress your child has made in mastering the grade level standards. Our Algebra1 Honors students take their End of Course exam on Thursday. This is required to demonstrate mastery and to earn high school credit. The calendar is filling up with many end of school activities. The PTO changed Teacher Appreciation Week to the upcoming week so our early release day could be used for a staff luncheon. The teachers are very excited! Message to New Applicants- Imagine School has been very fortunate to have a very long list of applicants for the next school year. Our lottery was held on February 1st, and any application received after that date was put at the bottom of the waiting list. Jeannie Murphy is your primary contact for any questions related to enrollment. You are receiving this newsletter because you applied to Imagine School. If you determine you'd rather not receive this weekly notice of activities, please feel free to opt out at the bottom of this newsletter by clicking UNSUBSCRIBE.
This week's newsletter issue includes information on a food drive, teacher placements, field day, performances and presentations, and several repeat items.
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Food Drive
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Parents,
The 4th and 7th grade students have been learning about hunger and its effect on kids right here in our community. In response to what they have been learning, students have decided to put together a food drive. The food drive will take place, next week, May 13th-17th. To add a little fun to an important cause, students have come up with themed food days and themed dress down days for any student who brings the food item of the day.
The days and their themes:
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Bring
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Wear
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Morning Monday
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Cereal (mini boxes or full size), dried milk
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Pajamas
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Italian Tuesday
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Pasta, canned tomatoes, and canned tomato sauce
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Red, white, and green
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Muscle Wednesday
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Canned Protein (tuna, chicken, spam)
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Superhero Attire
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Mac 'n Cheese Thursday
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Bring Mac and Cheese
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Yellow or orange
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Fruit and Veggie Friday
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Canned fruits and vegetable
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Bright colors
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Thanks for supporting 4th and 7th grades efforts and for making a difference in our community!
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Sumdog Math Contest
|  Imagine has signed up for the Pasco County Math Contest that will begin on May 10th and run through Mary 16th. No Imagine students have logged any points as of today. Talk to your child's teacher to get their account. Students earn points for correct answers, and we'll compete against other schools in Pasco County. The contest ends on the 16th, but the practice options are available all summer. You can check out the site at www.sumdog.com .
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Teacher Placements
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Several weeks ago I shared information about the plans for 4th and 5th grade teacher placement. This week I have information to share about Gr. 1 and 2.
- Grades 1 and 2 will not be looping with their students next year. I have determined that teachers remaining with one grade level will become more proficient in Common Core, and ultimately provide improved instruction to students.
- Grade 1 teams for next year:
- Mrs. Brush (Reading/Writing) and Mrs. Neff (Math/Science).
- Mrs. Wynacht (Reading/Writing) and Ms. Romero (Math/Science)
- Grade 2 teams for next year:
- Mrs. Henderson (Reading/Writing) and Mrs. Slay (Math/Science)
- Mrs. Smith (Reading/Writing) and Mrs. Daily (Math/Science)
- Mrs. Hertenstein will teach all subjects to one classroom of students. She will move to grade 3 the following year.
Repeat from last week:
- Grades 4 and 5 have determined that their students would ultimately benefit more from a grade specific teacher than from looping.
- Grade 4 teams for next year:
- Mrs. Denson (Reading/Writing) and Mrs. Curran (Math/Science). Mrs. Curran has been a long term substitute this year in the primary and intermediate grades and we're pleased to offer her a permanent position next year.
- Mr. Baldwin (Math/Science) and a Reading/Writing teacher to be hired.
- Grade 5 teams for next year:
- Mrs. Kupcik (Math/Science) and Mrs. Hawley (Reading/Writing)
- Mrs. Pendleton (Reading/Writing) and a Math/Science teacher to be hired.
We're informing parents at this time so there are no surprises. Some parents may determine that the changes are unacceptable and look elsewhere. Please know that any decisions are made based on fact and separating emotional ties with students and families. This is hard for parents and it is also a hard task for teachers.
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Field Day
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Imagine grades K-5th will be participating in Field Day, this Friday May17th. All of the field day events will take place during the PE class times.
2nd grade--9:00-9:40
4th grade--9:45-10:25
1st grade--10:30-11:10
5th grade--11:30-12:10
3rd grade--12:10-1250
Kindergarten--12:50-1:30
All parents who are willing to volunteer, please sign up through your child's home room teacher.
Thanks,
Coach Lance
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Middle School Dance
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Imagine Middle School Student Council presents the Spring Dance:
MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE
FRIDAY MAY 17th; 6 PM - 9 PM
Imagine Middle School Multipurpose Room
Dress Code: Black, White or Silver. Jeans allowed.
Tickets: On sale for $5.00 in Ms. Gold's Room #207 during Homeroom and Academic Advisement May 14th - May 17th .
Guests: Preregistered students from local Middle Schools are allowed. (Forms are available from Ms. Gold). Guest Ticket must be purchased in advance.
Admission ticket includes one beverage and a mask. You may wear your own mask if it is school appropriate.
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Captain Hook's Revenge
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The Drama Club will present Captain Hook's
Revenge on May 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm.
Tickets are $1. Buy tickets in advance and receive a free bag of popcorn with the purchase of 2 tickets!
Cash or check. Please make checks out to Imagine and write Drama Club on the memo line.
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Before/After Care
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Bradstreet Enrichment and Sports Training (B.E.S.T.) will assume before and after school program activities at Imagine starting in August of 2013.
Bradstreet offers unique after school programs for kids including tutoring/homework assistance, sports instruction with coaches who are experts in their fields, enrichment classes, and a unique character training curriculum.
This innovative program is conveniently located at Imagine. The cafeteria/gym where the current after school program is housed will serve as the "home base" for our new after school program.
Education, sports, and FUN are the name of the game in this awesome program for kids in grades K through 8th.
Reminder: Bradstreet Programs uses specific procedures for the safety of all participants. You must register before attending the first day of programs next year so that all pick up and safety information is received.
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Jeans for Troops
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Imagine School Staff have decided to participate in this year's Jeans for Troops Drive in Honor of Memorial Day! The official Day is May 23rd
. Jeans for Troops raises funds for our troops and more information is below.
Staff members will donate $5.00 to show their support and wear jeans with camo, red, white, and/or blue on May 23rd.
We would like to extend the awareness and support to our students and parents and ask them to donate $1.00. All check and/or money orders should be made out to "The GI Go Fund"
Please visit the following link to learn more about the program: http://www.gigofund.org/jeansfortroopsfaq.html
The GI Go Fund is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. All funds will go to our organization to further support our mission of helping veterans find employment, go to college, find their benefits, and link to
housing assistance. For information about The GI Go Fund, please visit their About Us page and their Newsroom. There is also information about
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Summer Camp
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There's nothing better than a summer full of sports, enrichment, field trips and FUN! We are excited to announce that Imagine School will host a summer camp for kids in grades kindergarten through 8th. Bradstreet Enrichment & Sports Training (B.E.S.T.) will offer full and half day camps throughout the entire summer.
Summer Camp Flyer
Full day camps run from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Come early and stay all day or arrive and pick up at any time based on your convenience. Rate: $139 per week. Commit to the entire summer and your rate drops to $119 per week! (Participants attend entire summer with one week off for your planned vacation if needed). Field trip fees also apply. Half days are 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm. Rate: $85 per week. Commit to the entire summer and your rate drops to $79. Enroll your child today and look forward to a fun, productive summer camp experience! SPACE IS LIMITED. Contact Bradstreet Enrichment and Sports Training at 813.900.8459 or visit www.bradstreetsports.com to reach them online.
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Parent Request Letters
|  This is the time of year that parents ask whether they can request a specific teacher. Here is my belief about the role of parent request letters:
- Parents know their child better than anyone else.
- Parents know what they'd like to see for their child
- Parents do not know a teacher unless one of your other children had the same teacher. ( And remember, what's good for one sibling isn't necessarily what's best for the next one.)
- One parent's recommendation isn't necessarily what your experience would be. All children are different.
Parents may send a letter that talks about what you know best- your child. Parents may request a specific teacher if a sibling had that teacher and you believe it would be beneficial for the next child also. Parents may request not to have a specific teacher if a sibling had that teacher and you don't think it would be a good fit. Parent request letters requesting a specific teacher based on recommendations will be returned to you. Please send any letters to the principal. |
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Kathy Helean
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