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IMAGINE SCHOOLS Palmer Ranch

A Cambridge International School
Excellence is the Only Option.

State of Florida "A" School 

  

Week of December 6, 2015     
In this Issue
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Vision Statement
 

Imagine School at Palmer Ranch's vision is to cultivate a learning community of students, teachers, and families united in inspiring young minds to become creative, compassionate and visionary leaders of tomorrow through academic rigor and the shared values of justice, integrity, and fun.

School Motto  
 

Got J.I.F.!

 

Justice

Integrity

Fun 

Character 
Education  
 
We Take CHARGE of character education!

Courage
Honesty
Accountability
Respect
Grit
Empathy

Save the Date

School Calendar
Click on School Calendar for upcoming events!

 

1pm Early Release Days

Oct 28

Nov 24

Dec 18

Jan 13

Feb 24

May 11

June 3 

 

2015-16 Governing Board Meetings*

Oct. 27
Dec. 3
Jan. 26
Feb. 25
Mar. 24
Apr. 28
May 26
June 16
*Board meetings are held at ISPR at 1pm.
Business Partners




Red Tiger Logo

Trautwein's ATA


 

Sarasota Square Mall

 

Freeman Orthodontics

freemanorthodontics.com 

 

Mi Pueblo

mipueblo.com 

 

Subway

subway.com 

 

Sweet Tomatoes

sweettomatoes.com 

 

McDonalds Logo 

Mcdonalds.com

 

  

Longhorn Happenings 

 
  Santa Longhorn

Dear Imagine Families:  


2015 Giving Tree is Planted

Please donate to our Giving Tree this year!  The tree contains items needed/wanted by ISPR families that would otherwise go without this holiday season.  In addition to the gifts on the tree, donations are being accepted to purchase Publix gift cards to ensure our families all eat over the winter break.

How can you help?
1.  Take a tag off the tree and return the gift unwrapped with the tag;
2.  Become a business partner and match monetary donations from families; and/or
3.  Make a donation and have it matched by a business partner!

To make a donation via credit card, click HERE.  Make a cash/check donation in the front office.

Our gratitude to our first Giving Tree Sponsor/Business Partner Dr. Abe Kozma and Sarasota Chiropractic for offering to match the first $250 in parent donations!

Thank you in advance for your support!



Performing Arts Joins the Visual Arts
Tuesday, December 15th (K-2 and MS)
and Thursday, December 17th(3rd-5th and MS)

Artwork and claymation videos from across the school will be on display both evenings.  On Tuesday the 15th, K-2nd performs with Middle School.  On Thursday the 17th, 3rd-5th perform with Middle School.

Please join us for this extraordinary celebration of the arts on the ranch!

 
Friday, December 18th 
Serving Breakfast from 7:45am-8:45am

Parents please join your child for this wonderful event!  All children having breakfast are welcome to wear their PJs for the school day! 

Meal Prices
$5 Adult
$2.65 Student*
*Free and Reduced Rates apply

Extra fixings will be available for $1 each to decorate your pancakes into some of winter's favorite treats!  

  
Goooooooooo Longhorns!

Warmest regards,

Alisa Wright 
Principal 
Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch
A Cambridge International School 
Excellence is the Only Option 
   
   
 



Cambridge FAQ's

Will my child be participating in Cambridge?  YES!  All students on the ranch will have the Cambridge approach in their classrooms.  

Who will be in the Cambridge International School for the Gifted & Talented?  The Cambridge Gifted and Talented Program is for grades 6-8.  This program is an advanced course of study that is more rigorous than the general education Cambridge classrooms.

Do I have to apply to be in a Cambridge classroom?  No.  All children will automatically be exposed to the Cambridge approach as it is being incorporated into all K-8 classrooms.

Does my child have to apply to be in the Cambridge International School for the Gifted & Talented?  Only if s/he will be new to our school.  Current middle school honors students will grandfathered into the Cambridge Gifted and Talented program.

Are there two Cambridge Programmes?  Yes, one general education programme for K-8 and a Gifted & Talented programme for 6-8.  The Cambridge approach is applied to all classes.  The Gifted & Talented classes are more rigorous and taught at and above grade level. 
 

 

Parent Participation

Looking for ways to get involved?  Check out this section of the newsletter AND the volunteer tab on teacher web pages for ways to stay engaged in your child's education!

Current Opportunities

Curriculum and Instruction
Our Instructional coach, Ms. Arritt, needs a volunteer to organize our schools professional library, make copies for faculty and prepare curriculum notebooks/resources for faculty.  If you are interested, email Ms. Arritt at leisa.arritt@imagineschools.org.

Photographer
We're looking for someone who can take pictures of our students and teachers in action and print them out for our shared values bulletin boards in the Multipurpose room.  So, if you're a whiz with a camera this opportunity is for you!  If you're interested, please call the front office or contact Mrs. Arias at brandy.arias@imagineschools.org.

Labels for Education

Contact parent Tammi Deinlein at tammideinlein@gmail.com for more information or to help.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in your child's education!

Spread the Word  

Enrollment 

 

Now Enrolling   
If you have a friend or family member interested in enrolling their child please contact our registrar, Susan Vennum, for more information.  Mrs. Vennum can be reached at (941) 923-1125 or via email at susan.vennum@imagineschools.com.

Bus Information
 
 
School bus

 

If you are interested in riding the bus please contact
Ms. Black at clara.black@imagineschools.com.

The bus request form, bus schedules and bus drop off form all all available under Quick Links in the left column of this newsletter.

 

Nationwide IMAGINE News!
 
 As a member of the Imagine Schools family, Imagine Palmer Ranch is one of nearly 65 Imagine Schools in 12 states and the District of Columbia.  Nationwide, there is much to celebrate.  In this spirit, Noteworthy was launched!

We invite you to pour a cup of coffee and enjoy reading.  You'll be inspired and encouraged to learn what's new within Imagine Schools.  

2014-15 School Year