Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of August 19th




 
The opening of the 2013-2014 year is finally here! I would like to thank all our families that attended my Meet & Greet and the New Family Orientation. I hope all of our scholars are excited about the wonderful school year we will have at Imagine Andrews (IA)!

 

Thank you for ensuring that our scholars are in compliance with our uniform dress code.  You can find additional uniform details on our website.

The Imagine Andrews uniform consists of:

  • Oxford shirts (short- or long-sleeved)
  • Khaki pants/shorts (no cargo pockets) for boys
  • Khaki scooter/skirt for girls
  • Necktie (navy/red/white stripe) for 1st – 6th grades
  • Red sweater (cardigan or vest)
  • Black/brown/khaki belt
  • Black shoes
  • Black or white socks/tights

Ties are required for students in grades 1-6, and optional for students in kindergarten. Red sweaters are an optional accessory. Students have a choice between the vest and the cardigan, and boys and girls can wear either of the two. However, they must be purchased from our vendor to ensure they bear an official Imagine Andrews logo.

All required uniform items — shirts, ties, and sweaters/cardigans — must be purchased from our vendor, By Grace Uniform Outfitters, because they will bear an official Imagine Andrews logo that is specific to our school. Call By Grace Uniform Outfitters at (301) 877-7780 or visit their website for more information.. The Imagine Andrews access code is 4798.

If welcome letters were not received this week, scholars will be directed to their correct homeroom on the first day. 

 Every first Friday of each month is College & Armed Forces Day at IA!  Students and staff are permitted to wear a college/university or Armed Forces T-shirt, sweatshirt, or “hoodie” in lieu of their uniform shirt and tie.  All other uniform requirements will remain in effect.  The first College and Armed Forces Day will be Friday, September 6!

Traffic Safety

At IA safety for your child and everyone else is a priority. Please keep these few rules in mind regarding traffic safety:

The following traffic pattern has been developed with scholar safety in mind and to expedite the drop off and pickup process. With that said, we ask that parents remain patient during drop off and pickup. Please read very carefully.

1. Non-base parents should enter base using the main gate, make a right at the first traffic light onto Perimeter Rd. Perimeter should be taken all the way to San Antonio Blvd. where parents will make a left turn.

 2. All parents/cars should approach Imagine Andrews heading west to east on San Antonio Blvd. This means when you approach Imagine Andrews, the school should be on your right.

3. Parents should make a right hand turn into the parking lot and proceed around the lot “banked” closely to the curve. This will allow us to provide a “square shaped” traffic pattern through the lot.

4. For those who are leaving base, they should continue heading east (right hand turn out of the school lot) on San Antonio to Virginia Ave. (there is a stop sign at Virginia).  Make a left onto Virginia Ave and proceed down to Menoher Rd. Make a left onto Menoher and continue to Perimeter. Make a right on Perimeter. Follow Perimeter to the Main Gate exit.
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A few reminders...

o    Once on the IA campus, please report to the main office.

o    Sign in on the visitor sign in sheet and get the proper ID. Please display the ID on you at all times while in the building. This will help us with assisting you while here.

o    Please do not be offended if our front office staff asks to see your ID while signing the visitor’s log.  It is a part of the PGCPS policies and procedures to do so.

o    Back to School Night-Thursday, September 26 6:00-8:00pm

 

Monday, August 19th -First Day of School!

 

Monday, September 2nd- Schools Closed (Labor Day)

 

Thursday, September 5th – Schools Closed (Rosh Hashanah)

 

Friday, September 6th – College/Armed Forces Day

 

Thursday, September 19th –Picture Day

 

Thursday, September 26th -Back to School Night (6:00-8:00pm)


We invite you to join the IAPCS PTO.  Membership is just $5.00 per adult!

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