Parent Weekly Update for the Week of September 2nd

DROP OFF/ PICKUP AND TRAFFIC PROCEDURE

We ask that parents remain patient during drop off and pickup. Please read and follow the drop off/pickup procedures:

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.

PGCPS Offers New Online Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is pleased to offer a time-saving, convenient online application process for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS). Previously, parents had to complete a paper application and return to it their child’s school. For your convenience, the new online application streamlines the process and can be completed from any computer with Internet access.

Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income. To view income eligibility guidelines, click here. Benefits expire each year so families must reapply to ensure students continue to receive meal benefits. Students are automatically eligible for free meals if their family receives assistance under the Food Supplement Program (FSP) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits.

 

The new online application is available at www.applyforlunch.com. Paper copies are sent home with each student and are also available at all school sites. For details on the application process, visit the PGCPS Department of Food and Nutrition Services website, or call 301-952-6517.

 

UNIFORMS

 The majority of our students are in compliance with the mandatory dress code and parents have been extremely supportive. Please find the uniform dress code below:

 

MALES	FEMALES
SHIRTS Short or long sleeve white oxford style shirt, pressed, free of stains and buttoned all the way up. Shirts should be completely tucked into scholar's pants** **with the official IA Logo Plain Solid, white undershirts that are free of logos are required and are to be worn underneath the oxford shirt	SHIRTS Short or long sleeve white oxford style shirt, pressed, free of stains, and buttoned all the way up. Shirts should be completely tucked into scholar’s pants/scooters** **with the official IA Logo Plain Solid, white undershirts that are free of logos are required and are to be worn underneath the oxford shirt
SWEATERS Red cardigan sweater** (optional) Red V neck sweater** (optional)   **with the official IA Logo	SWEATERS Red cardigan sweater** (optional) Red V neck sweater** (optional)   **with the official IA Logo
TIE Ties will be required for male scholars in grades 1 – 6; male scholars can wear neck ties** Ties should be clean and free of stains. When wearing the Imagine Andrews V-neck sweater, the neck tie should be tucked inside of the sweater	TIE Ties will be required for females in grades 1 – 6; female scholars can wear crossbow or neck ties. Ties should be clean and free of stains. When wearing the Imagine Andrews V-neck sweater, the neck tie should be tucked inside of the sweater
PANTS Khaki pants or shorts (pleated or flat front) should be well pressed and worn on scholar's waist. Cargo pants are not permitted	PANTS/SCOOTERS Khaki pants or shorts (pleated or flat front) should be well pressed and worn on scholar's waist. Cargo pants are not permitted Khaki color scooters can be worn by female scholars; scooters must minimally reach the scholar’s knee caps
BELTS Belts must be solid khaki or solid black ONLY.  Belts must be worn if there are belt loops on the pants	BELTS Belts must be solid khaki or solid black ONLY. Belts must be worn if there are belt loops on the pants
SHOES/SOCKS Shoes - Black shoes are required; shoes should be solid black, have black shoe laces, and soft soles.  Scholars are not permitted to have open toe shoes, sandals, or flip flops Socks - Scholars are required to wear plain black or white cotton socks; scholar socks should be free of any other colors and logos	SHOES/SOCKS/TIGHTS Shoes - Black shoes are required; shoes should be solid black, have black shoe laces, and soft soles.  Scholars are not permitted to have open toe shoes, sandals, or flip flops Socks - Scholars are required to wear plain black or white cotton socks; scholar socks should be free of any other colors and logos Tights - Female scholars have the option of wearing tights w/ their scooters. Tights must be solid black or white and free of holes and designs.

SAVE THE DATE

 

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

 

Tuesday, September 3^rd –Monday Folders (on Tuesday), PTO Executive Board Meeting
 

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

 

Friday, September 6^th – College/Armed Forces Day

Monday, September 9^th –Monday Folders

Wednesday, September 11^th – Patriot Day

IA staff and scholars will observe this day by wearing a SOLID RED, SOLID White, or SOLID Navy Blue shirt.  All other uniform requirements will be in effect. Scholars not participating in Patriot Dress Day must adhere to the IA uniform requirements.

Tuesday, September 17^th – Constitution Day/Citizenship Day

Thursday, September 19^th –Picture Day

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

 

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

First PTO Meeting –Thursday, October 3, 2013

 

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