Parent Weekly Update for the Week of October 28th

 

Schools will be closed Monday, October 28^th. 

 

The Charter School Lottery opens on Friday, November 1 and closes Friday, January 31.  Please pass on this information to family, friends, and neighbors that may be interested in entering the lottery and enrolling their child at Imagine Andrews. We will have two Open Houses: Wednesday, November 6 at James Madison Middle School and Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Gwynn Park Middle School.  Both will be from 6:00-7:00pm (flyer included with additional information).

 

Parent/Teacher Conference information will be sent out next week in Monday Folders (Tuesday).  Please look for that information and return your preference of times to your child’s teachers as soon as possible.  They will confirm your appointment.

 

Literary Character Dress Up Day is Thursday, October 31^st.  Scholars will be allowed to dress up as a story book or non-fiction character. The K-2 Literary Character Dress Up Day Parade will be from 10:00-10:30. 

 

 Please see the participation guidelines below:

 

Participation Guidelines

• Students must dress up as a storybook or non-fiction character.  Any other type of costume, fake blood, or fake weapons are not permitted.
• Students must bring the storybook that features the character they are representing.
• Students not participating in this event must come dressed in their school uniform.

 

Staff Spotlight

 

Ms. Bonita Gunn
  



 

Ms. Bonita Gunn is originally from Lynchburg, VA She is a graduate of East Carolina University, University of Virginia, and Towson University

 

 Ms. Gunn teaches Mathematics & Science to the Class of 2024 (2^nd Grade) and is Team Leader for the Bridgewater College (K-2) Team.  

 
 

 

Ms. Gunn was the Imagine Andrews 2012 Teacher of the Year!

 

Ms.Gunn enjoys traveling and shopping!  Her favorite colors are Purple and Brown.

 

Her favorite quote: “If it is to be, it’s up to me!”

 

Advice to IA Scholars:   Take responsibility for your actions!

SAVE THE DATE

 

Monday, October 28^th – No School for Scholars (Teacher Grading/Planning Day)

 

Tuesday, October 29^th – Monday Folders on Tuesday

 

Wednesday, October 30^th – IA Fundraising Night (Firehouse Subs and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt | Annandale,) VA

 

Thursday, October 31^st –Literary Character Dress Up Day

Friday, November 1^st – College & Armed Forces Day

 

Monday, November 4^th – Monday Folders

 

Wednesday, November 6^th –Picture Make-up/Retake Day

IA Open House (6:00-7:00)

 

Thursday, November 7^th – First Quarter Report Cards Released

 

Monday, November 11^th – Parent/Teacher Conferences-No School for Scholars

 

Friday, November 15^th – IA Eagle Pride Day

 

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

 

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