Parent Weekly Update for the Week of February 17th

Thanks to all that participated in the IA School Night at Panda Express last Friday evening. There was a steady line (with flyer in hand) during the time I was there!  Thank you again.  I will update you with the amount of our proceeds.  Thank you again!

Vision and Hearing Screenings are a Maryland State requirement for all kindergarten, first and fourth grade students.  Screenings will be conducted at Imagine Andrews beginning Tuesday, February 18. If you do not wish to have your child screened, please send a signed letter in writing indicating your request and your child will be excluded.  Emails cannot be accepted.

Spirit Week is Monday, February 24^th – Friday, February 28^th

Monday, February 24- “I’m a “jean”ous” – All students and staff are encouraged to wear their jeans and their uniform shirt.

Tuesday, February 25- “Crazy Hair Day” All students and staff are encouraged to wear their hair in a fun wacky way…

Wednesday, February 26- "Crazy Sock Day"- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear crazy socks.

Thursday February 27, 2013- “Stomp out the MSA”- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite boots or gym floor friendly shoes if they have P.E. that week!

Friday February 28- Pep Rally/"Team up for the MSA"- All Students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey or Imagine Andrews spirit wear.

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, February 17^th – Schools and Offices Closed (President’s Day)

Tuesday, February 18^th – Vision & Hearing Screening for K, 1, and 4

Wednesday, February 19^th – Class Pictures, Student Council Meeting

PTO General Membership Meeting (6pm)

Thursday, February 20^th- K-1 Awards Assembly (9:00 am)

Friday, February 21^st- IA Eagle Pride Day

Monday, February 24^th-Friday, February 28^th- Spirit Week

Monday, February 24^th- Monday Folders,

“I’m a “jean”ous “– All students and staff are encouraged to wear their jeans and their uniform shirt.

Tuesday, February 25^th - “Crazy Hair Day” All students and staff are encouraged to wear their hair in a fun wacky way…

Wednesday, February 26^th –Cheerleader Practice,

PEACE Team Meeting

"Crazy Sock Day"- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear crazy socks.

Thursday, February 27^th – Claire’s Fundraiser Kickoff

“Stomp out the MSA”- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite boots or gym floor friendly shoes if they have P.E. that week!

Friday, February 28^th - Pep Rally /"Team up for the MSA"- All Students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey or Imagine Andrews spirit wear.

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of February 10th

IA School Night at Panda Express (8871 Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD) is TODAY, Friday, February 7 from 4:00-7:00. The flyer was sent home in Monday Folders The flyer must be presented at the time of purchase.

Congratulations to our 6^th grade scholars for a dynamic STEM Fair on Thursday! 

STEM Fair winners:

Mrs. Richards' Homeroom :                                    Mrs. Surratt's Homeroom :

1st - Haylee H.                                                            1st - Lauren H.

2nd - Brianna D.                                                          2nd - Alexis M.

3rd - Nailah B.                                                             3rd - Alexia A.

Honorable Mention - Jalyn R. and Jordyn R.             Honorable Mention - Kyia B. and Chase R.

Congratulations to all our scholars that received awards at the 2^nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly today.  Scholars received awards for Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Perfect Attendance and No Tardies, and Character Development!

Kindergarten and First Grade 2^nd Quarter Awards Assembly will be held on Thursday, February 13^th.

IA will be collecting donations for the LLS Pennies for Patients! WE HAVE AN IAPCS DONATION PAGE!  Along with collecting money in school, donations can be made in seconds online!  Please forward the link below to EVERYONE YOU KNOW and see if we can make our goal of $2014.00 a reality!  Donations can be credited to your class goals so long as the giver leaves a comment with a scholar's name or a homeroom teacher's name.

(Once a donation is made, the giver will receive an immediate “Thank You” as well as a company matching/tax deduction form)

SPREAD THE WORD and LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!

http://nca.sy.llsevent.org/iacares2014

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, February 7^th – College/Armed Forces Day,

IA School Night Panda Express Fundraiser (4:00-7:00)

Monday, February 10^th – Monday Folders, Cheerleader Practice

Wednesday, February 12^th – Cheerleader Practice, PEACE Team Meeting

Thursday, February 13^th –K-1 2^nd Quarter Awards Assembly

Friday, February 14^th – Schools Closed for Scholars

Monday, February 17^th – Schools and Offices Closed (President’s Day)

Tuesday, February 18^th – Vision & Hearing Screening for K, 1, and 4

Wednesday, February 19^th – Class Pictures, Student Council Meeting

PTO General Membership Meeting (6pm)

Friday, February 21^st- IA Eagle Pride Day

Monday, February 24^th-Friday, February 28^th- Spirit Week

(Additional information will be sent home in Monday Folders)

Wednesday, February 26^th – Cheerleader Practice,

PEACE Team Meeting

Thursday, February 26^th – Claire’s Fundraiser Kickoff

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of February 3rd

Second quarter report cards will be distributed on Wednesday, February 5 due to the recent inclement weather.

Wednesday, February 5 is also an “Early Release Day” for all scholars.  Imagine Andrews will be dismissing at 11:35 am.

IA School Night at Panda Express (8871 Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD) will be held on Friday, February 7 from 4:00-7:00.  Please let your family, friends, and neighbors know about our fundraiser night!  The informational flyer will be sent home in Monday Folders. The flyer must be presented at the time of purchase.

The 6^th grade STEM Fair will be held on Thursday, February 6^th.  You may view the projects from 5:30-6:30.  The winners will be announced at 6:45 pm.

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, February 3^rd- Monday Folders

Tuesday, February 4^th –PTO Executive Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 5^th – 2^nd Quarter Report Cards released,

Early Release Day for Scholars-

IA Dismissal time 11:35

Thursday, February 6^th- 6^th Grade STEM Fair

Friday, February 7^th – College/Armed Forces Day,

2^nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly (9:00am-10:00am)

IA School Night Panda Express Fundraiser (4:00-7:00)

Monday, February 10^th – Monday Folders, Cheerleader Practice

Wednesday, February 12^th – Cheerleader Practice, PEACE Team Meeting

Thursday, February 13^th –K-1 2^nd Quarter Awards Assembly

Friday, February 14^th – Schools Closed for Scholars

Monday, February 17^th – Schools and Offices Closed (President’s Day)

Wednesday, February 18^th – PTO General Membership Meeting (6pm)

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of January 27th

The PTO is extending the date to purchase the Papa John’s Cards until Friday, January 31^st. The pizza cards are $15 each.  The cards allow you to buy a large pizza at the regular price menu and get one free.  The card is valid for carryout only at participating locations in DC, MD, VA (flyer/form is attached). 

National School Choice Week is January 26- February 1, 2014. National School Choice Week provides an opportunity, to shine a positive spotlight on the need for effective education options for all children. Participants in National School Choice believe that parents should be empowered to choose the best educational environments for their children. Supporters plan events that highlight a variety of school choice options — from traditional public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling.

On behalf of Imagine Schools and the Imagine Andrews PCS faculty and staff, I would like to say THANK YOU for making Imagine Andrews your SCHOOL CHOICE!

Prince George's County Public Schools uses the SchoolMAX Student Information System to manage student data, including grades, attendance records, and schedules. If you need access to SchoolMax, please contact Mrs. Brinson in the Main Office. 

IA School Night at Panda Express (8871 Branch Avenue, Clinton, MD) will be held on Friday, February 7 from 4:00-7:00.  Please let your family, friends, and neighbors know about our fundraiser night!  You will receive the informational flyer that must be presented at the time of purchase.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, January 24^th –PTO School Dance

K-2^nd (3:00-4:30)

3^rd-6^th- (5:00-7:00)

Monday, January 27^th- Monday Folders, Safety Patrol Meeting (3:00-4:00),

Cheerleader Practice

Wednesday, January 29^th –Cheerleader Practice, Student Council Meeting

Thursday, January 30^th – 2^nd Quarter Report Cards

Friday, January 31^st- Charter School Lottery Closes (5pm)

Yearbook Pre-sale Order ends

Papa John’s Fundraiser ends

Monday, February 3^rd- Monday Folders

Tuesday, February 4^th –PTO Executive Board Meeting

Friday, February 7^th – College/Armed Forces Day,

2^nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly (9:00am-10:00am)

IA School Night Panda Express Fundraiser (4:00-7:00)

  

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of January 20th

Help raise funds for the Imagine Andrews PTO!  The IAPTO is selling Pizza Cards for $15 each.  The cards allow  you to buy a large pizza  at the regular price menu and get one free.  The card is valid for carryout only at participating locations in DC, MD, VA (flyer/form is attached).  Forms were sent home in Monday Folders. Please return the form and your payment (cash only) by January 28.

The Yearbook pre-sale is going on now through Friday, January 31.  The pre-sale price is $16

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, January 17^th – Monday, January 20^th Schools Closed

Wednesday, January 22^nd -Cheerleader Practice

Friday, January 24^th –PTO School Dance

Monday, January 27^th- Monday Folders

Wednesday, January 29^th –Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 30^th – 2^nd Quarter Report Cards

Friday, January 31^st- Charter School Lottery Closes (5pm)

Yearbook Pre-sale Order ends

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of January 13th

This week will be a four-day school week and an extended weekend.  There is no school for scholars on Friday, January 17^th and Monday, January 20^th.  Eagle Pride/Spirit Day will be on Thursday, January 16^th.

The end of second quarter is Thursday, January 16th.  Please continue to monitor SchoolMax and inquire about any missed assignments that can be made up before the quarter ends!  We will recognize all Second Quarter honor roll and principal honor roll scholars on Friday, February 7^th.   Honor Roll is awarded to 2^nd-6^th grade scholars with a GPA of 3.0 or greater with no grade lower than a C.  Principal Honor Roll is awarded to scholars with a 4.0 GPA and no grade lower than an A.  Individual and grade level second quarter attendance will also be recognized. K-1 Awards Assembly will be held on Thursday, February 13^th.

Information and permission slips went home in Monday Folders regarding the IAPTO School Dance which will be held on Friday, January 24^th!  The Theme is “Glow In the Dark!”  The PTO is looking for volunteers.  Kindergarten-2^nd grade dance is 3:00-4:30, Grades 3^rd-6^th is from 5:00-7:00.  There is no cost for PTO members and $4 for non PTO members.  Please consider joining the PTO for $5.  There are still several activities planned throughout the remainder of the school year!

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, January 13^th –Monday Folders

Wednesday, January 15^th- Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 16^th –IA Eagle Pride Day, Art Club

Friday, January 17^th – Monday, January 20^th Schools Closed

Wednesday, January 22^nd -Cheerleader Practice

Friday, January 24^th –PTO School Dance

Monday, January 27^th- Monday Folders

Wednesday, January 29^th –Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 30^th – 2^nd Quarter Report Cards

Friday, January 31^st- Charter School Lottery Closes (5pm)

Yearbook Pre-sale Order ends

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.

Parent Weekly Update for the Week of January 6th

Welcome to the New Year!  Can you believe the end of the quarter is right around the corner? Progress Reports were distributed on December 17.  Second quarter ends on January 16, 2014.  It is extremely important that scholars make up any missing assignments that teachers allow for make-up. 

The Imagine Andrews 2013-2014 yearbook pre-order forms will go home in Monday Folders. Pre-order dates are from January 6-January 31, 2014. The pre-order price is $16.  The yearbooks will be$18 after the January 31^st deadline. A Quick Response (QR) code is available on each order form should you desire to order with your smart phone.  You may also place your order online.  Just go to www.strawbridge.net , click on ORDER, find Imagine Andrews by choosing the following:

State: Maryland        County: Prince George’s    School: Imagine Andrews Public Charter

Program: Yearbook

You must provide a valid email address to proceed with your order. 

As part of the Imagine Schools Assessment Program, the annual Family Survey will be sent home to all families (one survey per family) on Monday.  The surveys are designed to gather information regarding your thoughts and ideas on how the school can be improved.  We seek input in the areas of curriculum, leadership, character education, parent support, student learning, school safety and facilities.  Survey results will provide us with critical feedback on stakeholder perceptions and serve as a guide for improvement.  Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey.  The Family Survey will be sent home with the oldest sibling if there is more than one sibling attending Imagine Andrews.

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, January 6^th- Monday Folders, Cheerleader Practice,

Yearbooks Pre-Order sales begin

Wednesday, January 8^th-Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 9^th –Art Club

Monday, January 13^th –Monday Folders

Wednesday, January 15^th- Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 16^th –IA Eagle Pride Day, Art Club

Friday, January 17^th –Schools Closed for Scholars

Monday, January 20^th –Schools and Offices Closed (MLK Holiday)

Wednesday, January 22^nd -Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 23^rd -Art Club

Friday, January 24^th –PTO School Dance

Monday, January 27^th- Monday Folders

Wednesday, January 29^th –Cheerleader Practice

Thursday, January 30^th – 2^nd Quarter Report Cards

Friday, January 31^st- Charter School Lottery Closes (5pm)

Yearbook Pre-sale Order ends

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

 Imagine Andrews is on Twitter!  Follow us @ImagineAndrews.