October Weekly Update

Welcome back for Week 9! We are another week closer to closing out our first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Here are some important reminders as we move into a new week!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Parent-Teacher Conferences

• We’re excited to offer more flexible options for the PGCPS November 11th Systemic Parent Conference Day. In lieu of meeting only on November 11th, many classroom and arts teachers may offer alternative dates to meet with you, virtually, during their collaborative planning time. If your child’s teacher is offering an alternative date, they will not hold a conference on November 11th. These alternative conference dates are designed to be more parent-friendly and across multiple days. We appreciate parents recognizing that there is no way to meet with all families on one scheduled day or even with the alternative days; your understanding and flexibility is greatly appreciated.

Principal Richardson

“Character grows when home and school meet in respect.”

• Wear ORANGE and take a stand against bullying!

🔔SchoolSchedules

Doors Open: 8:05 am - 8:30 am

Students Late: After 8:30 am

Regular Early Dismissal: Ends at 2:30 pm

Regular Dismissal: Begins at 3:10 pm

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we work together to provide a safe and productive learning environment for all students, we kindly ask for your cooperation regarding morning drop‐off procedures.

Please do not drop off students before 8:00 a.m. unless a supervising adult is present. The school building and/or supervision of students is not guaranteed before that time. Arriving prior to 8:00 a.m. without adult supervision places students in a vulnerable position and may result in safety‐concerns.

Under the policies of Prince George’s County Public Schools (“PGCPS”), leaving a child unattended in a situation where their health or welfare may be harmed is considered neglect. For example, PGCPS defines a “neglected child” as one who “is left unattended or who by the failure of the parent(s) … to give proper care and attention to the child … under circumstances that indicate that the child’s health or welfare is harmed or threatened thereby.” Prince George's County Public Schools+2Prince George's County Public Schools+2

In order to support the wellbeing of our students and comply with district policy, please plan to drop off your child at or after 8:00 a.m., when supervision begins. If you arrive earlier, please remain with your child until supervision is available.

Thank you for your understanding and for partnering with us to keep our school community safe and ready for learning.

📆Upcoming Linclon Calendar of Events

Spring 2025 MCAP Reports

Last week, your child's Spring 2025 MCAP Reports were sent home. All students in grades 4-8 should have received their reports for Math and ELA and the 6th graders also received a report for MISA.

Hopefully your child shared these reports with you. You may view additional information about the MCAP scores below:

• Letter from Mr. Richardson
• Understanding the MCAP Score Report ELA & Math (current 4th - 8th grade)
• Understanding the MCAP Score Report MISA (current 6th grade)

If your child did not bring a report home, it is because we haven't received their report from their previous school, they came from out of state, OR they did not sit for MCAP last year. Should you have any questions, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Ms. Tucker.

Clicking the link below will take you to the county's website for Student Service Learning. Here you can find opportunities, as well as the required forms for collecting hours. These forms must be completed before being turned into the Guidance Team.

Student Service Learning Resources

Student Service Learning (SSL) Verfication Form

SSL Volunteer Opportunities

Bullying Awareness Week

Students and staff are encouraged to participate in our Bullying Awareness Week by engaging in the following spirit days:

• Mon, Oct 20: Recite and sign the No Bullying Pledge
• Tues, Oct 21: Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
• Wed, Oct 22: Wear ORANGE and take a stand against bullying!
• Thurs, Oct 23: Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness
• Fri, Oct 24: Wear your sunglasses to Shade Out Drugs!

National Bullying Prevention Month: Unity Day

October is National Bullying Prevention Month!

• Students and staff are encouraged to participate in Unity Day by wearing ORANGE to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

🧡 Unity Day – Wednesday, October 22, 2025

• Wear ORANGE and take a stand against bullying!

Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Date: October 27, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Join us as we honor Red Ribbon Week and vow to remain Drug Free!

Weekly Character Focus | October Awareness Events & November PBIS Incentive:

Dear Imagine Lincoln Community,

I hope you all had a wonderful, safe, and joyful weekend!

As we begin a new week, the PBIS Team encourages our teachers and families to discuss our Imagine Lincoln Public Charter School Core Values with our scholars. These values are at the heart of our character education program and play a vital role in fostering positive behavior and strong moral character.

Imagine Lincoln’s Core Values – S.O.A.R.S

• S – Self-Discipline: Making good choices and staying focused on your goals.

• O – Open-Mindedness: Being willing to listen to others and learn new things.

• A – Accountability: Taking responsibility for your actions and your learning.

• R – Respect: Treating others with kindness, understanding, and fairness.

• S – Service (if applicable; please confirm if this is part of your SOARS acronym)

Quarter 1 Character Focus: Self-Discipline:

Our character focus for Quarter 1 is Self-Discipline—making good choices and staying focused on one’s goals. We encourage scholars to stay committed to their dreams, monitor their progress, avoid distractions, and build healthy habits that support long-term success.

A related YouTube video has been provided to reinforce this focus. (Please refer to the original communication for the link.)

This core value will remain our primary focus through October 31, 2025, though all SOARS values will continue to be reinforced throughout the school year.

October Awareness Events:

During the month of October, we are proud to recognize:

• National Bullying Prevention Month

• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This year, Prince George’s County Public Schools has adopted the theme for Anti-Bullying Awareness:

"Together Against Bullying: UNITED for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion."

This message is more important than ever, and we are proud to stand as a united, anti-bullying school that values kindness and inclusion.

A huge thank-you to everyone who supported:

• Breast Cancer Awareness on Wednesday, October 14, 2025

• Anti-Bullying Awareness on Thursday, October 15, 2025

November PBIS Incentive: Fall Festival:

We are excited to announce that our November PBIS incentive will be a Fall Festival on:

Friday, November 7, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In order for scholars to attend, they must meet the following PBIS point requirements:

• K–1st Grade: 350 points

• 2nd–5th Grade: 550 points

• 6th–8th Grade: 900 points

We encourage parents and teachers to continue reminding scholars to demonstrate positive behavior and live out our SOARS core values each day.

Teachers will ensure that points are being awarded daily in ClassDojo. Let’s work together to make this a fun and successful event for our scholars!

Best Regards,
Mr. Pew
Character Education Support Coordinator

❗Important Parent Information

🚗 Dismissal Changes 🚌

When there are changes to your child's dismissal for the day, please note that we cannot alert your child of this change without written confirmation of the change. As we move through the school year, please be sure to send the changes of your child's dismissal for that day in an email to your child's teacher, as well as to the following staff members (Ms. Tina, Ms. Bell, and Mr. Pew). A phone call to alert the school of a dismissal change must be accompanied by an email - no exceptions.

October is here and with it comes important opportunities for learning and growth in our school community:

• Bullying Prevention Month – Throughout October, we will focus on building kindness, respect, and inclusion. Students will engage in activities and discussions that highlight how we can all work together to create a safe and supportive school environment.

• Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31, 2025) – Later this month, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Stay tuned for fun spirit days and activities that will encourage students to make positive choices.

Dear Imagine Lincoln Families,

Please take a moment each week to log into ParentVUE for real-time updates on your child’s grades, assignments, teacher feedback, and attendance. Staying informed helps us work together to support your scholar.

Quick tips

• Log in: Use ParentVUE on the web or download the mobile app (App Store/Google Play).

• View grades: Open Grade Book → tap each class to see assignment scores and comments.

• Missing work: Look for flagged/“missing” assignments and follow up with your child.

• Alerts: Turn on Notifications to receive grade and attendance updates.

Need help logging in?
If you need an activation key or password reset, please contact Ms. Bell at 301-808-5600.
Questions about a specific grade? Please message your child’s teacher directly (email or ClassDojo).

School Phone Numbers

Phone: (301) 808-5600

Administrators:

• Ronald Richardson II | Principal (K-2)
• Marlene Davis | Assistant Principal (3-5)
• Monique Reese | Assistant Principal (6-8)

Administrative Assistants/Team Home Base

• Ms. Bertina Salahuddin | Principal Secretary
• Ms. Cheryl Bell | Secretary I

Professional School Counselor

• Ms. Patrice Porter | PSC

Resource Teachers & Instructional Specialist

• Verna Blake | Special Education Coordinator
• Ms. Keree Branch | Special Education Teacher
• Ms. T'Laya Elliott | Special Education Teacher
• Ms. Anna Toledo | Special Education Teacher
• Ms. DeBajier Tucker | School Testing Coordinator
• Ms. Janet Krisko | Instructional Lead Teacher

School Support & Coordinators

• Mark Blake | Community Schools Coordinator
• Derrick Pew | Character Coach
• Khayre Kornegay | Student Advocate