The Leeland Builder - VOL. 1

Dear Imagine Leeland Families,

Welcome to a new school year! This year, our focus is on “Constructing Character and Building Excellence.” The first two weeks have been wonderful as we get to know our scholars, learn their strengths, and begin developing strong relationships that will guide their growth throughout the year.

At Imagine Leeland, we know that helping our scholars grow both academically and personally is what makes our school community strong. Every day, students have opportunities to practice fairness, perseverance, respect, and trustworthiness—values that guide their choices and interactions.

We are also committed to nurturing excellence in learning. By supporting our scholars’ growth in the classroom and beyond, we create an environment where they can thrive, explore, and reach their full potential. Starting the year strong sets the tone for continued success, and I am excited to partner with you as we support our Eagles in growing their character and building excellence together!

Yours in Partnership,

Principal Williams

September 8, 2025 - Scholastic Book Fair Scholar Viewing Day

September 9, 2025 - K-4 Back to School Night 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm/ Scholastic Book Fair

September 10, 2025 - 5th - 8th Back to School Night 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm/ Scholastic Book Fair

September 12, 2025 - Scholastic Book Fair/ Student Early Dismissal @ 12:15 pm

September 19, 2025 - PBIS September Celebration

September 23, 2025- Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students

We are excited to welcome you to our Back to School Night at Imagine Foundations at Leeland (IF@L)! This important event gives families the opportunity to meet our staff, learn about classroom expectations, and hear about the exciting plans for the school year.

Schedule:

• Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Grades K–4 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

• Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Grades 5–8 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Event Details:

• The evening will begin with a general administrative session in the cafeteria from 6:00–6:30 pm.

• Following this session, parents will rotate through their child’s classes. Each classroom teacher will host 10-minute expectation meetings to share instructional goals and classroom routines.

• A detailed schedule will be provided upon arrival to help guide you through the evening.

Additional Notes:

• To ensure space and meaningful engagement for all families, we recommend parents attend without scholars.

• The PTO will be present, offering a uniform resale and snacks for purchase.

📚 Scholastic Book Fair – Week of September 8th

• Class Preview:

  • Scholars can preview the book fair and create a wishlist during their scheduled class time on September 8th.

• Purchasing Rules:

  • Scholars can only make purchases if money is loaded on their e-wallet.

  • No cash will be accepted.

  • Purchases are allowed only on the assigned grade-level date and time.

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Kindergarten - 1st Grades - 8:45 am - 10:00 am

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 2nd - 3rd Grades - 8:45 am - 10:00 am

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 4th - 5th Grades - 8:45 am - 10:00 am

  • Friday, September 12, 2025 - 6th -8th Grades - 8:45 am - 10:00 am

• Evening Shopping:

  • Open during Back to School Night on September 9th & 10th from 4:30–6:00 PM.

• Additional Info:

  • Instructions for setting up an e-wallet have been sent home with students.

E-Wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/imaginefoundationsleeland

We are excited to invite parents to volunteer at Imagine Leeland! Your support helps create a positive and engaging environment for our scholars.

Please review all requirements and guidelines for volunteering in the attached document.

We appreciate your time and dedication to our school community!

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

As one of the schools with the highest attendance rate in the county, we would like to encourage all of our scholars to be present and accounted for each month but especially the month of September. Each month the attendance team will be highlighting the grade level with the highest attendance rate and each scholar will have the opportunity to participate in a dress down day. At the end of each week, if your scholar was present for the entire week please post to social media using the following taglines:

#HereTodayReadyforTomorrow @attendanceworks @ifleeland

When your child is absent from school, we ask that you please complete the Absence Google Form to ensure accurate record-keeping. The form allows us to document the reason for your child’s absence quickly and efficiently.

The Google Form is attached to this message for your convenience.

This is a reminder that you have access to Synergy ParentVUE, the online platform that allows you to monitor your child’s academic performance, attendance, and overall progress in real time. We encourage you to check ParentVUE regularly to stay informed and support your child’s success.

You are able to access Synergy ParentVUE by using the attached link.

Additionally, please find attached the grading calendar for the 1st quarter to help you stay updated on important dates.

Progress Report Window

• Grading Window Opens - 9/26/2025
• Grading Window Closes @ 11:59pm - 9/30/2025

Quarter 1 Report Cards

• Grading Window Opens - 10/30/2025
• Grading Window Closes @ 11:59pm - 11/3/2025

If you need assistance with accessing your account or navigating the system, please contact the main office for support.

As we begin the new school year, our scholars will participate in several important assessments. These assessments help us better understand each child’s academic strengths and areas for growth so that we can provide targeted instruction and support.

Assessments Overview:

• i-Ready (Math, Grades K–8): An adaptive online test that personalizes questions based on your child’s responses, helping teachers identify math skills your child has mastered and skills they are ready to learn.

• STAR (Reading and Math, Grades K–12): A short, computer-adaptive assessment that provides immediate insights into your child’s reading and math progress, growth, and readiness.

• KRA (Kindergarten Readiness Assessment): Administered to kindergarten students, this assessment measures early literacy, math, physical well-being, social foundations, and language development to ensure children are prepared for school.

Testing Schedule:

• STAR Reading and Math: Week of September 8, 2025

• i-Ready Math: Week of September 15, 2025

How Parents Can Help at Home:

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest before each testing day.

• Provide a nutritious breakfast to help with focus and energy.

• Encourage your child to do their best without stress—remind them it’s about showing what they know and learning what they need.

• Reinforce the importance of taking their time and reading directions carefully.

• Create a calm morning routine to help your child arrive at school on time and ready to focus.

We are excited to share an overview of our instructional schedules for both middle and elementary school scholars. Our goal is to provide a balanced schedule that prioritizes core academic instruction while also allowing students to explore their interests through electives and specials.

Middle School (Grades 6–8):

• Scholars engage in a 6-period day that includes the four core content areas: Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

• In addition, students participate in electives such as Music, Art, Health, and Physical Education.

• Middle school scholars also take Spanish and a Resource Class that reinforces instructional best practices while strengthening mathematical practices.

• You may access your scholar’s full schedule through ParentVue.

Elementary School (Grades K–5):

• Elementary scholars engage in a departmentalized schedule.

  • One teacher provides Reading and Social Studies instruction.

  • Another teacher provides Math and Science instruction.

• In addition, elementary students attend specials classes on a rotating basis, which include: Art, Music, Health, STEM, and Physical Education.

• The Elementary Specials Schedule is posted below for your reference.

We encourage families to review schedules regularly in ParentVue and talk with your scholar about their daily learning experiences. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a successful school year!

Scholars will not bring home their chromebooks. We have collected student chromebooks, and will be keeping them in school for students to use during the school day as an educational resource. Students will not bring home their chromebooks for homework this year! Students will not need to carry the devices to and from school!

On Monday, September 8, 2025, all students in grades 2–8 will participate in a Password Check during a scheduled class period. This process will ensure that every student is prepared for upcoming online assessments and instructional platforms.

• Students who have forgotten their current passwords will be issued a new password.

• Passwords will be provided prior to the start of testing to avoid any interruptions.

• For Kindergarten and 1st grade students, passwords will be reset and reissued to ensure smooth access.

All students need to bring a pair of WIRED/ plug in headphones to be used on their

chromebooks. These will be left in school each day. This was posted on each grade levels materials list.

Students will be using CANVAS, not Google Classroom this year. Please be kind as teachers make

the transition

At Imagine Leeland, we are committed to fostering a positive and respectful school environment where every student can thrive. This school year, our students will focus on demonstrating our Core Values:

• Fairness

• Trustworthiness

• Perseverance

• Respect

Students will have the opportunity to earn positive behavior points when they demonstrate these values throughout the school day. Parents can monitor their child’s points in Class Dojo.

The points collected will go toward monthly PBIS events, where students may purchase a ticket to participate. In addition, our Student of the Month recognition will be based on:

• The most points collected,

• Teacher recommendation, and

• Peer (student) recommendation.

We also want to share how misbehavior will be addressed:

• Minor behaviors will be documented using a Student Minor Incident Report.

• Severe behaviors will be documented using a PS-74 form.

• Students who engage in behaviors outlined in the PGCPS Code of Conduct may face consequences such as loss of privileges (including PBIS events), parent contact, detention, In-School Suspension (ISS), or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS).

Please find attached the PGCPS Code of Conduct for your review.

Hello Leeland Family,

We hope this school year is off to a great start! The PTO will be collecting gently used and washed uniforms. We will be reselling uniforms at Back to School Night. All money will support activities and events planned for scholars throughout the school year. Thank you for your support!

Visit the PTO's website to learn more.

https://ifleelandpto.my.canva.site/ptoinformation

GET INVOLVED

The PTO is planning a calendar full of events, designed not only to support our scholars and staff, but also to foster connections and create lasting memories for our families. We’d love for you to officially join the PTO to help make this school year remarkable! Membership is $20 per family, per year. Details about the first official PTO meeting are forthcoming. Complete the membership form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZlBlmF5Ow8gfQNAl8IcoT-_6L90qVCz31g_NQJmCshmkXsw/viewform

REMINDER

Please remember to complete the PGCPS volunteer process to be eligible to volunteer at school events and field trips! Click this link to learn more: PGCPS Volunteer Process

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer#volunteer-process

Please find attached the document containing the most frequently asked questions. Below, you will also find a version with live links for easy access.